Breakfast sandwich is an absolute banger. Cheesecake was incredible. Coffee is strong. Owner is…read morethe nicest lady!

A beautiful family-run breakfast and lunch spot blending Eritrean and German cuisine with warmth…read moreand heart. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with genuine kindness and bright smiles that make you feel instantly at home. I tried the Arsenal matcha and the tuna egg salad -- both were absolutely delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The space itself is wonderfully spacious with a relaxed, inviting atmosphere that makes it perfect for a peaceful breakfast, a casual lunch, or simply enjoying a slow cup of tea. The customer profile here is a lovely mix: locals, families, students, and people who appreciate authentic food and heartfelt hospitality. A truly charming place where good food and warm human connection come together beautifully.

My partner was getting some nuclear chemical treatment on her hair down the street so I parked it…read morehere for awhile. Right off, I will rarely have anything bad to say about a coffee shop that opens at 7AM and has prosecco, wine and beer on the menu. We could have just come in from an overseas flight and for us it's 9PM. Great spot with indoor seating and outdoor seating along sidewalk. If sitting outside the College side is sunnier in the morning and louder. The Hudson side is quieter and less sunny. Also, there is a parklet on Hudson side. Lots of coffee options eventhough I just take it black. Lots of food options also. I had a bacon, egg and cheese sando on sour dough. No carbo Monday starts on..... Monday. I camped just inside the door to the right at a small high counter with 2 plugs along the bottom. Have to keep the electronics charged up you know. So staff is nice seems the people taking orders new everybody's name as they walked in so totally all locals, except for me. I was here for almost 4 hours on my computer and phone and it was not an issue. There were other people here when I came in and still there when I left. I could spend most of my day working here. As cofffee shops go it's one of the best. Having prosecco and wine definitely pushes this place onto 5 star catagory.

Love their vegan burritos. Their salsa on the side is amazing too. The service is great too…read more Usually not an extra long wait

Discovered a new Mediterranean Cafe that carries variety of drinks, sweets and savories…read more Located at the corner of 48th St and Telegraph Ave in Downtown Oakland; Sana'a Cafe has a cozy vibe where one can hang out and chill. The interior makes one feel that you are in a high end cafe with its beautiful decor. Some many items to choose from, the person taking my order was very helpful in explaining the different kinds of drinks and pastries. Ordered the Ginger Honey Jobani as a hot drink, Biscoff Milkcake, Honeycomb, and a Beef Fatayer. There were several kinds of milkcakes which would have the texture like a tres leches cake. The Honeycomb had pockets of cream cheese and was drizzles with honey. The Meat Fatayer is like an empanada. The food and drink were very tasty. Highly recommend to stop by Sanaa Cafe and experience it. Their website shows more cafe openings in the future!

I would first off like to start off by saying that the staff were exceptional. they were so helpful…read morein helping me with deciding on what drink I wanted. Suggested great recommendations. they had told me this is not the first sana'a cafe -- there are 10 other locations around the bay. this cafe, in particular, is great for work or even to sit down and sip some coffee. it is spacious -- with great amount of sunlight. when you go at golden hour -- its perfection. although the cafe is great, my chai wasn't so much. it lacked in flavor and wasn't iced the way I would prefer it to be. but I'd still definitely give this place a try again -- maybe a coffee this time around, haha.

#Gabergocrazy Gaber has amazing customer service…read more He's elegant and very professional The drinks were also amazing

really spacious and arab-inspired espresso flavors. i got the saffron latte which honestly i wasn't…read morea fan of, but there are others i want to try next time! the latte foam art was exceptional though! i wish i took a photo! but my review is more for the actual cafe itself -- i liked the ambience, and how spacious it was, very nice decor. there were a lot of displayed desserts and pastries that were tantalizing (but i can't eat bc i'm gf ) and there are more latte flavors that i'll be trying next time!

nice people amazing coffee…read moreherbal infusions cozy environment books & couches vegan options right by oakland public library community flyers

I came back and ordered the date tahini latte, with dairy milk…read more In general coffee always tastes really strongly bitter to me, so the date and tahini flavors felt subtle to me as a result but I felt they did pair well with the coffee, making it slightly nutty yet creamy and a little less bitter. In the future, I want to try their rose cardamom latte.

absolute BOWL of a coffee that's made well and tastes good can and will change your life…read more although the food is on the pricier end for what it may be worth, the pastries are mind blowing and there's no rush to get on up out of your seat. If I lived any closer you might find me here every day with a gigantor coffee and a book from next door.

