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For three star French, try La Note in Berkeley. Check out this affordable place in the Downtown area. This place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features breakfast, brunch, catering, lunch, and hardwood floors. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
La Note is an authentic Provencal restaurant in the heart of downtown Berkeley. Traditional breakfast and lunch bistro fare are combined with rustic Provencal dinners in a warm and charming atmosphere. The restaurant won an award in 1998 for the remodeling and rehabilitation of its beautiful 1894 building.
5.0 of 5 stars.
You have to get their pancakes. These pancakes are so fluffy and just purrfect. Coffee comes in a huge mug, oj is so fresh, absolutely perfect for a hangover....if you're down to wait
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
loveloveloved this place. the ambiance, the service, and most importantly, the food! we started off our brunch with the toasted cinnamon brioche with lavender honey and it was perfect - warm, soft,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food looks alot better than it tastes, but LOVE the atmosphere! The service is SUPER slow but it's definately worth your time! Huge long lines, so you should go when they first open on a sat or sun!
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having gone to La Note a couple times now, I think there are notable pros and cons: Omelets (especially the one with potato and onion) with the roasted tomatoes Toast (with complimentary jam!) ...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is alright. I wasn't a huge fan of their ratatouille but I really liked their cheese omelet. Sure, the atmosphere is nice (and the restrooms are adorable!) but I wouldn't pay extra for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh this place is soooooo good!! OMG so when I was an undergrad at Berkeley my dear friend and I came here for brunch on Sunday morning. We already had a reservation so the wait wasn't too long. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a whim, we decided to grab brunch here this past weekend. Of course we rolled out of bed super late and by the time we got out of the house, it was well passed "brunch". But since La Note is open...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today was my first time at La Note, and it was for breakfast so take it with a grain of salt. I'm not sure if my pleasant experience translates to their lunch or dinner items. But I'm definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this place!! The creme fraiche pancakes and the brioche pain perdu are my favorite items. I also love both of their bread baskets, as well as pretty much all of their hot drinks. The patio is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This French cafe my ultimate Fave breakfast/brunch spot.! Great, STRONG coffee, friendly staff, and Amazing food. A wait can be long on weekends, but is ok if you go early or on a weekday (no...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yup, I am shameless. As part of my endless birthday 2009 version, I went to La Note with my friend, C, for our joint birthday celebration. I think my endless birthday overlaps with the 10 or so other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place. It was a lovely atmosphere outside on the patio. I will definitely remember. It was a lovely place to have brunch.The food was wonderful, both my friend and I were practically...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place has gone downhill a bit. We had very spotty service here this morning and the food seemed a little less memorable, overall. I was especially disappointed at how much the different...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely cute spot. This was my after birthday celebration breakfast, and it was the perfect treat. We ordered (and shared) french toast, lamb sausages (I don't remember the fancy name given),...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their brunch on weekends at outside patio! But when I brought my friend for regular lunch today, I noticed three things she didn't like:1- Bugs. Didn't bother me, but it bothered her. So, be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Berkeley institution for brunch. Tasty and hearty lunch. Perfect for romantic dinners.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for brunch and dinners. The Provencal influence brings a zing to all the plates.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place and brunch was very tasty. I went with a group of four and we had the lemon gingerbread pancakes, the brioche french toast, potato and onion omelette and ham and cheese omelette. I'm glad...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVELY place to eat. Fave brunch place ever! Well, after the Waffle Window in Portland Oregon.. (see review.)Anyway, go here when you can. Expect to wait.Try the pancakes with poached pear. Also try...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited here mutiple times in the past months. However, the experiences were mixed. The food was good, and one of the best pancake I've ever had. But the wait and the service was just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've figured out the secret to running a restaurant: make people wait forever, name the food something that sounds good, bring out mediocre food, and they magically think it's awesome because they're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my fave breakfast places, and I drove from across the bay. The coffee cake was phenomenal, moist and not too cinnamony. My friend got the varies single pancakes and loved them. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There isn't an unpleasant thing i can say about La Note. It has cured many a hangover and jump started my morning when there seemed nothing could. Not only is the staff friendly, personable, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic. Somehow, it avoided being Berkeley-ized and just stayed great. The pancakes, the eggs - they're all superb and have been on every visit. OK, so, there can be a wait and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Other than the long wait (yes, as previous yelpers said - even in the early afternoon we waited about 30 minutes), this is a pretty divine place to go for brunch, as I found out on an unexpected Labor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to be ignored or sneered at by your server, then this is your place!! With a line out the door and several empty tables inside, this place sends mixed messages. Having seen some great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. Kinda overrated.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long wait for brunch, even at 1:30pm... but that's okay.Cause the Brioche Pain Perdu was so delicious! Now this is how French Toast should be!!!! The nuances in flavor are so wonderful, the syrup is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little spot with great little food. Get's busy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to La Note for dinner and it was very charming. We ate outdoors and the garden was lovely and they had heaters and that was nice. We started with the smoked salmon on goat cheese and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When the party train left San Jose, we looped up via the East Bay back to SF. Not through the shorter route, through boring-ol-Pacifica and Daly City. We wiped our eyes to wake from the booze-filled...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The breakfast was really great and fresh, and every table was enjoying their meal. I had the scrambled eggs with goats cheese which were awesome.A big plus is that the people who work here are really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would actually give this place 3.5 stars. I just moved here and my new roommate suggested this place for breakfast. The line was looooooong on the Sunday morning we dined here (we arrived around...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is rare to find a great restaurant for breakfast. I had a delicious bowl of oatmeal with blueberries which is so far and above better than instant or even rolled oats you can get at the grocery...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To any patient person's advantage, loooong wait on pretty days...the impatient people drop like flies making the wait not too bad. Send a scout ahead while you wrangle parking. Yummy French bistro...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have come here many times throughout my college career and thus feel like I can give a fairly thorough evaluation of La Note.Their patio is perfect for a warm summer's day or evening. It's quaint...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Supremely good traditional French bistro food, reasonable prices, waitstaff that speak to you in French and a charming atmosphere. PLUS it's across the street and down the block from my apartment....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after 5 years, i still remember the blue cheese burgers.the nicoise salad is also delicious, as is breakfast with tomatoes instead of potatoes.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite brunch place. Oh La Note, how do I love thee? let me count the ways:1. Their jam is phenomenal! I wouldn't mind ordering the bread basket and sitting here eating bread and jam all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. La Note is ok. But overall four star review, more than 600 reviews good? I just don't know. It was a madhouse during weekend brunch hours. Luckily we had reservations, but missed out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is delightful. my boyfriend and i were not happy with each other when we walked in and by the time we walked out-i swear he was whistling. first off, the outdoor patio is heavenly. green,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there and had the french toast brioche. It was good. but it didn't wow me. It took a while for them to get to us too. I'd eat there again, but I wouldn't rave about it the way i do for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
la note - always a great place for food whether it's morning, noon, or night. i've been here a few times already and each time it has been wonderful. my first date with my bf was here too =P we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Of note: We were a large dinner party.The house wine was very good, and the waitress was very nice- the fries we ordered turned out to be of the home style variety, and she switched them to french...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recipe for a light happy dinner at La Note: pick a crostone. Pick a bagnat. Eat. Smile. Drink with Unibroue for maximum enjoyment.As the other half of the Miyazaki Weekend Adventure pair (with Natalie...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Ladies Who Love Miyazaki were on the prowl for dinner. We wanted cheese and we wanted it now!La Note answered the call. We ordered the prosciutto with pickles on toasts. Not only was the meat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So in search of a French Restaurant I came upon La Note about a year ago. Walking in it's like a little house with an upstairs section. The tables are close together, very earthly designs on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cute, cozy, and delicious. Reminds me of France. The food is truly exceptional. The last time I was there I ordered the ratatouille which is served over couscous. Yummy. Great service and really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant has a lot of character. There is a nice garden in the back, which is very cozy and lovely. The wait staff is very French.If you are going to go, try the lemon ginger pancakes. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What could I possibly have to add to 650 Yelpers' inputs? Basically I'm writing this review to show off my amazing La Note experience.Waltzed in at an easy 12:30pm on a weekday. I think this is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exceptional food (lemon gingerbread pancakes!!! for brunch or chicken for dinner -- really good!), combined with beautiful and cute bright ambiance (very French), and delightful service with moderate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is one of the best places to take a date for a nice quiet dinner in Berkeley, or for a delicious and bright morning-after breakfast! = ) It is most crowded during brunch and you will likely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to La Note during the weekend for their famous brunch. I've been wanting to come here since last year. Whenever I pass this place, there was always a long line. In addition, I've read a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Charming place with delicious food with sane portions at sane prices. Back patio is very nice. Service was a little spotty, but not horrible. My Mouclade was really tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiancA� and I came here to commemorate our six year anniversary. I had the lemon gingerbread pancakes with poached pears and he had the baguette a la merguez (lamb); he wasn't too impressed with his...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
thought i wrote a review for this place, but i guess i havent yetjust remembered this wonderful french restaurant! OMG delicious!try allllll of their pain perdu flavors, they are all amazingget the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time for french brunch and I love, love this restaurant. The decor was very cute and cozy. Service was great and the food is delicious. The pancakes were soooo goood!
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you've read any of my other reviews, you'll know I don't mind waiting in hour long lines for good food (especially breakfast/brunch.) However, I do mind (very much) waiting just to have not so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't get what's so amazing about this place. Perhaps I just ordered the wrong thing. I ordered the dry salami sandwich. It was good, but definitely not worth $13 . Service was really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(reviewed on a weekday at 11am).Super cute decor, sat indoors. Service was very prompt, we got our food fairly quick, and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Service with a smile =) Ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place for brunch! It's a super cute little place, with very friendly and attentive service. Definitely reminded me of places I went to eat when I was visiting Montreal. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i have been to la note dozens of times over the years and the service seems to get worse and worse. i used to put up with it because i love the food and the patio atmosphere so much, but i don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here after I saw that it was showcased on Food Network (Rachael's Vacations) and saw some yummy looking dishes.I ordered the Brie sandwich on a toasted baguette. Being that this is a French...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you wanna eat here, you better get your butt up early in the morn' or have fortuitous timing. It's not like La Note's a small restaurant but folks gravitate towards here quickly.And with good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place where I take everyone who visits me to breakfast, my most favorite meal of the day. It's a cute little restaurant, and the wait may be quite long on weekend mornings, but it is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Both times I went here, I really wanted to love this place, but in the end, I just like it. That being said, here's why: The restaurant itself is lovely, and I highly recommend sitting in the gorgeous...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their almond croissant was yummy and freshly made!! Lemon gingerbread and poached pears pancake was filling and good! One is sure enough!! Omelette served with ratatouille wasn't bad, but the pancakes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why mess around and sit inside? (unless it's raining) Just go for the gold and have the fabulous experience of sitting in the gorgeous patio in the morning and have some absolutely yummy food!!! I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely my favorite place to grab brunch in Berkeley.Went here recently with a couple friends and I decided to try a couple of their pancakes. I got the lemon gingerbread with poached pears and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!! I love, love, love the lemon gingerbread pancakes!! It's amazing--nice, light, fluffy, and just the right amount of spice =P It's always a bit crowded here for brunch, but luckily my friend and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give six stars, if I could. Definitely the best brunch experience in the East Bay. The food was perfect. I couldn't say enough good things about it if I had all day to talk. We shared the brioche...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the decor of La Note! There is always a line, though, so be prepared. Bring a good friend, or visit Pegasus bookstore down the street. I have enjoyed the french toast, lemon gingerbread...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited when my 8-month-pregnant friend asked me to join her for breakfast because I knew we'd order enough food to share for three people even though only two of us would be eating. And...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard rave reviews about this place in my first two years at Berkeley, but I've never had a chance (or the motivation to wake up that early for breakfast) to actually visit. Come junior year, I came...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recommend waiting for a table that is in the back patio if it is a nice day. I love being able to sit outside to eat and this patio is a good one to do that. so cute. I ordered the 2 eggs with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMMM YUM.Just as expected of French bistro food. Food delivered nicely. I came in for lunch. I love ragout of all sorts, so of course I was enticed to try La Note's very own duck ragout. Plentiful...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
review 634Let me summarize:1.) Delicious -- there is a reason the place is always packed for brunch2.) Packed with people -- get there early to get a spot. You can put your name on the list, and go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
New Review:A friend really wanted to go to La Note for lunch and couldn't be persuaded otherwise. So I went. I paid $13 for a salad made of canned corn and overcooked hard boiled egg. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is a quaint, french restaurant with a lot of charm. It resembles a french cottage, complete with a cupboard filled with teacups and small plates, and cheery, yellow walls. The only difference...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed a wonderful breakfast here on a Friday morning. We had reservations but it wasn't too crowded. I had the Brioche Pain Perdu, a fresh orange juice, and a hot chocolate. I enjoyed drinking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You're still the one. Still the one that I turn to, still the one that I belong to . . .La Note is still my absolute favorite brunch place. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.I love the patio....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a colleague for lunch and ordered the poulet grille ($13.95). I thought the warm sweet roll was decent and the chicken breast had good size and moisture that was supported by a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is SO cute - perfect for brunch. great french bistro, awesome food, a bit pricey and the wait can be long but worth it. went with a few girlfriends and sat on the patio (def recommend patio...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is really long. Choose great weather so you can sit outside and people-watch while waiting. But this place is definitely worth the wait. Crowded, noisy, but great ambience. The provencal...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went to La Note. I tried their Creme Fraiche pancakes with bacon and eggs along with their fried eggs with sausages. The meal was mediocre to slightly bland. Its not something I recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. The items my friend ordered were really good: Cote nord and coffee cake. The pancakes I ordered (a creme fraiche and a lemon ginger), while flavorful, were chewy--not a quality I want in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at La Note was truly wonderful! Being a huge tomato fan, I couldn't get enough of their Provencales tomates. MMM!! The food was tasty ( i had a fromage et jambon omelette) and the decor...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cute and tasty, but horribly overpriced and disorganized. It may have been a bad day (Berkeley's graduation was today) but my group of 6 waited well over an hour for a table, and they let a group of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A true french bistro in the heart of downtown berkeley, my daughter and i stotpped in here after her dance class for a bite to eat. She had the kids meal, pasta with some parmesan and butter,which...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eating at La Note always brings me back to my college days, when I had the time to wander down to Shattuck Ave and wait amongst the crowd for a lazy Sunday morning brunch. Last weekend I was in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally tried La Note a few Sundays ago with my roommates, and I gotta say, Yelpers almost always get it right with their reviews, and La Note is no exception. That said, La Note is an exceptional...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is all about simplicity. nothing is triple fried or smothered, just cooked as simply and sophisticatedly as it should.for starters, we ordered brioche, chocolate and almond croissants with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so cute! It has been close to a year since I've been here, and I still remember our "last meal" before we ended our nor cal adventure! Sadly, it had to come to an end. On the other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh....it was just ok. I expected to be wowed by this place. There were people lined up outside waiting 1 hrs just to eat here. It really was nothing to rave about. You'd think as a french cafe,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best fluffiest pancakes ever! I think it varies though, sometimes it's good, sometimes it's so so. The last time I went there, pancakes were a bit undercooked (maybe just me?). Overall,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ate breakfast here with friends after a serious workout at the gym My stomach was growling and body needed the protein and carbs. For a party of 4, the service was slow as our cups of coffee were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's Day BrunchThe wait was 40 minutes, but patio seating is so worth it. The sun was out, the birds were chirping, the service was courteous, & the food was tasty. On a sunny spring morning, you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The interior is wonderful, and the food is pretty good and reasonably priced. However, the wait is often quite long; and as such, I often opt for Venus a block or 2 down. I do like this place, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got to try this place! After several failed attempts to come here for brunch, I finally get up early enough and tough out the wait and I get to taste the yummy food from La Note. I ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think I ordered wrong food. I was so thrilled to try ratatouille madame because I'm a fan of the ratatouille movie. It was okay...I guess my expectation was too high with all the great reviews. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not meant for the starving student. I came with some friends in college, and could not afford anything worth trying. Maybe I'll come back when I've got more money to kill on brunch. However, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
