Enormous family breakfasts
Portions built for teenagers and kids' menus that actually keep kids happy. Not subtle, extremely reliable, open early.
The East Bay's default answer to 'where do we get sandwiches?' Order the tri-tip on a roll with mild sauce, add a side of macaroni salad, and understand why the parking lot is full at 11:30am on a Tuesday.
An old-school diner on the Pittsburg waterfront where the coffee never stops and the portions assume you skipped dinner. Weekend mornings run a wait — go at 8am or after 1pm.
The nicest table in Antioch, sitting right on the river with sunset views over the delta. Order cioppino, ask for a window table, and expect to stay two hours.