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    Vivian T.

    Sweetest workers ever. I just ordered a simple double shot of expresso over ice and this kind middle aged worker frothed up some milk for my drink after seeing that it looked like I was having the expresso plain. Granted I am lactose intolerant, so I packed my own creamer from home. I appreciated the kind gesture and it truly made my afternoon!

    Pumpkin Bread
    Saahil S.

    I'm a big fan of this Yali's. The location is huge, great menu selection (admittedly a bit pricey), kind employees, A1 pumpkin bread. It's a bit loud, so I don't recommend it if you have some serious work to get done / no noise-cancelling headphones. Loads of seating indoors and outdoors. Pumpkin bread has bits of chocolate in it as well, soo good. Other favorites include the regular drip coffee, orange juice, and tea bread. Definitely recommend!

    avocado toast
    Serena J.

    A fairly normal Yali's, but with a few perks: * Lots of modern seating. There's usually a free space somewhere, and the vibe is very chic. * Fresh squeezed orange juice. I mean, I haven't tried it, but I really like watching the orange squeezing machine. * Avocado toast. The seasoning is not great, but it is rather large for an avocado toast and is topped with a large amount of fresh avocado. There's probably more, but that's what stuck out to me. Otherwise, there's all the standard Yali's stuff like fake frappuccinos, super sweet smoothies, and quirky quiches (they aren't actually quirky I just was trying to continue the pattern). Good place to get coffee on campus.

    avocado toast
    Amy Z.

    If you're ever on Northside, Yali's is probably one of the best places to study in the area. It's newly renovated and has great lighting. I've tried the food and coffee here, and it's nothing special and also a bit more expensive than similar coffee shops and cafes around campus. The small sizes for the coffees are ridiculously small, like the smallest little cups I've seen LOL but definitely still a good place to study for a bit or catch up with friends!

    Sliced Egg Sandwich
    Annie Z.

    Yali's is a great place to study in between classes. Inside, it is pretty spacious but can get quite packed around lunchtime. The variety of tables and seating is perfect for group projects or casual coffee chats. Everything on the menu is definitely on the pricier side. I usually come for a quick bite (bagel, smoothie, soup). I highly recommend the smoothies! The pina colada smoothie and the strawberry banana smoothie are very refreshing and almost milkshake-like! [ Sliced Egg Sandwich ] All of their sandwiches are made with fresh ACME bread! I chose the sour dough bread over the baguette and the whole wheat. The sour dough paired nicely with the sliced egg! The sliced avocado and mayo give the sandwich a creamy texture.

    Soy Latte
    Emily C.

    Starting off with some positives, the service is great. The cashiers are straight to the point and nice. The baristas are efficient at pushing out drinks in a timely manner. In addition, this cafe is a great place to study on Northside. There are usually seats open but may be a little more busy around lunchtime. However there are benches outside too. Now with some negatives. The previous two times I went I got a Chai Latte with Soy. There's a surcharge for non dairy milk but the option is nice. Both times the drinks were extremely watery, making the taste seem slightly acidic. Today I decided to get a soy latte to see if their other drinks are good. They serve Equator coffee which is one of my favorites in the Bay. At Equator locations I can get coffee without sugar and tastes smooth but never bitter. Here, my Latte was extremely bitter. I had to use sugar. In addition my Latte was 1/4-1/3 foam. I didn't expect so little coffee. Overall this place is good for studying but I haven't tried any good drinks yet.

    Asian chicken salad - $7.95
    Kimberly K.

    A great study space near the Northside of Cal campus! I really love this space after the remodel! Plenty of seating, amazing natural and white light, and low noise/good ambient music makes this cafe one of my new favorite study spots. I've tried their drinks before the remodel, so can't comment if they've changed, but as I'm writing this review, I'm munching on their Asian chicken salad. Very fresh and yummy vinaigrette, with a side of Acme bread.

    Customer #2 with members of the Yali's A-team
    Kenneth R.

    Today is Opening Day for the new Yali's in the space that was formerly known as the Qualcomm Cyber Cafe. You'll find it on Instagram as @yaliscoffee/ . I was Customer Number Two. Because I was on my way to a workout, I ordered no food. However, I do want to point out that this new Yali's carries Firebrand pastries as well as pastries from Semifreddi's. The coffee is from Equator. I had a small cappuccino "for here" (i.e., in a ceramic cup). It was perfectly made. As you can see from the photos on Instagram (and I'll add two for this review), the space has been remodeled beautifully. The personnel today included members of the Yali's A-team. If the quality can be maintained as the months wear on, this may become my favorite campus cafe. Go Yali's!

    Fra'mami sandwich - Cold cut salami and pickles w/ mayo & swiss on foccaia bread. Hearty & appetizing but for the price I'd choose a bagel
    Kevin T.