french breakfast is always appealing. this place is no exception. first off, all the plates here look delicious. my girlfriend and I went yesterday for brunch and made it just before the breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was underwhelmed. The host sat us quickly, for a Sunday anyways. When I ordered Brioche Pain Perdu ( the whole reason I came ) the waitress informed me they were out of french toast. BAWWWW! So at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I drove by this place a number of times but somehow never went in until a week ago and it was amazing. Lunch with friends on a Saturday, surprisingly no wait, excellent service and mouthwatering food....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SERVICE IS GREAT! the barista, anna, was super helpful and made me a kick-ass drink. she also seemed to be helping the waitstaff which was really nice. food was awesome, excellent service. thanks!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place and pretty good food.I love the jam and sugar cubes they put out--just little details that add to the decor. I got a pancake (ginger and poached pear w/ blueberries on top) and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute place - I plan to steal some of the decorating ideas for our French kitchen.Went here for a birthday. The cheese platter was EXCELLENT (I love cheese!) It comes with this great spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright... take-out is def a negs for this place... Sunday 12:30 brunchWait time: less than 20 minFood: hot and mouth-watering... Oatmeal raspberry pancake (take 2... yumm), cote ouest (3 egg omelette...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the omelet with caramel ed onion. But, its pricy and always crowded in the morning. Good for dating but not eating alone.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So freakin yummy! The lemon gingerbread pancakes are delicious - I tried to make them at home and failed miserably. I'll be back for more...Highly recommend - everything we had there was wonderful.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Order: Cote Est (2 Scrambled Eggs, 1 Oatmeal Raspberry Pancake, Homefries), and 1 Lemon Gingerbread Pancake with Poached PearsYUM. This place's secret is in its pancakes! The lemon gingerbread was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My two friends and I drove all the way from San Francisco to Berkeley to try La Note because my friend saw a lot of good reviews. After eating at Mama's, Dottie's and Brenda's, my standards are set...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breaskfast place - very cozy and relaxing!! I always pay a visit here every time I'm in Berkeley! There is always a wait but worth it. I totally recommend their Lemon Gingerbread Pancakes with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. The food is good, and beautifully prepared. The decor is really cute. And yes, there can sometimes be a wait to get in - but there's a bookstore right next door, so you won't be bored.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is truly unrivaled. i went on a dinner date and fell in love with their food, service and ambience. the warm goat cheese on crustini was to... die... for, and the dubonnet flowed like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great breakfast place but it gets really crowded! I always find something great here :)
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so glad I had the opportunity to dine here for breakfast this past morning. Quaint and charming are just a few things I can think of to describe the ambiance. Cozy and very Euro-classy-Chic, (my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place just does not disappoint. 2 poached eggs, roasted tomatoes, merguez sausage, and sourdough toast. Add in friendly service and that's all I need for a great morning.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first La Note experience was at the Christmas party thrown for the Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital my first year working there, when they closed down the restaurant to the public & catered for us....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(written 15/5/2007) Let's get this clear--I wouldn't go to La Note for any other reason other than breakfast or brunch. That said, brunch at La Note is tops. Getting a table during the weekend is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I did a little research on Yelp and decided that this was a great place to have Sunday brunch. We got here around 11:30am and had to wait about 45 minutes for a table. I was willing to wait it out and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This past weekend, Pualena and I celebrated my birthday with a trip up to Berkeley. We went here for brunch. It was completely out of the blind. Neither of us had ever been there before. But, it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, we went for a quick early dinner before a concert on campus. I just had the duck appetizer (special for the day) and Mike had the 'saumon' (salmon). Okay, but not great. We've had much better...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If they offered a chicken-head omlette I'd probably give it a try. Everything here is excellent and I've been a huge fan for almost 10 years. The warm coffee cake and hot chocolate are excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to go there to see what the hype is all about... my friend swears by it... and I'll admit, it's pretty darn good! I wouldn't say it's amazing... but I'd definitely come back. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good address for breakfast / brunch!Went there with another person at around 2pm on Sunday. 30-40 minutes to wait.After 20 minutes of walking around and coming back, the table is ready. Thanks!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a 9am brunch (scratch that.. BREAKFAST, it was 9am?!) this past Saturday with my dear friends here at La Note. I think this is the earliest any of us has gotten up on a Saturday for a while. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care much for their lunch of dinner, but the brunch is absurdly delicious. The dinning room is friendly and cramped with tiny tables, but if you wait (and it is worth the wait) you can get a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Note makes la note in these things:- Bread basket with fresh breads and croissants and homemade fruit spread- Hot chocolate and mochas- Homefries- Roasted tomatoes- Anything with goat cheese-...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best breakfast in the east bay. They open @ 8am on the weekends and there is usually a nice line that has begun so get there early. The restaurant is beautiful on the inside as well as the patio...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for Sunday brunch, so I can't comment on the other food, but this food was as good as it gets for that. I have friends back home who, when they come to town, make it a priority to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd go more often if it was closer to where I live. As a result, this review is about 2 years old. I thought the breakfast was pretty good. It's french style breakfast so expect a hearty meal....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this place... forever and I finally got the chance! But after eating here, I don't know WHY I wanted to eat here so badly (must be the 500 yelp reviews).Maybe I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my secret, favorite little brunch spot! I love to come for their pancakes! The lemon gingerbread with poached pears taste like Christmas!!! But if you are not big on the ginger-taste, get the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On the weekends I absolutely hate driving. I commute during the week, and I don't even want to see my car the whole weekend. If my car was stolen on a Friday night, chances are slim I would miss it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend took me here for lunch on Thursday and I was very impressed. It is a busy and bustling place. If you go when the patio is open, they have a cute little patio to eat at.I truly felt...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to have breakfast here after it was featured on the Food Network few months ago, and I finally got around to it yesterday. I can't believe I waited so long to eat here! It was so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to brunch here. We waited a bit to get seated, but it wasn't too bad. Of course, we were there at 10, so I think it only got worse from there. I had the Cote Est with gingerbread pancakes. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My brunch experience at La Note Restaurant Provencal appropriately featured two distinctly French traits: Good food and mind-numbing inefficiency. First, the good. I ordered a plate called Cote Ouest,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always bring the parents here for breakfast when they visit. The food is AMAZING, and I especially love the breakfast potatoes. Basically, I've had lunch here, but it wasn't as great as the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La note is my favorite breakfast place in the world.I've been here dozens and dozens of times, and have at least tasted most of the things on the brunch menu, but it's hard from me to stray away from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a sunday brunch with the wifey. It was about a 30 minute wait so we walked over to Pegasus Books and came back to get seated in no time. She had the french toast, I had the potato...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite food is breakfast and I love French food. This place is great. It is cozy, the restaurant is small and busy. I had to wait for 30 mins, but it was worth is I has the french toast that was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to come here as a 'treat'. The decoration is soooo charming - right up the alley of a francophile. It's rustic French food - fantastic breakfast, great sandwiches, juicy salads, coffee, ... you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came for dinner, and boy was it delicious, five stars! It's actually much more pleasant here during dinnertime because you don't have to wait. And for those of you who have braved the line for weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for breakfast. Such a cute restaurant. Loved their pancakes! mmmm I can't wait to come back and try their other breakfast options. The wait staff was very polite and attentive I would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is my absolute favorite brunch restaurant in the area. It is often my pick after the farmer's market in civic center on Saturdays. There's always a wait, but it's all worth it.I love this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i hate mornings. but this is one place i don't mind waking up for. im not big on breakfast but this place is so worth it. it's not that pricey and the portions are pretty filling. its almost always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Juliane just can't get enough sweets!!! Came here for Sunday brunch yesterday. Rainy, stormy day.. I thought there wouldn't be a long line!!!!! So wrong!! There was a bunch of people waiting outside...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times for dinner. It's excellent. My BF and I always bring friends visiting from out of town here. When my parents come to visit, I'll be bringing them here. The only reason...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is a Berkeley must for breakfast. We went at 11am on a Saturday, which is not the best time to be swift about the morning bite. During the our hour wait we joined in the breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have found my breakfast/brunch soulmate. La Note.I love good coffee and La Note greeted me with the delicious smell of it. I was planning to order the house coffee, until I spied the Mocha with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had a lovely dinner here for the first time. I have had breakfast here once, which is what they are famous for. My dinner was great; I had tonight's special of ravioli which was amazing and for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just had Valentine's Day dinner there with my sweety. The food was just great - all of it. And portions were generous, too. I had the ravioli, served in a sauce with spinach in it. Though the ravioli...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I waited for an HOUR and STILL did not get seated here on a Sunday morning, so I can't speak about the quality of their food. Granted, we were a party of 6... but the staff members...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
La Note has been my breakfast spot of choice for the last six months or so. My bff and I decided to try this spot for a ladies' valentines dinner since they were offering a romantic prix-fixee menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been on several occasions for breakfast, since there is always someone who wants to go... but I have been consistently unimpressed by the service here. They are friendly enough, but not very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummm Ratatouille :) I've never had ratatouille before (and I tried it before the movie!) but it is just right here, should definitely try it if you are in the mood for savory vs. sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
People rave about this place, and I've only been once now, but I wasn't impressed with the food for the price. We had brunch for three and the check was $55 before tip, and we didn't order anything...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HELLLLLLLLO breakfast of all breakfast places!!!! my friend took me here for..well you guessed it BREAKFAST and it was AMAZING. i had their ginger and lemon pancakes and it was OVER. it had the right...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my aunt here when she came into town, and I've gotta say....La Note is really spectacular. Even when you have to wait 30 minutes to get a table in a packed little restaurant, you leave feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Breakfast is my favorite meal, and this was one of my favorite Breakfasts! I had the Cote Est (scrambled eggs, rosemary potatoes, and a choice of one of their pancakes). I chose lemon gingerbread...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had breakfast here this morning at 8:35 am. No crowds, just a few early risers. Parking may be an issue in peak time. Downtown Berkeley BART is walking distance. My breakfast was great. I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cutest place in Berkeley for breakfast or lunch. Try and nab a window seat if you've got a party of 2 or 3. Hands down the BEST scrambled eggs in the EAST BAY. Gotta order @ least one creme fraiche...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't normally write reviews but this place is so good I decided to make this my first! I had the Cote Nord which is 2 scrambled eggs with cream cheese (definitely not lowfat) served over toast...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note will be cramped, loud, and you'll probably wait for 5 to 30 minutes to be seated. But also expect a GREAT meal at a reasonable price. This is not a greasy spoon by any means, instead offering...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At last, at last! - Three years of being in Berkeley, and I still hadn't tried La Note until this past weekend. I was very excited to have brunch when I went with La Note veteran, Charles L. As usual...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is excellent. It's bit cramped, but the wait staff and their service make up for the tight quarters. Expect a line and monitor your name on the list as you may be overlooked. It didn't happen...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the first time last Friday. I'd heard a lot about it and the Yelp reviews helped also. We had the bread basket with homemade raspberry jam- the BEST EVER! We tried to buy the jam but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few breakfast places that doesn't feel like you're eating at the greasy spoon local diner or coffee shop. My favorite is the Omelette Fromage et Jambon (Emmenthal cheese and ham omelette,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for brunch one weekend and it was quite enjoyable. Food was pretty good, nothing special though. I had a wonderful conversation, which could be due to the relaxing and soothing atmosphere....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum, yum.For the win: Pain Perdu (brioche French toast), Cote Nord (basically all of the Cotes, anyway), the lattes, the oatmeal, and anything that has those heavenly breakfast potatoes next to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!! If the lines weren't so long, I would go back more often.I ate here on a Saturday morning for brunch and ordered the Brioche Pain Perdu aka French Toast made out of cinnamon...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expect a long wait on weekends, but you can wait at the bookstore nearby. Once seated, it's very lively and crowded inside.My favorite is definitely the ratatouille, which comes in a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place for brunch with the family on the days we get up early enough. We arrived today at 9:30 and waited 1/2 hr. for an inside table....outside tables were available immediately but I really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The butternut squash soup and the brie (and butter) baguette are pretty much one of my favorite meals. To me, worth the hour drive from home, but must be made into an outing. Wish I had gone here more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places with a considerable wait. So, like the Dotties and Mama's of the world, either be prepared to get there before it opens, go at 2pm or expect at least an hour wait. Given...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, freshman and sophomore year I would be all starry eyed about this restaurant. *La Note!* The place to go to celebrate or brunch with special people. Then the light bulb finally turned on. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
La Note, La Note, when did you lose your tune? I used to enjoy quality time with your jazmine and garlic home fries; that warm welcome from your glass of pale ale with sprite and grenadine. Did I do...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note still rocks! I went there the other day and tried their merguez sausage sandwich - delicious, spicy, and flavorful. In other words, awesome.The service seems to be a bit better, too.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There was a period of time that my boyfriend and I came here for brunch 4 weekends in a row. The brunch is always excellent, but be prepared to wait. We usually try to arrive 2:00pm or later in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent place to get some authentic French food in an authentic looking French cafe.I would suggest only going here for Breakfast though.It's always busy so try to come early to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's worth the wait for La Note's weekend brunch. I usually order the bread basket and the Cote Nord - 2 eggs lightly scrambled with goat cheese, home fries, and tomatoes. So delicious that I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I came to this place on a late rainy Sunday morning thinking oh it might not be a long wait since finals are done and the weather wasn't the brightest. But we were very wrong. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had brunch at La Note about twelve years ago. We opted for the back-side deck and the food was fine. I seem to remember that the servers were courteous and helpful. There were few customers and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my friend simon recommended that we go here for brunch and i totally loved it. it's a small, cute and cozy place. the wait was 30 minutes but totally worth it. the oatmeal raspberry pancakes were so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a few unsuccessful attempts earlier this fall, my boyfriend and I were finally able to get a seat and enjoy this spot, which was recommended by all of our friends. I had the Thon Grille, which...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very french with parisian atmosphere and yet not very pricey. eggs, pancakes...yum yum brunch venue. highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love brunch here. For a long time, my favorite dish was the eggs du maison. I always got them with chicken apple sausage. I love the toast and homefries with rosemary. All that changed when I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Incredibly similar to Zazie in Cole Valley (menu and decor). The food may be better here. Delicious gingerbread pancakes!
