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4.0 of 5 stars.
We only had to wait 15 minutes at 10am on a Sunday, which seemed pretty good after reading all the reviews! Service was quick, portions were large (none of us ate lunch), and the food was good...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to grab breakfast/brunch on the weekends. The egg combinations are so large, you might have to unbutton your top button when you're thru with the meal! I love their cornbeef hash...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This cafe seems to only be open for breakfast and lunch no dinner - the food is good. It would be expensive, but the portions are huge, so you can bring leftovers home and get two meals out of it....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, OK food. Very friendly atmosphere. Had the strawberry waffle, which was a good waffle, but berries tasted like they'd been in the fridge for a while. Syrup was also not too flavorful....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
(2 stars here is being kind - it wasn't 1 star, but it sure wasn't 2)I went to Rick's Cafe this past Sunday with my sister and one of her friends. After reading the rave reviews on here, I was really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner service was spectacular and music on a Saturday night, it was a mini vacation. I have had lunch there but Moms who need a break should go for dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whether it's pancakes, egg dishes, or glorious brunch style dishes, Rick's is the place to go if you want to be treated to a bodacious breakfast. I have not tried their dinner menu yet. I'm hoping...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've eaten breakfast here in the past and it's been OK -- we prefer the homier Village Pantry for our weekend breakfasts... that said, my hubby and I wanted something simple for dinner so we decided...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came in for a weekend brunch and ate enough food that I don't think either of us really ate dinner. Yay! Minor points off for the "apple waffle" being covered in what was probably canned apple...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are several reasons that I like Rick's Cafe:1) Yummy Pancakes2) Jazz on Wednesday and Saturday (except on the nights where the singer is bee-bee-bop...) mostly great music3) Cappuccinos4) Really...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome for brunch! Huevos rancheros, veggie omlet - both amazingly good. Great service too!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly good. This place seems to be a post-cycling eatery since there were at least 4 other tables with people in cycling gear. I don't know if it was because I was tired and hungry from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best place in Los Altos for breakfast. I usually don't like sweet breakfast items but they're french toast has changed my mind and is something that I would highly recommend trying. The place gets...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid breakfast fare, nothing special. Friendly staff.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. Great place to replace all the lost carbs from a morning bike ride. Friendly staff, gets busy on weekends, sizable portions, and a good variety (have vegetarian options). Oh, and they have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. People are nice, portions are big, and the food is delish. Their huevos racheros is awesome, topped with two eggs sunny side up and all sorts of goodies underneath. The waffles are good,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I love Ricks. Everything we've tried here has been perfect. The yogurt parfait is delicious, as are their smoothies, and their meatball sub is great (though the bread is kind of weird)....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still good every time.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.I got the Bacado, a bacon, avocado omelet, with sour cream, salsa, a side of potatoes, and a bagel. The first bagel they brought out was fridge temperature on the inside. Clearly, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You have to understand that Rick's is more about the total offering than the food alone. I've only been here for brunch with fairly large groups, but we've always been sat within 5-10 minutes of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For all the hype, Rick's was a real disappointment. Unlike many other Yelpers, we didn't wait at all but I can't imagine waiting more than 1 minute for this food.The french toast was incredibly bland...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was our first time at Rick's Cafe. Being that I don't like waiting in line (if I can help it) we made a reservation for breakfast (parties of 6 or more). Like the other Yelpers have mentioned...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I so want to like this place more because it is really has a charming location and overall nice decor...but the servers always rush you it drives me crazy. I've been there 4 times in these past 2...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WHOA. A wait for breakfast at 1PM?? This place MUST be good!Luckily, the only people that had to wait were the groups. There were plenty of seats for tables of two. Yay! Too bad it was in the back and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing from friends and reading the reviews on Yelp, we decided to give Rick's Cafe a try for lunch. It was a busy Sunday lunch time but the wait was fairly reasonable for party of 4 -- we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to Ricks! The servers are friendly, they give you great recommendations and there is outdoor seating. The place is always a little crowded, and the food is great. My favorite is to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a frequent Yelper, but the salmon chowder was so bad, I feel urgency to warn the public. I have not eaten breakfast at Rick's, so I am a bit more hopeful about the cafe. However, I just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good solid breakfast/lunch place.The portions are generous. Everything come with potatoes and a bagel...probably even if you order potatoes and a bagel. And my absolutely fave is the bacado omelet,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good but you better give yourself a lot of time because it took forever for my food to come. If you have the time it's a nice place to get breakfast. The food is average nothing special...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Is brunch really brunch without a mimosa or a bloody mary? C'mon people. It would make paying the Los Altos prices for prepared food much more pleasant to do!
