Gadani . I had high expectations . From the elegant name , to the beautiful dried rose petals sprinkled onto the ice cream-It exudes elegance, and I had to get my hands on one of these picture perfect desserts. Ice cream combo : Comes with your choice of any egg waffle , Ice cream & topping . I was really excited since this was my first trying egg waffle . I opted to go for the plain waffle, with coconut ice cream & and the rose petals . After they scooped the ice cream in the waffle they sprinkled some honey on top of the ice cream followed by a heaping sprinkle of the rose petals. Lovely. The coconut + honey combination worked since the flavors were subtle and not too sweet which I liked . On the other hand , I took a bite of the egg waffle and it was too crunchy for my liking . I was thinking it would've been a softer chewy consistency. I ended up just eating the ice cream and not caring too much for the egg waffle. I also tried pistachio flavor and it was way too sweet. No bueno . 3/5 Overall , I'd probably give this place another try if they revised their recipe for a better egg waffle + got better flavors of ice cream. Other than that , snap away and wow your friends with this lovely looking dessert. read more

Gadani - Egg waffle , with coconut ice cream + rose petals - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love this place! I ordered the ice cream combo with lavender ice cream and the matcha egg waffle, and it was amazing. They have so many unique flavors and toppings, and I definitely want to come back and try more. It's a bit expensive, but you get a waffle and the ice cream and you can't get egg waffle elsewhere nearby, and Yelp gives you a 10% discount on your order if you check in! The lady working there was so sweet and friendly too! read more

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Wow... you Cal kids are so spoiled these days. My dessert tummy would've been so much happier if this place existed when I was still a student. I'd say I have a pretty high bar for egg puffs (egg waffles). Every time I go back to HK, my first course of business is going to get egg puffs and egg tarts. With that said, I've tried some of the best egg puffs that HK has to offer. I ordered the Ice Cream Combo, and decided to go with the Matcha Egg Puffs + Taro Ice Cream + Rose Petals: Matcha Egg Puffs - I would've liked a stronger matcha taste, but the egg puffs themselves were delicious; fragrant (think Eggos x10), warm, and the perfect balance between crispy & soft. Taro Ice Cream - It was a reeeeally big fat scoop! There wasn't anything special about it, but ice cream in general goes really well with egg puffs. Rose Petals Topping - Depends if you like rose/flower-flavored desserts in the first place. I'm not too big of a fan of anything that tastes like flowers, but it was definitely aesthetically pleasing. I'd probably go with one of the Cookie Crumbs next time. All in all, Gadani's egg puffs are legit - way better than any other rando spot I've tried in SF or Oakland Chinatown. Portions are huge, so I definitely recommend sharing with one or two friends! read more

Gadani - Matcha egg puffs + taro ice cream + rose petals topping - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Review is just for the drink and classic waffle. I came in for dessert and was too full to order a combo- waffle with ice cream. I ordered the matcha red bean drink. Pretty standard and drink was made pretty quickly. I also got the classic waffle to munch on while walking back to my car. It took some time to come out... I was half way done with my drink before I finally got the waffle. Waffle itself was very crunchy and it wasn't too sweet. I will be back to try the waffle with ice cream combo. I just gave 3 stars because I had high expectations of this spot. It was all over my IG! Maybe I'll update my review after my next visit. read more

Gadani - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

YUM. I love me some good ice cream and egg puff waffles, and Gadani delivers! I've tried this combo once before in Hong Kong, though it was soft serve rather than ice cream; considering Hong Kong is home to the egg puff waffle, you might think that it'd be better there, but I actually liked Gadani's more! Why? + Egg puffs are very well-made, with a super crispy exterior that held its own against the ice cream quite well. Only the very bottom section turned a bit soggy after I savored it for too long. + Cheese egg puff is unique and makes for a delicious sweet and savory combination! The original egg puff was great as well with the characteristic egg-y taste, and chocolate was definitely chocolate-y and aromatic. + Good variety of ice cream flavors that rotates; feel free to sample as many as you want! I really liked the blueberry (rich flavor, not artificial-tasting), green tea, and coffee. Creamy yet not overpoweringly sweet. + If you like matcha, you can get matcha egg puff with green tea ice cream and a heap of matcha powder. Yum. Add some rose petals and take advantage of the leafy backdrop for the aesthetic (as you'll see if you click on Gadani's location tag on Instagram). I came here two days in a row during their recent BOGO50%off deal; despite the huge crowd and non-stop work, the three ladies behind the counter remained smiley and cheerful the entire time. Kudos to them for dealing with the rush of people. A little expensive as a treat, but I think it's worth it for how good it is. I also want to return to try their drinks sometime - they have two new seasonal drinks that are currently only $2 until May! read more

