Whatever you do, do not book an event here. Customer Service is entitled, condescending and rude…read more My daughter was planning a baby shower so we called a number of venues to get a quote. We had been to Tarocco for lunch and figured we would ask them for a quote, too. My daughter warned me that the owner is trying to be an "influencer" on Instagram and posts photos of herself in crop Tops so I should beware, but that's fine by me. We called to get a quote and had a discussion. After we gave the owner all of our information, she told us she wouldn't give us a quote unless we came in person (?!) Which is weird because this isn't how restaurants work. Typically for events restaurants will give you a quote via phone or email for the sake of convenience. We had gotten 3 quotes already from other restaurants via phone. Making us drive 45 mins just to get a quote is a total waste of time. Especially if we can't afford it. So my daughter called again, left a VM explaining we couldn't come in person due to time constraints, and again asked for a quote. No reply. We waited a few days and called again. No reply. Finally we got a voicemail from the owner saying that she didn't like my daughter's attitude ?!!! Apparently you're not allowed to ask this restaurant how much they charge for events unless you're face to face. This lady has absolutely no idea how to run a restaurant. We took our business elsewhere and recommend that you do, too.

5 stars $27.26 for a…read more2 "salad" lunch plus Spanish omelette. Grilled purple cabbage was warm, beautifully charred and seasoned. Potato and radish salad was light, flavorful and really focused on bringing out the ingredients flavors Spanish patata was a hell of a potato omelette creation. Is it a little expensive? Sure. But is every $ on the plate? Yes.

LOVE THIS! My favorites are the sandwich rolls and cinnamon raisin sourdough -- gluten-free,…read moregum-free, rice-free, with arrowroot and minimal organic, non-GMO ingredients. There's quite a love story behind the making of this bread and business. You get a glimpse of it with every bite. Toasting is necessary. I made the mistake of eating the bread straight from the bag and regretted that I had bought very expensive sawdust. I tried different toasting times to see how the texture and taste evolved and what a revelation! I prefer lightly toasting the sandwich rolls intact so that the center remains slightly cool to the touch. Over-toasting makes the rolls mushy on the inside and muddles the flavors. I then dip in olive oil. Srsly hvnly. Mother's Market, my closest option in Socal, carries an excellent selection.

I was really excited to try this bread after hearing so many people rave about it, but honestly, I…read moream so disappointed. I'm not sure what kind of GF bread some people are used to, but this just was not good. That's an understatement! The loaf size is tiny and very dense. Every time I sliced it, my knife ended up coated in gummy residue, which makes me think it was undercooked and possibly under-proofed. It also absolutely requires toasting. Eating it straight from the bag is not possible. The cinnamon raisin bread had maybe 1-2 raisins per slice. What frustrates me most is that I spent $85 for 6 loaves (including shipping), and I ended up throwing every single one away. Such a waste and such a disappointment. For now, I'll be sticking with Carbonaut GF bread until I finally find a gluten-free loaf that actually delivers on texture and flavor. BTW: the photo shows a slice of Carbonaut GF next to the Bread Seriously loaf for comparison.

Vibe/Interior: A perfect healthy fast casual spot that feels cute enough for an impromptu date…read morenight and casual enough for a post work out meal. Standouts: Everything! We ordered the Sweet Plantain Bowl (and added the picadillo beef) and the Sesame Chicken Bowl along with a side of brussel sprouts. Service: Staff were friendly and knowledgeable Parking: Street parking in the front Pro Tips: Look for the signs that has the 'Special' Rating: 5/5

There isn't much that needs to be said about kitava besides "I'm obsessed"! I thoroughly enjoyed my…read moremeal and experience at kitava. The restaurant itself is super cute, and the ordering process is a breeze. The staff were super friendly, and the food came out quickly. I love a good self-serve water station, and they get extra points for having a delicious cucumber water! I was so impressed by the freshness and quality of the food, especially since everything was gluten free. My boyfriend and I both chose the "build your own bowl" option. In my bowl, I chose: - cauliflower rice - crispy chicken - charred broccoli - brussels sprouts - ponzu ginger sauce First of all, my bowl was phenomenal. Every single element was delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend everything I got. It was my perfect bowl! My boyfriend chose: - jasmine rice - paprika chicken - charred broccoli - chimichurri mushrooms - pickled onions - jalapeño lime dressing His bowl was also so delicious. I thought that the chicken tasted like a better, higher quality chipotle chicken. The ingredients were so fresh tasting, and the jalapeño lime dressing was so good. I also wanted to give their desserts a try, so we went with the dark chocolate chip cookie. This was the most "gluten free" tasting thing out of everything we got. The texture of the cookie was unlike normal cookies, but that didn't bother us much. The cookie itself was more on the "less-sweet" side, and was packed with rich dark chocolate. While not exactly my thing, it's worth a try for true dark chocolate lovers! Overall, I was so impressed by kitava. It is the perfect option when you want something healthy and fresh, but do not want to sacrifice flavor. I was absolutely be back!

