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    Yali's Qualcomm Cafe

    3.4 (89 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Caprese Panini
    issa s.

    I love the Caprese Panini from here! The size was of a sandwich is in picture, just enough to fill you up for a quick bite. Honestly for the price though, if you are hungry you might grab something more filling (might just have been my appetite at the time though so don't let my bias prevent you from trying this yummy sandwich especially if you don't want to go off campus.) Update: I actually came back. Despite my comment of it being a quick bite, I think it was because there was no meat in the caprese sandwich. After trying the Turkey Melt my eyes lit up at the amazing flavor and noticed how it actually filled me up. Good portion and wrapped nicely to eat to go If you are looking for matcha maybe not this cafe, they offer the Green Tea Latte but it is not the strong matcha flavor I prefer (extra charge for milk substitute btw!)

    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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    Fruit smoothies are sooo good! I tried their strawberry banana and would love to try out the others later.

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    4.5
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    2.1 mi
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    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
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    4.5
    (321 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Tanzie's on Dwight Way, Northern Thai brunch from a chef who worked at Michelin starred Kin Khao…read moreand you feel that pedigree in every plate. Lava eggs are the whole reason to come, silky soft scrambled draped over rice in that tornado swirl, got the grilled pork jowl version, crispy edges on the meat with that charred smoky flavor. Those sell out so order fast. Thai beignets with condensed milk for dipping, no powdered sugar, more savory than you expect and completely addictive. Fireplace, plant filled room, feels like someone's well designed living room. 5 stars, best brunch in the East Bay and its not a conversation anymore

    We came here for brunch on Sunday and it was quite busy at 11am with several folks waiting for a…read moretable outside. Wait wasn't too bad as the two of us were called back for a seat within 15-20 min. There's not too much nearby so most people stand outside to wait for their turn. The restaurant is relatively small so it can feel a Bit cramped if you're sitting indoors. It can also feel a bit loud in the restaurant if a lot of conversations are happening. The owner (face of the restaurant) clearly works really hard to make everything run smoothly. You can see her helping with cleaning tables and checking in on customers. We enjoyed the food - the eggs were cooked well and food was seasoned well.

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    Real floral arrangements
    Moo Yang: Grilled Pork Jowl w/ local honey, crispy garlic, lava egg, brown rice ($22)
    Moo Yang: Grilled Pork Jowl w/ local honey, crispy garlic, lava egg, brown rice ($22)
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    Standard Fare

    4.2
    (295 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Very cute and quaint spot for breakfast. A friend suggested we meet here on Saturday for a late…read morebreakfast, what a great choice. It was pretty hard to pick from the menu items, but I settled on the Frittata with a side of Fennel Sausage, sourdough toast and a Arnold Palmer. Although the seating was full, thank goodness out food came out just as some seats were emptying out. It was a chilly day and the outside seating was full too. The service was without any complaints. They did their best to accommodate all patrons despite it being very crowded and crazy busy. Overall I would come back here, probably right as the doors open to be guaranteed a place to seat and not have to wait and hope for a seat. Oh the music was on point!! Put it on your list, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

    AMAZING breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Berkley. It started as a cafe by Kelsie Kerr in 2014 and…read moreattracts long lines even on weekday mornings. My friend who rarely insists on eating at specific places insisted we come, a previous girlfriend was in the food industry and they have this place bookmarked for awhile. They described it as "healthy california food". We came on a Friday morning around 9:20 am and it was pretty crowded. You can't park right in front but there was plenty of street parking on the weekdays. Inside, its intimate and cozy and there is also a nice seating area outside with lots of dog-owners hanging out. Everything we had was great quality with choice ingredients where you could actually taste the difference. Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich: herb butter, roasted seasonal vegetables and onions, soft-cooked egg, and greens. Surprisingly filling, we were trying to share a bunch of little bites but ended up getting one each of these. It's fine as a stand alone mini breakfast! Frittata: pastured eggs, assorted vegetables, caramelized onions. WAY too good! we all love this one. Herb-Dijon Biscuit: Excellent savory biscuit, you can taste the high quality butter used.

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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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    Eco-friendly, guilt-free take out containers!
    Cali Alley

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    4.6
    (228 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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    Fried Chicken & Waffle
    Fried Chicken & Waffle
    Nice outdoor seating, dog friendly!

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    Nice outdoor seating, dog friendly!

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