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Gadani is a local gem - super sweet owner, amazing ice cream, perfect espresso... it's really a perfect cafe. Ambiance is very peaceful and quiet - well done!! read more

Friendly service + egg waffle combos + pet therapy?! After my friend and I placed our orders, the cashier's Maltese/Pom mix came out to play and graced us with her presence. It was definitely a pleasant surprise. While my friend waited for her waffle combo (matcha waffle + Polly Ann's taro ice cream + honey drizzle), I savored my lychee ice cream. It was pretty empty so it felt like we were getting a private experience but considering it was a Sunday night, this wasn't unusual. Aside from the service, the handcrafted egg waffles were pretty good. I can tell they were freshly made. Although the egg waffle my friend ordered didn't have a strong matcha taste, the combination of hot and cold textures definitely elevated my waffle experience. I hope to try the lavender latte next time I visit! Happy this little waffle shop from Hong Kong made its way to the Bay. read more

Gadani - 1 scoop lychee in a cup (from PolyAnn's) $3.60 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

My friend and I were greeted by a friendly employee, whom offered if we wanted to try any of the ice cream flavors. The unique ice cream flavors I saw were pumpkin, honeydew, and taro. Ice Rose Latte was really good! It had a slight coffee and rose taste, not sweetened, just as I like it! However, don't expect to see a pink colored drink. The employee said the rose flavor comes from the milk that is infused with rose petals. I like that it didn't have an artificial color and didn't seem to use an artificial flavor since I didn't get any unwanted aftertaste. The egg waffle was fresh and slightly crunchy along the edge. An employee said the recipe is made from the Hong Kong style. The place is small but cozy. Probably enough seating space for around 9 people though. read more

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They have drinks, egg puffle, and ice cream What I ordered: Egg Puffle Sundae with Taro ice ream, Matcha Egg Puffle & Rose Petal Topping ($5.95) Taste: Taro ice cream was unique and had chunks of taro in it. I thought the matcha puffle was alright. Good portion as a whole. Ambiance: small but very minimalistic. Parking: street read more

Gadani is the epitome of eating-for-the-insta. Their ice cream is especially gram-able because they offer huge servings, egg puff waffles, and fun toppings like rose petals. The ice cream was solid (some are Tara's organic), the matcha was creamy and well balanced, the chocolate and strawberry good but nothing special (I think I like Haagen Daaz most). $4 for a small (1-scoop), generous toppings, super friendly (but slow) service, and short but slow moving lines. Overall, a nice ice cream shop conveniently accessible by BART. read more

Gadani - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Gadani, you've won me over with your fresh, made to order egg puff waffles with a rounded scoop of frozen confection commonly known as ice cream, plus a topping of choice. Matcha! Too bad they didn't have matcha ice cream. 12 flavors to choose from-- many of them were fruity: strawberry, blueberry, honeydew, lychee, plus Asian faves like black sesame and taro, along with the usual chocolate, vanilla bean, cookies & cream, PB cup, pistachio almond, and seasonal pumpkin. Lychee tickled my fancy (very light and slightly sweetened), but black sesame won me over. It always tastes a bit like PB to me. I didn't think pumpkin would go well with matcha either. Their egg puff waffles aren't as soft as pancakes in the middle but are still chewy and easily break apart to enjoy a puff with every spoonful of ice cream. It was a cool night so my ice cream didn't melt quickly. As of now they have 4 waffle flavors: original, matcha, chocolate, and double chocolate. Not sure what regular chocolate is supposed to be like, choco chips? Found it funny how I recognized their butter wafer cookie topping from Trader Joe's. They have espresso drinks (rose latte, anyone?) and iced/hot black/green teas with or w/out milk. Promotion going on right now for BOGO free. Affogatos and matchagatos served here too! Get your coffee/tea and ice cream fix in one cup! Service was fast and efficient-- nice ladies work here! I must have asked for at least 3 ice cream samples and they kindly obliged. Small, warm shop with only 3? stools to sit on next to the window, 2-3 outdoor tables available. *Side note: entrance is on the left side of Shattuck Ave when walking from Center St., not right. Bestie Christine B. and I will be back one day! read more

