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    Roast & Toast Cafe

    4.7 (132 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    booza ice cream
    Zara A.

    Got their booza ice cream and it was so delicious and creamy. I think the price is pretty decent, especially since it comes with all the toppings (pistachio, phyllo, and rose petals). The service is really friendly too and the interior decor is welcoming. Would love to come back and try the different rotation of flavors!

    Affogato
    Nasha F.

    My favorite thing from this cafe is their affogatos! They use their arabic booza ice cream which makes it super delicious and unique. They also have sandwiches which come on dutch crunch bread, which were delicious and big. They also have a good amount of tables to come get work done.

    Rosa V.

    Clean cute cafe with a variety of menu items. Great avocado toast options and sandwiches, sweets and drinks. Service is quick, friendly and clean. Cute seating area with nice long tables where you can sit eat and work on your projects. Love to return to try more items.

    Spanish Latte
    Geanna T.

    Roast & Toast Cafe is a cool cafe in Berkeley serving up coffee, teas, pastries, sandwiches, and desserts! The variety of items brings a variety of guests as well; many people working and studying, just hanging out, or eating a meal. I ordered a hot Spanish latte which I enjoyed lots!! Other people in my party enjoyed it, so they also got one for themselves. Everyone else ordered sandwiches and other beverages which they enjoyed as well. As a dessert we all got booza which was a must. We got ours topped with pistachio and phyllo dough. It was a great way to end our visit and just the right amount of sweet! I also ended up taking a Rose and Cardamom Black Tea to-go; the rose added some floral notes while the cardamom added a tiny bit of spice. Service there is amazing! One of the workers noticed someone in our party standing, and grabbed a chair for them without us even having to ask. Overall, warm vibes, good food and drinks, and great service!!

    Johnny W.

    Summary: Tasty, not-too-sweet sweets Details: Having been a fan of knaffeh since I first had Lulu's take on it, I'd been wanting to come out to Roast & Toast since I first heard about it. Finally making it out, of course we got the knaffeh to try, along with a scoop of their booza ice cream, just to see what the deal with that was about as well. Overall, solid knaffeh and interesting booza (largely because of the chewier texture), though I personally would have liked if the knaffeh kept hotter than it did, cooling down a bit faster with the booza atop, causing the cheese to harden fairly quickly. But all in all, tasty treats that are well-balanced with the savory aspects, and not terribly sweet! Accessibility: Huge cafe with plenty of accessible seating. Expect your standard height display cases, which have the usual low visibility issues due to being shorter.

    Booza ice cream: It's chewy.
    Scott F.

    - 4/5: They have traditional Turkish-style Booza ice cream, which has a chewy texture that comes from a special ingredient: salep, the root of an orchid. It's interesting, and worth trying once. To me, it's a little too much like Elmer's Glue. - 4/5: The Knafeh Nabulseyeh is a Palestinian style dessert made with semolina dough; it's super sweet and heavy. Also worth trying. Great service.

    Camelia W.

    Roast and Toast Cafe is truly original. I love the set-up! They cover all the bases from that get your day started cup of coffee or afternoon pick me up cup, along with freshly baked pastries, to menu items for lunch or dinner, to freshly made gelato. Though I didn't visit for coffee, the sole purpose of every other customer that came through while I visited, was for that cup of joe alone, which leads me to believe it's some goood coffee, because there was a continuous stream of customers coming for their caffeinated fix. I on the other hand was in need of vittels and decided on the namesake sandwich, which was full of quality ingredients and large enough for my daughter and I to share, along with a spinach and onion pastry. The set-up has space where you can dine in or complete an assignment with an approaching deadline in peace. R&T offers pub-height seating as well as standard. They play a variety of music to suit any genre lover. The gentleman who assisted Me was very accommodating. I needed change for My daughter's event and he was able to provide me with $30 in singles at 9A.M; Great service is always a plus for me! The next time I'm in Berkeley R&T is where you'll find Me. Ty, for everything.

    Arabic booza w/ pistachio, phyllo dough, and rose petal toppings
    Aly C.

    ===TL;DR=== - Arabic booza w/ pistachio, phyllo dough, and rose petal toppings - Nutella pistachio croissant - Sandwiches ===TMI=== Now who doesn't like a cute cafe? Good size cafe with some outdoor seatings. Seats can be taken up quick so get here at a good time if you want to chill for some time. Nutella pistachio croissant is to die for. Toasty warm croissant with melty chocolate and pistachio is for sure the cherry on top. Can get messy so get napkins ready! Their sandwiches here are huge so I recommend ordering 1 and share with someone. Also can't go wrong with an affogato pairing. Their ice cream is thiccccccck. I got the smallest size they got and it was still a lot for me alone so those who don't have a huge sweet tooth, find someone to share it with.

