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    Café Leila

    3.6 (785 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Amanda S.

    Came here for lunch with some colleagues and absolutely loved it. This cafe is counter service and self bus, but they do bring the food to you. There is ample seating indoor and outdoor so although there were quite a few people while we were there, it was relatively quiet as people were sat spaced out. This venue is great to come alone and do some work as well as with a larger party. The cafe and outdoor patio has a charm about it that is cute and also random. The staff were friendly and accommodating, I split the veggie wrap with a colleague and they separated it for us. Half was plenty! All the food was fresh. I absolutely loved the veggie wrap and the basil ginger lemonade. I hear the owner also enjoys experimenting with different tea options.

    Katherine F.

    One of the best cafes ever. Food was delicious, ready so quick, coffee and tea, an amazing outdoor seating, with umbrellas. Nice set up. Staff friendly and welcoming. I'd definitely come back.

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    Lisa C.

    Best place to grab breakfast and lunch in Berkeley on a sunny day! This neighborhood gem is serving the most delicious chorizo scramble I've ever had so far... Their chorizo is made in house and their chefs know what they're doing. The chorizo sausage was not greasy and made from quality meat and was so flavorful with the right amount of heat. My sister had an incredible grilled salmon salad that had the most delicious green sauce on top of the Salmon. They have plenty of seating outside in their garden and also have an indoor seating area perfect for taking a meeting and working. 10/10 would recommend to a friend. They also have their own self parking lot which is convenient and free. I will be back here again soon to try more from their delicious menu.

    Side of fries
    Natalie G.

    Came here with a group of 8 on a Friday for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by how many tables were open - especially for a Friday! Their outdoor seating area is huge, which made it perfect for our big group. You order and pay at the counter, and then they bring the food out to you. Super easy and efficient. All of the food was delicious! I had a mango lassi that was absolutely amazing - definitely recommend. I also tried the turmeric matcha latte, but it was a little heavy on the turmeric for my taste. I split the salmon salad and the salmon tayab, and both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The fries were also super yummy! And the matcha smoothie I tried and it was great. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Great spot for groups, casual vibe, and really yummy food!

    Ariana M.

    This cute little cafe is definitely one to gate keep! I went on a Friday morning, around 10:30am and it wasn't too busy. At first impressions you can tell it's a family owned business so that's always great! At the entrance they have a display of pastries and on the back wall a wide selection of tea! Which is so cool and unique, you don't really see much places now a days that have a wide selection of tea. For a tea lover like me that is always a great plus! The seating area is so spacious and cozy inside. As well as art, from I'm assuming local artists are p laced on some parts of the walls which you could purchase! What I absolutely loved was the outdoor patio! You are transported to a cute little zen backyard with plenty of seats to choose from! Lots of plants and flowers are around the patio as well. One thing that completed my whole breakfast experience was the cute little water fountain! It provided such a calming element while enjoying breakfast! Now let's talk food! I ordered the Chicken Tyab which came with a very well seasoned chicken, a side of Mediterranean salad, dolmas, lavish bread and hummus! The whole plate itself was so delicious!

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    Quan T.

    All The Food Is Great, Good Portion & Highly Recommended To Come For Brunch, All Staff Are Amazing & Nice... all the pictures and videos is all the food I've been eating for the last two months. I'm a regular.‍

    Backyard seating
    Michael N.

    Very good customer service, friendly vibes, very good options for seating indoors and outdoors. The Food was delicious! The food came out much faster than expected. Our puppy enjoyed the outdoor seating aura.

    The breakfast plate offered more than enough food - should have shared it!
    Mike K.

    On our way back to Marin from Oakland airport we decided to stop in Berkeley for breakfast and wait for the traffic to die down. My daughter did a search that pointed us to the cafe so we figured "what the heck" and headed here. I've gotta say you sure get your money's worth at this place. I ordered a typical bacon & eggs breakfast and was floored by the amount of food that came out - home fries, toast, and a fruit bowl that would have been a good breakfast in itself! Everything we ordered was DEE-LISH, the coffee was strong and not bitter, and the service was first-rate. It was raining so we ate inside but there is a just beautiful outside garden/seating area that would be lovely if it ever stops raining in the Bay area. Anyway now I'm looking forward to coming back to try Leila for lunch - I suspect it'll be another great experience. Kinda out of the way but they do have parking which is great!

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    Brooke S.

    This is hands down the best spot in California. It has delicious food, convenient location on San Pablo, beautiful garden, excellent service and Parking Lot!!! What a gem of a spot! Kids get pancakes = happy Adults get the delicious omelettes (date is my favorite). Their drinks and pastries are sooo good as well! (The Ukraine rugalach)... yum with the tumeric latte. Heaven!!! Families and friends check out this secret spot in Berkeley! 10/10

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    Fun place for a breakfast or brunch outdoors. The food is yummy and generous. We'll be back!

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    Really cute outside area to sit when it's warm. Inside is not quite as nice. The service is always fast and friendly. Food is good as well!