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend had the omelette au fromage and omelette fromage et jambon (this order was a mistake, and we just kept it), both of which were average. The provencales tomatoes were a bit tart for my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jaunty. Quaint. Gimmicky Dear Yelpers....my 4 stars is actually a 4.5 stars for service, ambiance and comfort. I give it a 3.5 stars for affordability and food. Happy holidays Yelpers. For my 2008...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pancakes... GooodBacon...GooodSausage...Good until I found out what the HELL it was...Home Fries...Not very french lol but GooodWaiting...Not GoodService...aightOverall, le pua see, le pua saw, he he...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Berkeley brunch spot is not to be missed! Their lemon ginger pancakes are worth the hour wait!
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm struggling. If it were possible, I would give 3.5 stars. It was good, it was really good!, but.. I'm thinking that La Note is a little overrated. The prices are a bit high for breakfast food. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite breakfast spots! Though the wait can seem like forever because you can't wait to eat already, its definitely worth the wait. I either always start off with a hot...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For months now, my boyfriend had been telling me that if I got out of bed at 8am, we could go to La Note. (He has as intense a hatred for long lines as I do for getting out of bed early). But I clung...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my absolute favorite places for breakfast or brunch. It's often got a long wait, especially on weekends, so go before you're starving.Things to know about La Note: The outdoor patio in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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There are a few things about La Note that may turn potential customers away. First off, there's usually a wait. Secondly, the menu's a bit intimidating when you do not understand French. Thirdly, it is a bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being new to Berkeley, I was extremely pleased to find a great breakfast place near campus. While these "brasseries" are not a rare find in Paris, I can only think of a handful in the whole Bay Area....
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every bite I took was followed by the thought, "mmmmm, that's sooooo good." Hence, the 5 stars. The service was great. The food was amazing. Prices were a little high, but worth it. The only downside...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On the way to Oregon my husband and I stopped in Berkeley. I grew up in Albany so the East Bay has always held a special place in my heart. We'd planned to camp at Lake Chabot but given the 10 pm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! I get annoyed that dinner is only served 3 days a week. My must-have dishes here for brunch are the cinnamon brioche pain perdu, croque madame, and brie sandwich. For dinner, the salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not one for long lines and waiting around outside with my cup of Peet's with all the berkeleyite foodies to try out some little nook and cranny place where you wait forever for service....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Ratatouille Avec Merguez was delicious. It's the basic ratatouille dish with veggies but they do it over rosemary couscous and parm cheese. This one came with lamb sausage (merguez). The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review may be a bit biased, since I am not a huge fan of French food, but I will try to be fair. We came on a Friday for lunch (day after Thanksgiving)... so after a pretty length wait (we got...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to come here for a while now and today I finally felt enough gumption to get my ass out of the city. It takes a lot you know.Anyway made it in, had about a 20 min wait which...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been saving myself for my 200th post here on Yelp. It's not everyday you get to such a bicentenniallistic milestone! I've wined and dined at quite a few places but no place made quite an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a weekday morning so there was no wait. Inside was so quaint. It was a complete 360 going from Berkeley's streets to this little restaurant. Any way, my friend's description of this place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A Perfect Little Place for Breakfast to start you day with, their Creme Fraiche Raspberry Pancakes A Simple and Cute their tasty and sweet, You should also order a side of bacon and chicken sausages...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No matter the line, no matter no hungry I am, oh beloved Le Oeuf Lucas, I will wait for you with grumbling stomach and wagging tongue. Your goat cheese scramble and roasted provencal tomatoes piled...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots for breakfast/lunch, although dinner was a standout as well. Recommended: the cafe au lait, the pancakes (any variety -- gingerbread, oatmeal-raspberry, and creme fraiche are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the egg dishes we ordered were very good, as well as the bread basket and "Tartine Mistral" (toasted baguette with goat cheese and roasted peppers) Homefries with roasted garlic was awesome. But...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First, be sure to wake up early and get there before 9 a.m.! You will definitely be able to grab a table on a Sunday without waiting! The quality of the food is excellent but the wait for the food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you yelpers!! I was looking for a good brunch place and I am happy to have read the reviews of La Note on yelp.They were right on! Delicious food, great ambiance, and fortunately we were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go to SF I go here for brunch - the hot chocolate, the eggs, the grilled tomotoes and the relaxing environment. The pancakes are delicious and its hard to make a decision off the menu for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wonder why I haven't written a review La Note. I've eaten here many a times. SILLY ME. I usually hang out at Pegasus Books on the corner while I wait because there's a line by 11am.Everyone writes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm ... Yummy ... Mmmmm !! Ces't Tres Magnifique !My love affair with breakfast continues. It has taken quite a naughty turn with LaNote. Lemon Gingerbread pancakes, and assorted breads... Ou La La...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice brunch. Didn't take that long to get a table for two, eggcellent French-style ham and emmental cheese omelette, wonderful red potato home fries and the bonus/coup de grace - roasted garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful brunch spot. The decor is quaint and reminds me of our trip to Paris. The patio is the perfect setting on a warm weekend day for chatting with girlfriends. The indoor seating is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite brunch place in Berkly. Southern French (Provencal) cuisine - simply yet hearty and with the highest quality ingredients. These people live for perfection. The steamed garlic - amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is a fabulous place for a casual weekend brunch date. The whole place makes you feel like you are on a mini-vacation in the south of France. Their food is light and phenomenal. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
divine. homefries were amazing! i also had the sandwich with lamb sausage in a tomato sauce and it was to die for. my overall experience could have been better if it wasn't for the fact 1 waiter was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My partner in crime recommended this place and this place does not disappoint. OK , you have to wait on a Sunday morning but what the heck when you are in your sweats, have your Sunday Chronicle and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Ratatouille!!!!This place is awesome! Out of all the breakfast restaurants you can go to in the bay area or SF, this is hands down one of the best places when you are in the mood for something...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their brunch. they have really good egg dishes, and their rosemary potatoes are awesome. Not a fan of french toast,pancakes or anything of that type of stuff, but they make it really well here....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
such a cute place, but long lines on the weekends!!! I love their oatmeal raspberry pancakes and the fact that they put my hotchoc in a bowl. hhaa.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a perfect place for a lazy, sunny Sunday morning breakfast. I had coffee, the ham and cheese omelet which was fantastic and served with perfectly herbed and roasted potatoes and my husband had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always on the hunt for the best breakfast / brunch spots everywhere I go. This one so far is on top in the East Bay.The pancakes are delicious here - the regular ones are good enough, topped with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't get enough of this place. What hits you first is its ambiance of old-world rustic coziness - wine bottles and olive oil, placards in French decorating the walls, etc. We were seated outdoors on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for breakfast on a Tuesday with one of my friends. We had no idea about this spot, but I found it on Yelp while we were driving around Berkeley. So we decided to give La Note a try. We HAD...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is a MUST for me when I go back to the Bay! The wait during the weekend can be a long one...but that just makes all the treat that much better! I must say that hands down, this is one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best breakfasts I've ever had. I might not be able to enjoy a greasy spoon ever again after eating here. Everything was just amazing. The coffee and espressos were very good (with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just had dinner at La Note last night and the crotin de fromage de chevre cuits aux noix (oven baked goat cheese with french country toast) is an excellent app. The red wine we had was delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've come to consider La Note one of my go-to breakfast/brunch spots. It is always a special treat. During my last visit, le pain perdu made my toes curl and literally brought tears to my eyes, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As if it needs to be said again, the brunch here is delicious. It's hearty enough to keep you full all afternoon and the Merguez sausage is so much better than normal breakfast sausage, it's worth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you may not think the outside area of this place is that nice, but once you enter the doors, it is a very warm but small environment to enjoy. I do agree that you may easily hear other people's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give La Note a 5 out of 5, except the size of the restaurant is so small that I feel as though I'm involved in the surrounding tables conversations. I highly recommend the Cote Nord-...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best brunch i've had in a long time. excellent coffee and ExCELLENT breakfast ANYTHING. we had ginger pear pancakes (whole wheat, totally totally totally flavorful), an egg dish that was beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Note always has yummy food, but it is definitely expensive. I'm not really used to such an expensive breakfast. I've never been for dinner though, and perhaps it's worth it. I love their basket...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of my fave breakfast places in all of the east bay. the sad thing is you have to get in line VERY early if you want to get a place on a weekend. so i don't usually go anymore. but if...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My freind loves this place, so we went there before the Big Game.I had a fender bender on the way, so was late for the reservation. Of course they wouldn't sit my friend so she had to wait outside...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
let me start off by saying that i've never been disappointed each time i've come here.the first time i was here was actually on my first day at my new job. two of my coworkers took me out to lunch at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bon jour ... Latte? Yumm ... what a way to start my day. A bowl of perfection with two shots.No detail is by accident. Try the eggs and you will see that they know what they are doing. If you can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How could I forget this place?I went here on a date years back when I was seeing someone who went to Cal Berkeley. He took me here for brunch one time and I was so impressed because he didn't strike...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute place. Parking is horrible. I recall a few of us waiting, while me and the other girls walked across the street to the bookstore. I'm not sure if I went at a horrible time, but it did take...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place screams quaint, cute, French. From the little individually wrapped cubes of sugar, to the mini glass carafe with a slice of lemon, the patio is like a portal to the french...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A lovely time was had by all at our daughter's wedding reception at La Note! The food was terrific and the wait staff effective and unobtrusive. We were in their lovely garden with the sun streaming...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place brings back great memories of when my good friends from college first brought me here years ago. The big o' cup of mocha is a must try! The outdoor seating was cute, as if you're sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely little French place that specializes in breakfasts. The small touches are important and La Note knows this. Small glass pitchers of ice water with fresh lemon slices in them are brought out as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Note offers a quaint atmosphere reminiscent of French countryside. Patio seating is lovely.Meals are moderately priced, fresh, and organic. My favorite is the Gingerbread Pancakes with Poached...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the most delicious (super dense and fills you up with half of it) raspberry oatmeal pancake. It's delicious and good for you!
