Beautiful, spacious cafe in Berkeley! The decor and ambiance is very beautiful, with bright and welcoming lighting. Easily accessible by public transportation, and is a short walk from Ashby BART. I love Middle Eastern Desserts, so when I was invited to a casual gathering here, I was delighted to check out Milyar's offerings. It was verrrryyyyy slowwwwww. I think we all waited 20 minutes-ish as they rolled out our orders. Because I'm a sucker for desserts, here's what I tried: Pistachio milk cake: suuuuper moist Chicken mustan: warm and savory with shredded chicken on the inside Knafeh cheesecake: Cheesecake Factory could never! Knafeh has grown on me since I first tried it, and I enjoyed this in cheesecake form. Pistachio Baklava: a classic! This was nice and big, like a small pie slice, and was soooo good. They also gave our gathering a Dubai chocolate milk cake and two baklavas for free. read more

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Beautiful cafe! Power outlets throughout the cafe. Delicious food and drinks. All drinks can be decaf! The barista was very nice. They changed shifts at 7? The guy working was super nice on a Sunday evening. Perfect place to study or get some work done. The best part is they open late until 10 or midnight sometimes. read more

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Aesthetically this place is beautiful. Gorgeous place to study or get some work done. It was quite dirty with a lot of flies swarming around which is why I had to dock some stars. But given only one employee present I can see how it would be tough to maintain cleanliness. The bathroom was horrid. The pistachio latte was very good. Would give it a 8/10 for sure. If sweet drinks are your thing you will enjoy it. As for the honeycomb / pastry It wasn't for me. But to each their own. read more

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Beautiful cafe in Berkeley. Spacious, bright and welcoming environment with a unique selection of yummy drinks and delicious savory and sweet treats. I tried Adeni Chai and Dubai cheesecake. Both were tasty and not overly sweet. Lady at counter was friendly and accommodating. Will be back when visiting Berkeley again. read more

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Ok wow that might have been the best baklava I've ever had (it was twice as big, photo taken post-bite), so fkin juicy!!!! But not soggy, so crisp. Pistachio latte was chill, didn't taste so different from a regular latte which was disappointing after trying the baklava. Ambiance was super nice. read more

Milyar Coffee - Pistachio Latte - Themed Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I came by to try them on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered the rose latte, iced, 16oz, and pistachio latte, iced, 16oz. It was $7.75 for each of these drinks, no price difference for hot vs. iced. The cafe is pretty large inside with beautiful gold accents and a variety of seating options. It took over 10 mins for drinks, this might've been due to both some people having ordered ahead of me and also could possibly indicate the process of making the drinks took some time. I found the rose flavor comes through better and it gave the rose latte a really nice floral tint. But for the pistachio latte, I couldn't really taste the latte over the coffee, as someone who's very sensitive to the taste of coffee, so I preferred the rose latte over the pistachio. read more

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Big spacious place near the Ashby BART station and South Berkeley Farmer's Market. I tried their Yemeni latte and I was a little let down! It didn't feel as aromatic and fragrant as I've had and tasted more like a chai. They also have a bunch of desserts too that looked great, but I thought it was just okay. read more

I just walked by today and saw that it was closed and the interior was being ripped out by a construction crew. I asked one of the workers if they went out of business and they told me they had stopped paying rent for several months and were evicted. He said the sheriff came last month and shut down the business. Very sad. I wish I could have seen this place open here for a very long time. read more

What a beautiful cafe. Milyar Cafe is a perfect place to study, catch up with a friend, or just have a moment to yourself. There's plenty of sitting and gorgeous natural light. The service and food is excellent. I love their Iced Adeni Chai and Chicken Samosas.... The chai is a traditional authentic chai. You can sweeten it up if you need. read more

The best kept secret ! Great drinks, cozy vibes , and all around the perfect spot to grab a book or knock out that WFH todo-list read more