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    Cutest outdoor patio, and the BLT and veggie wraps were fresh and delicious. Crisp salad too!

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    Third Culture Bakery - Berkeley - Strawberry lychee roasted matcha latte

    Third Culture Bakery - Berkeley

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    1.1 miWest Berkeley
    $$

    the mochi donuts are soooo good! i'm still thinking about them a couple days later. i wish i got…read moremore to have for the rest of the week! although i didn't try every flavor, the guava one really takes it out of the park! love it! the texture is just so soft even when refrigerated. it's very different from the mochi donuts that everyone is used to but it's so much better. the banana bread pudding was also so amazing! we got it heated up and it was just so divine. it was not overly sweet which dissolved my worries. definitely will come back to try the other mochi donut flavors! the strawberry lychee matcha was also really good! never been to a place that offers a mix like that. the yuzu sparkler and the passionfruit sparkler were also very refreshing !

    always a fan of the bright pink walls, it's like a bright star among the drab, dark colored brick…read morebuildings around; I usually get one of their mochi donuts, it's more dense than MoDo which is actually my go-to for mochi donuts. this spot is a close second. however, I'm here to talk about the new savory mochi muffin they brought out about a month ago. it was their ham and cheese mochi muffin and I must say, it was not as good as I expected compared to their other mochi donuts. I think it might've been a bit undercooked... I don't think I would try another one unfortunately. I think I would also stick with the sweet bakery items moving forward. I also ordered a lychee strawberry matcha milk tea (with the oat milk option) and I was pretty happy with that purchase. Overall, I wouldn't dock them more than a star for the underwhelming pastry because most of the others are excellent. It might just be that savory isn't their thing...

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    Tanzie's

    4.6(298 reviews)
    1.0 miWest Berkeley
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    Awesome!!!!! Such a…read morecute spot. Decoration was so charming and what made this place even better were their customer service and food! It was a busy lunch time with long line but they handle it very well. Line moved quick and food came out fast too. Precise but concise menu with great presentation. My friends and I tried both of their special and didn't feel regret at all. Will definitely come back

    Excellent place for a delicious thai-inspired brunch! I would 100% come back again to try more menu…read moreitems! I came here on a Saturday morning and expected it to be packed! To my dismay, we only waited around 15 minutes for a table (we actually got seated bar side window - which is why it might have been faster). As a note, this place does not have it's on lot and you will need to rely on street parking! Inside the restaurant was very nice and homey, the customer service matched with their friendly staff who checked up on us frequently. Here is what we ordered and my thoughts: * Jasmine Thai Chia Seed Bowl: I really enjoyed this! It was light, healthy, and I loved the ratio between fresh fruit, and the chia itself. It's a nice, refreshing, sweet breakfast item. * Yum Sum salad: This was a perfect complement to the pork jowl we ordered. I love the pops of citrus and the fresh herbs. It was so unique, I would come back just to eat this with other proteins from the place. *Grilled pork jowl: Creamy delicious silky eggs on top of a bed of rice and juicy pork? Yes! This was the perfect bite. The pork was flavorful, and tender, and overall, made me very happy. Overall, what a great spot for brunch! If you're around the area, this is a great place to order a variety of dishes to try with friends and family!

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    Café Etoile - Chicken and Croffle

    Café Etoile

    4.5(253 reviews)
    1.1 miDowntown Berkeley
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    This is one of my favorite cafes ever - will definitely be back!! The staff are SO lovely and…read moreaccommodating. The matcha cloud was delicious and so was the food! Came a couple times with a friend to check it out and see if we could host a larger group event. It was fantastic every time and the event went super well. Great ambiance, easy street parking, and incredible food/drink/staff. Thanks so much!!!

    Came here on a weekday around noon. The staff were super friendly and provided great service!…read moreOrdering was quick, took about 5 minutes, but the food did take a bit longer, around 20-30 minutes, which was understandable as it was a little busy inside. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. The interior has a warm, inviting atmosphere with plenty of windows, making it perfect for a coffee chat or study session. Based on rush, you may not get a buzzer, so watch out for your order at the pickup window! I got the Chicken Croffle, and wow, the chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful! It was so tender, literally shredding so easily with just a stab of my fork. The savory chicken paired perfectly with the slightly sweeter croffle underneath. The croffle itself had that perfect crunch from all the layers of a croissant but with the softness of an actual waffle. One thing I did notice is that the croffle was a bit challenging to cut with the knife provided, but it was still totally worth the effort! Overall, the food was great! I love that they have other Korean-inspired dishes. I definitely want to come back and try those!

