My friend and I had a reservation for 9:30 AM on a Saturday. I believe on days like Saturdays, they prioritize reservations, so make sure to get a reservation. Service was 3/5. Waiter took our order and checked in towards the end. The restaurant itself is quite quaint and not too noisy. One thing I'd note though is that personally, I wasn't a big fan of how close some of the tables were to each other. Food was 4/5. I got Baba's breakfast which was solid. Nothing too crazy to rave about. My friend got the knafeh pancake which was amazing. I will be back to try other things on their menu. read more

I almost don't want to tell you how fantastic this place is, because I don't want it to become hard for me to get a table when I want the best brunch on a saturday morning. But Lulu is SO exceptional, I can't gatekeep this gem. Tara, our server was literally so personable and helpful. She knows the menu inside and out and had fabulous recommendations and guidance for us. The food (and drinks) are SO. DANG. DELICIOUS ~ no matter what you order you can't go wrong. The decor and layout is also just physically stunning, such an elegant dreamy vibe. If you needed a sign, this is it. GO ASAP! We can't wait to go back for dinner. read more

This new location is the bomb! Roomy, airy, pretty. The food is as AWESOME as everyone says. The menu here is bigger than at the original location, so you don't have to wait for weekend brunch to try the specialties! We shared the tots - unique and delectable- and had a gorgeous mezze platter with light falafel, three dips, homemade breads and crackers, pickled crudités... the prettiest birthday lunch ever! We didn't have room for the Kafneh pancake but I'll be back for that, I remember it fondly. I'm excited to try dinner next time. read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

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We made a dinner reservation and we were seated 5 minutes early. We ordered a half dozen items to share, everything was wonderful. I wished the dips (hummus, etc.) were a bit more generous, just a couple tablespoons of each barely let us each have a taste. Delicious. Our server was friendly and helpful and took good care of us. read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - Dips and chips - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

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Unexpected and wonderful flavors from this lower Solano Avenue Mediterranean restaurant (just across from the closed Albany Theater). My friend and I shared a salad, an amazing eggplant dish, and chicken kebabs. And a bread basket with a few different breads. All really good. Lulu delivers a unique Med experience and so worth checking out. They are waiting on their liquor license, btw. Service was warm and attentive without being overdone. And the place was hopping on a Friday night. All in all, a welcome addition to the neighborhood. read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - Our dessert which, I think, was knafeh. Lovely! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

Beautifully designed and trendy brunch place that recently opened again after moving to a new storefront on Solano Ave! Lulu has been on my radar ever since I moved to Berkeley and it did not disappoint! Their menu puts modern, California twists on Palestinian cuisine and it's evident that Lulu has been a labor of love from Chef Mona and her team. The Baklava French Toast is a must order - perfectly crispy filo pastry, with each bite bursting with spiced flavor. We also tried the Shuka-quiles, mezze platter and Malfouf mahshi (stuffed cabbage rolls), which were good but less memorable than the French toast. The menu changes quite often so I'm looking forward to going back and seeing what's new! read more

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Had a great experience at LuLu ! Being an interior design lover I appreciated the space itself, color palette and space planning. Once seated, we reviewed the menu and after a few recommendations from our server, settled on Strawberry & Labneh Scone, Baba Breakfast and the Mezze Sampler. The portion sizes appeared small but we were pretty satisfied afterwards. Everything we ordered was really tasty and left us wanting more. There are so many things to choose from so we will have to go again soon. Would definitely advise on making a reservation to lock in a table. read more

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Food: 4.5, we had the Baba's plate, baklava French Toast, brûlée cappuccino and a spritzer. The baklava French toast was delicious but very rich, definitely a plate I would share with others and not eat as my whole meal. Baba's plate was filling and delicious. The brûlée cappuccino was very sweet, which is what I wanted. Service: 3.5, they were very busy and our baklava french toast came out after we had finished the baba's plate. Would have liked to have it while drinking my cappuccino. Overall, I will be coming back but I'll try to come during a time that isn't so busy. read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - Baba's Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

Cute Palestinian brunch place that also serves dinner! I was excited to try it since it was recommended by a friend with excellent taste. The pot pie is not what I imagined - it was more like a soup consistency topped with a tasty crispy roti. I would not get it again because it was too soup-like for me, but the flavors were good. My friend really enjoyed her Caesar salad and tartar covered with warm ghee (warm kitfo nayyah). We shared their famous kunafeh cheese dessert and it had so many flavors! Sweet, savory, crispy, cheesy floral - very unique and definitely meant to be shared. I would go back to try brunch! read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - Pot pie had good flavor but was too soup-like. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

