The Hangout in Pleasant Hill

Theres a reason everyone has the same pictures of the same food here. The chicken and waffles are very photogenic. That said, the portion size is good. Chicken is tasty. I will say that the batter is slightly excessive.The pancake at $6 for a single one is basically outrageous, fortunately it was at least a good pancake. Slightly chewy if you like that. Fluffy.Place is obviously not inexpensive, but these days nothing seems to be.

Great bloody Mary (I was a little disappointed they didnt have whiskey for a Bloody Bell). I had the Crispy Chicken and Waffles, and it was enough chicken for two meals. Generous portions. The service was pretty good, no issues! The atmosphere was hole in the wall. There was nothing wrong with it, but the tent outside was nice. I would absolutely go back and this will likely be a staple when I am in the area. Highly recommend, and love the asian fusion influence on things.

Pricey but the portions are huge! Went for brunch with a group of 4 and only had to wait about 15min during their busy hour. Food was flavorful and well plated. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, but it is a little tight. Overall, I enjoyed my visit

Let’s get right to it! So they’re open only during brunch hours (8:00a - 3:00p).Food: very good! Tasty and large portions. But I have to say, it is a bit pricey. Most notable dish is the chicken and waffles.Service: Fast and friendly. Never had an empty glass of water or coffee.Ambiance: it’s a bit cramped inside, but it’s cute. There also outside dining which adds a few more tables. And it’s decorated beautifully with flowers.The restaurant is located in a shopping center so parking is not a problem. If you don’t reserve a table be prepared to wait. Just saying.

Great neighborhood spot with unexpectedly fabulous and unique dishes with tons of flavor! You must try. The place was full but we only had to wait about 10 minutes. The coffee is good too!

I came to this place, the first time it was with my coworkers. I got the chicken and waffles and they were really delicious, it was a lot of food so I ate as much as I can, the service was really good. Although the waitress forgot one thin we order after, but i understand since we went during a time when it was really busy. The only thing I didn’t like it’s that they say so close to the kitchen. During my second time I want, I went with my husband so he can tryout the place, the food again was very delicious, my husband love his food. Another thing I didn’t like was that they sat us next to the door. So we saw all the traffics coming. I understand, it’s a small place and it’s very popular. The service this time was really good. I didn’t like how the hostess was kind of the way of the waiters and waitresses passing through. But overall I love this restaurant it’s so good, if you love chicken and waffles then you should definitely try it here, careful not to get burn.

Great food, excellent service, the outside seating is what brought it down to four stars. Eating inside a canvas tent thats pretty crowded doesnt make for the most relaxing experience.Next time, I will try indoor seating.

Ambience/Service: This place was overhyped! 😵‍💫 Service was not the best - employees were extremely busy and seemed rushed. Place feels crowded and it’s super loud inside. Waited about an hour to get seated.Food: Expect to pay about 20-30$ per plate and for taste to be mediocre.Parking: plenty available in the shopping center lotNote: One bathroom for the whole restaurant - and it was out of order! The annex bathrooms are disgusting - FYI. 😵

Had high hopes. Not clear at all why there are any good reviews. This was without a doubt the WORST food I have EVER been served. Ordered eggs benedict Florentine. I am an egg Benedict lover and I have no clue what was in there hollandaise it tasted Rancid, the eggs were most definitely off, not locally sourced like they claim on their web page. I have never ever in my entire 60 years on the face of this planet sent a meal back. I sent it back I literally could not eat it it was horrible. Ordered the chicken and waffles because I was not going to do anything with eggs after that experience, and it was equally as bad. I was served would definitely didnt appear to be or taste like a homemade from scratch waffle it was soggy, it was piled on top with three pieces of chicken, with a knife through it and a piece of Rosemary sticking out the top it was bizarre. I took a few bites of that and well take the rest home to a child that will eat anything. There was only one redeeming quality and that was the wait staff was nice and understanding, and the potatoes were good. Other than that good riddance to bad food highly recommend not patronizing. I know nobody from my family will go there ever again.

Great food. Pricey, but worth it. Plenty of parking even on busy days, and most days are busy. Always packed with a line out the door so you know it’s good. Get on that waitlist early or it’s easily an hour long wait without a reservation. It’s got indoor and outdoor seating which is pretty cramped. As average build 5’10 guy, trying to squeeze into booths or between tables was a struggle. Definitely not fat or disability friendly.Plenty of food options: vegetarian (Vegan options seemed limited), dairy free, etc. Most dishes are photoworthy, but don’t let the bland presentation of some dishes like the Hangout Omelet fool you, it’s just as delicious as everything else. Overall it’s one of the best brunch/lunch spots in Pleasant Hill.