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Fatapple's is a one star restaurant in El Cerrito. Reviewers didn't rate this place very highly. It's known for its hamburgers. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features breakfast.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Fat Apple's since before I was born (seriously, ask my mom) and there are few things they offer which, in my humble opinion, are hard to beat:Their salads: usually when I get in a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! I've benn going here several years now and the service and food are fantastic. Their french fries are addictive. The pumpkin pancakes are yummy. Their burgers, turkey sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fat Apples in El Cerrito is a place I enjoy visiting when I am in the area. Because weekends they can have a lot of people waiting for a table, I try to time my visit when it is less crowded. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here since I moved to the east coast 8 years ago. Then, the muffins and baked goods were so addictive hot from the oven, but my breakfast the other day was kinda just ok. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Update... After being in El Cerrito awhile and having gone to Fatapple's more often so I need to update this. I think the food is ok to pretty good but the service is just unresponsive and slow. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn between four and three stars for this place... This place is a bit on the pricey side but the pastries are awesome. The portions are quite small so I never leave feeling like I am stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Fat Apples off and on since before the EC location opened. I remember when they were once called Fat Alberts!I remember when they used to have those yummy blueberry muffins. MMM. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the cheeseburger - YUM!-1 star for no fries. Who serves a burger for 8 bucks with no fries?!4 stars for the apple salad - bacon, avocado, apples, yellow beets . . . have it without the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is dependable and seats lots of people pretty quickly. I like the breakfast foods the best. Their cream cheese pastries are yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was very amused by the negative reviews about the service. The owner of Fat Apple's is insane. She's very diffcult to get along with and makes the work enviroment hard on everyone. This may explain...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed to fine that my guacamole cheeseburger came with longhorn cheddar that was grated on the burger after the fact. I would expect it to be melted. Not melted at all !! The onion...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Fatapples several times before and was so disappointed by the poor service on my most recent visit this week. Waited 10 minutes to even get the hostess to notice me and to get me a table...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of breakfast. I don't like most of the foods and I'm terrified of runny yolks. Fat Apple's is the one and only place I will go for breakfast. The coffee is decent, pastries are amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pies, cakes and pastries that are out of this world. Not overboard on the sugar, either. The banana cream pie is to die for, but don't miss the seasonal and holiday specials, too, like cherry, peach...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just ate there for the first time today. Totally hung over and just wanted a nice breakfast with a never ending glass of ice tea! Bummer-they stop selling breakfast at 2:00 (okay, so I was a bit slow...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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I have eaten in the finest rated restaurants around the country as well as the best greasy spoons and everything in between. At the prices charged, the food is terrific, nothing fancy and the menu doesn't change often, but the quality and friendly service is consistently satisfying.
openlist - user review - 03/25/2009
1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here three times and I am a firm believer of the three strikes your out rule! The first time I came here our waiter was rude and the food was mediocre. I asked the waiter for another glass...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's been YEARS since I last ate at Fatapple's, but this was a frequent stop for milkshakes and other goodies when I was a youngin'. However, the 3-star rating reflects the last time I ate there,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They do have good quality milkshakes, scones, and cream puffs, however I dont think they are as good as how much you are paying. Its a nice family place, but I dont think the service is great. All...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's funny how you become completely biased when reviewing your favorites. Five stars? Yes, five stars. This restaurant has been a family favorite for years. My grandparents used to take my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good breakfast pastries. I like the story behind this place too. Be sure to ask how it came about when you are there picking up some super healthy tarts or cookies or....oh it's all good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay they have been redeemed--their onion rings are back in their regular delicate crispy style!
