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Eggs in purgatory w/ toast $12
Mascarpone Blueberry stuffed Crunch French Toast
Welcome to Berkeley Social Club restaurant! Such a pretty place. Warm welcome and nice service :) Highly recommended !
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Sign in the back patio at Berkeley Social Club in Berkeley.
Crispy rice, veggies and meat on a hot stone bowl. Yum!
Pimped Up Ramyun
Waffle and KFC
Early morning brunch
Japchae Rice
Salmon Benedict
Bulgogi Scramble
Big Jjam Bbong
Fried Oysters
11.30.2024
Candid millionaire's bacon
Belly pot: overnight Porkbelly
Garlic Chicken Wings
Millionaire's bacon
J S.
Feb 11, 2025
Berkeley Social Club is my all-time favorite spot whenever I visit Berkeley. It's super close to the downtown BART station, making it an easy stop, and I love strolling through the nearby tea shops and bookstores after a meal--it's the perfect way to spend the day.The space is spacious and beautifully decorated, with a warm, inviting vibe that makes it perfect for any social gathering, just like the name suggests. Whether I'm meeting up with friends or having a relaxed solo meal, it always feels like the right choice.But what keeps me coming back is the food--especially their Jjamppong. The Jjamppong is packed with rich, spicy broth and fresh seafood that hits all the right notes!Every visit is a satisfying, feel-good experience, and it's always the first place I recommend when someone's heading to Berkeley!
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Valene B.
Feb 16, 2025
Ambiance - hipster / chill / energeticService - quick & efficient (theres a line to talk to the have a reservation)Food - fresh food takes a little time but they move pretty quick here. I wanted the Dutch Pancake but it was the only thing on the menu not available at 1:30pm on a Sunday....so I went with the Salmon Eggs Benedict ($25) and some their infamous Millionaire Bacon ($12) to go. Food was ....
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Portia P.
Jan 12, 2025
Was at a birthday event nearby and the owner suggested this spot.Korean inspired Asian fusion restaurant, lucky to find immediate parking!Nice breakfast menu, lunch menu was scarce but there were options.I had the classic burger I think with salad, included millionaire bacon. Millionaire was good but more of beef jerky and not crispy bacon. Others ordered French toast/Korean fc bites. We liked it! Korean f.c. bites are like 4 chicken thighs.. not popcorn chicken when u think of "bites".For 9 of us, the bill was perfect for an even split.They also played the NFL playoff games on TV's by request.
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Allan A.
Feb 24, 2025
We happened to be in the area and wanted a good brunch spot so decided on the Social Club. Just like Sweet Maple and Surisan the KFC and millionaires bacon is great. What really stood out fir me was the rice porridge. Love the take they do here. Very flavorful especially with the bacon. The dirty ube latte also hit the mark. Parking can be tough but there is a garage around the block. Staff are awesome and cocktails also spot on.
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Jenn N.
Jan 7, 2025
Ever since I've moved to East Bay, I've been hunting down for brunch spots. Finally got the chance to try out Berkeley Social Club and it did not disappoint!It is only street parking and during peak hours, it can be hard to find, so I suggest going a bit off hours.The restaurant was actually pretty big with lots of seatings (and people). Felt like a typical western brunch spot tbh (but it's fusion).We got the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) and Waffles, the Ahi Tuna Benedict, and Bottomless Mimosas.KFC & Waffles - 5/5 - The amount of fried chicken on this platter is amazing, and thank god it's not basic tenders and waffles. These chicken are actually battered, fried and goes so well with the waffles and maple syrup. I added hot sauce on the side cause that's a must for me. Overall, probably one of my favorite Chicken and Waffles dishes.Ahi Tuna Eggs Benedict - 3/5 - I honestly had pretty low expectations for this cause everything just sounded like it'd be a weird mix, but I wanted to try it. I can say it was just alright and I probably won't get it again.Bottomless Mimosas - 5/5 - For $24 and 90 minutes, it was pretty awesome cause our amazing server just kept coming and refilling the glass for us LOLFood was good - I probably want to try other things they have. Most things were around the $20-30 range, which IMO is kinda expensive but that's just how the Bay is. Ambience and service is dope. Overall, I'd come back!
