Perfect brunch place for a group, many menu options and seats! My party got a caramel macchiato, hot chocolate, green tea and a chai latte, all turned out great. Everyone loved what they got, croissant sandwich, egg/avocado toast, bagel sandwich (pictured). So nice to see they have gluten-free toast available! Service was quick especially for the amount we ordered. Everyone was nice, especially the worker that hand scooped our Booza icecream at the end. Didn't even get a picture because we were too excited to try it! read more

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Everything, from booza ice cream to knafeh, to sandwiches and drinks, are delicious at Roast & Toast. My four year-old didn't like all the mixings on top, so we let him try just the booza and he liked it! He even carried it all the way home and tried to put it in the freezer for later. The vibe is immaculate. Lots of people like to sit at the tables indoors yet the outdoor seating is truly delightful in Berkeley if you are lucky enough to get a table. read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Booza! - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Roast & Toast Cafe is a cool cafe in Berkeley serving up coffee, teas, pastries, sandwiches, and desserts! The variety of items brings a variety of guests as well; many people working and studying, just hanging out, or eating a meal. I ordered a hot Spanish latte which I enjoyed lots!! Other people in my party enjoyed it, so they also got one for themselves. Everyone else ordered sandwiches and other beverages which they enjoyed as well. As a dessert we all got booza which was a must. We got ours topped with pistachio and phyllo dough. It was a great way to end our visit and just the right amount of sweet! I also ended up taking a Rose and Cardamom Black Tea to-go; the rose added some floral notes while the cardamom added a tiny bit of spice. Service there is amazing! One of the workers noticed someone in our party standing, and grabbed a chair for them without us even having to ask. Overall, warm vibes, good food and drinks, and great service!! read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Spanish Latte - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Clean cute cafe with a variety of menu items. Great avocado toast options and sandwiches, sweets and drinks. Service is quick, friendly and clean. Cute seating area with nice long tables where you can sit eat and work on your projects. Love to return to try more items. read more

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Summary: Tasty, not-too-sweet sweets Details: Having been a fan of knaffeh since I first had Lulu's take on it, I'd been wanting to come out to Roast & Toast since I first heard about it. Finally making it out, of course we got the knaffeh to try, along with a scoop of their booza ice cream, just to see what the deal with that was about as well. Overall, solid knaffeh and interesting booza (largely because of the chewier texture), though I personally would have liked if the knaffeh kept hotter than it did, cooling down a bit faster with the booza atop, causing the cheese to harden fairly quickly. But all in all, tasty treats that are well-balanced with the savory aspects, and not terribly sweet! Accessibility: Huge cafe with plenty of accessible seating. Expect your standard height display cases, which have the usual low visibility issues due to being shorter. read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

- 4/5: They have traditional Turkish-style Booza ice cream, which has a chewy texture that comes from a special ingredient: salep, the root of an orchid. It's interesting, and worth trying once. To me, it's a little too much like Elmer's Glue. - 4/5: The Knafeh Nabulseyeh is a Palestinian style dessert made with semolina dough; it's super sweet and heavy. Also worth trying. Great service. read more

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Just an update they no longer have the Dubai chocolate with strawberry - boo because that was really special and delicious. Hope they bring it back. read more

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Roast and Toast Cafe is truly original. I love the set-up! They cover all the bases from that get your day started cup of coffee or afternoon pick me up cup, along with freshly baked pastries, to menu items for lunch or dinner, to freshly made gelato. Though I didn't visit for coffee, the sole purpose of every other customer that came through while I visited, was for that cup of joe alone, which leads me to believe it's some goood coffee, because there was a continuous stream of customers coming for their caffeinated fix. I on the other hand was in need of vittels and decided on the namesake sandwich, which was full of quality ingredients and large enough for my daughter and I to share, along with a spinach and onion pastry. The set-up has space where you can dine in or complete an assignment with an approaching deadline in peace. R&T offers pub-height seating as well as standard. They play a variety of music to suit any genre lover. The gentleman who assisted Me was very accommodating. I needed change for My daughter's event and he was able to provide me with $30 in singles at 9A.M; Great service is always a plus for me! The next time I'm in Berkeley R&T is where you'll find Me. Ty, for everything. read more

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===TL;DR=== - Arabic booza w/ pistachio, phyllo dough, and rose petal toppings - Nutella pistachio croissant - Sandwiches ===TMI=== Now who doesn't like a cute cafe? Good size cafe with some outdoor seatings. Seats can be taken up quick so get here at a good time if you want to chill for some time. Nutella pistachio croissant is to die for. Toasty warm croissant with melty chocolate and pistachio is for sure the cherry on top. Can get messy so get napkins ready! Their sandwiches here are huge so I recommend ordering 1 and share with someone. Also can't go wrong with an affogato pairing. Their ice cream is thiccccccck. I got the smallest size they got and it was still a lot for me alone so those who don't have a huge sweet tooth, find someone to share it with. read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Arabic booza w/ pistachio, phyllo dough, and rose petal toppings - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