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There's something off about this place... We visited on a Saturday afternoon (2/24/24) and it was completely empty, including nobody behind the counter. Since there was a digital ordering kiosk, though, we decided to start making an order thinking that someone in the back was probably just waiting for an order to come in through the system. We discussed what we wanted for 5 minutes and before submitting our order, somebody finally came out the back and sleepily informed us that the kiosk actually doesn't work so we should just order at the counter with him. It was a bit strange, but we went through with the order anyway, choosing an egg waffle cone with ube ice cream. Initially, we wanted a matcha waffle cone and oreo crumbles as an add-on, but both options were out of stock... Furthermore, the guy mentioned that it would be roughly 10 minutes or so since he had to turn on the waffle iron. Again, we thought this was strange since it was a sunny Saturday afternoon; had no one else come in?? We waited for 15 minutes before our order was finally ready, which looked fine, but tasted very mediocre. We were surprised that the ube ice cream actually had no flavor at all, almost like it was old and had been sitting in the freezer for a long time with no recent refresh. We finished what we got, but it gave us very little satisfaction. To top it all off, after we picked up our order, the guy closed the store door (it was open when we arrived) and then went to the back again. It kinda felt like he didn't want the store to be open at all. We're not sure why there are decent reviews for this place on Yelp, but they were probably from a previous period of time. Don't come here, there are lots of other great options around Berkeley. Pretty sure they don't want you to come in either. read more

I had the matcha waffles with ube ice cream and Belgian waffle/Oreo as the toppings. I can honestly say it was delicious ! I love how the ube ice cream was not too sweet. I am not a huge fan of super sweet things so it was definitely for me. The only thing I wasn't too fond of was how the waffle were a little bit too crunchy. The employees accidentally messed up on my order, but it was okay. It happens sometimes so I didn't care too much about it. They were definitely very friendly and she suggested me to get matcha waffles which turned out so yummy. read more

Gadani - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I came here for their happy hour that ended March 16, 2018. I knew that this place is highly instagram able, but luckily that was not all. I got the egg puff with mint ice cream and cookie crumble topping. My girlfriend got the double chocolate egg puff with coffee ice cream and rose petal topping. We also got the butterfly pea passion fruit tea. I think the drink itself is really good. Slightly sweet but with all the ice they put in, it becomes better. It is also very a e s t h e t i c with its gradient colors. The double chocolate egg puff has a nice surprise with chocolate chunks in it. The original egg puff is more normal, but that does not mean it was bad. I think what really made this place pop for me is the Friendly staff. When I walked in and looked at the menu, they greeted me with a cheerful face. She was really helpful and her voice sounded so sweet it felt like you were really a valued customer. When I was picking up my waffle, the other staff told me how to told it to make sure nothing drips. All in all it, was a great experience. read more

Gadani - Butterfly pea passion fruit tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Lavender ice cream was so good! Not too sweet! Added a little bit of flower petals and drizzled honey to it for a nice extra touch. The egg puffs were extremely soft and crispy. read more

Gadani - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I finally get to cross Gadani off my list after seeing it soo many times on my Instagram!! The aesthetics dessert game is strong on this one. I got the matcha egg puff waffle with black sesame ice cream and caramel drizzle. The ice cream was really good. The edges of the waffle were kinda crispy. Not what I was expecting. I had hoped it to be a little softer. But if you eat it with the ice cream, it tastes better. Eating the egg puff waffle itself was ehh average. It didn't have enough matcha imo. The dessert for roughly ~$8 and it was definitely a lot! There is not enough seats indoors. Only 2 stools. But there are tables and seats outdoors. Would I go out of my way to come here? No. But I suggest coming here to try at least once! If I'm ever in town, I would made a stop again for the black sesame ice cream in a cone instead! read more