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i hate waiting for food but i will wait here. for hours. i dream about it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a long time Yelp reader and finally bit the bullet and decided to stop writing reviews in my head and actually start writing them here. I figured I'd start with a good review, and La Note...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This little restaurant was perfect for a late breakfast/early lunch. Came here with my boyfriend on a lazy Saturday, and I was almost completely satisfied. First off, their portions are HUGE! I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been dying to try la note for brefas. we came around 1230 on a tuesday, hoping that we missed the wait. we were seated within five minutes, service was super, but i just have to say that we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for Saturday brunch. Got there at 11:50am with a party of 3. Signed our names and within 10mins we got an indoor seating and the place was packed! We then changed our party from 3, to 5 and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here many times for breakfast and brunch, and not once have i had a good experience. why do i keep going back you ask? because everyone else seems to love it. why, i really don't know, maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There, I had 2 expensive so-so semi-French dinner with bad wine and 1 expensive, bland tasting American brunch. Then GOD created Yelp and I gave the place 2 stars. Please forgive me my Lord for I am...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for Sunday brunch seated outdoors in their garden patio area. Omelette with ratatouille was delicious, and I asked for a baguette instead of toast for $1.50 extra -- totally worth it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of friends and I had breakfast today at 9:00 am. Good thing we got there so early. By 10:00 am, the line of people drooling was out the door. The Cappuccino was perfectly foamy. Pain...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for breakfast this morning with my girlfriend, and despite my doubtfulness of the authenticity of their food, this place has pleasantly surprised me. As I walked into the door, it felt as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We weather a short wait, and are seated on the patio on a somewhat cool morning - at 10am, tis probably too coo for outside - but it is beautiful - canapied flowers and trees frame fountains and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty popular and usually crowded.I've been to this place several times for breakfast. The tartine is very good, especially with the soft butter (I'm not really a jam person, but my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a comment about La Note's service only. It has been years since I had a quiche, and I was really craving it on Saturday during our food excursion in Berkeley. We just finished snacking at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for brunch with my boyfriend. I wanted breakfast and he wanted lunch so it worked out perfectly. Everything about this place is adorable. I love the window seating and the giant bowls...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily one of my favorite brunch destinations. The crA�me fraA�che pancakes are a particular favorite. The lines are daunting, certainly, but the quality of the food and the excellent service always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best advertisement a restaurant can have is a line. A restaurant overflowing with customers can make it seem like "bliss" is on the menu. Heck, I'd wait in line for a little bliss. And how...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best breakfast. Their pancakes are out of this world. My girlfriend always gets the french stew, which isn't up to par with the breakfast selections. I think this place is a really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
there was absolutely no wait at 10:30 (or 10:50, when the rest of my party actually showed up) on a saturday morning--i was expecting to stand outside for at least 45 minutes based on these reviews,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a lovely breakfast date, here on a Saturday around noon...VERY popular spot!The staff - from the Hostess, Waitress we had, to the guy busing the tables...everyone was on point - so nice when this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just had breakfast at this place....and I can hardly breathe. Food coma is definitely setting in!Honestly, I can't even pronounced what I ordered, in fact, I can't even tell you what I ordered, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband loves breakfast, so we frequent several Bay Area restaurants popular for breakfast items and love to try new places. He's always looking for the perfect omelet and I am just looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Just like the entire city of Berkeley does (as evidenced by the long lines and waits on the weekends). My strategy is to go late on Sat or Sunday, arriving around 2 PM for late...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In response to other reviewers, the sandwiches are simple because it is a French restaurant, that's just the way they do things in Europe- the fancy super deluxe sandwich is an American creation. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwiches for lunch have like, 2 or 3 ingredients. Bread, meat, cheese. Not the most exciting thing in the world. The breakfast is... just breakfast. Eggs, toast, potatoes, sausage. Also not the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite breakfast places! I've been to La Note probably six or seven times now and have always ordered the COTE EST (two scrambled eggs, one pancake & choice of bacon or homefries)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places that are only open for a few hours each day and usually those are never the hours when I walk by. It cuts down on impulse dining which is nearly as bad as impulse shopping...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a treat. This is easily my favorite breakfast place in Berkeley ... but if you're going on the weekend for brunch, be prepared to wait FOREVER unless you go early and beat the rush. All the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places that my mom kept telling me to go that I thought would be lame until I tried it and realized that I was lame for being so judgmental and not everything in Berkeley is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a lunch there with friends. The food was good, the ambiance is pleasant, but service was of questionable value. Our waitress did not look clean enough and had remnants of egg or some other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good here, I really like the broiled tomatoes and the french toast is really amazing. The few stars are for the service, since there was only two of us, they wouldn't let us sit at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never been to France and I can't say that I've eaten alot of French meals, but the food at La Note was pretty good (we had breakfast). We'll ignore the fact that we sat at our table for about 8...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the mood for some hearty food, we stopped by La Note for brunch. Quaint little place. Packed with tons of people. Even though tables were crammed side by side, the place felt spacious with its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my husband and I stumbled into this place by accident one sunday early afternoon......it was brunch time, and well, we had the best freakin breakfast i have ever had in my LIFE!the eggs were like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for brunch on a weekend, which means long-ass waits. I had been totally turned off by the waits and given up, but one time, my friend and I decided to wait it out. "It better be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must agree that the wait sucks. And also, I only ever get one thing here -- the gingerbread pancakes -- so perhaps I'm not the best judge of the menu as a whole. But those pancakes are incredible,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had the Bouillabaisse Marseillaise and the Poulet A� la NiA�oise for dinner. Both were surprisingly bland. With all the fish and seafood in a bouillabaisse, plus the rouille, I expected lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was in town visiting and remembered seeing something on yelp about it...typical brunch place that we have in Chicago....overpriced, yet always packed. Was a very nice lite and fresh meal, sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place came to me highly recommended and, from the crowd, it seemed like quite the place. I was told to order the oatmeal as I am a huge fan of oatmeal.Well, the food was OK. The oatmeal was kind...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I fantasize about burying my face in their creme fraiche pancakes just about as much as I fantasize about burying my face in...I won't go there.Only been here for brunch and the obviously thoroughly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got in pretty quick. I have heard that it can be a wait to get it. In a way that is good, that many people like the place. Yet it can be bad because expectations get raised or some people are in it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
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yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
just your typical breakfast place with pancakes and omelettes and such. they are a french restaurant but just because they are foreign doesn't make their food better or worthy of a price increase. its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i wanna give la note 3.5, but since the service was pretty good, i'll round up.went here for breakfast this morning around 830am. note: back patio does not open til 9am.i had the omelette de pommes de...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I keep recommending this place to friends, and finally I was able to bring another friend here.This time, I had:OMELETTE de POMMES de TERRE potato & caramelized onion omelette served open-faced with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place. was there on a Saturday afternoon. Nice selection of food. Jambon gruyere was nice and simple. although I kinda wished it was heated to melt the cheese. Omelette au fromage was good....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been a customer here several times and they consistently have high quality food. I've had the french toast, a couple bites of their ham and cheese sandwich and one of their scrambled mixes.Always a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To kick off my week-long birthday extravaganza a few weeks ago I made my mom take my boyfriend and me to La Note for dinner. I chose this place, because I had stumbled upon it with my dad at the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When a restaurant has over 400 reviews on Yelp, it's safe to assume the place will be crowded when you go. If you're going during prime brunch hours, do yourself a favor and go elsewhere.I went here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd thank every soul for a luxurious lunch accompanied by great food and wonderful friends. La Note offers enchanting moments while you sit in their patio on a beautiful summer day, enjoying their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Note has the best brunch ever... but you have to wait like nine hours for a table on the weekends. The Cote Norde (sp?) is my favorite egg dish and is worth the wait, though. The staff can be a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite breakfast places, but be forewarned: They are always busy. Also, sometimes the hostess will grossly underestimate how long you will be waiting for a table. This can be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing, delicious, fresh. I especially love the roasted garlic/rosemary potatoes, basically any french toast/pancake dish, and anything with fresh mozzarella involved. Minus one star because the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here all the time when I was in college. Brunch is better than dinner. The pan roasted potatoes have a nice crispiness to them and I would recommend any of the omelettes. The place is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Note, vous tes fantastique!!Let me be clear. If you go on a weekend morning, you will likely have to wait anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour to be seated. Also, friendliness of servers varies...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
***EDIT***WOW la note is definitely a breakfast/brunch place. Even though I had such a bad experience the first time, I decided to give it one more shot and was pleasantly surprised. First off, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food and a comfy, fun atmosphere. Definitely worth the trip through the tunnel if you're an east bay dweller-- Just be sure to block off some time so not to be annoyed with the slow service....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been here a couple of times and the food and service was pretty ok, but today was another story.We walked in got seated right away- the waitress took our order....everything seemed fine. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was OK. Not great. We went on graduation weekend, which was a mistake. The food took over an hour. No exaggeration. Order was taken at 12:35, and food was delivered at 1:55. They actually brought...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far my favorite breakfast place in the Easy Bay. French cuisine, with everything made fresh, from the omelettes, pancakes, sausages (chicken apple sausage is DELICIOUS!). Even the fruit jam is made...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Almost as tasty and pretty as it is ssssslllllooooowwwww. Classic French breakfast menu packed with delicious treats that I can't properly pronounce -- the food is absolutely excellent. Light,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here like five times when i used to live across the street. the weekend line is ridiculous. i would roll out of bed at 8am, sign up on the list, roll back in bed, and roll back out an hour...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not much of a breakfast person, so I will leave that discussion to the experts. Now on to lunch and dinner:French cuisine at its finest! The starters melt you into a drooling mess: cheeses with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are few things I'd give up sleeping-in on a weekend for -- and La Note is definitely one of them.There's not much I can say or add to the already 400 reviews of this place, but La Note is a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expecting a long wait, we were pleasantly surprised to be seated in 10 minutes. The service was friendly and pleasant. Food was good - I wouldn't say it's the best I've ever had but I definitely liked...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My only time here was for my baby shower...I can imagine the stares now as we took over half of the patio on a beautiful weekend morning for a large group that was in no hurry. Loved the patio....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here was good. We went here for mother's day and had all three types of ratatouille, gingerbread pancakes, and an omelette with hash browns. Everything was wonderful! The only problem is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very long wait for decent food. Will never go again on Sunday.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the reviews here are for Breakfast, so maybe they're just much better for breakfast than lunch. We went around 2pm on a Saturday and didn't have to wait at all but as someone before me pointed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there today, Mother's Day 2008. The wait to get in was surprisingly short and well-managed. The wait for the food, however, was not. Me and my friends consumed about 3 quarts of the not-very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you wake up on Saturday morning hungry and in need of a getting food quickly, La Note would not be the place to go. There is a bit of a wait and don't be fooled that the wait is over once you are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, I had there breakfast dish with nothing spectacular it was mostly a tradish bacon, egg yada ya....BUT.... the lemon Gingerbread pancake was very good. Well its much better to just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Think of it as a great opportunity to totally sound like an ass while trying to speak the entree names in your mostly forgotten high-school French when your server comes around. I've usually just come...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
needless to say, i'm the 401st person to write a great review for La Note. the boyfriend and i came here for brunch and it was potentially the best brunch experience i've had (and i love brunch...)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just a special place to go to Breakfast.A lot of times you'll run into a line at La note, but, well, most good places have a long line. Yes the food is a little expensive, but this place is special.An...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely adorable. Thats right, I said it, its adorable. Everything about it is French. From the decor down to the menu itself. Given that fact, the atmosphere was absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place in the East Bay even above and beyond all the fancy schmancy places, the food is great and as for all the people sniveling about the wait I have to say of course you can't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsCute french bistro that has bread basket on the menu for almost $7! Food's pricey but good. So so service....we are lucky that we went on Tuesday lunch so there's no wait! Bravo!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to La Note twice now. Here is my assessment:1. The wait on Saturday morning was absurd. We arrived at 8am and still waited 40 mins for our table. By the time we left the wait was over an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only place in the world that I will wait an hour and a half to be seated. The food is always fabulous (even when they are slammed) and the wait staff is very courteous.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could I have not known about the most delicious brunch, ever? This morning my friend and I decided to trek over to Shattuck. Actually, it wasn't much of a trek since we live 5 minutes away. We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
1 hour wait shitty service more shitty service = La NOPE!
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
AWFUL! First we waited waaaayyy too long, the food was not worth the wait and we were so crowded that at one point the woman sitting at the next table reached down to get something off the floor and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love everything about this place. i wish they took reservations for breakfast because the wait is horrendous. booh!!!i love the service i love the food i love the decor and the atmosphere.the one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apple chicken sausage!! I was very impressed. Wonderful brunch experience.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken here by a friend who's been many times, and I can tell you why! We went after a run so our appetites were huge, and the food more than satisfied.Very good service too.I'll be back.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Underwhelming in every element except for the aural and the aesthetic, which I guess is enough to keep this place afloat. Hell, it's even enough for me to want to pay another visit to La Note despite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is AWESOME nad great. I would eat there everyday if i could. Their service is nce and place is pretty full all the time so get there early. The dinner isnt as great as their breakfast though....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum yum!!! Just love this place. I've eaten here a couple of times for brunch and had lunch delivered at work and everything is always just great. Made in the traditional French style, all the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dang. The pressure is on now to say something completely original since La Note has 385 other reviews.Well. Hmm.Wait.Here it comes.This is my most favorite place ever!haha. just kidding. I mean...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good and tasty....not to pricey and worth every bite. Casual wear AND you've got to get there early or you'll have to wait. Trust me it's worth it.They have things like oatmeal rasberry pancakes,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For brunch or breakfast this place is AMAZING. Their oatmeail pancakes are to die for and the service is always attentive at brunch. There is always a wait so make sure you go early to put your name...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a weekday morning. I was browsing menus online, and the lemon and gingerbread pancakes on the menu looked so good I drove over. Knowing there would be a wait, I put plenty of money in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I want to eat here for every meal for as long as it takes to go through every single menu item. The mochas are incredible-rich with french dark chocolate, potatoes amazing, eggs perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. La Note is one of the few reasons why I'd be willing to brave heading back to Berkeley now on a Saturday afternoon down University and then Shattuck. Still, it was and it wasn't as I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give this place a higher rating if it weren't for the damn wait. The trick is to be an early bird...although I do prefer to sit in their back patio. I love this little place. A good quality to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dragged myself out of bed at an unholy hour in order to make it to La Note for breakfast. I'd been meaning to go here for years...and I finally did...and I wasn't disappointed. :)I must have gotten...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not really that willing to wait for brunch here on the weekends, but when i do, i'm always pleased. it's kind of amazing what they can do here with a little bit of egg, cheese and butter.i prefer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was really good (soft scrambled eggs with goat cheese, ham and cheese omelet), but it's pretty standard fare -- nothing too out of the ordinary. (One except: gingerbread pancakes with poached...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me put it this way.....Next time I'm in Berkeley, I can't say that I'd drive out of my way to eat at La Note. The pancakes are overpriced, and the parking sucks. However, the apple sausage is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, yumyumyum ~ what a great brunch place! 1. Go with friends.2. Sit outside.......in the sun...next to the big tree...on the brilliant blue bench.3. Order the hot chocolate.4. Breathe deeply and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Friend took me there for lunch while I was visiting SF and I thought it was cute. I think I realized I'm not really into French foods with all their ham and cheese stuff, so I ended up ordering this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are places that you go to have food and there are places that you go to for the ambience. But then there are places you dont want to leave becuase how comfortable you feel there. La Note is one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
La Note defies the common assumption that a long line outside the restaurant means the food is good. The food is definitely not worth the wait (esp not on the weekends for brunch). When I first...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is truly a gem in downtown Berkeley. This review is mainly for their breakfast menu. I've been to La Note a couple of times for breakfast, and no matter what I order (oatmeal raspberry...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a very very cute brunch spot where the wait wasn't too bad. The menu was interesting although not geared for meat lover. The food was well made, and the service was very very French, slow i l...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh this place is SO delicious! The wait staff was friendly and really took the time to talk to us about their food and what wines might go with what. This place is easily a 5 star recommendation for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know what's depressing? Waking up and realizing your day will be spent on a hospital bed where you will have drugs going into you via an IV. Not only that, but those drugs will make you feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I met up with an old college friend and her boyfriend here for Saturday brunch and it was yummy. I loved the feel of the place and the hostess was super friendly (despite me being completely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, the negative:The wait was absurd. I understand that, perhaps, going on Sunday at noon may not have been the best idea, but an hour and a half? Really? My boyfriend and I watched helplessly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply faaaaaabulous! I went here for a friend's birthday brunch and, because we were a big group, we ate from the prix fixe menu. Everything that wasn't absolutely amazing was still delicious! I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to breakfast for this place:I thought this place was okay - perhaps I expected a bit more?Pretty nice atmosphere - kind of small, nice fragrance of tea/coffee/FOOD ..My friend and I ordered an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Based on 357 Yelp reviews, I trekked over to Berkeley to have lunch with my cousin, Candy, from Hawaii. As I live in San Francisco, whenever I leave the comfort of my area for dining I almost always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mouth watering. Raspberry Oatmeal pancakes. Home fries. nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i can only say good things about this wonderful brunch place. oh wait, there's the wait. but hey, i've been here four times, twice with my french hubby and we both love this place!!! ambience:...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
adorable atmosphere. delishhhhhhious food. i am still dreaming about that lemon ginger pancake. cute lil bowls of steaming lattes. great eggs. nice waitresses. great story of how it got started....
