After more than 30 years of operations, Rick & Ann's will permanently close its doors on August 30. The popular brunch spot, known for orange rice flour pancakes and cheesy potato pancakes, has been a staple in Berkeley since 1989. Owner Ann Lauer chose not to renew the lease with retirement approaching. She expressed gratitude for the community and the relationships developed over the years. Despite the closure, Lauer's catering business, Ann's Catering, will continue, sustaining a part of the restaurant's legacy.
Rick & Ann's will close on August 30 after three decades of serving their iconic orange rice flour pancakes and cheesy potato pancakes.
Owner Ann Lauer chose not to renew the lease, marking the end of a beloved Berkeley institution that has served the community since 1989.
The restaurant has been a core staple across from the Claremont Hotel, bringing together generations of families over the years.
Ann's Catering will continue to operate out of a commercial kitchen, preserving part of the restaurant's legacy.
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