Been here 3 times now and once to get food to go. Decor/aesthetics: GORGEOUS Food: BEAUTIFUL plating; mostly really yummy food. IMO the Shuka-Quiles which I was really excited about is too sauced and too much cheese. They overpowered the rest of the dish. Baba's breakfast was yummy. Falafel and Haloumi sliders were perfect. The pistachio foam cold brew has been mostly hit and one miss (today it was more sour and coffee was light brown and weak). Soda float was amazing. SERVICE: great! Taking two stars off for the following: On one visit, a woman who I'm guessing is the owner was loudly berating a staff member. It was unprofessional and embarrassing to witness. It was happening right out in the open - like... how could someone think that abusive behavior is ok ever, let alone in front of customers? Secondly, for a Palestinian-owned restaurant with a "Free Palestine" poster and statements about supporting Palestine to be serving Coca-Cola products is hypocritical at best. Your customers don't need it. You've got great homemade sodas. It's confusing af. read more

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Listen, this place is 20/10. This is the best brunch place I have been to in a longgg time. I wanted to go back the next day but they were closed. The experience gave me everything I wanted, ambience, decor, service, unique flavors, vegetarian/vegan friendly. I ordered the sweet potatoes and the fish entree. Nothing but flavor and deliciousness, that is how I love my food, full of seasoning and flavor. The garlic fries were the best I've ever had. The middle eastern flavors lend well to brunch food and the decor was so well thought out and executed. read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

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Cute spot in Albany! I am always on the hunt for kunafa in the Bay Area and this really hit the spot. The food was really good and the ambiance was cute too. read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - Kunafa Knafeh Pancake - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

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Amazing food, adorable and elegant atmosphere, fantastic service. Had a great lunch for my best friends birthday and I will be back. read more

I came on a weekday lunch and it was busy. The staff were friendly though and the service great. The space had different sections and we were by the windows in the front slightly tucked away, so you could feel the busyness without it being loud. The food was amazing! The mezze sampler was colorful and delicious- the hummus was flavorful and I really liked the muhammara. The deviled eggs tasted creamy and the zaatar was a scrumptious add to this dish. The fish and chips dish was good too - the fish had a nice crunch and the potato soaked up the sauce. The waitress also recommended the baklava French toast and it was not too sweet and just right to hit the spot. I also liked my mocha too. read more

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Food was good but the server was SO rude. It really detracted from the experience. Not sure I'd go back because of her.

Unfriendly staff, attempted to get a table but the staff was so rude we decided to eat elsewhere. Will probably never return too.

Service and food was stellar. Would definitely go again, and for Palestine solidarity.

Best brunch spot in the bay? I had been a fan of LULU since they started in their old location. This new location is even better because its much bigger with less wait. Their menu is different from their old location and the quality of food is still amazing! We had fresh corn polenta, fish and chips, knafeh pancakes, and the lamb stew. Everything except for the lamb stew was wonderful. The lamb stew is a bit weird as its yoghurt based soup with saffron rice? The service is warm as always and I love the seatings at the counter. I would not hesitate to have brunch here anytime! read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

Food was absolutely delicious and staff are attentive. The interior is also beautiful - open and airy with a good vibe all around! A great time and we will be back to visit soon! read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - Mezze platter- falafel was the best I've ever had! Crispy outside and moist inside. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

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I wish I knew about this place sooner! Had brunch last weekend and it was AMAZING Five stars across the board. From the ambience, service, menu, and ridiculously delicious food they didn't miss a beat. The rose lavender latte, lamb roti and Caesar salad are still on my mind. The chef knows what they're doing! Everything was fresh and delicious Cannot wait to return for another great meal! read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - Lamb Roti - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

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Oh and no one from the restaurant has bothered to contact us to apologize or make it up to us. Never going back.

I have been a vocal supporter of this business ever since they opened in Berkeley... after moving to their current location on Solano, their service has really taken a hit. I have gone there several times (I love the food), and consistently been underwhelmed, but my most recent experience has prompted me to write this review. The server was at best rude and worst somewhat hostile.... I'm not sure I will be back. It's unfortunate, but they really need to take a look at how they treat people and do a better job. From the moment we arrived, she made the experience uncomfortable. I was also embarrassed because I asked my friend to drive from SF for breakfast and she was taken aback by her attitude... read more

We ordered the mezze sampler, two entrees, the pancake, and the brûlée coffee. In general, the food had good presentation with below average flavors, especially for the high price. The lamb sausage and falafels were tasty but a big portion of the entrees were just raw vegetables. The coffee was very sweet with the brûlée, and the pancake was good but also weirdly similar to an oily version of the birthday cake mix you'd buy in a store. Service was mixed - one server seemed annoyed that we were asking questions about the menu. All in all, our experience was not great and we will not be back. read more

Amazing food!! Great ambiance. The one downside was that they didn't have any beer or wine when we went, something about still waiting on their liquor license, but it was no problem to run over to the wine shop and bring in a bottle. read more

Food is really good. Fresh and flavorful. However we were seated in the second room which has high ceilings. With only 7 people in this room the noise levels were almost intolerable and made the whole experience uncomfortable. Apparently our server tells us the owners are aware of this issue. I would urge them to fix this issue. A simple solution of large pieces of sponge attached to the ceiling would make a big difference. read more