    So I'm at the soft grand opening for Yalis. First impression, the lines aren't that long, especially compared to the lines at the Oxford St and Stanley Hall Yalis. Upon walking in, the atmosphere was lively and the café itself was spacy, casual, and contemporary. Their Spotify music choice was a bit interesting for cafe and was mainly chillwave and electric indie. Very hipster vibe. The baristas working were also very friendly and efficient for their first day on the job. As it was my first time ordering from Yali's, they recommended I get the tomato mozzarella sandwich or the fra'mami sandwich. I ultimately chose the fra'mami sandwich along with Firebrand's chocolate chip cookie and a small milky way hot drink. Also, this is the only Yalis that accept both Debit, credit, Cal1Debit and cash. The Fra'mami sandwich consisted of cold cut salami and pickles w/ mayo & swiss on foccaia bread. I think all of their sandwiches are cold cut even the "grilled sandwiches". The Fra'mami was heart and appetizing and the acidity of the pickles really balanced the salami and cheese but for the price I'd choose a bagel. The hot Milky Way and chocolate chip cookie both tasted really smooth and dark, albeit both were a little too rich. The half of the milky way was cream fat and the cookie also weighed me down with its fattiness. I did appreciate the much needed sea salt flakes on the cookie which balanced out the sweetness and enhanced the flavors. Overall Yalis was a pretty casual location for occasional eats. Although items' prices range on the higher side the food here is pretty decent and the café itself allows for a great place to study and snack on the Northside of campus.

    Finish the tea before taking the pics
    Felicia J.

    - great selection of food - great selection of drinks ( matcha and tea!) - quiet place to study

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    Third Culture Bakery - Berkeley

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    the mochi donuts are soooo good! i'm still thinking about them a couple days later. i wish i got…read moremore to have for the rest of the week! although i didn't try every flavor, the guava one really takes it out of the park! love it! the texture is just so soft even when refrigerated. it's very different from the mochi donuts that everyone is used to but it's so much better. the banana bread pudding was also so amazing! we got it heated up and it was just so divine. it was not overly sweet which dissolved my worries. definitely will come back to try the other mochi donut flavors! the strawberry lychee matcha was also really good! never been to a place that offers a mix like that. the yuzu sparkler and the passionfruit sparkler were also very refreshing !

    Very cute little bakery in a quaint area surrounded by other small shops and plenty of outdoor…read moreseating! The bakery itself seems to mainly be a takeout spot, with minimal indoor seating which felt pretty inconvenient given the limited space for customers, however it did seem to serve more of a purpose as a waiting area anyways. The structure of the bakery leaves a bit to be desired as well, as we found the glass display cases as the only form of menu, so being in the front of the line while still deciding what to order caused some unnecessary anxiety. Regardless of those nitpicks, the baked goods themselves were pretty good! Service was instant, and all of the treats looked delicious--it was hard to choose what we wanted! Our favorites were the Thai Tea and Ube Coconut Mochi Donuts. Both had really strong flavors--the Ube in particular was very clear in comparison to most other Ube desserts in my experience. The textures of the mochi donuts were really well done too, with soft exteriors and chewy, glutinous interiors. The same can be said about the Mochi Muffins, though with crunchier parts around the edges. We found the contrast of textures to actually work really well! However, the flavors of the Muffins were lacking a bit--the Red Velvet didn't stand out much, with the frosting tasting a bit too sweet, and while the Five Spice had a really interesting flavor, it was also a bit too sweet, drowning out the more unique citrusy flavor. Overall, however, all four of the goods we had were enjoyable eats, and would definitely return some time to try out other flavors!

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    Strawberry Lychee Matcha Latte, matcha einspanner (06/2025)
    Strawberry Lychee Matcha Latte, matcha einspanner (06/2025)
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    Pandan Mochi Donut
    Mochi donuts

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    Tarocco

    Tarocco

    4.5
    (94 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    5 stars $27.26 for a…read more2 "salad" lunch plus Spanish omelette. Grilled purple cabbage was warm, beautifully charred and seasoned. Potato and radish salad was light, flavorful and really focused on bringing out the ingredients flavors Spanish patata was a hell of a potato omelette creation. Is it a little expensive? Sure. But is every $ on the plate? Yes.

