Exploring the Bay Area

  Son & Garden We stumbled upon Son & Garden in Menlo Park, and we had no regrets about it. We were seated on their beautiful patio, which was draped in purple flowers under a nice roof, and it was comfortable; they even had heaters on because it was a bit chilly outside, and we passed some cute seasonal decorations as well. It was a nice environment to have a good meal, and the service was helpful and prompt. We came mid-morning, and after we were seated, the server handed us each a menu with breakfast options, from griddle favorites like pancakes and French toast to egg dishes on the front, and lunch options, from salads to sandwiches, on the back. We browsed the menu for some time because there were plenty of options, and so many sounded interesting. My friend picked the tofu omelette. It was a plump, healthy-sized omelette that incorporated some sophisticated touches like cauliflower and was served with greens and a buttery, savory biscuit. She finished the whole thing,...

Stacks Stacks is a spacious and welcoming restaurant in Menlo Park with an incredible breakfast and lunch menu that draws crowds of people who want to spend quality time with friends and family. It’s a comfortable place for people of all ages, including senior citizens and young children. Everyone fits in and can find something good to eat on the extensive menu. With so many savory and sweet breakfasts and typical American lunch fare, the possibilities of this breakfast/lunch destination seem to be nearly endless. There are so many spin-offs on classic omelets, waffles, pancakes, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and salads that it’s pretty crazy! It even has a complete gluten-free menu available on request.    The extensive menu means you can decide how healthily you want to eat that meal. You can choose between salads and egg white omelets or decadent pancakes, French toast, and waffles, and they have everything in between in terms of healthiness! That’s what makes it so appea...

Berkeley Social Club Berkeley Social Club, located near downtown Berkeley and UC Berkeley’s campus, is a beloved gathering place for many, especially young people and students. It tends to draw a large crowd of enthusiastic patrons, especially on weekends, for brunch. They also serve lunch and dinner, but Berkeley Social Club serves a legendary breakfast. On many weekend mornings, each table is filled, and a crowd of eager customers waits outside patiently for another table to open. It’s not that there aren’t countless restaurants nearby; it’s just that these people have their hearts set on Berkeley Social Club’s menu, which seems to have something for everyone. The morning menu includes a variety of items, like avocado toast, egg dishes such as poached or scrambled eggs, griddle favorites, like pancakes and French toast, Korean-fusion dishes like bugolgi, bimimbap, pajun pancake, and curry, and their famous millionaire’s bacon. People who care about breakfast tend to love this place f...