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Diners, Drive-ins, Dives
900 Grayson is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

1. 900 Grayson

9.0
900 Grayson St (at 7th St.), Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · West Berkeley · 113 tips and reviews

Jessica K.Jessica Kinlund: Demon Lover (chicken and waffles) is sensational. So delicious.

Aldo's Harbor Restaurant is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

2. Aldo's Harbor Restaurant

7.8
616 Atlantic Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Breakfast Spot · Eastside · 39 tips and reviews

Alicia R.Alicia Rogers: Delicious breakfast! Sit outside along the Harbor with the heat lamps.

Aunt Mary's Cafe is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

3. Aunt Mary's Cafe

4640 Telegraph Ave (at 47th St), Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · Temescal · 73 tips and reviews

hizKNITS S.hizKNITS Stephen: Bubble and squeak with poached eggs or over easy. Vegetarian gravy, greens, biscuit, potato pancakes and more than enough flavor to start your day.

Bette's Oceanview Diner is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

4. Bette's Oceanview Diner

1807 4th St (btw Hearst & Virginia), Berkeley, CA
Diner · 124 tips and reviews

Brent M.Brent M: Great place for breakfast. I had the Mexican scramble and it was absolutely awesome! Get there early for breakfast though because it fills up fast!

Burger Me is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

5. Burger Me

8.1
10418 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA
Burger Joint · 36 tips and reviews

Debby C.Debby Cabreros: Must order one of their specialty burgers with a side of onion rings or sweet potato fries with the chipotle mayo. Yum!

Cafe Citti is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

6. Cafe Citti

7.5
9047 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA
Italian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Crystal P.Crystal Peterson: Got to try the Pesto Gnocchi and homemade Ravioli! The Kenwood Red is a great value wine to pair w/ your meal!

Cafe Rolle is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

7. Cafe Rolle

5357 H St (btwn 53rd & 54th St), Sacramento, CA
French Restaurant · East Sacramento · 32 tips and reviews

Samantha C.Samantha Cypret: Everything here is amazing! The salmon is perfect.

Dottie's True Blue Cafe is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

8. Dottie's True Blue Cafe

28 6th St (at Stevenson St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · SoMa · 367 tips and reviews

Nick D.Nick Douglas: A brunch place. If you hate usual brunches, then you'll love Dottie's, where you get actually interesting food. Thick french toast, potatoes that aren't just filler. Go at 2:30.

Falafel's Drive-In is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

9. Falafel's Drive-In

8.8
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA
Falafel Restaurant · Central San Jose · 164 tips and reviews

John B.John Bobeldyk: Go to Falafel's Drive-In and order the large falafel & banana shake. You'll save $2 and get the two best items on the menu!

Gatsby's Diner is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

10. Gatsby's Diner

2598 Alta Arden Expy #3 (at Fulton Ave), Sacramento, CA
Diner · 40 tips and reviews

Rodney B.Rodney Blackwell: The milkshakes (and lemonade) come in huge glasses - both are very good

Grubstake Diner is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

11. Grubstake Diner

7.7
1525 Pine St (btw Polk & Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Diner · Lower Nob Hill · 112 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best Of 2011 - Reader's Poll - BEST LATE-NIGHT EATS

HRD is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

12. HRD

521A 3rd St (btwn Bryant St & S Pk Ave), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · SoMa · 253 tips and reviews

Neil R.Neil Rosos: Mongolian Beef Cheesesteak is the business

Jamie's Bar & Grille is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

13. Jamie's Bar & Grille

8.1
427 Broadway (btwn 3rd & 5th St), Sacramento, CA
New American Restaurant · Land Park · 36 tips and reviews

David B.David Bower: Talk to the waitstaff before ordering, the menu I was given had about one third the choices.

Joe's Cable Car is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

14. Joe's Cable Car

4320 Mission St (Silver Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Mission Terrace · 41 tips and reviews

15. Los Tapatios

1141 Old Bayshore Hwy, San Jose, CA
Uncategorized · Berryessa · No tips or reviews
Naglee Park Garage is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

16. Naglee Park Garage

7.9
505 E San Carlos St (11th St), San Jose, CA
Burger Joint · Downtown San Jose · 42 tips and reviews

Princess Susannah G.Princess Susannah Greenwood: Brunch is busy here, get there early before they run out of food! Limited seating but great beer on tap and $2 for your first two beers on Tuesdays if you ride your bike! Live Music in summer

Pier 23 Cafe is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

17. Pier 23 Cafe

8.0
Pier 23 (btwn Battery St & Green St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 147 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Live music, cold Coronas & fresh seafood. When the sun is shining, good moods are abundant & tables are hard to come by but standing amidst the sea of fellow bar-goers is just as fun. - Jill

Q Restaurant is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

18. Q Restaurant

225 Clement St (at 3rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 64 tips and reviews

Anne A.Anne Arcelo: Go to Q for the Mac and Cheese with Tater Tots!

Rick & Ann's Restaurant is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

19. Rick & Ann's Restaurant

8.4
2922 Domingo Ave (btwn Claremont & Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

JP B.JP Bouvier: Love the french toast!

Rocco's Cafe is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

20. Rocco's Cafe

7.6
1131 Folsom St (btw 7th & 8th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · SoMa · 80 tips and reviews

Michelle B.Michelle Brown: Best (biggest) mimosas in town.

Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

21. Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe

8.2
4081 Hollis St (at Park Ave), Emeryville, CA
Diner · Park Avenue · 121 tips and reviews
Schellville Grill is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

22. Schellville Grill

22900 Broadway, Sonoma, CA
Beer Garden · 25 tips and reviews

Angela M.Angela Murphy: Great food and fun atmosphere at the Schellville Grill in Sonoma

Squeeze Burger is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

23. Squeeze Burger

7.1
5301 Power Inn Rd (at Fruitridge Rd), Sacramento, CA
Burger Joint · Southeastern Sacramento · 34 tips and reviews
Sunflower Caffé Espresso & Wine is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

24. Sunflower Caffé Espresso & Wine

421 1st St W (W Spain St), Sonoma, CA
Breakfast Spot · 64 tips and reviews

Brian T.Brian Tan: Try the Belgin Waffle, they make it really crispy and serve it with honey syrup! One of the best waffles I've ever eaten!

Tee Off Bar is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

25. Tee Off Bar

3129 Clement St (at 32nd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Outer Richmond · 42 tips and reviews

Jen M.Jen McGaffey: get the macaroni and cheese. yes, at a dive bar. it's fantastic.

Tex Wasabi's is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

26. Tex Wasabi's

2243 Arden Way (btwn Howe & Bell), Sacramento, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Laurie B.Laurie Bitzer: The Jackass rolls & Vegas fries are amazing!!!!

The Golden Bear is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

27. The Golden Bear

7.5
2326 K St (at 24th St), Sacramento, CA
Bar · Midtown · 59 tips and reviews

Christine A.Christine A: I order my drinks by standing at the end of the bar. it gets busy so order beer or uncomplicated shots only

Tommy's Joynt is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

28. Tommy's Joynt

8.4
1101 Geary Blvd (at Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · Cathedral Hill · 212 tips and reviews

Dave S.Dave S.: Not a vegetarian? Then this place is for you. Cafeteria style food, but so cheap, so good. And a fantastic selection of beer.

Broken Record is one of Diners, Drive-ins, Dives.

29. Broken Record

1166 Geneva Ave (at Edinburgh St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Crocker Amazon · 94 tips and reviews