earned a star for: 1. great food, always consistent…read more2. quick service 3. reasonable prices

Probably not the most authentic Vietnamese Cuisine that I have ever tried. Nevertheless, when it…read morecomes to fresh ingredients and tasty food- this restaurant hits the mark. I chose the honey chicken fresh-roll sandwich that came standard with jalapeños, cilantro,cucumbers, and pickled carrots. You also get a side of namnam sauce on the side which has a subtle spicy kick to it. This sandwich was delicious and priced at just under $10.00. My son who follows a gluten-free diet chose the fresh-roll bowl with lemongrass pork. The bowl arrived with the same ingredients as my sandwich - plus onions, purple cabbage and broccolini. I was able to sneak a bite of his bowl and it was delicious. I will give this place a solid 4 stars. The ordering system is all done through a self service electronic touch pad so you won't be able to ask the employees any questions regarding the menu. However , there is a handy chart near the ordering station that covers all the dietary facts about their food in case you have food allergies. My son and I found this extremely helpful. I will be back, and I can't wait to try other menu items!

Kitava is the best. Great food, service and clean atmosphere…read more Evolved ceasar + salmon the bests. Brunch is 100. Soft serve ice cream amazing.

I came in as their menu meets a lot of mine and my child's dietary restrictions. I ordered the…read moreroasted cashew soft serve. It was really good. For $6 I would think the cup would be filled up more than what I got. Maybe it is a lot and I'm just used to seeing more? The place is very clean and minimal to moderate loud which is great. I'll try coming back to try other menu items if I'm in the area.

Why the HELL have I never been here?!…read more for starters, I have a really bad gluten sensitivity, and finding a place like this feels like an oasis. Immediately after coming in, you are greeted with a shelf of delicious gluten free goods, a freezer full of REAL gluten free bread. Not the doodoocaca stuff you can buy at the regular store. I'm talking baguettes and sh*t. But then that's not all. They have an entire menu that you can dive into and munch on if you are just looking for a quick bite. What the f*ck Mariposa, hell yeah!

Let me begin by saying that I think this place has the best key lime pie I've ever tasted, and I…read morecan eat gluten. I also like that this location has longer business hours than most GF bakeries and serves breakfast all day as well as lunch items. Another big plus is the allergens are clearly labeled online and in the shop. However, I've had negative experiences here on 3 consecutive visits. I go here for my gluten free partner. On one of the visits, I ordered a stuffed bagel and waited for 15 minutes before going back up to the counter to say that I still hadn't received my order. It was busy, but by this time, the person standing at the counter had nothing to do. They apologized and made my order then, but the experience left a bad impression on me since it was my first time eating inside the bakery. On my next visit, I ordered several items inside the bakery to take home with my pickup order and received a pain de chocolate instead of a cinnamon donut, which I didn't notice until I got home. The pain de chocolate costs more and my partner wasn't able to share it with me due to a soy allergy. I suppose I could've been paying more attention, but these items don't have similar names at all, so I was not expecting this error. That said, I made a mental note to pay more attention when ordering inside the bake shop for future orders. On my next visit, I ordered a mocha cupcake and berry muffin, but the cashier rang me up for a hand pie instead of a muffin. Again, the hand pie was more expensive. This time I caught it and asked for it to be corrected. I work in customer service and I act with kindness when mistakes are made because we're only human. However, I believe 3 negative experiences in a row shows a pattern and warrants some attention. I will continue to patronize this business due to the reasons I mentioned at the beginning of this review, but I will now have to be vigilant in ensuring that I receive the correct items and am charged the correct amount. This of course is not ideal. I hope service improves.