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Lunch: started with the Mezze platter - seriously delicious. Lovely hummus, walnut hummus and labneh to dip the veggies and falafel in. Colorful and beautiful presentation. read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - Outstanding mezze with delicious fluffy lebneh in the center - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

Beautiful space! My friend and I have been to Lulu twice in 2 weeks. The food is delicious and so gorgeously plated. The servers are friendly and helpful. Best restaurant on Solano! Some fave dishes were the shrimp toast, mezze plate, baklava french toast, chicken kebab, french fries. My friend liked the lamb sausage slider and deviled egg, I just thought those were ok. Can't wait to go again! read more

Not worth the exaggerated prices. The food is the same type of food that you'd get in a breakfast place like Lotus Falafel and Shawerma or Simurgh Bakery, but the taste is not as good and the price is double for half the amount. The ambience is pretentious but not really upscale, which I would accept as a justification for the price if it were upscale. The service was good and I liked their coffee menu which was really unique.. the Brule Cappuccinos are decedent and delicious. read more

Incredible food, service and ambiance. Came with 2 friends. We ordered rose brûlée lattes, baba's breakfast, baklava french toast, dukkah crusted trout. All were amazing. The staff was super friendly and the walls had beautiful paintings. read more

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Great place to have delicious Midle Eastern Food. Will go there again and again. Great service too.

Amazing food. Captured Palestinians cuisine amazingly, great service, definitely get the Mansaf Roti Rolls! calm & modern vibe. read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - Traditional Knafeh - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

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Excellent dishes and service. Get the stew, and falafels. Very friendly vibe. A wonderful dinner experience. Looking forward to trying brunch. read more

Came back here for brunch with friends and was not disappointed! We got the brunch mezze for the table and everything was so delicious. I really wish I had taken photos but I had to dig in immediately. They also have really great coffee drinks to choose from. Service was great! So good that they have warnings on their menus for items that might take longer for the table. I also love the wallpaper in the restaurant itself! So cute. It can get a little loud inside, so just keep that in mind! read more

The food was absolutely delicious. Still thinking about the date latte. The decor was super cute too. But the service was ... weird. The server tried to tell us we weren't ordering enough. I didn't see any minimum spend limit posted so it was weird to be told that we needed to order more. Not sure why the server felt they could intuit how hungry we were (we spent close to $100 by the way with tax and tip for two people so unsure why we were being told to order more which we declined to do). After one hour and 15 mins, we were told directly that someone else was waiting for our table and we needed to leave. Overall, delicious middle eastern food, but cultivating and expressing middle eastern hospitality is an area they need to work on. The rude vibes are not appreciated read more

Lulu's is a game changer! We had a quick check-in and served by such a sweet, and bubbly waitress. The ambience was so lively with the most eye pleasing decor. We started off with mocktails, I had the yummy sumac strawberry (not spicy as I thought it'd be, which is great). Plates ranked by flavor and texture: Baklava French toast #1! (Crunchy like actual baklava, not basic and full of flavor) Turkish eggs (seasoned well with beautiful plating!) Kunafeh pancake (this one was too cakey in my opinion, but tasted like kunafeh regardless!) read more

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Food was very good. From the deviled eggs (called something else) to the kebabs to the chopped salad. All excellent. Good take on an Arnold Palmer. Service was fast friendly and efficient. Interior is cute. The ambiance doesn't feel quite as great as the food. But I really only care about the food and service. 4.5 stars. Oh the fried chicken looked amazing and the couple next to us were very happy with it. I was hoping they'd offer us a bite. No such luck. Must've been good! read more

Lulu in Berkeley on Solano has a cute atmosphere and fantastic service--the staff was friendly and attentive, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, the food was a huge letdown. It was overpriced and honestly just not good at all. The presentation was nice, but the flavors were completely off. It's a shame because the place itself has a great vibe, but I wouldn't come back for the food. read more

We love Lulu's. We come almost every weekend. Food is super delicious. They have done a great job in adding Mediterranean flavor to traditional western dish and modernize the traditional Mediterranean dishes. Service is also great. Make it your go-to brunch spots! We just hope they can make devils eggs available on their menu again! read more

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Mona had a really rude attitude. We arrived to place an order to go. We were 3 people and she only handed us one menu. We arrived home to eat the food we ordered and they only packed us 2 salads. We ordered three. We are trying to contact the restaurant by phone and social media but they haven't responded yet. Hopefully they can at least refund the salad that didn't pack. read more

Lulu’s Little Kitchen - One salad is missing - Middle Eastern Near Me - Albany, California

We walked in very happy and excited to try this new place, but we were really sad because the workers treated us very poorly. As soon as we walked in they denied us service and stated that they had no room for us. We only wanted to get coffee we didn't even come to sit down and eat. They denied us coffee as well even though there was a free chair right in front of us. We were very polite the whole time but they were rude to us the whole time. They finally decided to allow us a cup of coffee only if we hurried up and got out of there fast. Really sad about this because I was super excited to support a Palestinian restaurant. read more