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early bird gets the worm... start the day off right with the most important meal of the day! But really.... these are just the many great places for curing your morning hangover, or actually... to get started on today's hangover!

 1. 900 Grayson

900 Grayson St
Berkeley, CA 94701
(510) 704-9900
5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/30/2011

Three different visits and still a solid 5-stars!

Been back 3 times now, and never have I missed out on the lust of the Demon Lover. Smothered in creamy gravy goodness and sweet maple syrup, and with a nice heaping of Grayson's house hot sauce...…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/8/2010

    DEMON LOVER w/ maple syrup and gravy will be the death of me.
    2 chicken breasts fried to perfection… Read more »

 2. La Note

2377 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-1535

Categories: French, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/8/2010

4.5 stars but rounding up for its never failing ability to make me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Came on a Saturday at 1:30 and we had a 45 minute wait for a party of 4. By the time we got back, the place was still packed of brunch goers. La Note knows…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/12/2010

    4.5 stars

    I haven't tried anything besides the breakfast here, but its hands-down my favorite place… Read more »

 3. Gather

2200 Oxford St
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 809-0400

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

3.0 star rating
  7/12/2010

GATHER is a little gem that truly reflects the personality of Berkeley. It provides a dining experience like no other with its one-of-a-kind Vegan Charcuterie and fully organic menu that manages to appeal to both the meat-lover and the…More »

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 4. Tartine Bakery

600 Guerrero St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 487-2600

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Mission

3.0 star rating
  12/12/2011

Stopped in at Tartine after having Ike's and Bi-Rite since I was with a group of visiting friends and we were determined to have the creme de le creme that SF had to offer... so despite being stuffed, we had to stop and at least grab a few goodies…More »

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 5. Wicked Spoon Buffet

3708 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 698-7000

Category: Buffets

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  10/13/2011

This is not your typical Vegas buffet. This is a foodie paradise! If you're looking for AYCE crab legs and sashimi, unfortunately you won't find it here. But if you're looking for something fun and new, you're in the right place!  I came for Sunday…More »

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 6. Barracuda Japanese Restaurant

2251 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 558-8567

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: Castro

4.0 star rating
  12/13/2011

I was in search for a sushi joint to help me with my sushi cravings in the Castro. Yelp led me to Barracuda after I discovered Warkabune was only open for dinner. I was skeptical when I first stepped inside of Barracuda for lunch - with music…More »

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 7. Hash House A Go Go

3628 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-4646

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (New)

Neighbourhood: Hillcrest

4.0 star rating
  1/13/2010

Just for the ridiculous portions this place serves, it deserves 5-stars. I mean yes... a lot of it probably goes to waste, so order sparingly.. but OMG are you kidding me!? The plates are bigger than my head.. the pancakes (and ppls' burgers) are…More »

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 8. Café Kaila

2919 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 732-3330
3.0 star rating
  5/29/2011

The food here deserves 4 or 5 stars.. but the service really killed it for us.

There was a wait when we arrived, thats cool.. no problem. 5-10 minutes and our party of 4 were seated. 5-10 minutes later, we ordered. 5-10 minutes later they bring out…More »

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 9. Heidi's Pancake House

3485 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-8113
3.0 star rating
  7/12/2010

***Belgian Waffles*** with *maple syrup* (or blackberry syrup/compote). & bottomless coffee refills for $2.50.

Pass on the corn beef hash.

10-15 minute wait for party of 6 at about 1pm on July5th. Knowledgable staff. Great place for large parties (but…More »

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 10. Din Tai Fung

1108 S Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 574-7068

Categories: Chinese, Taiwanese

3.0 star rating
  Update - 4/11/2012

I will always have a soft spot for Din Tai Fung... despite how overpriced it is and how truly over-hyped it is. Din Tai Fung took my XLB cherry (and played me silly, mind you) and will forever remain in my heart as my first [XLB] love... and now it…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    8/24/2011

    Is this place worth the hype? Maybe not... but this is a great place for any Xiao Long Bao (XLB)… Read more »

 11. Matador Cantina

111 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 871-8226

Category: Mexican

3.0 star rating
  9/16/2011

BRUNCH REVIEW.

[5-stars] for the bottomless mimosas! GREAT MIMOSAS for only $10, and our glass was never empty.
[2-stars] for the food. Split the french toast and the matador omelet. Neither we're mind-blowingly good, A-OK at best. For three eggs, the…More »

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 12. Ann's Kitchen

2498 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 548-8885

Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

3.0 star rating
  1/13/2010

3.5 stars

big portions, good food, cheap, and breakfast all day? THIS PLACE ROCKS! Got the banana almond french toast... it was huge! AND TASTY! definitely left satisfied and with a food coma. If you're ever looking for a cheap and hearty breakfast,…More »

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 13. The Sunny Side Café

2136 Oxford St
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 845-9900

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

3.0 star rating
  7/18/2010

3.5 stars.

This place does not compare to La Note, but its still pretty good. The service is great, location is prime, decor cute, and the food surely comes in filling portions. You order at the register located just inside of the entrance, get a…More »

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 14. Farmerbrown

25 Mason St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 409-3276

Categories: American (New), Southern, Soul Food

Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

2.0 star rating
  7/27/2010

Monday 7/26 at 5PM. missed Joanna M.'s very fitting review therefore enterd sketchy looking building, seated in semi-empty dining room, and received water in mason jars.

for the two of us we ordered the crispy cornmeal catfish w/hush puppies, candied…More »

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 15. Great Eastern Restaurant

649 Jackson St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 986-2500

Categories: Dim Sum, Seafood

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

3.0 star rating
  1/19/2010

GET HERE EARLY! I knew there was going to be a wait after reading the reviews... but wow. 1 hour wait. be ready to find something to do like explore the rest of Chinatown.

TIP: do NOT attempt to order without the picture menu.. major fail.

for 2…More »

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 16. Cafe M

1799 4th St
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 526-4429
2.0 star rating
  11/8/2011

We wandered to Cafe M after being told there was a 1-2hr wait at Cafe Bierre. *sad face*. Didn't have the time to wait, so we went to Cafe M. Located on 4th Street, parking is somewhat tough, but not impossible. There are a lot of nearby shops too…More »

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 17. Boulevard Bagels

574 N Diamond Bar Blvd
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 861-1517
3.0 star rating
  2/5/2012

Was getting an oil change down the street, so I thought I'd kill some time here as I awaited my car. Prices are kinda high for what they serve... but the Praline Latte wasn't bad, and if anything, get a bagel with their Vanilla Raisin Cream Cheese,…More »

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 18. Bottega Louie

700 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 802-1470

Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts

Neighbourhood: Downtown

2.0 star rating
  4/25/2012

This place is a madhouse - its like walking into Grand Central Station. The space is open and lovely, if it we're empty... but around noon, it is packed to the brim with people sitting/waiting and chatting up a storm that fills the whole space with…More »

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 19. Bisou

2367 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 556-6200

Category: French

Neighbourhood: Castro

4.0 star rating
  5/10/2012

I came here for brunch on a Saturday with a few friends. We drank bottomless mimosas and got free shots for their 2yr anniversary, and I lost at credit card roulette - it was a good time!

Service was friendly and accommodating even though we were…More »

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