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place for breakfast, so when one of the social workers from the office suggested we have our meeting at Fat Apples, I was all over it. The food is solid, all American fare; just your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the crowds this is my favorite location. The coffee is ever so strong and delicious! The side of creme fraiche accompanying breakfast is a lovely touch. The pumpkin pancakes are fabulous....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
that was a big-ass chicken sandwich! and it had tomatillo sauce on it, which was strange but good. the curly fries were also good. the 2 ladies got turkey sandwiches, salads(ewww), and soup(looked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We visit about once a month, early on weekday mornings. Reliably delicious. I've almost convinced myself that their whole-wheat pancakes are healthy. It is true that weekend mornings can be quite...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It took forEVER for our server to come over and say anything to us. She wasn't particularly warm or friendly, but whatever, right? I had the ranch scramble-- bacon, ham, onions, tomatoes, bell...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was trying to take some friends to the REAL Fat Apples, in Berkeley, and accidentally discovered this place. Called on teh phone from teh car to find out if this was the original or the second one,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Particularly known for their wide assortment of pies, Fat Apples is a long-standing local gem. They are also well-loved for breakfast offerings, and if you go on a weekend, you may find yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the first time, I sat at the counter for brunch with a friend. And I have to say that I have a new appreciation for the restaurant. Watching servers bustle back and forth from the kitchen was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I came here for a corned beef sandwich, I was shocked to find very little corned beef but mostly saukrat. It was like eating a saukrat sandwich. I didn't enjoy it and I could easily...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
back in the day (1996) i would stop by here and get a currant scone, cheese puff and coffees for my sweetheart and myself while i drove him into the fidi where he worked. other days we would get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alan and I had lunch here today and I had a hamburger. He had a salad w/ half a BLT. My hamburger came rare, as requested, and was messy and good. It came w/ slices of tomato (take THAT, Lark Creek...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some days I want home cooked comfort food without having to cook. On those days, I almost always find myself moseying over to Fat Apple's for chicken pot pie, spaghetti or cheeseburger with longhorn...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving it 4 stars because they have an endless supply of breakfast pastries but their lunch/dinner isn't all that great. I prefer them for breakfast. I've tried one of their scones and their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like alot about this place and only dislike the prices.It is located at the top of Fairmount (very cute)The restaurant is big, light and has vaulted ceilings.The bakery selection is great from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A family haunt and default stop for decades. Fatapple's is very consistent with its food. As other reviewers noted, the menu items can be on the plain side. But their baked goods and breakfasts are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
PROS: Good Bakery and Excellent Jam Decent, Albeit Uninspired Food. Nice SpaceCONS: Long Waits Sometimes Uneven Service
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait's always long if you're there to eat pumpkin pancakes inside the uninspired decored, barnlike interior, but if you duck in for pastries and coffee, you won't be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what's so special about this place either. The food is mediocre and nothing out of the ordinary. It's very Americanized and in a sense "bland." I see a lot of old people eating here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time at Fat Apples. I heard about the place, but experienced it for the first time today. It was pretty busy around 9:30, but we were seated quickly. It was kinda cramped, but that just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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my husband was raised in berk and has been to fat apples many times but ive just been twice so far and i love it. the pork chops with camelized pears and onions was soooooo good, the entire dinner was fresh...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ask, cause I'm not sureDo anybody make real shit anymore?Kanye and me, yeah, we were wondering about this. And the answer is that Fat Apples do. Fat Apples makes real desserts and pastries. and they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped here for lunch and found that the Monday special is pulled pork sandwich --one of my favorites. Waitress took order after a very long wait (which I don't do well); water came after another v...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't know what is so good about this place. It is crowded for lunch on the weekend. The wait wasn't that long, but still, it was a 30 minute wait. Then when the server took my order and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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I love this place. If you go on weekend for breakfast, go before 9--after that, it is PACKED. Great pumpkin pancakes. service is good. Fresh pastries/cookies/pies. Parking is limited in the lot, you may have...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The chile burger was ok, but certainly nothing worth driving out there for. The burger (which was I think 6 or 7 bucks) does not come with fries, which is fine by me, since the fries were shitty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine my angst when I discovered my commute to work had missed Fat Apples by a mile for a couple years! Now I stop for coffee and some bakery item each workday, and likely a stop for a snack or a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in El Cerrito (which was up until 3 months ago), I would hit up the Fat Apples 2-3x's a week-mostly the counter for an iced tea to go. The iced tea is perfect (Peet's) and served in a big...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love going to Fat Apple's when I was a kid (both this location and the original Grove Street location in Berkeley back when it was still "Fat Albert's") and maybe it's the hazy and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fat apple's almost ruined my life! okay not really, but to make a short story long, here it goes...i was 8 years old the first time i went to fat apples and i remember indulging in a delicious, thick,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's up with restaurants in the Bay Area that don't offer complimentary fries with a burger? I grew up in Los Angeles and never found this to be an issue when you order a burger. I notice a trend...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the big salads. I imagine that even Elaine from Seinfeld would approve. Big and full of goodies, they're perfect for a light supper. I haven't eaten anything else here yet so I'm only going to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have great pumpkin and whole wheat pancakes. I'm not a pankcake kind of a gal, but these make me happy. I now love pancakes. They also make strong coffee and all their baked goods are made...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My new west-tunnel East Bay breakfast joint.I'm easy... I like a dry ham and cheddar scramble, toasted toast, and good coffee. This place has all that, PLUS they make their own baked goods. Not only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place doesn't have the same ambience that the one in Berkeley does, but you can always get a seat in a reasonable amount of time.Plus you don't have to go outside of the building to go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is, "PUMPKIN PANCAKES" they are so delicious with their homemade apricot sauce the eggs are good as well as their pastries and pies but I am all about the pumpkin pancakes. I suggest...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a local east bay institution. There is definitely a strong word-of-mouth following for this place. I like this El Cerrito location better because it's bigger and easier to get to than the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great diner for all ages and the food is consistently delicious. They always have a smile for you when you walk in the door and it's one of those places where you run into people you know....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pies are memorable. Doesn't matter what kind you get.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheesepuffs & Peet's - 5 *'s. Oh yes, I forgot - REAL CREAM for your coffee for that once in a while guilty pleasure - priceless, as they say! =DThe diner's service - great.Breakfast - good, smaller...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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We have been here a few times. They have you basic breakfast fare (eggs, waffles, pancakes, etc). I think they serve lunch and dinner as well. The wait-staff are usually pretty friendly. I wouldn't go out of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm! Sensational pastries and yum yum scrambled egg dish things! And the hash was pretty good too! And the waitstaff was nice! Despite the whole old-folks-care-facility feel about the place, I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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hamburgers are tasty and the pastries are excellent... can get really crowded on the weekends,,, tight space makes getting a stroller in difficult... staff seems to handle the chaos that goes with kids and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