Gadani - Matcha egg puff waffle w/ black sesame ice cream & caramel drizzle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Cute little shop in the hip, lively part of Berkeley just a short walk from campus. We came in on a cold day so it was a little counterintuitive to get ice cream! However, the waffle smell was intoxicating. They also offer a wide selection of coffee/tea beverages if you need something to warm you up. The girl working the counter was very friendly and helpful, she let us sample any of the flavors we wanted to and gave us recommendations. There is plenty to choose from matcha, pumpkin, earl grey, (to name some of my faves they had to offer). She told us her favorite was the blueberry, and after a sample there was no turning back! Easily the most delicious blueberry flavored ice cream I have had - great smooth, creaminess, blueberry flavor without being ultra saccharine. They have quite a few options for toppings including the IG fave - rose petals, having never tried this the young lady let us have a sample to taste. They are dried petals, so they have a unique, paper-y crispness to them that's fairly pleasant, the rose flavor is notable, I think it is best to eat these with the actual ice cream/waffle; on their own they are a bit strong. My boyfriend and I shared the combo with a matcha egg waffle and blueberry ice cream with a chocolate drizzle. A little pricey at ~$7, but boy was this an immense amount of food! We split this between two people and it was more than enough! I think we could have gotten one half the size and still been satisfied. I hope they might consider offering a smaller size ice cream/waffle combo in the future. The matcha egg waffle was perfectly warm, crisp yet doughy, and ultra matcha and it paired very well with the sweetness of the blueberry ice cream. My favorite part was eating it near the bottom where the melted ice cream was slightly soaked into the waffle - yummmmmm!! Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area to satisfy that sweet tooth or get your tea fix! read more

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Gadani is one of those places that makes us pay ~$8 for store bought ice cream neatly placed in mediocre execution of a Hong Kong style egg waffle and made to look pretty. First, I will give them props for coming up with a creative concept that lands itself nicely to being photographed and their marketing to bring people in and get away with charging us ridiculous sums. The place is nice and clean and has the perfect wall with their name (an Instagram wall as I like to call it). I hope the quality improves over time and it becomes more justifiable beyond the one time picture. You'd think that for $8 they'll have their own special in-house ice cream, right? Wrong. Fine, maybe they figured that there is no point of trying to reinvent the wheel when they can get high quality, organic ice cream from Tara, right? Sort of. In reality only 2-3 of the flavors are actually sourced from Tara while the rest are Dreyer which you can pick up from anywhere. OK then maybe it's the egg waffle that makes it great? Not really. While I applaud them for bringing Hong Kong style egg waffles to Berkeley and even making various flavors, the execution is mediocre at best and definitely does not justify the high price tag: the texture is a bit off to me and a bit too smooth, thicker and the chewiness is just wrong. Not to mention that the ratios are off and you'll end up with too much waffle if you don't share it and you'll get sick of it. Gadani is an example of how much people are willing to overpay for the Insta pic. If they can improve their execution of the egg waffles, it might not even seem as overpriced as it is but as it stands now - try it once, take your pic and never return. read more

Gadani - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

TL;DR overpriced mock Asian egg puffs, but cute store! I shared a waffle ice cream combo with and friend. If you're getting the waffle ice cream combo, I'd definitely recommend sharing because it'll end up being too much or you'd get sick of it. First, the heavy marketing on serving Tara's ice cream seems a bit deceiving because only two flavors of about eight to ten flavors are actually Tara's. The rest are Dreyer's ice cream, which I can just get at Safeway. I didn't notice this until my friend pointed out that the labels were Dreyer's, so that was pretty disappointing. Next, the waffle itself was not that good. I stuck with original to play it safe, but it didn't even meet my lowest expectations. The texture was weird, very smooth, which isn't the norm. The bite and chewiness also did not meet expectations. The butter cookie topping, however, was crunchy and delicious. Everything combined into the cup was also difficult to eat because the spoon can't break the waffle and scoop ice cream, so I ended up having to awkwardly ripping it off and trying to get some ice cream on because the waffle was pretty bland. Even though the food itself isn't that great, you can get an instagram worthy picture. They have a cute wall with flower decor, the perfect background, only if someone is not eating there already. Their sparse seating was also awkward because there are two separate eating areas, but three chairs. Overall, Gadini's is great for an instagram picture, but not for delicious food. read more

Gadani - Waffle Cone-ception - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Matcha bubble waffles in Berkeley????‍ I loveeee bubble waffles, and was excited to try their combo, with ice cream and two free toppings. The shop is small, cute, has some seating, and a pretty nice menu selection to choose from. You can get ice cream, waffles, coffee, tea, a variety of things. I ordered the red bean matcha bubble waffle with matcha ice cream, condensed milk, and red bean topping. It cost around $8 but it was worth it because the waffle was cooked fresh when I ordered it and the ice cream is smooth and delicious. They don't have a restroom or sink to wash your hands if ice cream drips out of the paper "cone" holding the waffle so I used napkins and the free water they offer. Located near the downtown Berkeley Bart station, and lots of other shops, this is definitely worth trying! I want to come back for the happy hour waffles read more