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So so good. The lemon gingerbread pancakes with poached pairs is incredible. I always love a good latte in a bowl -- it made it from perusing the menu to trying to stuff in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
La Note, how we could harmonize if your service were in tune with your fare!What can I say? The food at La Note is good, and the outdoor seating is particularly charming on lazy weekday mornings once...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahem, un restaurant francais ? Pour le petit dejeuner dans Berkeley ? Mais oui, mes amis de jappement (yelp)! Il n'y a pas beaucoup de restaurants francais dans Berkeley, pas pour le petit dejeuner en...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best creme fraiche pancakes ever.Wish there wasn't such a line for brunch or I'd come more often. My vote for best outdoor breakfast - if you can get the patio on a warm sunny morning.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My most favorite brunch in Berkeley. An adorable little nod to Provence. I always get the Cote Est - eggs, bacon, and the lemon ginger pancakes. Worth the long wait, or getting up early to be the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good:- Very cute decor- Omelette w/ ratatouille was excellent. Fluffy, light eggs.- Nice service (when they were around)- Jam (tart & sweet)Only OK:- Brioche French toast (undercooked so a bit egg-y,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's because I had high expectations, but i was sorely disappointed. we went for dinner and waited a while to order. After ordering, the food took a long time to finally come. when it did...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful, quaint European setting outside.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A little pricey and there can be a hugely long wait but it's so worth it! The ratatouille is very tasty as are the sandwiches and salads, but breakfast is the best! Go for the open face potato and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant! When you're there, you have to get their hot chocolate! YUM! It's in this huge cup too! The only times I've been here were during breakfast, and so I always order their FRENCH...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's been beaucoup said about le French restaurant that is La Note. It is a great place, so I'll just give some what I think is helpful advice:-Go for breakfast. It's cheaper (dinner is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh god, another one of these incredibly SHIT establishments that idiot Berkleyites just ADOOOOORE for its "authentic" French food and interior. I would be shocked that such a place exists in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always crowded, but although good it is not as great as people make it out to be. They need to get some circulating air up in here because everyones body heat makes this place 10x more...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate breakfast at la Note for the first time on Saturday morning and it was the best breakfast I have eaten in as long as I could remember.We arrived at about 9.45 and were seated immediately...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought it would be better. La Note is sadly a victim of expectation for me. The menu was... it was what you would expect to see when you go to a place that is too froo froo for its own good. Coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten breakfast here at breakfast time and breakfast here at lunch time and the food is always phenomenal. The interior has a warm and cozy feel with soft colors and lighting, and country-French...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, on a rainy Monday my friend and I had brunch here and it was yummy. The walls were rustic, warm orange and yellow emanated a feeling of warmth to the little bistro. The service was super...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know that everyone loves La Note. It's a great little place with some decent food - especially breakfast! I love their fresh preserves, roasted tomatoes, and potatoes with fresh roasted garlic. You...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hyped it up to my friend and she was so excited to wait almost an hour for a table. Well, what we had were awful today.CORBEILLE de PAIN: just okay. All the items in the basket seemed like they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(4.5 stars, minus 0.5 for the wait)Oh La Note, how I miss thee...I used to live two blocks from here and it was my special occasion weekend brunch place when I was a student in b-town. Pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was actually obsessed with La Note for awhile. Brunch there is delicious; not one dish I tried was disappointing. The wait can be (really) long sometimes, but you should definitely try La Note at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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I wish to decorate my home as cute and French and homey as La Note. Thier food is to die for, especially their expresso drinks, pancakes and omelettes.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
God, I hate writing review for places that have 300.. does anyone read yours?? I love breakfast and I love love love la note. Its yummy to my tummy. Hands down, I think everyone agrees the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Based solely on their food, you can't beat the good breakfast here at La Note. If you can stomach the wait, the food is worth it - although if you're already here there aren't many good alternatives...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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First off, the menu is very hard to read and navigate, because I do not know French. Even with that, the choices are few and bland. I ordered french toast, and creme fraiche pancakes. The french toast was not...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite of all time ,totally gonna get a great meal for great prices restaurant in Berkeley.I have been to La Note 3 times. One for dinner on a Saturday with my bf. The wait was 45 min or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been there a few times and i love it, but i've come to hate going on the weekends. It's your average "dairy-wheat-meat" breakfast (any vegan would not even set foot into this place) but with a french...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long wait on weekend mornings, in fact most mornings. Your best bet is to go right between breakfast and lunch (around 1030-11ish) because there tends to be less people. Or, if you are only going to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fav. brunch place in the East Bay. I get excited EVERY time we go here. The food is amazingly good and the waiters/waitresses are always so welcoming and nice.They have a very warm country...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here around lunch time with a group of seven. Thankfully the one big table that I saw in the restaurant was available and we all squeezed around the table built for six. The place is very cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now I see why people wait out side all morning to eat here. It is not cheap and can only be occasional for this lactose intolerant lady (everything has some fab soft cheese) but other than that it is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy visiting this place and often. When it's busy, you should be prepared to wait for your food for a long time, at least half an hour. But the food and the price are worth the wait.It's a cute...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've only dined at la note for brunch. beautiful french food. everything on their menu is to die for. when you have brunch at la note, it's one of those instances where you study the menu endlessly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have never eaten here and in a moment you'll know why they'll never get my business. On fine saturday morning, me and three of my buddies decided to have brunch reunion at La Note. It was a sunny...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sooo cute, the food is authentic, serving sizes are small, which I like but some may not like this...I go here for breakfast with one of my girlfriends about once a week, and it is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is my favorite place to brunch in Berkeley. It's true if you come in for brunch on the weekends the wait is horrendous. But it's so worth it! I normally only come with one other person, so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we arrived at 930am on a saturday morning. and the place was packed! we were told to wait 20 minutes before getting our table for 5. but we probably ended up waiting for 35-40 minutes. it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been hearing about this place since I was in undergrad here, but never had the chance to check it out until this last Sunday of 2007.Cute country french nook at heart of downtown Berkeley serving...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend who lives in Oakland has been raving about this place and brought me here this morning for breakfast. It was pretty packed and we were told to wait 45 minutes, but it ended up being only...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GEEESH... this place is tasty. It's expensive, and the wait is usually really annoying and long, but man the food is insane!!!!!! I've just about died every time that I've been here, even if you get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the coffee cake (when they haven't sold out of it) is a MUST! the coffee is rich and tasty! the wait is a bit long on the weekends - what decent brunch place in the Bay Area isn't?? the service can be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
thanks to amie petersen and yelp, i found this breakfast place. cute decor, but there was a long wait and the service was le-poo. however, my breakfast was delightful. i had eggs (sunny-side up),...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Weather plays a huge part in how brunch will turn out. Sunny days allow for brunching al fresco- basking in the sun. Needless to say, weather like what we've been experiencing these past few weeks has...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome french toast. i'd like to say i'm a french toast expert. my favorite is the french toast at park chow. this is my criteria:- dense, chewy bread - check- a little eggy but not enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was long, but they were so polite. The food was great and affordable. The servers were attentive and friendly. My only complaints are that we had to wait 45 minutes for a table and the two...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
delicious and frenchy! the food here was well prepared and beautifully presented. i got an omelette with ratatouille and a mocha. a friend got the brioche french toast, which looked pretty tasty....
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love sandwiches. Sandwich is my middle name. La Note makes a yummy sandwich. My boyfriend had the ham and gruyere and I had the brie, both on fresh, crusty baguettes that didn't give me Cap'n Crunch...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Note makes me want to stop reading Yelp reviews. After reading all these kudos, I got so hyped to eat me some amazing brunch, that I was let down when I finally experienced it. I will go back to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love me some La Note. I don't really come up to Berkeley much, but when I do, I always make time for brunch at La Note. They really do have delicious food -- I don't know how they make their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I gave it 4 stars... only because the service is slow, the wait is long, and the servers aren't always as friendly as they should be. Otherwise, I love this restaurant. It's quirky and beautiful. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, there's a reason there's an hour long wait on weekends and Memorial Day. This place is a splurge for breakfast, but damn it's good. They've really pegged the atmosphere and excel in charm...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food but the service is horrific!Slow, slow, slow and not very friendly at all. My husband and I came in at around 2:30 and the hostess said we close at 3:00! So I turn and look at my love and I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the mood to enjoy the mellowness of the Berkeley, grab a paper, brown bag a mimosa, and endure the weekend wait for a great brunch. Their pancakes are phenomenal as are their French...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant for taking someone out on a date, especially for Cal students. Not too pricey, and the service is great. Nice intimate setting, and relaxed customer-base.I came here for lunch and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Too expensive for my blood, I can usually be happy with Bongo's two egg breakfast or Anne's kitchen's rising sun. This place is far more gourmet, but that comes at a price. All in all a good place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took the wife here for her b'day brunch with a couple of friends. The wait for brunch seemed to really start building up at around 9:30, but fortunately we seemed to beat the serious rush. Pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was so worried about coming here because of a potentially long wait but on a Saturday morning at around 10:15 a.m., there was no wait at all! Although there was no wait when we got there, there was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I rarely get out of the city. Who needs to, really? Most of all that is cool in this world can be found in SF. But today things felt different; I needed to get out! There was a chill in the air and I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very solid 4 stars. No matter what time of day it is La Note is always crowded. We came here for a late brunch and we were surprised to be seated right away. I ordered the Cote EST with an oatmeal...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is a breakfast staple in the area; the gingerbread pancakes are manna for a gingerbread addict like me, and I crave their scrambled eggs (in the French style, but of course) and roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect dinner date place. It was dark and quiet because we went late one weekday evening, as to avoid the wait. We got the spot in the window and I felt like we were lording over the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live only a few blocks away, so maybe I'm just jaded, having eaten here dozens of times over the last few years, but I think this place runs mostly on reputation and the preciousness of its...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First things first, get a reservation if you are going for dinner. We made the mistake of just going on a whim, and we had a 45 minute wait, but it was more than worth it. On the upside, we had 45...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can we say....OH MON DIEU (Oh my God)!!!! This place was soooo good. You walk in and feel like you've walked into a cafe off the Champs-Elysee (except no one is speaking french). Everything from the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and I have to say ... it's not quite all that impressive. The wait for weekend brunches are horrendous (think an hour plus) and the items are good -- but not exactly worth...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here recently. Cute if a little cramped and creaky inside... I do love the adorable window seat though. Friendly, patient service. Not the best boulliabaisse I've had, wouldn't get that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We go to La Note maybe twice a year, usually for dinner. The ambience is fine, and I don't personally have a problem with the service, but the food just isn't that good, or that French, either. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what we were thinking, meeting here for Saturday brunch! Long wait, but they moved people through quickly, so it wasn't *that* bad. Our friends were uncharacteristically late but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to La Note four times now, and for some weird reason, I've ordered the same thing four times. This will greatly simplify statistics.Crowded: 100% of the time. Think retired ex-hippie...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty charming.Solid menu. I think that the atmosphere can be really annoying when it's too crowded, but the food and bev are terrific. I especially enjoy the nicoise salad and the pain poulet. If...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tea in the garden patio is surprisingly soothing after finals. This became a ritual of mine- during my Berkeley years. The food is typical brunch finds. I would recommend the savory breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do not get the ham & cheese sandwich! The bread is very dry! However, I tried my friends' brunch dishes and they were good. I just ordered the wrong thing. The outside patio in the back is a really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not much I can add to all the yummy reviews for this place, but thoroughly enjoyed my recent brunch here. French decadence. While I can't really remember ever having brunch while I lived in Paris, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I've been here twice and the food is just phenomenal. It's breakfast/brunch with a French kick. So without further ado, the items I have tried and highly recommend are: 1) OMELETTE...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i knew when i ate here the first time that i wouldn't enjoy coming back the second time.the cafe is cute, the ambiance is very french (although i've never been to france, i imagine that la note...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HAPPPPPPY OCTOBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I will write a review, I just need to write down what I had so I don't forget:BouillabaisseCrostone with mozzarella, tomatoes, and saladPureed vegetable soup...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A review of a review? Something like that. You know a place is good when it earns you friends. A co-worker asked where she should take out-of-town family members to breakfast. I said La Note.She...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you had ask me where a to take a girl for Sunday brunch in Berkeley - I will definitely recommend La Note first. Although I've never been to this quaint little establishment for dinner, i assure...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always feel happy when I go to this place. The decor and vibe make me smile. The food is good for the days when you don't want a greasy American breakfast. There is a long wait on the weekend,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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I'm not a morning person, but La Note was worth getting up early for. We started out with the bread basket, which was really good in itself, but when my oatmeal raspberry pancakes came I seriously couldn't put...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
by far the top brunch place in Berkeley, this restaurant hosts a line out the door (and for good reason too) most Saturdays and Sundays. the service is decent, the ambiance is friendly, and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a yummy brunch place! I tried the Cote Est which is a combo of any pancake, eggs, and your choice of bacon or home fries. The lemon gingerbread pancake with pear and blueberries was probably the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect little brunch spot in Berkeley (it's perfect in spite of the sometimes hour long waits...). The outdoor dining patio is gorgeous and charming... It almost feels like you're dining in some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to La Note for years and love it. Wonderful food, service sometimes slow but very civilized. There is only one reason I knocked a star off the 5 star rating: The chairs are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is pleasant for breakfast, but it has a rather limited lunchtime menu. It's a nice setting, but I don't believe it's worth the usually long wait. It seems like you always have to pay for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my girls for brunch. We sat outside, amidst a beautiful garden. We ordered 4 dishes and shared everything. One emmental omelet, one caramelize onion and potato omelet, one french pain...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh la la, La Note. Je t'adore. C'est tres mignone! Et tres francais ! Et tres delicieux !Le brioche pain perdu ! Les pancakes ! Les ouefs !But for goodness sake, let me customize my order. Stop...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love people with French accents. They make me wish I took French instead of Spanish for those 5 years through middle school and high school, all of which I've pretty much forgotten. The food here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, there is always a wait on the weekend and the hostess does not have the hour long list under control. But!! the food is always delicious and different from other breakfast spots. Today I had lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just a quick disclaimer: I have had many a fine meals at La Note, and I'd often brag about how delicious the food was.OK, Now that I got that out of the way.How dare you, La Note. Mother and I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I once waited here 1.5 hours for breakfast! it was my birthday and I wanted La Note. Do they know they're good? Yes. Do they have questionable service sometimes? Yes. Would I kill someone and/or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