We tried their homemade arabic booza. This type of ice cream is chewy and stretchy and has is own unique textures. Besides that they also have normal gelato sold at their main counter. I would recommend getting a small to split between two to three people. We all got a small and couldn't finish it, since it was pretty sweet and dense. They also gave a lot for a small and you get to decide what kind of toppings you would want on it such as rose or pistachios, etc. read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here for a late lunch. It was packed at 1:50pm on a Saturday, Both the Pastrami Royal croissant and pistachio Nutella twist were very yummy!! The drinks for also very good. We got the Spanish latte and chai latte. They were quite big! We also tried the booza but it wasn't my thing. Overall, loved it and definitely recommend it! read more

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Like most people, we were lured here by the Instagram photos! After making a pit stop at cheeseboard, we walked over to Roast and Toast and ordered the booza. There was a small wait and when we got up the cashier, he walked over to make our booza in front of us. He carefully crafted this small cup of "ice cream". He was very kind and offered us samples of the base booza. We opted for the original flavor and to pile the floral flavors on top. True to every social media post, the finished product was very beautiful. If you're into floral flavors, you'll really enjoy this. For those who think rose tastes like soap, I would recommend passing. Overall, I thought it tasted great! The serving size was a bit small, so be sure to fill up on your entrée prior to getting this dessert (lol). read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Ice cream 7/25/25 - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Wow... this ice cream brought me back to my childhood. Incredibly authentic Arabic Ice cream that is stretchy. If you havent had this type of ice cream before you simple have not lived. I'm so happy Roast & Toast brought this to the Bay Area. Its truly a gem and a great taste of the Middle East. I also tried their Jerusalem bread, cheese, & spinach fatayir/ pies. Amazing authentic flavors & tastes like a perfected family recipes I appreciate that there is lovely seating inside & cant wait to bring my friends to this cute spot! read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Mastic icecream - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I only went for the Arabic booza that I saw on TikTok. Got the original flavor with pistachios and phyllo dough. They let you sample the flavors and the salted caramel was also yummy. It was described as having a mochi consistency cause it's "stretchy ice cream" but I don't think it had that texture at all. Just tasted like regular ice cream. The vibes were nice though. Cute cafe. Indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was noticing how popular this corner spot has been since they opened at the beginning of the year. I was tempted to try it, but I noticed their menu didn't feature entree salads and thought I should wait until I could afford the carbs. Then I read the recent articles about their booza, a uniquely stretchy Arabic ice cream which apparently they alone serve in the Bay Area. I've had booza before in Jordan of all places, so that didn't quite motivate me. No, I decided my gullet was ready for carbs. It was the right timing because Jamie W and I just finished our gym workout. Yes, I've been to the gym AND Jordan. As usual, the cafe was full of customers, and we discovered it's run by two enterprising young guys from Palestine. Ah, no wonder they know their booza. The Middle Eastern vibe extended to the forest green walls, the big stacks of Jerusalem sesame bread on the counter (Photo 5), and some of the appetizing ingredients in their sandwiches and desserts. We were able to secure a sidewalk table and started with a couple of refreshing $5.50 Iced Lattes as we waited for our order (Photo 10). Jamie went for the $16 Power Sandwich, an abundant creation made with smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, fresh avocado, lettuce, red onion, tomato, pesto, garlic sauce, and mayo on a soft focaccia roll (Photo 9). It gratefully came with a side of mixed greens instead of chips or fries. I ordered the $15 Garden Delight, which was indeed a veggie version of a similarly filling sandwich. It contained avocado, sprouts, sun-dried tomatoes, provolone cheese, garlic sauce, and pesto (Photo 7). Really quite delicious and not because I took a much-needed break from bread. Jamie and I agreed the bread was the standout item, and I read it's sourced from Boudin Bakery. Each of us only had capacity for half a sandwich, so we had lunch for the next day. I know we have to keep up with our gym routine to justify the calories, but hey, we both feel like it's worth it. FOOD - 5 stars...truly delicious sandwiches AMBIANCE - 4 stars...constantly crowded but there's relief outside SERVICE - 4.5 stars...busy, dedicated and cordial TOTAL - 5 stars...need to get me another sandwich and put a hold on the booza RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places l've tried and reviewed: https://yelp.to/zvQqHs2Oy3 read more