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I've been seeing this place all over my Instagram! It's great for a post-dinner treat in Berkeley, but make sure you don't come here absolutely stuffed from dinner like I did in order to fully maximize your experience :D Came on a Saturday night around 8 pm and it was (surprisingly) almost empty. I had a very filling Indian meal right before coming, so I ended up sharing a combo waffle + ice cream + topping ($7.85) with a friend and only got a few bites of each, but everything was delicious! Went with the matcha waffle and vanilla ice cream with a wafer topping (a very classic combo). While nothing absolutely blew me away with its taste, everything was delicious and paired well together, not to mention the presentation was on point. There is some very limited seating both inside and outside, but overall it seems like it's more of a grab and eat quickly (or grab and go) spot. Parking can be difficult in this area as it is close to the campus and is all street parking. I got lucky with a spot a block away, but my friends ended up circling around for a while before finding a spot. read more

Gadani - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cute new place in downtown Berkeley! They have a pretty good selection of egg puff cone flavors ranging from matcha to red bean to chocolate. I mostly came here to try the egg puffs (they call them waffles here, so I was initially confused when I looked at the menu). Some of their ice cream flavors are from Tara's, which is one of my favorite ice cream places in the Bay- so I approve. :D I got the combo with matcha egg puff cone with darjeeling ice cream topped with rose petals. I found this combo to be pricey, since it was around $7 for the whole thing. I guess you're paying for the aesthetics. Nonetheless, it was delicious. The egg puffs were crispy and soft, although I felt like I couldn't really taste the matcha. I thought it was so extra that they have rose petals for toppings, but not only do they add for a better picture, I liked eating them. read more

Gadani - Interior aesthetics - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Unfortunately not a fan. I was really looking forward to the egg puff waffle cone, but sadly left wishing I had chosen another place for dessert. Walking in, the shop is tiny and very warm. I noticed a tiny bug flying around the ice cream while sampling the flavors :( There are 3 employees (from what I could see) and they were fairly understaffed for a Friday night. They offer ice cream from Tara's, Breyers, and another brand that I didn't catch the name of. I ended up going with the original egg waffle with a scoop of earl grey and a waffle cookie topping ($7.85). My s/o ordered the matcha waffle ($4.95). Prices here are a bit steep IMO. The finished product was definitely IG worthy, which I'm assuming is why they're so popular. Sadly, their egg puffs were not as light and fluffy as they should be. They're super dense and chewy--this was the same with both the original and matcha flavors. The scoop of ice cream was also on the small side for the price. The topping was unnecessary and didn't add anything to the waffle or ice cream. On the plus side, I'm now a big fan of Tara's ice cream and will definitely stop there for a scoop (or two!) of their earl grey. Service was friendly, hence the 3 stars. read more

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Hip, cute, and tasty dessert spot with even cooler ice cream flavors! I ordered the waffle combo which came with a waffle, scoop of ice cream, and a topping for around $8. Definitely worth sharing for it's size and sweetness level. For our waffle flavor we went basic and got the original to complement our earl grey ice cream flavor. We then topped it off with cookie crumbles. Presentation of the waffle was great and it looked so good I didn't want to eat it. But I did and I thought it was pretty good. Waffle wasn't too sweet and the ice cream definitely was tasty as they use Tara's organic ice cream. Could've done without the cookie crumbles and went for a liquid topping like honey, but overall enjoyed the desert. Definitely worth flexing for the gram with their cute backgrounds and aesthetically pleasing decor. read more

Gadani - Original waffle, earl grey ice cream, and cookie crumbles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

The place might benefit if they had a bigger location. They had three seats at most behind the glass window, but it is not a place where you can hangout. Menu: A++++ There is a lot of variety. Mix and match with the flavors of the egg puff, the ice cream and the toppings! I'd give you the number, but I'm not really good in math. They have unique ice cream flavors like rose, earl grey, etc. Dessert: Chocolate egg puff with chocolate and pistachio almond ice cream A+++++ We originally ordered the pistachio almond ice cream only, but worker made a mistake of putting the chocolate ice cream, and apologized (Ahhh!!! I am so grateful for this mistake). Their chocolate ice cream tasted so rich, it was perfect. I hate airy fake tasting chocolate, so I really appreciated that. Their pistachio almond was great as well. Their egg puffs were not over cooked, as there was still a bit of wet batter in the middle of the puffs. Yum!! Customer Service: A+++++ Server was nice to let you sample their ice cream flavors. I came with 3 other friends, and 2 of us tried 2 flavors each. Btw rose ice cream tasted like potpourri read more