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It really came out to 2.5 stars. However, I rounded up because overall it wasn't a bad experience but I doubt I'd go back and spend $40 again on brunch for 3 people.Plus 1 star for no wait on a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go-to place when I'm eating out on my lunch break.The service here is great. The host/hostess always has a smile and sits you as quickly as they can without you feeling rushed. The servers...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First I thought, how could a stack of pancakes, served with no sides and no eggs, be satisfying enough? A full stack of blueberry pancakes ($8.29) at Rick's Cafe comes with three 8-inch round...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Wednesday morning for breakfast. At 10am, the place is nearly empty. There were six of us but we had a variety of food around the table.I ordered from the light breakfast section...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoo hoo - finally found a brunch place that my friend and I can do our weekly brunches at that is close to work, and open early, and actually TASTES good!This place is a little tricky to find, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PINEAPPLES ON PANCAKES?! It was a dream come true. I love pineapples and I love pancakes. Put the two together with some fresh bananas, macadamia nuts, shredded coconut and syrup and you got yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No wait, friendly staff, open early and delicious breakfast food! My omelet was a great morning starter and my coworker's eggs were perfectly sunnyside up. I was so stuffed but in such a happy way. :)
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was sort of in the mood for potentially waffles, pancakes or some type of breakfast..my g/f looked up this place so we decided to go--we arrived a little after noon and it was pretty packed..the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:-Fantastic coffee, they roast their own!-Huge variety of breakfast items-Unique combinations, different than the usual pancakes and eggs-Nice outdoor seatingCons:-A bit pricey, about $8-$12Bottom...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new favorite place for breakfast or brunch. They have tons of choices including sweet or savory crepes, typical breakfast items (omelets, pancakes, french toast, etc), paninis, and salads....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast place in Los Altos....lots and lots of choices, including my favorite, eggs benedict, in a variety of different styles. For those less breakfast inclined (such as my husband), there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have to say that this place is somewhere between a 3 and a 4 but since I have a certain affection for Los Altos restaurants, I'll bump it up to a 4.Rick's is not quite homey, yet not quite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum!!! eggs benedict is sooo good!!!i recommend you go a bit early, or expect to wait in line.there's also free coffee offered in front of the store.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Meet up with some friends here for brunch. I saw all the delicious pictures! I ordered the hawaiian waffles. Yum they hit the spot nicely. The waffles are like belgium waffles -- big and thick! My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the blueberry pancakes. I got a full stack because my husband wanted some. Mini mistake. Two pancakes would have been plenty. They were good though. He had the Italian sausage scramble -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I'm working nights this weekend, the girlfriend and I opted to have brunch today. Always in search of good breakfast, we decided to check out Rick's and we left very happy that we did.Walking in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a late 2.30 PM lunch here on Christmas Eve day so it's based on one experience. We got into town at 2 PM and were looking forward to grabbing lunch at our favorite little eatery in town -...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So you like going out for breakfast but don't really feel like you need to down a day's worth of food in one meal (i.e. the stuffed cheesy three egg omelette, potatoes overflowing onto your toast and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great breakfast ... the open faced breakfast sandwich and the Mountaineer skillet are great choices. Their potatoes are amazing. I love the coffee carafe and water pitcher on the table kick ass. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you ask them to make your waffle crispy, it shatters when you stab it with your fork. That, my friends, is a sign of a good breakfast place. Similarly, butter on the side, dry bagel, sides of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast here was really tasty and full of quality ingredient goodness. I had the Lupine Crepe (no, I don't understand the name either) with avocado and ham and bacon and sausage and mushrooms and it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rick's is kind of an old fashioned breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant diner... they have pitchers of water standing by at each table as well as a variety of condiments and a couple jams. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here based on Yelp. Yelp did not let me down.I will be back here. It's a very, very solid breakfast/brunch place with a HUGE selection of dishes. Everything we got was delicious and yep, I even...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is why I love Rick's and go there regularly---Great serviceNever have to wait more than about 10 minutes for a table (if at all)Generous food that is great qualityLots of options on the menu--...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great breakfast spot! My only complaint is that they wouldn't grant my request to swap the bagel -which came with my order - for a blueberry pancake. Understandable, but if they had allowed it, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service, loved the jug of water on the table. HUGE portions. Really good potatoes. I have the veggie crepe and it was very good.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Superb service. Food is excellent consistently. Nothing terribly flashy. Just a good place to eat.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rick's has been a nice addition to downtown Los Altos, especially now that the Los Altos Coffee Shop is gone. I have a few favorite items from the menu, but I've learned not to stray from those...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service, nice inside and outside decor and definitely a good value for the money. I think that's five stars?Pancakes - awesome, definitely great batter, light airy, not dense or dry....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good omelet.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the food here is much better than Brian's. The menu is huge and there's definitely more variety. I love their salads especially the taco salad. It's really kid friendly and the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty solid breakfast place in Los Altos. My omelet was good with decent portions. As others have mentioned, the coffee's great as well. We went on a Saturday morning and the wait was tolerable -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went on Sunday at 10 for brunch and was seated immediately, plenty of street parking out front and seating inside.Friend was given her coffee immediately, my tea followed but no cup and not cups for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We walked by to see patrons eating appealing brunch dishes. Hmmm, the huge blueberries peeking out of the puffy thick pancakes look delicious. From a distance, the blueberries look like swiss cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was just OK. it didn't meet my expectations (I had the Apple French Toast) but I will try it again.