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    Fried kimchi rice with Korean beef Cream and Berries Croffle

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    Standard Fare - spring vegetable ragout with spicy chickpeas and couscous

    Standard Fare

    4.2(296 reviews)
    1.1 miWest Berkeley
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    Cold, military-style, and deeply disappointing farewell from Standard Fare…read more.. My wife and I have been going to Standard Fare for over a year. The food was always good, but the service was never particularly warm--polite, efficient, and impersonal, like a well-drilled operation. Today we took a twenty-minute ride with our six-week-old baby for one last visit before they close for good. We arrived before their advertised closing time, yet were coldly denied service. There was no one waiting behind us, but we were met with an inflexible, robotic "sorry, we're closed." No one was overtly rude, but the interaction felt rigid and mechanical, as if following procedure mattered more than acknowledging the people standing in front of them. It would not have taken much effort to accept one last order from a loyal couple with a newborn--especially since nobody else was waiting behind us. In the end, Standard Fare is closing exactly as it operated: precise, rigid, and lacking warmth. Hopefully the next business in this location will treat its customers with a bit more empathy.

    Very cute and quaint spot for breakfast. A friend suggested we meet here on Saturday for a late…read morebreakfast, what a great choice. It was pretty hard to pick from the menu items, but I settled on the Frittata with a side of Fennel Sausage, sourdough toast and a Arnold Palmer. Although the seating was full, thank goodness out food came out just as some seats were emptying out. It was a chilly day and the outside seating was full too. The service was without any complaints. They did their best to accommodate all patrons despite it being very crowded and crazy busy. Overall I would come back here, probably right as the doors open to be guaranteed a place to seat and not have to wait and hope for a seat. Oh the music was on point!! Put it on your list, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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    Pickled carrots and fennel

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    Pulling out of the farmers market

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    Cali Alley - Grilled Prawn Salad Bowl

    Cali Alley

    4.6(224 reviews)
    1.2 miWest Berkeley
    $$

    Cali Alley is one of my go-to spots... I'm constantly trying to convince people to meet me there…read morefor lunch, or telling them to just DoorDash it because it's that good. It's also one of those places that makes you want to stay. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and generous. Every time I come here, I tell myself I'll pace myself... and every time I fail because it's just that good. The burgers are loaded and perfectly balanced, the fries are always crisp (never soggy, which is rare), and everything tastes high-quality and made to order. You have to try the chicken and waffles. The waffle batter tastes homemade and the butter takes it to another level... it's one of those dishes you keep thinking about after. I'll even DoorDash it all the way to Jingletown. The patio setup is really well done... there's a mix of larger tables for groups and higher bar-style seating for smaller hangs. The wooden furniture and cushioned benches make it comfortable, and they've got heaters for colder days and umbrellas when it's sunny, so you can usually pick your ideal spot. You order at the window and then just hang out while you wait... it's a relaxed flow and the food comes out pretty quickly. The staff are always kind and welcoming, and the whole place has a relaxed, homey vibe with really good music. Highly recommend... just come hungry.

    Cali Alley is one of those places I have looked at thousands of times when trying to figure out…read morewhat to order on Door Dash or Uber Eats. The food always looked really good, but for whatever reason I always ended up ordering from somewhere else. Well, I finally did it. I finally ordered from Cali Alley, and all I have to say is, why did I wait so darn long? Door Dash was having a 2-for-1 deal on the Cali Alley Burger, so I ordered one of those (and got another for free) , as well as on the small mac and cheese, so I ended up with two of those as well. I got fries as he side for the burgers and saved the second burger and mac and cheese for the next day. I also bought a small side of veggie fried rice for lunch later in the week. OK, let's start with the fries ... wow. Super crispy. Don't know what they do to them, but I think I almost ate all the fries that came with one of the burgers before I even touched the burger. The fries seemed to have a coating like some fries do to make them extra crispy on the outside. Whatever it was, it made them so good, I couldn't stop eating them. I was almost too full for the burger. But who are we kidding? If there is one thing I am good at, it is eating more than I should. The burger, which is described on Door Dash as "char grilled, fresh ground brisket and short rib burger, served on a toasted brioche fun with crisp lettuce, tomato onion marmalade and garlic aioli" was thick and incredibly flavorful. I couldn't stop eating that, either. It was that good. I ordered it medium, and it was pretty pink, but it was sooooooo flavorful, and all the toppings worked well together. I didn't get any cheese on it because I wanted to try to burger by itself and not mask it with cheese. I might try adding cheese next time, but honestly the burger is so good, I almost wouldn't want to cover up its flavor with cheese. Oh, I almost forgot. When you order on Door Dash, you can opt to have them include a small side of their chocolate-chipotle bbq sauce, and I highly recommend that you get it. It's a really interesting flavor and is good for dipping the fries in. I didn't try putting it on the burger, but that might be good, too. The mac and cheese was OK. It's important to note that I enjoyed the flavor but it is more of an eggy consistency than a saucy mac and cheese if that makes sense. It has a nice kick of black pepper, which I liked, though. The vegetarian fried rice was also fine but could have used a little salt. All that to say, don't be like me and procrastinate, get the Cali Alley Burger and fries ASAP.

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    Cali Alley - Order and pickup windows

    Order and pickup windows

    Cali Alley - Fried Chicken & Waffle

    Fried Chicken & Waffle

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    Nice outdoor seating, dog friendly!

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