Gadani - Chocolate and matcha egg puffs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is one of my favorite dessert places in berkeley! Their waffle cones are so aesthetic and delicious. They're made super fresh and paired well with the ingredients, I got the rose petals topping--I recommend!! read more

Gadani - Menu area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Gadani is so aesthetically pleasing! And it's delicious! I came here an hour before closing on a Saturday night and when I got there they were already closed! I wasn't upset at all because I understand if things are slow at a small business sometimes it makes sense to close a little early. To my surprise the woman saw me look inside and ran over and opened the door! I told her I totally did not want her to have to declension things if she had already cleaned all of the machines and utensils, but she was very nice and insisted I get an ice cream. I got the egg waffle deal, which comes with an egg waffle, a scoop of ice cream, and two toppings. I got the classic egg waffle which was delicious and made fresh to order. It was so light and airy and had a great chew to it. The lavender ice cream was creamy and decadent. It wasn't icy at all and the lavender flavor wasn't super overwhelming which is sometimes a problem with lavender flavored things. I got whipped cream and honey as my toppings which went really well with the ice cream. And she put the perfect amount of toppings on! Not too much and not too little! Overall, I had an amazing experience here from the service to the aesthetic to the quality of product I received. Definitely will be coming back to curb my sweet cravings and get some insta pics! read more

Gadani - Classic egg waffle with lavender ice cream, topped with whipped cream and honey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I tried out Gadani on Sat 7/29/17 after eating at Ippudo. It's off Shattuck Ave and close to Downtown Berkeley Bart. I got the combo $7.85 because there was a 20% off discount that day. Waffle I got was Matcha, all ice cream is from Tara Ice Cream in Berkeley. I picked Geranium which tasted ok to me, and rose petal for topping - that is strange to eat rose petals but that's just me. I did it for the Instagram. Matcha is made-to-order in the back so it's warm when you get it, and the ice cream melts fast. Since there's nowhere to sit inside I had to eat it standing up and the ice cream was melting all over the place! Matcha waffle was just so-so, no matcha flavor I could taste. Credit cards accepted. No public bathroom that I could see, but I'm not sure if there was one in the back you can use. Hrs: M-Th 9-9, F-Sat 10-10, Sun 10-9 read more

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If you're from socal and have tried cauldron, this is very similar! The service was really good and the worker recommended me the double chocolate egg puff with my choice of lavender ice cream (from Tara's organic vegan ice cream shop on college!) and cookie crumbs as toppings! It was just the right amount of sweet and the store was nothing but aesthetically pleasing. Highly recommend on a night you need a break and need a little bit of sweets as motivation to study. read more

Gadani - Double chocolate egg puff with lavender ice cream and cookie crumbs as toppings - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

This Gadani shop venue has a same vibe as Sweet Belly, so it felt vintage, girly, and cute for pictures. The style of egg puff and ice-cream is similar to Milkcow, but not in a cup. Also, on Instagram they were offering 20% off, but it was only for the grand opening day which was yesterday. I found out about this location through Instagram, and I love egg puffs, so I decided to give this a try. In Berkeley, prepare yourself to find parking and paying for parking; it's a pretty busy streets since it is near UC Berkeley. The egg puffs were not as good as I expected; the texture of it is more on the chewy side where it felt like it wasn't cooked all the way. I was able to see the batter a little, so the taste was kind of unpleasant. On the other hand, the Jasmine Milk Tea was good, but it melted really fast. I wouldn't come back here again, unless another friend wants to come for the picture and experience. read more

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The aesthetics of this place and the waffle cones are definitely one of the pluses. Staff was very friendly and patient! I am pretty indecisive, especially when it comes to different ice cream flavors. They helped me taste a couple flavors, and I ended up picking the geranium flavor, which was very good! I paired this ice cream with a regular egg puff and topped it with pecans. I also agree with most of the other reviews: while the egg waffle was good, I do wish it was a little bit crispier on the outside. Definitely on the pricier side, but good occasional treat! read more

