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900 Grayson - Steakhouse in Berkeley, California

900 Grayson

4.6 (899 reviews)

900 Grayson St, Berkeley, CA 94710

Restaurant
Lunch restaurant

About 900 Grayson - steak house in Berkeley, California

Creative spins on breakfast, burgers & comfort food are offered at this funky cafe with patio seats.

Customer Review Summary

900 Grayson has a welcoming atmosphere with attentive and efficient service. The owner personally greets customers and offers a range of options, while the staff is perceptive and polite. The food, particularly the Demon Lover (Chicken & Waffles), is noted for its good seasoning and flavor, complemented by homemade sauces. The ambiance is praised for its great music and decor. Customers express a strong loyalty to the restaurant due to the quality and creativity of the food. While many reviews are overwhelmingly positive, one dissatisfied customer reported receiving poorly prepared chicken and waffles on a single visit, leading to disappointment and claims of poor value. Overall, 900 Grayson garners high recommendations for breakfast and lunch, with a cozy vibe and a menu that stands out.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
5
661
4
153
3
53
2
17
1
15
Based on 899 reviews

Krishna Shastry

2 months ago

It was busy but as I walked through the door, owner greeted me and upon learning that I was flying solo… gave me a plethora of options. Server (possibly second owner?) came very quickly and his style was pure gold ie pleasant, efficient, effortless and a hawk eye for detail. Food arrived without drama and probably faster than it should have. I don’t know how I missed this gem. You shouldn’t.

Karen Pacheco

8 months ago

900 Grayson was phenomenal. Ordered the Demon Lover (Chicken & Waffles). You have a choice of syrup, gravy, or both. I ordered both. Chicken was seasoned well and waffle was soft. Overall very flavorful. 900 Grayson also has their own sauces that elevate the flavor. The ambience of this place was amazing. Music was pretty great too. The decor, incredible. Customer service was impeccable. My partner never once had to ask for a refill on his tea. Staff was attentive and polite. You can tell that the people who run 900 Grayson truly care about their customers and their restaurant.

katherine raymond

Two brothers own and manage this wonderful place! We always feel welcomed and cared for. The food is outstanding - best waffle around, and food cones hit with plenty of coffee. The price is incredibly fair and service is well - fantastic and efficient. I hate to write this good review because I don’t like to share favorite spots for breakfast- but it is ell deserved.

Zane Caplansky

Simply the perfect restaurant. In town for 36 hours. Needed a solid breakfast for wifey and our 3 year old. This place delivered on every level. Perfect menu. Perfect execution. Perfect music. Perfect coffee. Perfect cheesy grits with the perfect steak n eggs. Perfect vibe. Perfect fruit jam. Perfect service. Perfect hot sauce. Three very happy people walked out of there. Perfect perfect perfect.

Arthur Glauberman

11 months ago

900 Grayson in Berkeley is a great breakfast & lunch restaurant that attracts a loyal following of dedicated customers who are in love with their delicious menu items. While we were visiting from New York, we heard that we had to plan to at least come here for breakfast! We were very impressed with their service and our delicious breakfast!

Menna Street

Super pick for a cozy brunch. Small but refined menu and everything is delicious. The chicken and waffles are top notch! Hot sauce and jam are all homemade which make it even homier. Highly Recommend

Nadya Kondrashov

Love this place. Even though you can find traditional items here, these guys have their own take on breakfast and it’s so refreshing. Their waffles are different and delicious. They make their own jam!!! One time hey had shakshuka on the menu (i think they twitch items on menu sometimes).

Alex Morgan

1 year ago

I gave 1 star because there's no 0! I love this place been coming for years.I got a to go order. But today I ordered the Demon lover chicken and waffles I always get this and it was terrible. The chicken was not totally fried it was more like soft stale leftover! worst of all the must have forgotten the spices on the breading of the chicken because it was flavorless!!! The chicken is usually fried and crunchy and the seasoning is amazing u can just pick up bits of fried breading and it's delicious but not today nothing crunchy and no flavor. Usually you can see the seasoning and tasted it. and the waffle was not cooked all the way. The syrup was watery and light colored. Usually it's better quality syrup. I payed around $18 for this. I would have gone back to ask them to make another one but this was my breakfast on my way to work so I didn't have time to go back and wait. I won't be coming back there's other places cheaper but I was willing to spend $18 for this because it's usually great but today it wasn't worth half of it. I felt like I got ripped off and disappointed because I was really looking forward to this meal all week.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 8–10:45 AM, 11:30 AM–2 PM
Monday 8–10:45 AM, 11:30 AM–2 PM
Saturday 8 AM–2 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 8–10:45 AM, 11:30 AM–2 PM
Tuesday 8–10:45 AM, 11:30 AM–2 PM
Wednesday 8–10:45 AM, 11:30 AM–2 PM

Price Range

$10–20