obviously this palce rocks! french-based breakfast and lunch menu with lots of merguez sausage (sooo good), lemon ginger pancakes and big warm bowl-mugs for coffee drinks. the back patio is really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how I never heard about this place before but damn does it have good breakfasts! If you have a problem with noise, you will DEFINITELY want the back courtyard seating cause the inside is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful for breakfast. Every single person who comes to visit me in Berkeley has been forced to accompany me to this restaurant and none have been disappointed. Cute decor, awesome food, excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my #1 favorite place to have brunch. I have waited an hour to get a table, but it is well worth the wait! Waiting is not a problem if you are an early bird and can get there before 9am. La...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
probably the best breakfast I've had aside from a few b&b's I've stayed at. First off the coffee is great...the lemon pancakes are insane! and the chicken sandwich w/ roasted peppers is amazing! Put...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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I love the pancakes with cr????me fra????che and the bread basket. It's really good, honest Proven????al food. I also like the C????te Ouest.They keep the coffee flowing which is always a plus.The wait is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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Went to La Note for the first time recently and LOVED IT! Food was excellent, delicious, and wholesome (cranberry oatmeal pancakes, lavendar honey, fresh apple juice). The outdoor patio is gorgeous, with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good.. but not enough to warrant the terrible service we got! Sure, we were a large group of college students, but it doesn't give them the right to make us wait about 30 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is a charming little French restaurant that I've had many breakfast meetings at. On the weekends this place is packed but during the weekday you can get a seat for breakfast no problem.It is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, La Note, how I miss you! I love the adorable decor and the quaint setup of tiny, intimate tables. I've searched for equivalents to the lemon gingerbread and oatmeal raspberry pancakes, and I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a note for La Note: Just because your food is great, it doesn't give the hostess the right to act like a total BITCH! There I said it! Yep, you just knocked yourself off a star in this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The long wait on a Sunday morning was definitely worth it to experience the most delicious mouth watering french toast I have had in my entire life. I can't even remember what made this french toast...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The brunch here is splendid. There is a nice outdoor patio to eat out on. Very sunny. You can get amazing omelettes here, french toast, pancakes, sweet or salty whatever it is, it is good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm....I adore this place.The food.The decor.The wonderful staff [especially Pauline].Everything is perfect.You will wait to get into brunch on a weekend morning/afternoon, but it will be worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
another boring, overrated, disappointing brunch option. sorry. after repeated tries, still no go.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have gone to this cute french countryside feeling restaurant about 5 five times. I love taking friends from out of town here for weekend brunch right before they hit the road. They all love it,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is by far my favorite place for breakfast anywhere in the Bay Area. The eggs are amazing and so are the breads and coffees. Parking is easy, albeit, not free during the week. In any case, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great -- lived up to the hype. We especially liked the lavender honey on the French toast. One star off for the bathroom, which did not smell so good, and the seating, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the gingerbread pancakes with poached pears are very yummy & very gingerbready. i've not come across gingerbread pancakes anywhere else. they've got a breakfast combo, one of the "cotes", cote...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere! Yum.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart La Note. I heart the mocha that tastes like they used real chocolate and not some fake chocolate syrup. I heart the breakfast potatoes with their whole cloves of roasted garlic (especially...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
la note is sneaky, and it has taken me a long time to uncover the truth of this place and come to a realistic 3.5 star review. like everyone else, i have been easily sold on the abundant french...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their creme fraiche pancakes are the best non-homemade pancakes I've ever had. I love fluffy pancakes and these are (to use your NorCal lingo) hella fluffy. I like all the other pancakes too. On a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eat outside in the back patio on a nice day....so relaxing! This was my second time there, so we knew to get the Expresso coffee drinks only. This is one of those places that can make the most...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch can't get much better than this. The creme fraiche pancake was perfect - fluffy, slightly sweet, slightly tangy with an artistic swirl of creme fraiche. The creme fraiche also moistened the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my all-time favorite brunch place in the east bay. The 45 minute wait on weekends is an easy one with Pegasus bookstore two doors down. I've tried just about everything on their menu and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a Super Duper Extra Special Yum Yum Give Me Some Brunch with a tidy group of Yelp friends on Bastille Day, of all days. The Franch-lookin ~artiste~ who usually plays his accordion in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute, cute cute. Cute. I was in Berkeley last weekend for a long-awaited visit with a friend (whom I last saw in Pah-ree in January, incidentally), and she promised to take me here for a delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I told my Francophile friend that I would take her to La Note when she visited Berkeley. She replied with "HAHA, the French don't eat pancakes!" Hmm.The first time I went here was for dinner. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so, as long as you have an hour to spend waiting and an extra 50$ in your pocket, La Note is a fine establishment for brunch on a sunday.i went yesterday morning with 2 of my best pals and had a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is adorable. the service leaves a little to be desired, but if you are willing to let that go, you will have a good time. don't ask for egg whites though- they can't seem to deal with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and coffee. Bad service, thus losing a star. Pretty expensive for breakfast - though they have dinner and lunch. Great pancakes. Sometimes can be a long wait, and not much room...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just adore this place! I feel so at home here. Feels like I have home-cooked French food(not that I've had much) all the time. It's amazing how many good restaurants there are in Berkeley. But,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute cafe with a lovely garden patio in the back. I really like how much La Note strives to create a very Parisian atmosphere- all menu items are in French, how water is served, the font the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the great reviews about this place, I decided to take my mother here for breakfast while we were visiting Berkeley for the day. And what a wonderful decision that was! We arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty lunch and brunch. Definitely try this place. Berkeley seems to have so many overrated restaurants, but this lives up to any of the good things you'll hear. A nice low-key and reasonably priced...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend has been recommending this forever and half. And I ended up going with another best friend: a cool, French (a.k.a. from France) girl.The cafe ole was on point. Raspberry mimosa?...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for brunch! I had an omelette with ham and cheese while my dining partner had the omelette pommes de terre. They were both delicious! I do have to say the highlight was the tomatoes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a great way to start the day. Although La Note serves scrambled eggs, pancakes, etc. it's much lighter and smaller serving than other artery clogging breakfast joints.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah. Now this is a nice breakfast joint. Somewhat lively, indoor/outdoor dining and they may have mastered the omelet in my opinion. What else can I say that everyone else hasn't said here? Price makes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
we used to love this place, franco-boyfriend-of-mine-and-i. then we realized every time we order eggs they make it to our table cold. the toast too (although this can happen). au laits are good. jam...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmm......I actually have little cat nap dreams about their bread basket, dusted with powdered sugar.Get the scrambled eggs with cream cheese and grilled tomatoes. And try to ignore the faux-french...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a little bummed that I was introduced to this restaurant a little before I left my job in Emeryville. I was able to squeeze in 3 lunches in 3 weeks. hehe. My most favorite was the pate sanwich...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best breakfast in Berkeley. It is a lovely little restaurant, and they have wonderful omelets. The only problem is the chairs. They are not comfortable.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If it wasn't for the horribly long wait, I would give this restaurant 5 stars. The food is really good... I especially like ordering the bread basket and a latte (served in a bowl). Yum. Warm, cozy......
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the bomb!They don't have a lot on the menu, but it's all really, really fantastic.I highly encourage you to wait for a table at this place. It's worth every minute of the hour wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice brunch place. not sure how crowded it gets on wknds, but it was a very cool spot during the weekday- no wait for a table. the french toast was amazing. the service was very good. i've never seen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought breakfast here was best described as 'Bliss'.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the ambiance of this French Bistro with Parisian-style decor and tableware and pleasant outside patio. Food was equally lovely--I've come here for lunch several times and the nice thing is that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from Manhattan and brunch is my favorite meal, and I've eaten at the best brunch spots all over NY but have never had a brunch as good as I did at La Note when I was on vacation! Not even in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I adore brunch. I never used to be a brunchie till I lived in NYC for a couple years and now I'm hooked. I am always on the lookout for good brunch places in the East Bay. So it may seem strange that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. The food was great and the patio seating is awesome! I went here for the first time and fell in love with this place.Service could be slightly better since the waiter forgot our bread a few...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been there four or five times now and I have to say it is a mixed bag. The food is good, maybe even really good, but the service has always stunk sufficiently to ruin my experience. Indifferent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasted the ginger, lemon pancakes w/ poached pears and the tuna (steak) sandwich w/ aioli and tomatoes. The tomatoes on the sandwich were roasted/cooked/whatever to perfection. Absolutely key to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
la note is pricey and i've always had a long wait to get in (weekend brunch time) but you know what, it's worth it. especially on a sunny morning when you can sit outside, bask in the sun and enjoy a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I haven't heard said LOUD enough about this lovely spot is MERQUEZ, MERQUEZ, MERQUEZ! Don't go Monday or Tuesday as they may be OUT of MERQUEZ - and you'll be crying into your mimosa....
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is right on key.I've never been to France, but I imagine it's similar to La Note -- expensive menus and lots of bread. Yea, it can be pricey, but breakfast is light and tasty. Nicely done. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think La Note's success has become its worst enemy.When I first started coming to La Note in 2001, the wait was long, but the brunch was amazing (5 STARS). The plates were consistent, and always...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite spot in berkeley for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or just coffee or mimosas. i absolutely love every item on their menu down to the anchovies on their salad nicoise. getting a table...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my undergrad days at Cal, I'd have brunch here fairly regularly. I'd always get the orange cinnamon french toast. Heaven.Until this past Saturday, I hadn't been back since graduating.I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The breakfast is pretty good, but breakfast isn't that difficult to pull off. The outside is really lovely. However, the dinner at La Note is awful!! I should have guessed that it was going to be bad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am fairly impressed with La Note, as it reminds me of seasoned tried and true French cuisine right off the main menu. The flavors are nice; the dining room itself is interesting and you almost get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch here with a friend was pretty good. We were seated quickly even though it was a busy weekend. The food was really tasty and all the veggies in my dish tasted very fresh. Service was also good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If your a foodie, you can't go wrong with La Note. Everything that I have ordered has been wonderful and everything that I've seen looks just as good! My friend introduced me to this place, and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so there's not much I can add to what other people have said, but sometimes, a place is just so awesome that you have to show it some love. La Note is a wonderful French bistro that would fit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 11-29-07:I previously knocked La Note down a star for being too expensive, but now that I'm not a student and actually have a real job, this place gets an enthusiastic 5 star review! Damn they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little frence restaurant true to it's provincal roots. The menu isn't long but includes some classics. I had the ravioli recommended by the waitress, it was dry and not so good, the outside was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, I feel sorry for the disgrunt who says she'll never go back! This place is lovely. Charming French-country decor, cozy seating, but most of all, fabulous, authentic food! (At least it reminds me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Goodness, the line for this place is long. Obviously, going here at 10 AM on a Sunday is a poor choice. Or, go here at that time, knowing you will have to wait an hour to be seated.And don't you DARE...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch is my favorite meal and now La Note is my favorite place to go. Just make sure to feed your kids before you go. We went at 12:30 and had to wait awhile to get a seat and wait even longer to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've loved this place since my first visit!The first time we ate here, we ordered: Tuna Salad Sandwich, Cream Pancakes (with a side of spicy sausage and 1 scrambled egg), Mocha and a Presse Iced Tea....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dined Out for Life (http://www.diningoutforlife.com/what.html) with Christopher J. and Elissa D. (no nicknames there!). As if I need a reason to dine out at one of my favorite Berkeley spots, La...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Me and some friends came to eat at La Note on a Saturday morning (we went early because we heard about the crowds). We were seated immediately by a beautiful hostess with dark hair who let us sit at the big...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
delectable bistro goodness, comfy surroundings, charming service.mmm -- get the ratatouille with merguez over cous cous!! (drool)
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is a great place for breakfast and lunch. A cute french restaurant with great dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The family and I LOVE this place. When I ask my 6 year old son where he wants to go for breakfast he always asks for La Note. We've been going to La Note for the past 2 years for breakfast and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is delicious! I had the grilled tuna sandwich with roasted tomatoes and fried potatoes. Sounds bland, but it was incredible. The tomatoes were sweet and flavorful, and the fish was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
06/12/07 UPDATE: Really, I love this place. Since my original review, I have visited twice during off-peak and the service, the food, and everything else were wonderful. The food was fantastic. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go on a weekend unless you don't mind waiting for an hour or more and don't go if you are on a diet - there are too many yummy breads. Everything is good. My favorite is the grilled tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the long wait, this is one of my favorite breakfast spots in the Bay Area. The breakfasts are amazing as well as the ratatouille with mergez (yum!)I heard that Sean Penn has visited this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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I have been to La Note twice for breakfast. The first experience two weeks ago was so-so. I had the pancakes which were OK. (Everyone else I was with made better choices.) The service was a bit slow but...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner and good lord it was hot! I managed to get a waitress to open one of the doors before passing out. If you are from San Francisco, the climate here might be a little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tres delicious food. My college years at Cal comprised of Saturday brunch here. The patio in the back is so well-tended and loved, and a comfy place to sip a cafe au lait with the sweet scent of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting a first class meal here, due to the hoopla from a friend .... but I was disappointed. It wasn't bad, just OK. I wonder how much of the appeal of this restaurant is due to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the atmosphere at this place, granted, more than the food, but the food is quite delicious too. Cheese omlette is plain but lovely. Coffee cake---divine!