Milyar Coffee - Themed Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

What is going on with this explosion of Yemeni cafes in the bay? I mean I won't complain - I love milk cakes, large pots of caffeine, and non alcoholic spots open late-ish. If you've been to another Yemeni cafe, Milyar is pretty similar, but the decor/color scheme feels more fancy, and the space is huge. It does feel a bit cold and less cozy than other Yemeni cafes, but maybe that was just because it was pretty empty when I visited a year ago? Or maybe that's just how I was feeling. read more

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This place was pretty cute! I got the saffron iced latte and it was alright. I'm sure other things on the menu taste better, but that drink really wasn't it. They do get high stars for the ambiance. The place is decorated beautifully. Very comfy seating. Outlets everywhere. Was a good place to study. read more

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OK this place wasn't on the agenda this Saturday morning. After visiting Sweet Adeline, which by the way has the most delicious pastries, I decided to check out this coffee stop on the corner of Adeline that I saw. The inside decor is phenomenal. It has furniture that one would have at their home. Very pretty, very modern and giving the feel that this place just opened up. The drink options are various -I got a Cortado. I will say I liked that the person asked me what level of sweetness I wanted with my Cortado because I'm never usually asked and typically have to add my own couple packs of raw sugar. The barista served the best Cortado I've had outside of Spain. It was delicious, frothy, and with the right amount of sweetness. Definitely looking forward to patronizing this place again. read more

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#Gabergocrazy Gaber has amazing customer service He's elegant and very professional The drinks were also amazing read more

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Great coffee, good food, friendly people, and basically the only truly viable working cafe south of Ashby.

not many simple options. Too crowded, good service. But cutlery they give with their food is super flimsy. To eat baklava they gave a super flimsy fork which was bending as I tried to eat it. What is the point of grandiose decoration and all the lights when basics are of utter poor quality? Not going here next time for sure! read more

Walk don't run this place is MID. Expensive overly sweet and you pay mostly for the aesthetic there are WAY better places to get coffee or sweets nearby. I also shat myself so bad so if ur stomach is sensitive in any way maybe skip out or bring some kind of digestive enzyme. Cute though nice interior design i would study here not order anything and leave just fir the vibes read more

Finding parking near the cafe is a little difficult, but manageable with the street parking. The cafe overall has a nice modern aesthetic! I ordered a rose latte with the barista, and you can tell that they really put care into every drink that they're serving out. The rose latte itself was beautiful, and had the right amount of sweetness to coffee ratio--the milk balance was just right as well. Overall great place to study with nice drinks! read more

Milyar Coffee - Themed Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

The Good: Spacious, lovely decor, ambient music, comfortable seating, WiFi, varied assortment of Middle Eastern baked goods, pastries, and coffee. The Yemeni latte was very good. Nice mix of spices and strong coffee to jumpstart your day. The Bad: I had to go back up to the counter twice: the first time because they gave me the wrong bread (should be some way to distinguish between the potato and olive breads) and the second time because the bread was cold inside. Maybe I just caught them on their lunch break, because I remember seeing two persons (one busing tables and one behind the register), and then there was one. Not opposed to stopping by again, but I'll probably just stick with the coffee. read more

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Initially I was really excited to visit Milyar Cafe. I had been eyeballing it for a while! Today it was about 9:30 am I was greeted with a bunch of gossip at the counter between the host at the register and a patron. I gather they knew each other well. It's their business to gossip so I proceeded to look at what I wanted on the menu. I received a phone call and walked outside to talk. My phone call was less than 5mins. I walk back in to order. They are still gossiping so I pull my wallet out to kinda hint I'm ready to order. Nope nothing. I also noticed their pastry case was empty. I left and took my business to Sweet Adeline down the street and had the complete opposite experience. I will try and give Milyar another shot. Frankly I am and was super disappointed :*\ read more