strong, bold coffee and cheese puffs to die for. the actual food is okay - delicious but nothing to write home about. still, I find myself back every so often because of the relaxed atmosphere, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like there thin crispy waffles! I had the buttermilk kind and it was pretty good. The eggs, bacon, tea, toasts just about sums up what I can make at home. I've always drove by this place but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving it a 3 because the portions seem to get smaller and smaller every year, but overall the food is still really good, especially if you want a home cooked meal and don't want to do it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place for breakfast when I need to impress a group or there are parents in town. It has the best bacon in town and waiting in line is ok since you get to oogle the bakery counter on your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Fat Apples. I remember when they opened their El Cerrito location, just down the block from my High School. It became an almost daily ritual to go to Fat Apples during lunch and get a cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm missing something. I've been in for a burger exactly once, and it was awful - a thin overcooked hockey puck on an un-toasted un-dressed "wonder bread" bun.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hey hey hey....it's faaaat apples!in berkeley and in el cerrito....fat apples is an east bay original institution. the el cerrito location is a bit larger in size and parking is better. this is a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Butta. Milk. Waffles.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got hooked on the cheese puffs early on...then middle age set in and I had to drop them from the regimen. Still delicious, as is the olallieberry pie, the waffle special breakfast, the pecan pie...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great experience eating brunch here with my friends on a relaxing Sunday morning. What made it great was that they substituted the fries from my rueben sandwich ($9) with onion rings for no...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to Fat Apple's for a long time and this was my first visit to the El Cerrito one. Surprisingly, the wait at 11:30am on Sunday was quite short. We were a party of 5 and was seated in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Fairmount Ave. Fat Apple's (as opposed to the one 2 miles away in Berkeley on MLK Ave.) has a great atmosphere. Formerly a market, the architectural transformation into a spacious open layout for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about breakfast at Fat Apple. The lines are long, especially on Sundays, but the waffles are yummy with a slight brown sugar taste to them. The chicken apple sausage is really good too....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's not forget the pies. Someone brought over a Fat Apple's blueberry pie last night. It's the real thing, and it totally smokes the pies that you get at retro diners. Then there are the pumpkin...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd be happy to find this restaurant while on the road, driving across America and trying to find a decent non-chain restaurant. But for El Cerrito/Berkeley, Fat Apple's is just middle of the road....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, anywhere I can get peet's coffee with a tasty scone, i'm there.. It was delicious. you can be a snooty orderer with special requests and they actually don't care and make it your way.. a modern...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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This place is right around the corner. It's very reliable, decent food that hasw a home cooked unpretentious quality to it. Its not a special night out, but it works. I can take the whole family, wit...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After a lengthy wait in line to get a table, I was excited when we finally sat down as Fat Apple's is a terrific restaurant ... supposedly. There is so much positive word of mouth for this place, how...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2005
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Ive been to this restaurant many times, and have enjoyed each visit. indeed, it can be loud and bustling, but what can you expect? the food they serve here is american food, and is great to come for their...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It must be good because about 40 or 50 people ahead of us were OK with waiting for a table. We left, but the menu has tuna melts and I'll be back to check that shit out.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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A very kid friendly restaurant.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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i like fat apples because of the atmosphere--it has a local diner feel, and is a good place to go for brunch. the food is pretty good (I've had several of the omelets and pancakes), and when you walk...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Someone recommended this place so we went and loved it. The service was great from the moment we walked into the building. They give kids crayons and let them color on the place mats. Love that a l...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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I really did like this place it has a warm homely feel to it and a wide selection of different foods are available on the menu. The style is country or whats considered home cooking with menu items li...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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This restuarant is wonderful for a home style meal that you don't have to cook! The chicken pot pies are huge and scrumpous. The atmosphere is a bit on the noisy side but service is quick and friendly and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2005
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I really did like this place it has a warm homely feel to it and a wide selection of different foods are available on the menu. They have plenty of parking and the wait staff are friendly and attentive.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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This restaurant serves down-home or country-style comfort food. They're especially known for their breakfast. There is also a bakery area for take-out and the baked items look delicious. This is NOT a fancy...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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Staff were great with kids and the related food chaos around them. Lots of space between tables, so very easy stroller access.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Local legend has it that the reason why there are two Fat Apple's-- one in downtown Berkeley and one in the hills-- is that the husband and wife split up, and out of spite, the wife opened one...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2004
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The hamburgers here are very tasty and the pastries are excellent (as well as the coffee they serve). Although it can get very crowded on the weekends, it's worth it! I, however, don't recall what their...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/25/2004
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Food wasn't served as promptly as we would have liked...our toddler was getting impatient...not so fun
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/06/2004
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