    Whatever you do, do not book an event here. Customer Service is entitled, condescending and rude…read more My daughter was planning a baby shower so we called a number of venues to get a quote. We had been to Tarocco for lunch and figured we would ask them for a quote, too. My daughter warned me that the owner is trying to be an "influencer" on Instagram and posts photos of herself in crop Tops so I should beware, but that's fine by me. We called to get a quote and had a discussion. After we gave the owner all of our information, she told us she wouldn't give us a quote unless we came in person (?!) Which is weird because this isn't how restaurants work. Typically for events restaurants will give you a quote via phone or email for the sake of convenience. We had gotten 3 quotes already from other restaurants via phone. Making us drive 45 mins just to get a quote is a total waste of time. Especially if we can't afford it. So my daughter called again, left a VM explaining we couldn't come in person due to time constraints, and again asked for a quote. No reply. We waited a few days and called again. No reply. Finally we got a voicemail from the owner saying that she didn't like my daughter's attitude ?!!! Apparently you're not allowed to ask this restaurant how much they charge for events unless you're face to face. This lady has absolutely no idea how to run a restaurant. We took our business elsewhere and recommend that you do, too.

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    Indoor seating
    Indoor seating
    Cardamom Rose Latte
    Cardamom Rose Latte
    Inside. So cute

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    Inside. So cute
    Café Etoile

    Café Etoile

    4.5
    (257 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Wanted to try this place since I heard it was also Korean-inspired. The place was so crowded even…read morethough it was quite spacious but got lucky with a table on at a busy brunch time. The coffee & kimchi fried rice were to-taste but the chicken & croffle was absolutely a game changer (first time trying) - amazingly tender/juicy chicken and crispy croffle with a hint of sugar. Will definitely come back to try out more on a less busy day!

    A cute concept and aesthetic space, but the food didn't quite come together for me…read more Stopped by Cafe Etoile after a doctor's appointment because I was in the mood for brunch. Their menu showed items like waffles and croissant French toast, which sounded really promising. I decided to try the croissant French toast and really wanted to like it. The croissant itself had potential, but the egg mixture was very heavy and lacked some of the warm flavors you typically expect in French toast, like cinnamon or vanilla. Even with the berries and syrup, it still leaned very egg-forward. I also ordered a side of bacon for some extra protein, and that was actually cooked really well. For drinks, I tried the strawberry latte with the vanilla bean soft top. I initially expected more of a coffee-forward drink, but it was much sweeter and reminded me more of an elevated strawberry milk. The space itself is cute and gives more of a social, aesthetic hangout vibe than a traditional brunch spot. Parking can also be a bit tricky. There's free parking in the Trader Joe's garage nearby, but it's unclear whether parking there while dining at the café is allowed. Overall, I liked the concept and atmosphere more than the actual food during this visit.

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    Fried kimchi rice with Korean beef  Cream and Berries Croffle
    Fried kimchi rice with Korean beef Cream and Berries Croffle
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    Kimchi Fried Rice | Ig: @eat_with_jeleneeee
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    Cafe M

    Cafe M

    4.0
    (2.1k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Absolutely delicious. Checked Yelp for some of their most popular things which ended up to be the…read moreChicken Pesto Crepe and the Coconut French Toast and they definitely did not disappoint. I could totally see why those were some of the most commonly ordered fishes at Cafe M because they were both so good! The Chicken Pesto Crepe was absolutely delicious and what made them even better were their homemade potatoes, perfectly seasoned and also their texture was great. Once we got tired of eating salty, we switched to the Coconut French Toast and it was also very tasty; the coconut flakes were such a great addition to something so standard. I would come back again and get these two things again because that's how good they were. Overall, 4.6 stars for me and I definitely will be back!

    I wanted to update my review after some time has passed. This place is good, but I would caution…read moreagainst using the delivery option, as my experience with it was somewhat unpredictable and unpleasant. Since my original review, I returned for a team-building event and had a much better experience. (Dine in) The food was great, the service was attentive, and everything went smoothly. While I haven't returned to this location since then, I do appreciate that it is a family-owned business. They also operate Doyle Cafe, which has become my go-to spot. It offers a similar atmosphere and menu, but in my experience it isn't as crowded or long wait times when dining in. The food is consistently good, the service is excellent, and I've had positive experiences each time I've visited. Overall, I'd recommend dining in if you can, and I wish both family-owned businesses continued success.

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    Inside
    Homemade Corned Beef Hash
    Homemade Corned Beef Hash
    Chicken Pesto Crepe

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    Standard Fare

    Standard Fare

    4.2
    (296 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Food is incredible, my group got a bunch of different things at dinner so we could try each others…read morefood. We all liked everything we had. Love the ambiance of the outdoor seating too. Servers were really nice and friendly.

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

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    Pickled carrots and fennel
    Pickled carrots and fennel
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    Pulling out of the farmers market
    Eco-friendly, guilt-free take out containers!

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    Cali Alley

    Cali Alley

    4.6
    (226 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

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

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

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    Order and pickup windows
    Fried Chicken & Waffle
    Fried Chicken & Waffle
    Nice outdoor seating, dog friendly!

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    Nice outdoor seating, dog friendly!

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