Milyar Cafe opens late till 10 daily. It's genre is Yemeni sourced coffee, teas and associated pastries. Lots of indoor seating. Meticulous decor all around. Soft music in background. Quick courteous service. Paid. Food & covfefe brought to table of my choosing. Offerings: espressos, teas, covfefes, bakes, refreshers, Milyar specialities (pots of tea, covfefe). Drink: Yemeni latte (6.95) with almond milk+ -Yemeni roasted coffee beans fused with cardamon, ginger, honey, steamed milk, cinnamon. Sensational! Must sip to enjoy complexities, not a gulp & go average joe... Eats: coffee cake (4) -refrigerated cold. Was assured this was the customary method of serving. Didn't taste much of the egginess. Saffron nor cardamon nuances. Honey yes. Pairing with latte dissolved any shortcomings. Yemeni latte RULES! 4.5 stars fab covfefe/service, luxurious spread, many bakes to chose from. read more

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Rating for study/work experience only ｡°‧. Seating: The cafe is pretty spacious. There is always a seat available. I've never had trouble waiting for seating. Outlets: Plenty of outlets. I never have trouble finding a seat near an outlet. Wifi: Poor. I love this cafe but my laptop will run super slowly and continuously disconnect. Would recommend coming here if you're working analog or have access to hotspot. Ambience: Typically pretty quiet and fantastic staff. Very clean and lots of natural lighting. They also have board/table games that you can use with a friend in between study breaks. Parking: The parking situation alone will get me here. There is usually plenty of free street parking. Rare for Berkeley. read more

Milyar came onto my radar a few months ago when I was looking for a traditional Middle Eastern cafe. It has become a near weekly staple ever since my first sip! The coffee is great; delicious and strong. Though I am partial to hot coffee, their iced drinks have been very good as well. And their sweets are amazing. The business is also decorated very beautifully, making you feel as though you are having coffee in Dubai. Looking forward to my next stop! read more

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Came here for a quick breakfast pastry and coffee and ended up coming back every day we were in Oakland. The black coffee was delicious - classic but offering deep flavor. I also had a lavender latte with oat milk. They don't list alternative milks on their menu but they do have them! I really loved the spiced tea we got as well - I can't remember exactly what it was called but it had cardamom and cinnamon and was so perfectly cozy for a winter morning. In addition to drinks, we got baklava (of course) and another version of baklava that was less flaky/crunchy - I prefer the classic baklava. I thought the layers of the pastry offered amazing crunchy texture. The pistachio was generous. Finally, we got a halva to go and it was, like everything else, delicious! read more

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Such a beautiful café right at the intersection of Adeline and Alcatraz. The interior is gorgeous and the furnishings are intricate and thoughtful. Feels like a high-end café with a great open space with folks chatting and working and relaxing. I was blown away by the space and the location, particularly the lighting and comfort. Plenty of seats too. My husband and I had the Yemeni latte with honey , iced and hot. So delicious and flavorful! read more

Milyar Coffee - Yemeni Lattes (iced and hot) - Themed Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ordered food and coffee and the three people working went to the back room, still visible from seating area to chit chat while i am just waiting for my order. There was no line to order, was not rush hour. The food i ordered is premade and just needs to be warmed up. Could have at least given me that, would not recommend coming here unless you got 30 min to wait for your order. read more

really spacious and arab-inspired espresso flavors. i got the saffron latte which honestly i wasn't a fan of, but there are others i want to try next time! the latte foam art was exceptional though! i wish i took a photo! but my review is more for the actual cafe itself -- i liked the ambience, and how spacious it was, very nice decor. there were a lot of displayed desserts and pastries that were tantalizing (but i can't eat bc i'm gf ) and there are more latte flavors that i'll be trying next time! read more

Went there yesterday for the second time. Service was slow and is fine if you want to sit and take your time. I enjoyed the Dubai Cheesecake. read more

We were in the area and, after a quick Yelp search for a cafe, this place came up, and we were encouraged by its good review. However, the reality was very disappointing. The place was filthy - the dirty dishes were everywhere in the back, and the tables were unclean. The tea and coffee were bad-tasting. The baristas were talking obnoxiously loudly in the back without effectively cleaning the kitchen. Concerned about the health code here, and that was the main reason I decided to leave a review. Lo and behold, I am not the only one who observed the unhygienic nature of this cafe! read more

Not that impressed. They were out of almost all of their teas. Spinach turn over wasn't great either. Came out cold.