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Michelle S.
Dec 14, 2024
I was in town for an overnight work trip and was meeting a local friend for brunch. She suggested this restaurant and it was an easy 5 minute walk from my hotel ( the Residence Inn Berkeley).I love the Asian fusion Vibe of the menu and it was a hard decision as so many things looked unique and delicious. I went with the Beef Bulgogi Benedict minus the English muffins underneath. They came with the most deliciously crispy potatoes and it was EGGcellent! And you know I had to get the Ube latte (with soy milk). The Latte was not too sweet which I appreciated. Our server was friendly and attentive and our order was right. My friend got the brussel sprout hash (which was going to be my second choice) and it was equally tasty. She got the coconut latte which was made with coconut milk and not real Dairy and she loved both. I would definitely come back
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Francisco D.
Dec 24, 2024
Berkley Social Club is located just down the street from UC Berkley. Is it gonna be busy? Yup. Packed with lively college students? Yes. Is it smart to put a reservation in? Absolutely. The food here tastes great and looks great too! My girlfriend got the Blackstone Benedict with millionaire bacon. We really got it for the millionaire bacon, the eggs came with the bacon.I got the Mascarpone Blueberry Stuffed Crunch French Toast. They definitely got that crunch to accompany the fantastic lightly sweet french toast. Could've done with more fruits but I'm being picky at this point.We got a hot Dirty Ube Latte. The normal Ube Latte comes with chai. Get the dirty version if you want (or need) that caffeine.This place is lively and looks busy most of the time. A great place to spend your brunch time.
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Anna P.
Mar 1, 2025
We love this brunch place in berkeley! The interior is super nice and they have really great drinks and bottomless mimosas. I always love their korean-fusion brunch dishes like the chicken and waffle. Great service but this place can get packed on the weekends.
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Judy V.
Dec 4, 2024
We celebrated our friend's birthday brunch here this past weekend and the back patio was perfect for our party size and fur babies! We had about 30 people plus 3 dogs so it was nice to be able to move around and mingle amongst our friends. The setup/ ambience makes this place a perfect spot for brunch dates, bridal showers, birthday parties.. and so much more. Before I talk about the food I must admit, I am not a fan of fusion food. It's usually a miss for me so please take my ratings of the dishes with a grain of salt. What I like or dislike might not be what you like or dislike. Ok, enough of my ranting. Top Dishes:Club Moco: The best dish of day. The patty was thick and the kimchi was the perfect acidity to lighten the gravy sauce. I would order this again. 5/5 Pimped Up Ramyun: Spicy and flavorful. I didn't care for the bacon. 4/5 Bulgogi Benedict: Tender, flavorful meat and I love that there were some mixed veggies. It somewhat balanced out the heaviness of the dish. Korean.FC bites: Yummy! Crispy bonelsss chicken with a light batter! 5/5 Missed Dishes: Millionaire Bacon: Great seasoning but the bacon was not crispy. Not worth the $12 size order of 4 pieces. 1/5 Waffles + Korean.F.C: Their chicken is crispy and juice but the waffles were dry. 3/5Supreme Jook: No. There's too much going on that it was overwhelming in flavors. This is a hard pass for me. 1/5Egg in Purgatory: This dish has so much potential but the tomato stew was too watery and bland. 2/5 Although I wasn't a huge fan of the food, the service was top notch and was a 5/5 in my books! I wished I remembered our server's name. She was so friendly, calm and checked on us multiple times. Overall, this is a good spot for small or large party events!
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Connie W.
Nov 23, 2024
Haha, I forgot I had eaten here before. Just wrote a new review for a recent visit.6 of my running friends from work plus some SO came here post the Berkeley Half Marathon to celebrate our 5k race in mid Nov.We were all in high spirits so this meal started on a very positive note.The place is huge with a high ceiling, classy yet casual ; we elected to sit outside since the weather was pleasant.I ordered the Irish coffee which was just OK. Nothing compares to The Buena Vista in SF.For my meal, I ordered the Bulgogi Scramble, it had good meat and appropriate veggies. The meal was expensive, $12 for drink and $24 for scramble. But I enjoyed it and it was a special occasion.
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