Rick & Ann’s, the beloved Berkeley breakfast spot, is closing its doors after 36 years, and the community is feeling the loss deeply. For many, this place was more than just pancakes and hash—it was a second home where generations gathered, friendships formed, and staff became family. Owner Ann Lauer is retiring, but the memories and connections built here will last. While the restaurant’s iconic dishes will soon be gone from Domingo Avenue, the catering business will live on, keeping a piece of Rick & Ann’s spirit alive. How do you feel about losing such a neighborhood institution? #Food #Berkeley #RickAndAnns