I stopped by here with a friend. I was hoping to buy the viral Dubai chocolate but they didn't have any. I ended up ordering the baklava, which tasted great and the lavender midnight drink. The lavender midnight is a carbonated drink with syrup at the bottom. I had no idea of the carbonation prior to ordering. I thought it was some kind of lemonade lol. The drink itself was alright, I didn't really care for it but really enjoyed the baklava. My friend ordered a mocha and a dessert item. He said that the mocha was good. Service was great. The two ladies working were very helpful. The inside of Milyar is so beautiful. I really stopped by because of the pictures more than anything. Absolutely beautiful, I LOVE it. If anything, I'm coming back for the aesthetics and hopefully to try the Kanafeh bar. read more

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A great place to be productive on a weekend and not worry about it closing early. The dirty chai was read more

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Tasted pretty sour and bitter. It's espresso over ice. People there seemed mad about something so I don't feel comfortable to ask for refund. read more

Milyar Coffee - Themed Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Amazing coffee, relaxing atmosphere, and very welcoming staff. I really enjoyed the coffee here. The staff were kind and the place felt welcoming. read more

Yemeni Latte was amazingly infused with cinnamon and other herbs. Yemeni tea was good too with its strong flavour. Baklava was delectable. We also tried the pistachio milk cake (tres leches). The space is pretty spacious and ambience is good for a sit down tea/coffee. Parking around is limited. Service was quick. read more

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First visit here. Awesome first impression. Great hospitality, relaxing atmosphere and great drinks. read more

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Awesome cafe with delicious pastries! Try the beehive, it's filled with cream cheese .. toasted to perfection and drizzled with honey. the yemeni latte was really good, subtle rich chocolate taste with a hint of spice, it was perfect iced and probably just as good hot. There's plenty of street parking, inside seating, and power outlets for work. I'm usually a grab and go but the place was so inviting we just hung out for a bit. There was one barista working a busy day and she was so kind! I will 100% be back for the beehive lol read more

Milyar Coffee - Iced matcha latte, iced yemeni lattes, Turkish delight, and beehive - Themed Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

The barista took my order for a Sana'ana coffee and cake and promptly made the espresso drinks for the next two customers. She then went to clean cups, so I asked for my cake. It took 10 minutes for her to make the coffee drink--- and no one else was in line. read more

all the staff is absolutely very helpful, friendly, and energetic. The ambience is really clean and and it also has really great advertisement with the menu board and all the decor. It was a very clean location with happy and I went in twice in one day because I was obsessed with their pistachio Matcha latte. I will be coming here every single time I come and stop by the vampire battle mansion tattoo shop. read more

Yemeni latte was delicious! I've had Turkish coffee once before and loved the cardamom. Yemeni latte hit the spot just right! I got it iced, so the honey sat at the bottom and needed to be mixed up a bit more, but that wasn't a huge issue. Might get it hot next time. It's one of those drinks that satisfy my cravings just right that when I come again I'm not sure how likely I'd get a new cup to try; I'd most likely stick with the Yemeni since I'm already craving the taste again already. The spinach pie was great. The many other pastries look delicious as well. My boyfriend liked his pistachio latte. Most importantly, the service was great. I unfortunately ran into payment issues during my visit, but the staff at the front was very patient and forgiving. The cafe is beautiful and elevated in its aesthetics. Will definitely stop by again! read more

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