Rick & Ann's
Berkeley, CA 94705
Phone: (510) 649-8538
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue 8am-2:30pm, Wed-Sun 8am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Rick & Ann's – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
This longtime Elmwood brunch hangout is still going strong--the leafy sidewalk is crammed with bumper-to-bumper baby-stroller traffic every weekend morning. Inside, a soothing, sunny space is custom-made California: walls the color of pancake batter, redwood skylights and big windows overlooking a shady, flowery courtyard. Laid-back, cheerful servers don't hurry anyone along.
The Food
This is brunch, Berkeley-style, with a multicultural menu that hops from fabulous grandma-worthy potato pancakes loaded with cheese, homemade applesauce and sour cream to red-flannel hash, chunky with beets and bacon. Scrambled eggs are moist and golden, the coffee's strong, and slightly crunchy cornmeal pancakes get a deserving splash of real maple syrup. Although breakfast gets most of the attention, a succulent grilled salmon sandwich on a floury roll makes a great start for late risers.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThere is a dinner menu with entrees like grilled New York steak and good old mac and cheese.
Know Before You GoReservations are accepted for parties of six or more during weekday breakfast, and 48 hours in advance for dinner. No reservations are taken for weekend brunch.
User Reviews for Rick & Ann's
07/29/2008 Posted by Chris312
I recently returned from Southern California and immediately convened for brunch at my once FAVORITE restaurant...Rick & Ann's. Before moving back in 2005, I patroned this place on average twice a week. It was the best place to be - both for the social aspect and for the food lover. But on this recent visit something was terribly wrong. Rick & Ann's is horrible. I was searching my memory to find what could have possibly gone amiss. The menu was relatively the same, the atmosphere was relatively the same, but what was it...The hostess (granted a hot, tall blonde with a smile that would light up the room and eyes that would give you butterflies) was gone! While maybe I had taken her for granted, I now realize what made Rick & Ann's better, and the wait completely bearable - it was this hostess. She was amazing - made you feel important and that she truely cared, professional and attentive to each persons needs, went out of her way to accomodate people (finding a water dish for a dog, a cough drop for a sick patron, snacks to tide kids over while they waited) - she worked in this amazing way that just made you feel good, even if you weren't in her spotlight of attention. I can't believe one person could make this much of a difference, but I think all of us who now don't know what happened to our once beloved R&A's now know...we took her for granted and now she is gone.
05/10/2007 Posted by recycleplease
Sometimes the wait can be long and the servers can be busy but it's just a cozy place to relax into the weekend with some tasty food. I especially love their hash browns with beet! mmmmm!
Pros: Cozy environment and good food!
Cons: the wait
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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