Looking for a yummy breakfast and brunch meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable breakfast and brunch restaurants around Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Philz Coffee
Topping the list is an outpost of the chain Philz Coffee. Located at 1313 Ninth St., Suite 110 (between Gilman and Camelia streets.), the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee and tea and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly breakfast and brunch restaurant in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 289 reviews on Yelp.
If you're curious for more, we found these details about Philz Coffee.
"It all began in 1978 when Phil purchased a convenience store in the heart of the Mission District," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "He treated his customers with niceness and respect, always paying attention to their needs. He understood that if you put people first, you cannot fail."
As to what the business is known for, "At Philz we specialize in pour-over drip coffee made 'One Cup at a Time,' "it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Each cup is crafted to an individual customer's taste. You won't find any lattes, cappuccinos, espressos or pre-brews."
2. The Snack Shack
Next up is The Snack Shack, situated at 1828 Euclid Ave. (between Hearst Avenue and Ridge Road). With four stars out of 156 reviews on Yelp, the beer bar and breakfast and brunch spot, serving burgers and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
The site has lots more information on The Snack Shack.
"Owner and Manager Rachel S. previously managed one of the Bay areas most famous burger spots in Sausalito California before branching out on her own to open The Snack Shack in Berkeley," it states in the bio section of the business's Yelp profile.
3. Zing Cafe
Zing Cafe, a cafe and breakfast and brunch spot that offers coffee and tea and more, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 96 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3051 Adeline St. (between Emerson and Essex streets) to see for yourself.
Concerning signature items, you'll find "Espresso, Chai tea, strong coffee, hot paninis, made-to-order sandwiches and fresh salads," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
4. Cafe Buenos Aires
Check out Cafe Buenos Aires, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 50 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Argentine and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee and tea and more, by heading over to 2999 Shattuck Ave. (between Ashby Avenue and Russell Street).
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "We offer empanadas, vegan empanadas, sandwiches, salads, coffees and teas," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
5. Nuha's Cafe
Last but not least, there's Nuha's Cafe, a Downtown Berkeley favorite with four stars out of 38 reviews. Stop by 2115 Milvia St. (between Addison and Center streets) to hit up the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee and tea and sandwiches, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.
Yelper Fhjcg N., who reviewed Nuha's Cafe on Aug. 8 wrote, "Good sandwiches, good mochas and good dudes. I get the hot pastrami on sliced sourdough. It's good."
Victor G. noted, "The Morning Breaker is delicious. The morning breaker breakfast sandwich has thick (almost like an inch of) egg, sliced tomatoes, avocado and cheese – a must try!"
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