Bette's Oceanview Diner

Fremont , California

272 reviews

Although lots of people come here for breakfast, I really like their meat loaf. Other reviewers are right, the wait is pretty long which is why I never go on the weekends.

56944 reviews

Long wait, expensive for what you get (quality/quantity), impossible to park. If you could eat hype, maybe, otherwise, go only if you simply MUST be seen there...

247 reviews

You had better be very PC, as eating here can be a challenge if you are not. Bette's is a nice enough place, but not up to all of the hype. Good breakfasts, unreasonable waiting. If you feel up to the stress, have a good time...

Oakland , California

2 reviews

the pancakes are awesome; but the wait is terrible, get there early. by the way, there's no "ocean view"...

Sacramento , California

26 reviews

I've eaten here many times but the last time I ordered a smoked salmon fritatta dish (don't remember the exact name) but it was disappointing as there were only a few small bits of smoked salmon floating around with my eggs. At nearly ten bucks, this is not a good deal as it wasn't particularly good. I've had better luck with the other dishes. Bette's also runs a takeout cafe next door with baked goods, sandwiches, salads, soups. Skip the regular menu sandwiches and get one of daily specials. They are usually outstanding. Their pizza-by-the-slice is also a sure bet.

Alameda , California

96 reviews , 2 photos

Great breakfasts/food, long wait, but that's part of the Bay Area food scene. Bette's to-go has this incredible almond tea cake. The flavor and texture of these can't be beat especially with a cup of their wonderfully strong coffee. You can't get these anywhere else, I've looked. Living without these in SoCal feels like something in life is missing. Please don't ever stop making these, I'd just freak if they weren't there when I visit the Bay Area.

89 reviews

Sunday brunch is great except for the wait. (can be hour plus) But get a cup of coffee and read the paper while you watch the people go by. Try the specials and really ia great during the week without the wait.

56944 reviews

I can never figure out a best time to go because there's always a long line, any day, any time. Best corned beef hash; great frittata and other hearty American breakfast.

56944 reviews

This was the very first resaurant I went to when I moved to the Bay Area six years ago and it was a wonderful introduction to the food scene here. Good food, interesting combinations, the Playboy controversy. The wait is kind of a pain, but on a warm Sunday morning it's kind of fun to chill on the benches outside and watch people go by. The staff is very nice (even to my "high maintenance" friend Lisa). Now for the food: -Eat the specials -- they're always superb. -The potato pancackes can't be beat with a stick. -The lox scramble (comes with a bagel) also rocks.

56944 reviews

Of course it's worth the wait! Unfortunately, there are only 42 seats in the restaurant. May I suggest you try a weekday. The actual average price of a meal is $8.00, which is not exprensive these days for real food, with real people cooking it, in an independent, personally run restaurant...I would recommend the corned beef hash, which I personally think is the best in the world. (The staff is great, too, by the way, and many of them have been there for a real long time.)