Gadani - Geranium with pecans tucked into a original flavored egg puff waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Been going to this place for years. The owner is extremely kind and attentive to her customers and they always have awesome flavors! I recommend topping your ice cream with condensed milk and rose petals; thank me later read more

Gadani - Ice cream, complete with condensed milk and rose petals - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Gadani is an Instagrammers dessert dream! Their egg puff waffles are not only beautifully presented, but you have your choice of not one, but TWO, backdrops to snap your photo in front of. Egg puff waffles with ice cream are not particularly hard to find anymore, but I still find it to be an exciting combination. I ordered a matcha egg puff waffle with taro ice cream, topped with rose petals. I will shamelessly admit I got the rose petals for the 'gram and would recommend them in a heartbeat for your photo, but not necessarily for your taste buds. The egg puff waffle was delightfully crispy on the outside, but still soft and spongy in all the little pockets. I was pleased that the matcha flavor still came through! My taro ice cream was a bit icy and my taro chunks were rock hard frozen though. I think they could probably raise their freezer temperature just a bit to encourage the texture of their ice cream to be more creamy. Great addition to the downtown Berkeley food scene. Never too busy and reasonably priced! read more

Gadani - Matcha egg puff waffle w/ taro ice cream and rose petals - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here for tea with a friend after noticing it as a relatively new entry on Yelp. Cute little cafe, the menu is mostly dessert focussed and the tea we had was indeed fairly sweet. We each ordered one of the season drinks, which was a floral (lavender) flavoured tea, which was a nice shade of purple. No boba, and only two ordinary types of milk tea on the menu (black or green) - although this is probably sufficient. The tea itself was good and you get a generous 20oz serving (similar to 85 degrees C down the street) for the price. I get the feeling that tea isn't their forte though, and will try to come back for the dessert (egg waffles) sometime! read more

Gadani - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I ordered the egg puff ice cream combo and I have to say that the pictures on Yelp looked way better than the actual thing. The ice cream wasn't good and the egg puff itself kind of didn't taste like anything. All in all, overpriced dessert for what I got and I wouldn't come back. read more

Gadani - Egg puff ice cream combo. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Another great ice cream shop on the block! Like your typical Berkeley area, parking is a bit challenging and seating is limited but never stopped me from visiting. All their egg waffles are made fresh from the kitchen. Their double chocolate egg waffles are made with chocolate stuffing in each egg waffle puff! Top that with strawberry ice cream and Oreo cookie crumb, you've got my go-to. Worth stopping by! read more

Gadani - Egg waffles made fresh, ice cream and some topping. Yes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Really nice and welcome worker. Kiosk was quick to use to order. Really tasty and enjoyed the seating area. read more

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First time eating ice cream with an egg waffle! But not just anyyyy egg waffle, it was a CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY egg waffle! Anyway, you're able to choose one flavor ice cream of your choice and if you're feeling bold, you can add an extra scoop for a whopping $2 more (which I think is fashooo worth it). Once you choose your ice cream, you can pick a variety of two complimentary toppings. We decided to go with the Pecan Butter ice cream with condensed milk and rose petals. This specific combo with the choc/strawberry egg waffle was perfection! They have plenty of choices with how to make your egg waffle ice cream, so let your imagination run wild. They do have lattes and tea but majority of the guests ordered the dessert. As far as the inside goes, the line can get pretty long depending on what people order and there isn't much space to wait around. However, they do have small tables and chairs outside if you don't get lucky on finding a spot to sit inside. We waited for about 10-15ish minutes which wasn't bad. Overalllll, do I recommend this nice little ice cream spot? Answer, hells yes. Oh.. and when you order your egg waffle with ice cream, make sure you hold the bottom with a napkin unless you want melted ice cream on your lap. Enjoy! read more

Gadani - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Such a cute place in Berkeley ! But not a lot of sitting place. I loved their grass wall for picture purposes. The ice cream was decent with the waffle. Never can go wrong with some ice cream anywhere. read more

Gadani - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I really like their taro ice cream, it has an interesting texture. But I thought the chocolate waffle lacked flavor and sweetness. I added rose petals as a topping, which didn't make anything better or worse. Maybe next time I should just get their ice cream. read more

Gadani - Taro ice cream in a chocolate waffle. With rose petals - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California