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I.She was wearing a linen skirt, a pastel yellow blouse. We shared a bowl of the cioppino, a special menu item I had never seen before, and had besides the Bagnat au Brie et a la Tomate (warm brie...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had high expectations for this place after reading a bunch of yelp reviews. i prepared to get the Cote Sud, as there were many high recs for it. The wait was long, as expected, even on a drizzly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm on a mission to discover one of the best breakfast places in the East Bay. When I took two weeks off from work I went to a different breakfast place every morning. This place is definitely one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love breakfast here. Food's great, ambience is nice and warm. You need to make sure you get there at very odd hours, though, because they tend to get large crowds and there's no room to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i don't understand the hype.if you want to overpay for mediocre food, slow slow slow service, and unbridled snobbery, by all means, go to La Note.i'll take my petit dejeuner elsewhere.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favourite restaurants in the bay area, hands-down.Go for the quality of the food and uniqueness of the menu, and the decor and great service will make the dining experience a romantic and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good. I mean... it is solid. But I pretty much disagree with everyone, and it has nothing to do with the wait.My favorite dish is the hot semolina enriched with an egg. It is simple...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice atmosphere, that reminded my friend of a cafe in Paris (I myself haven't been to France yet, so I take his word). Cozy, beautiful, homy, and warm. I started off with cafe au lait, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only eaten here for brunch but it was very very good. The eggs, potatoes and bread are all fantastic. The lemon gingerbread pancakes with warm apples and blueberries...... yuuuuuuuuuuum. Need I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent French Country-style brunches...even the oatmeal fills you up for an entire afternoon. Only downside is the long wait, especially on weekends (when all those yuppie-hipsters crowd the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a very good dinner here, with straightforward, non-intimidating French food. Lots of good butter and olive oil in everything! ANd wine! I had some chicken dish that was supposed to have capers...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are already so many good reviews here. I just want to speak to their excellent service.Unobtrusive, yet easy to get their attention when you need it. * * * *I can't recall ever being in a place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a brunch junkie like me, la note is one of, if not the best Berkeley has to offer. Here are some reasons to go: their potatoes have whole cloves of roasted garlic (beats soggy hash browns any...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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This really feels like France and the food is tasty and creative. However, the lines are very long, the service is slow and doesn't know how to properly keep their waiting list. It's also more expensive than...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sigh...what can i say? i love this place... oh, the lavender honey...it's all i can dream about. veuillez me donner encore plus!
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the bottom line: long wait/good food. if you're willing to wait 30 min to sit (even though there's multiple open tables), then 10 min to give your order, then 30 min to get your food; then this is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite berkeley brunch spot...you feel like you're in a cute little european cafe. get there early though, the wait can be brutal. their little cubes of brown sugar for the coffee and "do it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great eggs and the grilled tomatoes are delicious! However I need to downgrade this because of the fact that we had waited for 1 hr and the hostess gave the table to someone else...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I came here one sunny afternoon in Berkeley. It felt like we were in the countryside enjoying brunch at a small caf, which is hard to believe because people were already up and running on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Who feels like waiting 45 minutes for a table and then just as long for your food...at breakfast? OOOH, sign me up!Once you navigate past the accordion player to your table and get some food, you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beats the pants off of any SF restaurant for brunch and -- eat your heart out SF--the patio is really warm and sunny. Feels like you're somewhere in the Mediterranean (not in a schticky way) and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurants that serve breakfast can be really, really popular if you do it right, and La Note is no exception. (For other examples, look at Ann's Kitchen in Berkeley and Dottie's True Blue Cafe in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is very French. I was impressed with the quality of all the dishes my date and I had; soup was tasty and the comp. champagne was not so bad either! The pork confit I had was a little bit tough...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the granola vegginess of Berkeley, the gf and I awaken on weekend mornings with one word: JAMBON. With that, nothing compares to the satisfying elegance and tastiness that is La Note on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The line is (horrendously) long, and parking is crazy, but this place itself is just incredible. But BART is incredibly convenient to here (only 2 blocks north), and you can put down your name on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food: Fabulous. My favorite plate is Cote Sud (lamb sausage, home fries, 2 eggs, toast), but really, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Even the simplest items, like the grapefruit,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a couple times. It is a great place to have breakfast. They have a lot of unique dishes which is a refreshing change from the standard eggs benedict or 2 eggs over easy with bacon...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is fabulous.The people are amazingly friendly, it's one of the most perfect breakfast places on the planet.The only problem is all the people who know about it and crash the place.But that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How anyone could not love this place is a mystery to me. The food is so amazing, the staff is friendly and helpful. It's the best brunch I've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note would've sent me into a 6-hour long food coma, if it weren't for the latte in a bowl they served up. That caffeine cut right through a tall stack of gingerbread pancakes (which were super...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like being in Provence.Fresh, delightful and satisfying.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am quite the breakfast lover and quite enjoyed the cute little place for an early saturday morning meal. Surprisingly the wait wasn't long and food came out pretty fast. People are friendly (one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A sweet brunch stop when I used to live in Berkeley. My mom loved this place. And that's saying alot. She doesn't often "fall" for a place. It was one of the few places, that we both were able to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could afford to eat here all the time. And while we're on the topic of wishing, I wish that there wouldn't always be a wait on the weekends for brunch. DAMN IT. 45 minutes?! But I'm hungry...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite breakfast place in the East Bay.It's worth the wait, but expect 30-60 minutes on weekends. The portions are small compared to most American places (duh it's French), so if you're with a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service was awesome, everybody friendly and accomodating. Wait was long since it was a saturday morning but boyfriend and I relocated to the bookstore next door and just read until it was almost time....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love the lunch/brunchs. only been on the wk days.salads are consistently good. light dressing and fresh greens. baguette brie is warm and the bread is crisp, my jaw doesn't hurt after finishing the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I walk by this place, there is always a line waiting outside the door. This line reach its zenith during lunch hours on the weekends and when the weather is nice; the wait can be up to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously good yuppie pancakes with ingredients like lemon and ricotta. At least I think those are the correct ingredients - it's been about 7 years since I went here. I remember they took their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am emphatically NOT a scenester when it comes to brunch. I think it's downright unholy to wait for an hour on a sidewalk on a Sunday morning and I think a lot of those folks who do it are lemmings....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh, the potatoes. possibly the best breakfast ever (and i love breakfast.)1 star knocked off for service.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i came here with high hopes. probably the worst way to enter anything, but my sister said it was good and so did you fellow yelpers. we walk in with a party of five and were promptly seated. however,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to La Note with colleagues for lunch a couple years ago, and they had run out of bread (!) which was unfortunate given that most of the lunch menu is sandwiches. But then I went back for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have breakfasted here numerous times, and have never been disappointed. I only had lunch here once, and it was excellent as well.La Note is a French-styled bistro. It is best known for its pancakes,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had food this good since I was in France. Not that I'm bragging or anything. It's just that I hadn't been much of a fan of French food before my trip - and after, I was on a mission to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always crave La Note on the weekends. I always have a hard time deciding on their Cote Nord which is these pieces of toast topped with eggs and goat cheese with provincial tomatoes and fancy home...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to lurk around La Note to see when they were next salmon-in-pastry was offered. However, I once had the ratatouille, and it was pretty bad for the price.Even though La Note has been around for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
all i can say is: WOW, i'm sprung! ordered the ham omlette. their technique produces this incredibly juicy -- not greasy -- piece of heaven (just like the ones served in France). i wished i lived on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a bit of a francophile so consequently I love my eggs done in the french way, a little bit runny, La Note is the best at getting my eggs the way I like them. This place is absolutely charming with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive only been here for breakfast (and once for dessert-- awsome!), but just love their slow cooked eggs. My husband loves their gingerbread pancakes. Weekend brunch can be pretty tough, so i prefer to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After 115 reviews, I don't have much more to add. So, here are some "talking points":Food: I've only been for brunch, but their food is excellent. The cinammon brioche french toast is my favorite....
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:* The best cinnamon brioche french toast in the Bay Area. Hands down.* Authentic French service (Very cute, dare I say "hip" servers!)* Delicious mimosas that aren't overly sweet.* Great for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
La Note has a great atmosphere. Pretty lights, fun decor etc. However, I'm always left wanting for more concerning the food. It's not that it's bad, it's just never lives up to its reputation. Except...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i give la note 5 stars because they're the only place this side of paris i can find that serves *actual* french yogurt. yes, that's right. REAL FRENCH YOGURT. not that stuff that we americans call...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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Good breakfast but bad service. This was our first time there so we've only tried their French toast and ham omelette. The French toast was good but only 3 slices of that and didnt come with any sides. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good breakfast but bad service. This was our first time there so we've only tried their French toast and ham omelette. The French toast was good but only 3 slices of that and didnt come with any...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is the best French restaurant you will ever go to. The food, the service, everything is amazing! If you go on a nice day, be sure to request seating in the back patio.On to the food. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty for brunch. The Universal Cafe of the East Bay albeit with a slightly less sophisticated fare. It can be easy to commute any two plates of eggs with potatoes, but La Note's are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place to sit outside for breakast/brunch on a beautiful day in Berkeley (but warning: the patio's only open from October to April).
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been meaning to try La Note for a really long time (my aunt looves it) - finally went for lunch today. Loved the busy, bright atmosphere and the rickety chairs. We sat in one of the windows,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Voici ma revue pour La Note. Si vous savez le francais, vous noterez que ma grammaire est tres pauvre. C'est parce que j'emploie un programme de traducteur. Je suis sur que je pourrais duper...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was actually the first place I ever went in Berkeley - back many many years ago when I was touring the college campus for the first time. It became a frequent addition to my 4 University years -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Looks really nice and intriguing from outside, so we decided to give it a try! Still looking for a good french onion soup after not being able to have it at Liaison, we learn at La Note that it is a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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The first few times I ate at La Note, I came to enjoy their fabulous breakast items. Several meals later I returned for lunch and dinner and discovered that all of their dishes - no matter what time of day -...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have to add to the raves. this place is fantastic. wish it was in the city b/c i would be there at least once a week. went for brunch and had the two eggs scrambled with the roasted potatoes and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Minus a star for the inside-tables being packed in like unruly cows. Otherwise, crimony...this is a good brunch.Allow me to be begin with the breakfast potatoes: they are divine. They are roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always have a fantastic brunch at La Note and have no problems driving across the bridge on a Sunday morning just to visit. They have more than enough choices to satisfy my sweet tooth from...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although waiting sucks but I absolutely adore this place. I've never paid $10 for French Toast but it's damn good. I also love their Croque Monsieur with an egg on top. Oh my god... mmm... This is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast is my favorite meal. I would eat breakfast for lunch and dinner every day if I could find more places that cater to my dysfunctional palate.Yes, I know about places like Denny's, but those...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've been going for years, and this morning was yet another typically delicious experience.This time, the secret agent man suggested we actually set the alarm for 9am, so that we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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Coming back from France and missing it tres tres - my friend told me about this incredible restaurant to check out for Sunday brunch. All the food was incredibly done - all fresh ingredients, great coffee....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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J'adore La Note! When the financial gods are kind (yes, you won't find the cheap prices of an IHOP breakfast sampler), my family and I trek over to Berkeley from San Lorenzo for a great breakfast. My boys (6 &...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast in the Bay!First time there? Get the Cote Nord (scrambled eggs w/ cream cheese over toast) and the Brioche Pein Perdu (cinnamon brioche french toast). Yum Yum!!!I didn't care for the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My philosophy toward eating breakfast out is that, if you're going to have to wait it better be something special, something you can't cook at home in your pajamas. La Note is definitely something...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no place that I'd rather have b'fast on a sunday morning in their pleasant garden. My perennial choice - baguette with goat chees and basil, sure beats my usual bagel & jam. Great coffee....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a fabulous good-bye breakfast for a fellow office mate. They even bent to the will of my boss who loves her open square, equal on all sides so the 10 of us can all see each other and talk as a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love a good breakfast, and La Note in Berkeley didn't disappoint. The wait wasn't too bad for a Saturday morning at 11am - about 20 minutes. It's a very cute place - I really like the back patio...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ce restaurant est magnifique! I think over the course of my Berkeley residence, I may have at least tasted everything on the entire breakfast menu. The standouts for me are...1. Les Oeufs Lucas....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Visited La Note 8/13/06 at 230pm. It was a Wednesday.Food: 5 stars.Decor: 5 stars very frency. heh.Service: 3 stars Once the food was delivered the waitress disappeared. It seems she was actually...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always heard of great things about this place.. and once I tried it, I came back for more. Initially I would go for the brunch on weekends.. I loved it. I always tried something new each time and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to love about la note, other than the fact that you have to wait forever for a seat? But even there, remember that good things come to those who wait...Just went there again for brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No matter how good the food is, unless it's a type of food that's meant to be eaten without utensils I want utensils.Last time I was in France, they used the same basic silverware we use here in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What seemed like a stroke of great luck on a busy Sunday morning turned out to be a grumpy breakfast that left us all feeling BLAH. After scoring parking right up front and bypassing a group of people...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE breakfast, it's my favorite meal of the day. I went for my first time a few weeks ago and loved this place. Nice decor, good portions and I looooved their potatoes and chicken apple sausage!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only went here once since I didn't have the patience to join the huge waiting crowd typically found outside. I had a tasty sandwich and it was good, however their brunch/breakfast/late dinners did...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Whaaaat? THIS is the best brunch in Berkeley?! Have I really traveled across the country for limp, lifeless French toast (call it pain perdu made with cinnamon brioche sprinkled with lavender honey...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure it's worth the hassle of waiting in line for, but this place is really cute, and feels like totally authentic Francais breakfast. The Jamon and Emmenthal Cheese omelette I had was out of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All praise La Note. It's authentic, beautiful, friendly, and delicious. Reasonably priced. Sit inside, outside, anywhere. If there are french people who eat here, you know it's the real deal.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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This cafe oozes with french country comfort, yet still carries a streak of elegance as well. The menu is inventive including 3 different kinds of pancakes like lemon gingerbread topped with poached pears. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yes its cute. yes the lines are long. yes the brunches are good. but no it's not worth it if the wait is over 30 minutes. unless you have time to spare. the lavendar honey, lattes, salad, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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I wanted to share with you a recent breakfast that I had.I'm a busy business man (from Israel) that traveling alot around the world. As a person who's visiting so many spots around the globe i think i can...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy going to La Note. It is great breakfast food and you really feel like you're in the South of France when you walk through the door--especially when the owner greets you in French. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Avoid the weekends (which is hard avoid for most working folk) but overall the food is great and they have a great outdoor area in back. Ask to be seated there if it's open.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has such a great brunch, and the patio is beautiful. I went there last weekend. My friend had gingerbread pancakes that were to die for. My husband had some really great brioche french...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome brunch if only you didn't have to wait an hour to get a table. Crowded but super cute French bistro. The gingerbread pancakes with poached pear, cinnamon brioche with lavender honey, tomatoes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
J'aime manger et j'adore La Note!If my god brother in Chicago knows about this place then there is no excuse that I, living 10 minutes away, have not eaten here. Today the girls and I came for brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very good.It's also absolutely ADORABLE!We arrived maybe around 11 am on a sunday morning, during graduation. Probably had a thirty minute wait, but well worth it. We were the first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been for a brunch--just breakfast and it's always a real treat. My favorite is probably the Pain Perdu (& any of their pastries from the bread basket are good if you're on a budget) along...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They don't have Eggs Benedict...how am I going to get a heart attack before I'm 30 if they don't have ham, eggs and yummers hollandaise sauce?!?! They still have a kick ass brunch though. All their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lurve the ginger pancakes and omelets made with emmental cheese!