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I asked my husband to pick a restaurant in Los Altos for breakfast this morning and he came across Rick's. I read the reviews and was looking forward to trying the restaurant out.We went at about 8:30...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent addition to the Los Altos breakfast scene. The menu has much variety. You can taste the quality in the food. I had the "Los Altos Scramble" which is made of the same ingredients other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service, generous portions, friendly people, nice ambiance, seating inside and outside in courtyards front and back. Park your dog or bicycle with you while you eat.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you passionate about great food and exceptional guest service, you will love Rick's Cafe. It offers an eclectic array of breakfast options. Everything I've had there has been great: I especially...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like ricks..the breakfasts are so good.I haven't been there for lunch yet but I imagine it being alright!The potatoes they serve with most of their breakfast dishes are really good! I just wish they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends and I just went to Rick's for the first time. The food was delicious, the yummy hot chocolate came in a small bowl with a handle, and the portions were ginormous. The potatoes were quite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great new addition to downtown Los Altos. I've eaten here a few times now (once for lunch and twice for breakfast) and have been impressed every time. The portions are huge, service is good and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here for the first time today on the basis of several other yelp reviews and the fact that they're open a bit later for brunch than most places.I was pleasantly pleased with the whole place....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you'll pardon me, A Damn Fine cup of coffee. The bacon scramble was delicious, full of bacon and spinach, so that has to be healthy, right? Hash Browns were interesting, some sort of seasoning...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow -- fantastic diner fare. Very good service (I was with my young daughter and the hostess was very helpful and sweet to her). Food was first-class breakfast fare -- far better than Hobees. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rick's cafe is my absolute favorite breakfast place. The place is always clean, the food is always fresh, the portions are large, the service is good, the coffee is delish, oh and did I mention the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Rick's cafe and it's a viable downtown alternative -- and more modern version of -- the Los Altos Coffee Shop (which, while fun and good, is more a trip back to 1950s diner America). Rick's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to love this place. Everyone is right..The hash browns are excellent. The sides are better then anything we've ordered. Its fine, never get sick and the staff id cordial enough. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are craving breakfast mid-day, Rick's is a nice option in downtown Los Altos. Alas, we weren't in the mood for breakfast when we went, but the breakfast plates going by looked awesome,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we love going to ricks because the food is good...and we can sit outside with our puppy. The coffee is great ! I am a fan of the scrambles for breakfast an the hawaiian pancakes soooo good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Girl: So what's your favorite part about Los Altos?Archie: You mean besides the fact that the most dangerous person in town is that 89 year old guy that speeds on his lark scooter?Girl: Of course....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that for a new restaurant, Rick's exceeded my expectations both in service quality and food quality.I've come here several times. I am always seated promptly even during peak times. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came to explore breakfast places in the Bay Area.The Not So Good:Food - Incredibly bland. I thought it was impossible to make breakfast stuff bland but they did it. My husband and mom had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I, at the recommendation of our friends, went into Rick's Cafe over the weekend. I'll have to say that I was suprised at the amount of people that ventured out , particularily with their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Finally Los Altos needed a place like Rick's Cafe. Rick's Cafe is by far the best place to have breakfast and lunch. Everything on the menu looked good, and I was right. We ordered an omelette...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very decent, very clean place to eat. Everyone is very nice and the food comes out fairly quickly. I love how they keep a pitcher of water at every table so you do not have to wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So happy we found this place thanks to Yelp. We normally stay at a hotel in MView when we are visiting and we tried it out. YUMMY can't wait for our next Bay Area trip. Be sure to have a waffle and be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty big and so are its portions. I had a plate of the Huevos Rancheros and I almost couldn't finish it. I didn't even have dinner the night before either. It was really packed when I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Rick's for lunch for the first time today, and have to say I was impressed!The place is clean, with big comfortable booths, and high ceilings. The tables are all set with a pitcher of water...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Satisfied.That's how I feel after my first time eating here. Prices were a dollar or two higher per item than I thought was necessary, but I guess you have to pay that extra dollar for the Los Altos...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was pretty good. Generous portions.What really stood out and what I liked was the fact that each table had a pitcher of coffee and water. This is a great idea since a good percentage of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was really trying to be the first to review here because I like the blue exploding "1" that accompanies that distinction, but oh well. My parents and sister ventured in here post-Thanksgiving...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super good! I got the blueberry waffles, and they were to die for. The waffle was rich and flavorful, the whipped cream was homemade and creamy, and the blueberry topping tasted fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm lukewarm about this place. It's a great space for a restaurant and Los Altos could use a place like this, so I hope it succeeds. But honestly, it wasn't that good. I ordered an omelet and it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Los Altos has a new breakfast player in town. Asides from Original Pancake House and Los Altos Coffee shop, it's good to see the addition of variety to the area. This place is almost the size of those...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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