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The affogato here was absolutely experiential! If there's an affogato on the menu I'm looking at, it's getting ordered. They have a wide assortment of gelato to choose from. They were nice enough to let me sample and the pistachio and it's perfectly nutty, warm, and just sweet enough. I'm usually used to ice cream and espresso. Obviously, that's not good enough for Roast and Toast. Their beautiful ceramic cup is coated with Nutella and pistachios on the inside. Then comes the creamy gelato and finally the espresso. My husband and I enjoyed it in their outside seating area and could not stop saying how delightful it was. Perfect for a mid afternoon sweet treat. It was busy with a neighborhood vibes. The service is friendly and I could tell they enjoy making coffee and food. The drinks don't come out as fast as chain coffee shops but it's timely enough. I'd say they're working at a leisurely pace as to put more care into their work. read more

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I think they need to rename themselves to something more indicative of all the amazing Middle Eastern treats inside. If I had walked by without being in the know, I probably wouldn't have taken a look inside. Thankfully, a friend gave us a heads up to try their booza and it was amazing! The mastic gives the booza an almost chewy texture that we really enjoyed. We also tried the kunafeh and topped it with our booza for a nice combo dessert. read more

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Came here to try their stretchy booza ice cream after I saw it featured in a couple different places. Unfortunately after trying some samples, I realized it wasn't for me and I got a Dubai strawberry cup instead. I dropped by Sunday afternoon around 4 pm and it was hopping. Most tables inside and outside were occupied. They had a large selection of baked goods on display which looked really good, but I was full from lunch, so I went straight to the booza stand. They had two flavors available that day: the original and rose. I tried samples of both, but unfortunately there was an odd taste in both that I didn't like, so I didn't buy a cup. Also, I tasted strong hints of cardamom in the the rose booza, and I don't like it that much. I was pretty disappointed as I've had my eye on Roast & Toast for their booza for a while. Instead, I ended up ordering a Dubai strawberry cup for $12. The cup comes with a generous amount of fresh sliced strawberries with Nutella, pistachio cream, chopped pistachio, and shredded knafeh. This was really good, but I wish they put more pistachio cream as it was completely drowned out by the Nutella. read more

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Went to try the Arabic booza ice cream and it was very good. The guy at the counter was very nice and everyone in our party got to taste test the ice cream before purchase. I haven't tried other items in this cafe so am looking forward to returning soon. I tried to order some of the dessert items they had in store via DoorDash and it seemed like they only have the sandwich menu. Would love to see the delivery menu expand. read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here for brunch. The Mediterranean croissant was 10/10. Service was excellent. The man working at the register was very friendly. He was really sweet with my toddler when making her ice cream. Ice cream had traditional flavors and the pistachio topping was delicious. Thank you! We will come back soon. read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Vanilla Latte, ice cream - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

It's hard to go wrong with anything you order at Roast and Toast. They have excellent sandwich options with fresh and flavorful ingredients. The Roast N Toast special is a stand out. It's an enormous sandwich with very unique & creative ingredients, that just work very well together. The Tuscan chicken is also a great choice! The Sahlab coffee is absolutely delicious & trust me, the coconut, cinnamon & pistachio topping add so much flavor. For dessert, don't miss out on the Bouza (Arabic word meaning ice cream). It's creamy, stretchy & decadent!! read more

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Roast & Toast Cafe opens where Foxglove was. Decor either windows or small artifacts on wood. A rows of seats, 8ish tables inside, 5 outside. Algerian music in background. Order at counter/kiosk. Pay. Pick up @counter when ready in 5ish minutes. Ice cream in a minute. Offerings: covfefe, ice cream, booza(Arab ice cream), desserts, bagels, croissants, toasts, Vegetarian/signature hot sandwiches. Licks Booza (Arabic ice cream) 4oz. 5 -made with dense cream with subtle cardamon, rose. Topped with pistachio bits, rose petals. -barely melts, nice flavas, minimal sugar. Cafe Bombon (5.49) Spain -shoot of Lavazza espresso, condensed milk, foam milk. Tastes similar to Vietnamese Ca phe. -rich, smooth, natural taste 5stars: Worthy! Quality: great! Quantity: good Sandwiches look interesting. read more