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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This is a great place to have brunch on the weekends, but be prepared to wait. One of my favorite things is the bread basket or the pastry basket. If you end up ordering pancakes, get the short stack. They end...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST CHOCOLATE CROISSANT IN BERKELEY. I still need to go to France so I can see what a real chocolate croissant tastes like... but I think this comes close. Also I enjoy drinking the latte in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for breakfast. I used to come here all the time with my friends. The ingredients are fresh and tasty, and it's a quaint little place for a meal.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Love the breakfast on weekends at La Note in Berkeley ... especially during warm summer months outside in their back patio dining area. Don't miss their special take on French Toast.
judysbook.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A very good French cafe/bistro. Mostly everything I've had here has been top notch. And, although I can't judge it, I enjoy the atmosphere, which seems authentic. Some dishes that immediately come...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stumbled onto this place while looking for a quick bite before we attended the jazz show at Anna's Jazz Lounge. We were running late and thought this place looked good. It was packed inside but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to La note last night. It was a Friday night and the place was full but not packed so we were seated promptly. I felt bad for the family group of 6 that had to wait for a bit because there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
like a quick trip to provence.,,,without the homeless people looking in the window..;)We found this little place by accident and we will definitely be back. From the french country accessories to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommended! We went here on Bastille day and had a wonderful experience. We were greeted at the door by a gentleman playing French tunes on an accordion. Halfway through our meal he even...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love having brunch at La Note. You may have to wait, but man, it's worth it. Try the creme fraiche pancakes or the cote nord with goat cheese. This is probably my favortie place for breakfast....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note is so fantastic that everytime I eat there I want to eat everything, including the plate and those cute little paper-wrapped sugar cubes. Try the Cote Nord with goat cheese and some coffee,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the most French eaterie I've been to in California. Great things to eat: Pain Perdu, Croque Madame, and their Cote Nord. The staff, 95% of whom speak French or at least fake their English as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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La Note is one of my favorite brunch locations. The bathrooms are beautiful - and both unisex, and flanked with reviews to read if you have to wait in the small hallway. The food is delicious and vari...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MY FAVORITE PLACE FOR BRUNCH HANDS-effin-DOWN.(but the wait on the weekends is HORRENDOUS, but i wait. i wait because i love the food so much.)when i love a restaurant alot i usually end up ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is so cute, and you feel like you are really in a provencal cafe while eating here. i had the grilled ahi tuna sandwich which was delicious. it was so big that i only ate half and saved...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. My colleagues and I got lunch here today together. I have sat both outside and inside and both times have been lovely. Pretty much all the guys I went with got their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So yes, everything I have ever eaten at La Note from the sweet to the savory has left me squirming in ecstasy, but damn, do I really have to wait that long for a table? Seriously, there has got to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The brunch combos here are awesome. Even simple things like scrambled eggs and sourdough toast with jam taste delicious. The provencal tomatoes are fresh and wonderful. Everything exceeded my high...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm....worth the wait for breakfast, especially the gingerbread pancakes with poached pears or the raspberry oatmeal pancakes. Top them off with some of their homemade jam (heavenly!!!!) and get a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always been on the lookout for French food with a little bit more of a fresh twist to it (i.e., no heavy creams). I had their carrot soup and their bread appetizer that is served with veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Brunch Ever.Need I say more? I don't know how they do it, but they make just plain old scrambled eggs fantastic frenchy style. The potatoes are perfect...crispy and garlicy. The jam is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, La Note.Adorable, French Provencal decorations make this tiny place seem like a familiar French aunt's home. (not like i have a French aunt, but still.) The food is also really great, but La Note...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For years I have considered having brunch at La Note but had never been willing to endure the loooong wait. I know, I know if so many other people were willing to wait I should have realized there was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't enjoy this as much as I thought I would have, or as much as my friends do. More later.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can you really say you live in Berkeley until you've eaten at La Note?"The quintessential Berkeley brunch spot." is so cliche, but what can we Berkeley folks say? I love their Cote Nord. I love their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Also a long wait, but worth the time. They have the greatest patio out back, filled with flowers and trees and old brick ovens. The servers are friendly and the food is to die for. The serve the eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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i made reservations for a graduation lunch well in advance. about a week before my graduation, they called me several times to remind me rather tactlessly that if i wanted to be served lunch, i MUST arrive...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have an unreasonable love for this place. The interior is so fucking adorable, I could die. It's crowded, sometimes the patrons are surly... but there is just an intangible feel about the place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
excellent breakfast -- try the lemon gingerbread pancakes. long wait, no reservations. limited hours. small, cozy, homey inside. individually-wrapped sugar cubes for your coffee and tea. dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If any of you are ever in the area, I HIGHLY recommend it. Make sure you get a table in the back patio, and you'll get to enjoy the wonderful ambience of a relaxed provencial meal. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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La Note is a cozy French bistro. The restaurant gets awfully crowded for weekend brunch, but it's well worth the wait! Practically everything I've tasted on the brunch menu has been simply delicious. The ham...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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Pretentious and insufferable. Coincidence? The last three times we've gone, the food has been just average, and the service downright shameful. This used to be our favorite brunch spot, for what used to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love La Note, only gone for breakfast so far. The eggs are so fluffy and deliciously cheesy. The rasberry and blueberry compote is sinfully good, I wish I knew the recipe. The homefries...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Note has such a good breakfast and brunch, it's worth the wait - if there is one. I know it sounds odd, but I love how the Latte's come in the huge bowls that you hold with two hands. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very charming and has a patio seating area. I've only come on Sunday's during brunch and there is always a line formed outside. The dishes have generous portions considering its French, but no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For the wait, I'd rather go to Venus, which is just a block up the street. The breakfast was fine, but nothing special. I haven't been for dinner, but thought that the menu looked interesting...I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nobody does bowls of freakin' good mocha as well as La Note. To round out my hearty French breakfast I order the LA NOTE PAIN PERDU or BRIOCHE PAIN PERDU (three generous slices of semolina french...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous! The wait can be long but if you can handle getting there on the earlier side, breakfast is amazing. Good strong coffee. Eggs scrambled nice and custardy. Charming atmosphere. The pain perdu...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The breakfast is killer. Also, I had a delicious late lunch there once. I think people hear french provincial and go "ugh, kitsch", but this restaurant certainly is no poseur. Really, you have to try...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My lord, this place kicks ass-- for breakfast, at least.My favorite things about it:1. mocha-- delicious with the slight (good kind of) bitterness of REAL dark choclate and good espresso, and IN A...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bundle up because it gets a bit chilly when they open up at 8, but the folks are friendly and the food tastes more genuine than, say, Zazie. (The menu has the same font, and the rustic decor makes it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This must be the single best place to have breakfast in all of Berkeley. The pancakes are everything you could want and more, their fluffy and moist while being rich and bursting with flavour. Every...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first place I ever visited when I came to the Bay Area. (My roommate in college used to work here.) It has a real Frenchy vibe. The manu options are great, and in particular, the Brioche...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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I think my husband is in love with the French hostess, which I put up with because I'm equally enamored with the food at La Note. I'll put up with darned near anything to keep my guy coming with me to this...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think my husband is in love with the French hostess, which I put up with because I'm equally enamored with the food at La Note. I'll put up with darned near anything to keep my guy coming with me to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever been to Provence? I haven't, not yet. Though, every time I've had brunch in the garden of La Note. I feel as if I'm in France enjoying my meal of blood sausage, roasted tomato, poached...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
not just french... whimsically french. very solid, hearty french country food -- the crab you would have enjoyed -- in a colorful relaxed just delightful atmosphere. walked in, and there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. I think this about the best french food you can get for its price. The bouillibaise is heavenly. I absolutely go nuts over it. The brunches are okay, too. However, you have to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give it 5 stars if it wasn't such a pain in the ass to eat breakfast there on the weekend!
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch: their french toast (a meal in itself) is to die for. They have two kinds and one is clearly better than the other (as relayed by the waitress). Makes me wonder why they bother with the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rustic French vibe, very provincial; the crowd of students are completely at-odds with the setting.They serve light comfort food: great eggs paired with grilled tomatoes and whipped cheese, sorbets or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Brunch in the East Bay. That's right. I said it.The Eggs nord with Goat cheese is fantastic. The coffee is delisious. I haven't been in a few months. I want to go this weekend just thinking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
their breakfasts are scrumptious!
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some places do great brunch.Others do really good dinners.How many do you know that can do both equally well?Well, here's one!Every meal at La Note is fantastic, from dinner to brunch and hot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely lovely place! I've always been here for breakfast, and it is the best breakfast in Berkeley! Warm yellow walls, a sea of hand-painted pottery, freshest baguette with amazing preserves, and,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't do brunch very often but after eating here I think I need to make it more of a priority. Delicious, well-conceived French food with an authentic Provencal atmosphere that makes me feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best brunch & breakfast. You can't beat it--whether you're getting authentic european style coffee (no burnt taste from overroasting!) with a brioche or croissant, or you're going full blast with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It started out great - a little slice of Provence, right near our college apartment. When we first discovered this place, five-stars all the way. The food was fantastic, for brunch on the weekends...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Together with Sconehenge, these are the best brunchy type places - for me anyway!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious French-American fare for breakfast or lunch. The lemon gingerbread pancakes are fantastic. It's small and popular, so be prepared for a shortish wait. It's also a little bit expensive, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't eaten at La Note you should make it a priority! Don't let the fact that it's in Berkeley deter your aim; take BART to downtown Berkeley and walk down Shattuck about 2 blocks-- You...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the places I miss about Berkeley (I now live in San Francisco.) Getting a table, especially in the back patio, for Sunday brunch will take a while, but is definitely worth the wait. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't want a little jaunt to Provence, sans the jetlag? La Note provides the whimsical, rustic atmosphere for a whittled-down-to-perfection menu of Provencal classics from brioche pain perdu to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
best brunch/lunch place i've visited in berkeley. prepare for a wait but well worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been for brunch/lunch. The menu hasn't changed in the last few years, but the ham eggs are good, a killer chicken sandwich with bread that is so fucking soft, and a killer huge salad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2004
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A rare find these days - a cozy, lively place that makes you want to be a "regular." La Note truly feels like a French bistro, down to the charming garden patio. Soft yellow, green, and lavendar decor recall...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2004
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La Note had wonderful, unique appetizers at my visit that combined traditional foods in ways that were really wonderful. The service was very attentive but did not interrupt or detract from the meal in any...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2003
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Went on a Saturday around 1pm for a late breakfast and had no problem getting a table for 3. The selection of eats was abundant and my basic egg and sausage breakfast was delicious! My friends enjoyed their...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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If the lunch and dinner are anything like the breakfast, then you MUST try La Note. There was a wait at brunch time, but it was well worth it. The Brioche Pain Perdu is the most delicious, sweet twist on...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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La Note boasts a wonderful provencale cuisine, equipped with baguette sandwiches that are really French: "au beurre" and actually crunchy (a rarity in America). They are delightfully flavorful and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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la note is a breath of provence in the middle of downtown berkeley. inside the tiny storefront youill be engulfed in warm, cheerful colors as you dine off handmade provenaal pottery, which is also offered for...
gayot.com - user review
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earth-toned decor lends a provençal air, while a casual and often elbow-to-elbow crowd revels in its belief that no amount of frenchification is enough. a garden patio lures brunchers, who tuck into egg...
eastbayexpress.com - user review
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tiny storefront holds provencal charms...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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great service, great coffee, and nice location on a busy berkeley street. the unpronouncable spicy sausage was a phenomenal breakfast treat!
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