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La Note

La Note

Breakfast Spot and French Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley
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8.7/10
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    Frank K.
    "Try the Ratatouille With Lamb Sausage"(4 Tips)
    Paul O.
    "Their pancakes are wonderful, everything is great though and fresh."(24 Tips)
    ScottySauce
    "This is one of the best versions of a french toast I have ever had."(14 Tips)
    Prathyusha G.
    "The cinnamon brioche Pain perdu is amazing a must try !"(2 Tips)
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  • James L.heart icon on user image
    James LordOctober 13, 2019
    Food was awesome, setting lovely!
  • Ariana
    ArianaFebruary 14, 2014
    Pancakes with Creme fresh yum
  • Brendon M.
    Brendon McNicholasJuly 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Service could be better, but the French toast is incredible!
  • Ilya S.heart icon on user image
    Ilya ShaisultanovFebruary 18, 2017
    You know what order
  • David H.
    David HwangOctober 9, 2013
    Sit outside, and definitely order the specials.
  • James L.heart icon on user image
    James LordOctober 13, 2019
    Awesome place for brunch!
  • Melody 🎶 A.
    Melody 🎶 AkhtariFebruary 15, 2010
    Order yourself a couple coffees and pastries while you wait for your main dish to come out.
  • Marcia M.heart icon on user image
    Marcia McLeanJanuary 26, 2016
    Pancakes. Home fries
  • Cecilia Z.heart icon on user image
    Cecilia ZhangJune 22, 2017
    Lunch is even better than dinner
  • Marcia M.heart icon on user image
    Marcia McLeanJanuary 26, 2016
    Breakfast fries. Pancakes
  • Eric S.
    Eric SuhOctober 4, 2014
    Atmosphere?
  • Melanie
    MelanieFebruary 23, 2011
    My favorite brunch place ever! niçoise was delicious
  • Thor Anders A.heart icon on user image
    Thor Anders AarhaugNovember 28, 2015
    Cool cafe at Berkeley
  • Benjamin L.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin LotanJune 23, 2012
    Accordion musician plays live Friday nights!
  • Christian R.heart icon on user image
    Christian RauhJanuary 12, 2020
    Potato omelet
  • Merve A.heart icon on user image
    Merve AFebruary 22, 2017
    The food is good but not worth the waiting outside for an hour in a rainy day.
  • Irene P.
    Irene PercialiFebruary 7, 2010
    Try the spicy merguez sausage - you can get it as a side, too.
  • Akvile
    AkvileJuly 28, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Enjoy brunch out in their backyard garden patio!
  • Basil S.
    Basil SiddiquiMarch 15, 2014
    good breakfast foods
  • Hemang
    HemangOctober 15, 2011
    French toast. Pancakes. Done!
  • Ted S.
    Ted SheltonDecember 6, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Wonderful breakfast but also stop by for a great lunch menu
  • Nnenniquaheart icon on user image
    NnenniquaFebruary 18, 2015
    Great food!
  • Sean G.
    Sean GrusdAugust 7, 2012
    Omelets are awesome.
  • Kevin S.
    Kevin SmithMarch 20, 2022
    Extremely crowded, loud, and slow. Food is good though.
  • Cengiz K.heart icon on user image
    Cengiz KayaOctober 25, 2015
    French toast
  • MissJax
    MissJaxMarch 17, 2013
    Tasty hot chocolate.
  • Ruth S.
    Ruth StormOctober 22, 2011
    Hmmm...maybe I would get seated faster if I fake an accent.
  • Ryan J.heart icon on user image
    Ryan JermanNovember 21, 2015
    Ratatouille
  • Annamarie
    AnnamarieNovember 10, 2011
    LOVE. my new favorite french bistro!
  • Marissa C.
    Marissa CoughlinFebruary 7, 2012
    Lavender honey, yum!
  • Patricia
    PatriciaDecember 13, 2012
    Best hangover cure.
  • Jacqueline T.heart icon on user image
    Jacqueline TopeteJanuary 11, 2015
    Super long wait!!
  • Phillip B.
    Phillip BollingerNovember 22, 2010
    The lamb sausage was great, slightly spicy.
  • Tasha Miniheart icon on user image
    Tasha MiniMarch 15, 2013
    Lavender honey....
  • Libby L.
    Libby Lee-EganJanuary 4, 2015
    Underwhelmed. Long wait, cramped quarters, pretentious neighbors.
  • Julianne C.
    Julianne ChaiMay 18, 2009
    Darn it they're only open for dinner on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays!
  • Manuela M.
    Manuela MurilloMarch 5, 2011
    Try the lavender honey!!!
  • Gian P.
    Gian PepeOctober 16, 2011
    French Toast
  • Kathrineheart icon on user image
    KathrineOctober 12, 2018
    Wonderful brunch!!
  • Dan R.
    Dan ReganOctober 22, 2009
    be prepared to wait for your food.
  • Chain U.heart icon on user image
    Chain U.January 25, 2015
    อาหารเช้า อร่อยสุดยอดทุกเมนู
  • Dora M.heart icon on user image
    Dora ManzoFebruary 29, 2016
    Excelente desayuni Frances
  • Antonio F.
    Antonio FiuzaMarch 31, 2012
    Try espresso coffee. Delicious!!!
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