Nice new coffee shop at Berkeley. Free wifi, water, plenty of charging places, restroom available... almost a perfect place for studying/working. I ordered Yemeni coffee and Pistachio chocolate Turkish delight. They tasted very good. I'll definitely come back.
Great coffee shop that recently opened near the Cal Berkeley campus - with a focus on Yemeni coffee and pastries
I’m grading on a slight curve since the place recently opened - and I think any restaurant needs at least 6 months to hit their stride. Place has a lot of promise though.
Coffee beverages I tried were all great - though I lived for a while in the same region, so am partial to similar ways of preparing coffee. The pastries were generally very good - we only scratched the surface on the options available there. The honey comb bread stuffed with cheese was great - and definitely worth a try. The baklava was also solid. I was a little disappointed with the knafeh. Not bad, but I’ve had better. Maybe it would have been better warm. The croissant was a little too dense, but edible.
The service was a little backed up, there was only one person working there. The person there was incredibly friendly and helpful. Just wish she had help!
Atmosphere is nice. Outdoor seating would be nice, since I have a dog. But the place is a block from the UC campus, so it’s easy to find a spot outside there.
I’ll definitely return!
When I walked in I was in awe at the decor. Looks very nice. Went to use restroom and was sadly greeted with a very foul smell. Standing water on floor, no toilet paper, a water spout draped over the wall handrail. I then went to place my order and the gentleman that made my order had check his phone and text before making my order. I won't be back. I expected more for the area.