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This place is awesome - a pretty unique establishment! Tried the sahlab which was large and yummy but not thick enough - traditionally they let it boil for quite some time which creates a very creamy texture , here it was a little bit too watery (3.8/5) Also tried the cardimon-rose booza which was very yummy and very unique as well . Didn't see by other place serving that in the Bay Area (4.1/5) It's worth coming here to try these special items ! read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Booza - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Stopped by for a bite and decided on a chai latte with almond milk and avocado toast with sundried tomato and egg. It was honestly the perfect combo. The chai latte was warm, creamy, and perfectly spiced--just the right balance of sweetness with that comforting cinnamon and cardamom flavor. It tasted fresh and not overly sugary like some places make it. The avocado toast was just as good. The bread was nicely toasted and sturdy, topped with fresh, creamy avocado that was perfectly seasoned with pesto. Simple, fresh, and really satisfying. Together it made for such a cozy, delicious breakfast. I was easily able to order from the station, and the staff were really friendly. Although inside was pretty full, we were able to grab a table right outside and soak in the sun. I can't wait to return! read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Chai Latte - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Cool to try out this stretchy Arabian ice cream. Very aesthetic toppings - Phyllo dough (kitaifi), pistachio, and rose petals. The stretchy, elastic qualify of the booza ice cream comes from the same ingredient used in some chewing gum and taffy: mastic, a resin from the mastic tree. Fun service - the ice cream is served at a cute food stand on the left of the cafe upon entry. You can choose and try 4 flavors of ice cream - I tried the original, caramel, and rose ice cream and ordered the caramel one with all toppings ($8). The caramel one had really good flavour, like honey, not too strong on caramel, and was very creamy. The toppings were really crunchy. The stretchy consistency wasn't super up my alley but it was cool to try it out. We also ordered the pistachio Nutella twist croissante (very good! Has a lot of rich Nutella and some pistachio cream) and the Zaatar & cheese croissante (very salty). read more

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Their croissant sandwiches are so good! I also really like their chai lattes. There's a good amount of seating open on weekdays and it's a solid place to try to get some work done. The decor is really cute inside. Service is pretty quick and there is a tablet you can place your order on. read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Turkey Crunch Croissant - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Came here randomly. Fancy logo & gold & jade/green colors. Wow, was packed when I came. Service was good! Had a fancy pistachio drink. Pretty good!! Will definitely come back when I'm around. read more

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Such an interesting texture of the ice cream/booza--really loved the crunch of the pistachios and the rose on top! read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Had a wonderful time at Roast and Toast with a friend and especially enjoyed the Sahlab drink, the Spanish Latte, the Knafeh dessert, and Labneh toast. Portions were significant and everything was affordable. Staff were helpful and friendly and the decor was cozy, people were working and chatting, and overall enjoying themselves. Highly recommend! read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Labneh toast and Knafeh - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Try the booza (ice cream)!! There are not many other places in the Bay Area to get it freshly made, so I'm so glad to have found this place! (I have been looking for years and haven't found any others.) There were several flavors including chai, cardamom, and original booza. The person helping me offered samples and told me about how they make the ice cream in house and are continuously working on their recipe. I went with the original flavor, which was delicious and not too sweet. The pistachio and kunafa (knafeh) toppings were nice additions! This was a cute place to study, decent amount of seating inside and also outside. My friends enjoyed their baklava. I will definitely be back and try other menu items. 5 stars just for having booza though. read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - booza - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

We were so curious to trying this cafe and it did not disappoint. We came on a weekday morning when they first opened and got some coffees and a few of croissants (a cheese one, pastrami, and the pistachio Nutella). Everything tasted great and it was such a pleasant experience. The ambiance is great and the service was friendly - we really enjoyed our time there. Would love to come back and try their ice cream! read more

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Came here on a Tuesday for lunch at 1 and loved the experience. I got the Tuscan Chicken and tried the chicken supreme sandwich and nutella pistachio croissant. The tuscan tasted super Italian with the spices on the chicken, pesto, vinaigrette, and mozzarella so nothing special but it tasted way better than the chicken supreme (it didn't have any flavor and the flavors didn't blend well when most of the ingredients were raw). The croissant was very crispy and sweet, pretty good but $8 is a little steep. My sandwich was $18, which I think was absolutely not worth the price partly because I got the sourdough and since my friend got the dutch crunch, she was able to split her sandwich into two meals and it was much more worth it for her. Food didn't come instantly, 5-10 min wait. Ambiance is great. read more