    Laura J.

    We tried their homemade arabic booza. This type of ice cream is chewy and stretchy and has is own unique textures. Besides that they also have normal gelato sold at their main counter. I would recommend getting a small to split between two to three people. We all got a small and couldn't finish it, since it was pretty sweet and dense. They also gave a lot for a small and you get to decide what kind of toppings you would want on it such as rose or pistachios, etc.

    Pistachio Nutella Twist
    Sylvia K.

    Came here for a late lunch. It was packed at 1:50pm on a Saturday, Both the Pastrami Royal croissant and pistachio Nutella twist were very yummy!! The drinks for also very good. We got the Spanish latte and chai latte. They were quite big! We also tried the booza but it wasn't my thing. Overall, loved it and definitely recommend it!

    Ice cream
    Veronica L.

    Just an update they no longer have the Dubai chocolate with strawberry - boo because that was really special and delicious. Hope they bring it back.

    Ice cream 7/25/25
    Alex J.

    Like most people, we were lured here by the Instagram photos! After making a pit stop at cheeseboard, we walked over to Roast and Toast and ordered the booza. There was a small wait and when we got up the cashier, he walked over to make our booza in front of us. He carefully crafted this small cup of "ice cream". He was very kind and offered us samples of the base booza. We opted for the original flavor and to pile the floral flavors on top. True to every social media post, the finished product was very beautiful. If you're into floral flavors, you'll really enjoy this. For those who think rose tastes like soap, I would recommend passing. Overall, I thought it tasted great! The serving size was a bit small, so be sure to fill up on your entrée prior to getting this dessert (lol).

    Mastic icecream
    Linda Z.

    Wow... this ice cream brought me back to my childhood. Incredibly authentic Arabic Ice cream that is stretchy. If you havent had this type of ice cream before you simple have not lived. I'm so happy Roast & Toast brought this to the Bay Area. Its truly a gem and a great taste of the Middle East. I also tried their Jerusalem bread, cheese, & spinach fatayir/ pies. Amazing authentic flavors & tastes like a perfected family recipes I appreciate that there is lovely seating inside & cant wait to bring my friends to this cute spot!

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    Great coffee and tempting menu of drinks and food. Service is always friendly. I look forward to trying more options.

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    Thanks so much! Excited for you to try more on the menu!

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    Delicious mocha, pretty solid bagel (I think pricing of $7 is a little high for this). Overall great place and nice ambiance of course

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    Ask the Community - Roast & Toast Cafe

    I see that gluten free bread is available, is it safe for someone with an allergy to wheat/gluten or celiac disease?

    Are there outlets?

    yes we have few outlet around

    Are there any Halal/Zabihah options available?

    Yes we do have halal options

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    iScream

    4.4
    (544 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $

    This is my go-to when I am craving some really good ice cream. Seating inside and outside. Rotating…read moreseasonal flavors. Mostly high school staff who are very kind. Most recent visit I got the mint chip and coffee flavors. I appreciate that both flavors pack a punch, and taste authentic as compared to artificially flavored store bought ice cream. They serve a honey lavender flavor almost year round that is incredible. My personal favorite is the marzipan flavor served during the holidays. They don't skimp on the quality and intensity of flavor. This last visit I also asked if they would give me a single bite of vanilla ice cream on a disposable spoon for my dog, and they kindly obliged. Wonderful local spot that always brings smiles :)

    The last day of Feb. turned out to be a sunny 73 degrees so there was a slight wait, but so worth…read moreit. The young worker was so patient & helpful with recommendations that it made the whole experience that more enjoyable. Out of the 2 samples I tried, I ended with the Meyer Lemon. Samples: Cherry Cheesecake which I thought had an icy instead of a creamy texture so I didn't choose this one. Honey Rose & I mostly tasted the honey & no essence of rose, so I decided to pass. Without sampling the Meyer Lemon bc the worker recommended this, I just chose it. The Meyer Lemon was refreshing & had a creamy texture. It was perfect with the fresh waffle cone. I'm ready to try more flavors the next time I stop by.

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    Tara's Organic Ice Cream

    Tara's Organic Ice Cream

    4.4
    (1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Cute ice cream shop with really unique flavors!! We tried a couple flavors and decided on the mango…read moresorbet and peanut butter (so goooood!!!) Love that you can get two flavors even with a small, and the portion size was very generous too! Def recommend to check out :) in such a cute part of town too!