Upon arriving there was a long line at 2:30 pm. The fact there was a line told me it's a great…read moreplace to eat .I ordered the chicken mushroom sandwich and it was nothing short of a party in my mouth .It's a little pricey but what it these days .. Thellace has outdoor seating and on a sunny day it's really nice to enjoy a drink or lunch :-)

Perfect brunch place for a group, many menu options and seats! My party got a caramel macchiato,…read morehot chocolate, green tea and a chai latte, all turned out great. Everyone loved what they got, croissant sandwich, egg/avocado toast, bagel sandwich (pictured). So nice to see they have gluten-free toast available! Service was quick especially for the amount we ordered. Everyone was nice, especially the worker that hand scooped our Booza icecream at the end. Didn't even get a picture because we were too excited to try it!

Everything, from booza ice cream to knafeh, to sandwiches and drinks, are delicious at Roast &…read moreToast. My four year-old didn't like all the mixings on top, so we let him try just the booza and he liked it! He even carried it all the way home and tried to put it in the freezer for later. The vibe is immaculate. Lots of people like to sit at the tables indoors yet the outdoor seating is truly delightful in Berkeley if you are lucky enough to get a table.

Best beans in the bay!!! So delicious... vibes in the cafe are immaculate. Love the energy and…read moredecorations. Plenty of space to sit inside or outside and even at the bar. Can't get over that this cafe has cocktails too! Coffee and cocktails? Yes please! Staff is so friendly and welcoming. Very patient and helpful!

Both a coffee shop and bar. Expressive about progressive values with signs about KYR for…read moreimmigration enforcement and free Palestine. Got the Latte ($6) with Cafe de Olla Syrup ($1). It was pretty good. The interior has nice pink lighting, some cool art on the walls, and aesthetic areas. A lot of people come here to study/work on the laptops, but it doesn't seem like the best environment for that because it can be quite crowded with lots of conversation. There is also plenty of outdoor space as well.

This is such a cute café that we walked into after lunch. I ordered their special pandan latte. It…read morewas delicious. It is pretty strong and will keep you up. Just FYI I definitely want to come back here and try some of their food options. It's also a great place to just sit and do some work.

Highlight was the crab garlic noodle surprisingly. Very flavorful and they give a large portion…read morewith lots of crab meat and garlic. We did have to wait a while for the food order which was a little disappointing, even the roti took at least 20+ min to come out and we were the only ones that ordered food at the time. A lot of drink options though and I like the fusion concept. The pandan latte drink I got was just good but nothing outstanding. Not enough pandan flavor in my opinion and tasted more like coconut. Seems like a great cafe to hang out or get some work done. They have a few more tables towards the back of the room.

Fire acai bowl spot in Elmwood! Palm Acai is definitely one of my favorite acai spots in Berkeley…read more I've tried both the Hunter Bowl and the Gatherer Bowl, and I'd highly recommend both. The toppings always taste super fresh, and there's something about their combination of nut butter and other ingredients that really sets their bowls apart. It is a bit on the pricier side, but that's pretty standard for the area. Service is quick--my bowls have consistently come out within about 5-10 minutes after ordering. There's also plenty of seating inside and the shop itself is really cute. I haven't tried their smoothies yet, but based on how much I love their acai base, I do want to! Overall, a great spot that I'd recommend checking out!

This is my go to spot for an açai bowl! I miss it so much now that I graduated and moved back home,…read morebut I make sure to get it every time i'm in the area. I love the fact that you can add protein to your base, especially since that's not an option in any of the açai bowl places in the south bay (to my knowledge). If you can, try to order ahead online because they are always super busy, especially on the weekends.