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Cute location with indoor and outdoor seating. They have lots of ice cream options. Simple chai and mocha with one person having pastry. Busy with mostly young students and some older patrons mid day crowd. Lucky to get a seat. read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Chai - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Our experience at roast and toast Cafe was just okay. We came on a weekend so it was very busy. In my opinion, that's a great thing and I try not to get discouraged by crowds because if there are a lot of people that typically means that a lot of people enjoy it. Unfortunately, the lack of organization exacerbated the chaos. Just ordering was a challenge. Thet offer a paper menu, but it has no pictures accompanying the item names. There was only one kiosk for all the customers and the person in front of us was very slow. Also, not everything they offer was in the kiosk and not everything had pictures. The photos they did have were misrepresented as well because the picture of the Pistachio Nutella pastry that we purchased was much different on the kiosk than what we we're presented with. You have to order the food separately from where you order the ice cream so you had to stand in line again. We ordered our food first and then got in the ice cream line. We did receive our ice cream right away , but I had eaten the whole ice cream well before our food was even ready. It was a long wait for food, like really long, but they did apologize for the wait when I picked up the food. I thought the ice cream was good but the toppings are really what makes it tasty and add texture. So I really only enjoyed the top part of the ice cream. We got the rose cardamom ice cream, not the plain ice cream and I would give the ice cream with the topping four stars. The Zaatar & Cheese croissant was so salty we couldn't eat it. We took two bites because I honestly thought it was possible that someone had tried salting it but the lid came off and poured the salt out in one spot or something. The Pistachio Nutella croissant was overly sweet and yet also dry but the Turkey croissant was light and fresh and delicious. I would definitely get that one again. Parking was difficult. We had to park a few blocks away in a residential area and walk but they have outdoor seating and a restroom inside for customer use. Its a nice addition to the community and I might stop by again to try a few more dishes. read more

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This spot has booza ice cream, which I've wanted to try forever. It's a middle eastern/turkish ice cream that is thick and kind of chewy and stretchy. I had the rose water and cardamom flavor with pistachio and kunefe. So unique and delicious. Oh and this spot is Palestinian owned so go show them love read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Booza ice cream - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Love love love this place! The chai is so flavorful and is the perfect balance of sweet and spice. The sandwiches are also so tasty and sizable. Will definitely be returning to try the rest of the menu! read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Iced Chai Latte with oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I saw an Instagram post about Roast & Toast's Arabic Booza Ice Cream, heard the word Mastic and I was in! Walking in I checked out their tablet, but it didn't list their ice cream so I waited for the cashier to point me over to their entire Booza section, where the ice cream is whipped before your eyes. I got a two scoop cup (it was so large) of the Arabic Booza with phyllo dough, rose petals, and pistachio nut toppings and it was absolutely amazing - chefs kiss. You can really taste the mastic and it made me miss Chios something fierce. The service was incredibly friendly and helpful and the Barista said interest in their Booza ice cream has skyrocketed since the recent SF Chronicle article. At the end of the day, you should come down and try Roast & Toast Cafe's Arabic Booza ice cream, it's fantastic, so unique, and absolutely not to be missed! read more

I found this place after attending the Bay Area book festival in front of the Berkeley Public library, and I am so glad that I did. I was looking for breakfast, and they had a great menu of avocado toast, as well as lunch options. The portion sizes are large, and the service was fantastic. Everyone that I interacted with was very kind and welcoming. We did have a dog with us, so we were able to sit in a table outside. read more

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Been here countless times and I love every person here! I've tried all the sandwiches and my top 1 is Beef Boss The triangle pistachio cake is great too (I always forgot it's official name but starts with K read more

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Roast & Toast has been one of the cafes I've been meaning to visit, but didn't get the chance to until today. How I regret not making my trip earlier - this place is a literal gem! With a beautiful interior, ample and comfortable seating plus reliable WiFi, this place is perfect for all customers alike. At first I only ordered the Spanish Latte, but while waiting for my order, I asked about a dessert they had on display. Mr. Fadi the barista was very kind to introduce and introduce to me the dessert and knafeh, even going as far as to make a sample on the spot! It was very delicious, so I knew I had to place a second order for it as well. This was the Strawberry Dubai, and wow -- believe when I tell you, it was love at first bite. Perfectly ripe and juicy strawberries drizzled with Dubai chocolate, topped off with shredded knafeh and crunchy pistachio, all came together to make a tasty and balanced treat. Because they were so generous with the portion, I did have to take it home to enjoy all of it, but loved it! Of course, not to forget about the Spanish Latte: elegant in appearance and even more delectable in taste! It's like a warm hug in a cup -- a perfect beverage for cold and cloudy days. People looking for something sweet, milky, and fluffy will enjoy this, but if this isn't you, there are stronger options on the menu (or you can ask for another shot of espresso too). Everything in the store is appropriately priced (dare I say, should actually be priced higher for the quality you're getting), and I really enjoyed my stay. Already looking forward to next time, thank you R&T read more

Roast & Toast Cafe - Hot Spanish Latte - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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