    We went about an hour before closing and there were a few hiccups throughout the visit. There was a…read moreline out the door which got me excited because it usually means the place is good, and the reviews say the same. The only issue is there's no clear menu posted online, so we walked in completely blind. Their website shows a long list of flavors but not what they actually have that day, so it felt like a guessing game. The line moved really slow because there was only one employee handling everything. She was taking orders, giving samples, answering questions, and ringing people up all at once. She was super friendly and doing her best, but it felt like a lot for one person during a rush and the shop could definitely use more help. The space is really small and tight so it was hard to even see the flavors until we got close to the front. When we finally got up there, a lot of the tubs were already empty which was confusing since most ice cream shops restock. Some flavors I wanted weren't available anymore, and if they're out it would make more sense to just remove them from display. The dirty containers didn't make sense to display. I sampled the jasmine green tea and knew right away I wanted it. It was creamy with a smooth tea flavor that wasn't overpowering. I got a small with half jasmine green tea and half avocado. The avocado was surprisingly really good, super creamy and tasted like a fresh avocado smoothie. Both flavors weren't overly sweet which I liked. My husband wanted cookies and cream but it was sold out so he got chocolate chip instead, which was solid and creamy with good texture. Overall the ice cream itself was good, not the best I've had but definitely not bad. I like that the flavors lean more natural and not overly sweet. I could see myself coming back if I'm in the area, but the experience would be a lot better with faster service and more consistency with what's actually available.

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    Bad Walter's Bootleg Ice Cream

    Bad Walter's Bootleg Ice Cream

    4.6
    (131 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    This place sells my favorite ice creams in the area, I love the flavors that incorporate fresh…read morefruit (the passionfruit one is great) as well as the more nostalgic, childhood-inspired flavors like Crazy Squares. There are so many inventive options on any given day, and there are always exciting new ones to try at each visit! I was inspired to finally write a review after hearing about some weirdos getting up in arms about a correctly-named ice cream inspired by a local legend, but to be honest this review was long overdue regardless because the ice cream really is worth it. If you're sensitive to lactose at all (even short of being intolerant), you'll most likely notice a difference in how good you feel after eating Bad Walter's compared to other dairy ice creams. I talk about this place to friends all the time, I don't think you can go wrong with anything they have here. Highly recommend subscribing to Sydney's newsletter to get the inside scoop (haha) on the goings-on behind the scenes plus getting the first look at the weekly menu, because sometimes the one on the website isn't updated as often!

    I've been a Bad Walter's devotee since it was Bad Walter's Bootleg Ice Cream being sold from…read moreSydney's house during the pandemic. This place is truly in a class of its own and its positive attributes are many. Lactose free! Rotating, seasonal, inventive flavors! Strongly rooted in community! Good sense of humor! Knows how to properly execute a peanut butter swirl!!! My ice cream intake has increased by 100% since the brick and mortar opened, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

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    Fentons Creamery

    Fentons Creamery

    4.0
    (5.5k reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    If you are looking for that good old American soda fountain comfort foods menu, this is the…read moreAuthentic Original! Menu is quite extensive, filled with homey family friendly diner foods and their ice cream sundaes are wonderful. You can choose from all their flavors and customize your own or select from their signature sundaes and milk shakes. As for milkshakes, you can ask for with or without whip cream and either way, it's with any flavor of your choosing. So we had mocha royal, our fav! Definitely did not disappoint! Yum! Both crab and tuna sandwiches are prepared in SF sourdough breads. We loved how the buttered sour dough bread slices were grilled to bring out the best in the fillings. Crunchy toasty exterior but chewy with fillings of either crab or tuna - these sandwiches are just the right size and ... ah to die for! Service was friendly and as attentive as expected mid-day. The ambiance is that of retro feel-good cheerful lemon yellow grandma vibe, but it's got that pop groovy feel as well. Sundaes&milkshakes&grilled sandwiches&fries!! It's a decadent reward, meetups or birthday celebrations or just because... we deserve this kind of Americana diner experience from time to time. It's a delightful place worth coming back to !

    My party of 3 was seated right away on a Sunday evening around 8:30pm, and there was a good amount…read moreof people waiting by the time we left. We got the tuna melt with curly fries, side of onion rings, and the petite ice cream dish (cookies n cream ice cream topped with hot fudge). Tried some of the crab sandwich too which was alright and my friend said the clam chowder was overly salty. I liked how we could choose the cheese for our tuna melt. Solid classic tuna melt. Curly fries and onion rings were classic too. Ice cream sundae was pretty good too and I'm glad that they have a petite version of the ice cream dish since their ice cream portions are huge. I think this spot is definitely more for the old timey diner vibes rather than mindblowing food.

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