Bette's Oceanview Diner

1807 Fourth St, Berkeley, California 94710 USA

6,991 Reviews

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Reasonable

Closed Now

Opens Fri 9a

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible
No Wifi

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“Good food, friendly service... Since 1982!”

It's 6:00 a.m. in Berkeley, California, and already people are gathering in front of Bette's Oceanview Diner. They've been lining up like this ever since we opened the place in 1982. You see professors and poets, pundits and punks, students and starving artists, builders, businessmen, neighborhood regulars, even tourists with maps, guidebooks and reviews in hand. It's an eclectic crowd, but then this is Berkeley. The birthplace of free speech. The epicenter of eclecticism. With their love of good food, strong coffee and lively conversation, our customers give new meaning to the phrase "counter culture." Settle into a plush red Naugahyde booth, or find a place at the counter, and you're likely to be waited on by a cartoonist, a performance artist, a Doctor of Theology or a rock musician. Drop a quarter into the jukebox and you can choose from country, to rock, to classical, to opera. Anything goes. This is no ordinary diner. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives!

Reviewed by
Mike B.

January 03, 2022

Acceptable food in an unpleasant, chaotic atmosphere. Have you ever worked with that one person in the office who makes a big deal about how busy they are instead of just doing their friggin job?... Read more

Reviewed by
May P.

January 05, 2022

Came to try this place for the first time due to all the reviews. I was quite disappointed. I ordered the French cheese omelet with potatoes and toast. The portion was tiny. The potatoes was burnt... Read more

Reviewed by
Mito I.

November 27, 2021

Quick Summary - outdoor seating available - wait time is around 45 minute, but they have a text-notification service - Love the interior! (gigantic pie decoration is my favorite!) Plate appears... Read more

Reviewed by
Todd H.

May 13, 2022

Yep yep that's what I was thinking ... I'm so glad that I got to hear that what used to be called Betty's is back. The potato pancakes are perfect. Rick and Anne's also has great potato... Read more

Reviewed by
Geri S.

May 29, 2022

Friendly service, well-organized weekend waitlist...good coffee! We had the Maryland and the Philly plates with the perfect omelette...morning bun and blueberry muffin. As good as ever. Read more