This quiet Tibetan spot on University Ave managed to escape my radar for 27 years, though it became…read morea 100% vegan restaurant only a couple of years ago when the original chef/owner Samten Choedon retired. He was known for introducing momos to the Bay Area dining scene back when he worked at the legendary Stars restaurant. The new generation of owners are apparently committed to combat climate change and felt a critical obligation to adapt the business model to mitigate global warming. My objectives were not as lofty. I just know eating vegan makes me feel less guilty about my next In-n-Out burger. After finishing a consciousness-raising gym workout, I had some time for a quick lunch before catching my bus. I could tell how chill the space was the moment I walked in. The staff was so calm it was unnerving. I was already being an anarchist and asked if they made an iced coffee. After a momentary hesitation, he came back with a $4 Iced Coffee with a tiny pitcher of extra coffee (Photo 8). It was quite refreshing with a layer of foam on top. I then had the unmitigated gall to ask if they did half-orders of their vegan momos. This time the chef couldn't do it, so I ordered the $15.99 Tofu Curry (Photo 9). I turned out to be the wise choice because it came out pretty quick. Medium soft cubes of tofu were mixed with fresh spinach in a tasty curry with spinach. It came with just enough basmati rice to sop up the curry. It definitely motivated me to come back for the momos and other Tibetan delicacies. FOOD / COFFEE - 5 stars...it comes down to fresh ingredients, proven execution, and taking the extra step to make iced coffee AMBIANCE - 4 stars...a sense of Himalayan calm SERVICE - 5 stars...very serene TOTAL - 5 stars...great food aligned with a higher purpose RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/D428o_rbUK

$9 Cafe Tibet Soup was: good! If a touch under seasoned for an American…read more $17 Momo Combo Dumplings was: got to try all three. All good but I had a mild preference for the ones with denser potato filling. With the spicy sauce, they all work. Definitely filling but ar least my dishes were built around mild flavors. Gotta use that chili sauce. Extremely healthy btw. 4 stars. If it suited my preferences, I'd score this higher.

Great food, atmosphere, and friendly staff. Our new go-to spot for Ethiopian in the area.read more

Solid combo meals, with tasty and fresh eats, but a bit pricey for quantity of food. It's filling,…read morebut the most recent go around, portions weren't as robust. At $20, it's a bit steep for small scoops of veggies on the veggie combo. The injera is gluten free and well made, but that's what you're filling up on. The space is large and has ambiance. Service is solid and friendly. Overall, a solid Ethiopian experience with some parking in the front.

I contact Humbowl to cater a 130 person event for my job. We have a lot of dietary restrictions and…read moreneeded someone who accommodates vegan/gf. I'm telling you, Eric and his team are a dream to work with. They took incredible care of us, went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. They literally even added table numbers to the labels, delivered the food, and helped us set it up. They were perfectly on time, the food stayed warm as they promised, and everything was seamless. The care they put into every step of the process made the experience sooo much easier. Truly a game changer. This was the most smooth catering experience I've had in 6 yeats of throwing this event at my job. Fantastic company, great food, 100% recommend! I only downside is that I was running around all day so I didn't get pix of the food

They have so many healthy rice bowls that are filling and customizable to your preferences, which I…read morelove! I got the Mettabowl and Sesame Jasmine, and both were clean, fresh, and tasty. They're perfect for a quick dinner that's both healthy and delicious. For sides, I got the roasted sweet potatoes and cauliflower. The cauliflower had a nice grilled flavor to it, which I really enjoyed.

I wasn't aware that this came from the kitchen at Khana Peena on Solano when I ordered my food…read moreonline. Not that there was anything wrong with that as they make solid Indian food there (review: https://bit.ly/3ipWnWB). But does that make them experts at lasagna? Not really as I ordered the $16.95 Mushroom Lover Mac Vegan presuming it would be lasagna. and what arrived was nothing Italiano but more a baked macaroni (photo: https://bit.ly/3GVjbqy). Not that there was anything wrong with that except when your mouth is ready for lasagna, you don't really want to digest mac n' cheese. I could've bought something cheaper at Safeway, but at least it was filling. What did help, however, was the $5.96 Vegan Fudge Brownie which did bring me unequivocal joy and a buttload of calories (photo: https://bit.ly/3ix0IXS). Speaking of which, I should just get off my butt and bake my own lasagna. FOOD - 3 stars...it was good but it wasn't a lasagna AMBIANCE - n/a...it was a delivery order...looks like the operation has since moved to the former Venus space on Shattuck SERVICE - 3.5 stars...well, it was well packed TOTAL - 3 stars...gee, if you have a hankering for macaroni RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2CbVh8u

This is a ghost kitchen, they don't have a location. I picked my food up in an Indian restaurant,…read moreso I'm positive the food was frozen and heated up. It also tasted frozen. I've eaten frozen lasagna from the grocery store that I've liked better.