Uqbar

CAITLIN MARIE CLIFT

AMAZING brand new business in West Berkeley! I got a 10/10 breakfast sandwich and drip coffee (ate the sandwich so quickly I forgot about a picture). Lovely ambiance to read or work, and super friendly staff and owners, who I chatted with. The owners also hired all of the workers from the previous establishment that was in this location which is awesome! I wish I lived closer so I could be a consistent regular!

Kristy Tran

Really great breakfast and service! They had some unique pastries as well but forgot to get any photos. Excited to come here in the summer and have breakfast in the gorgeous front patio area :-)

Emily Jones

What a gem! My breakfast as Uqbar was absolutely delicious. The staff were super friendly and helpful. 10/10 recommend.

Julia Borden

Shakshuka, veggie sandwich, and chocolate cake with butter tahini frosting were to die for! Cute patio and excellent, friendly service. Dog friendly, too!

Clare Donahue

Amazing food, service, space, and all around good vibes! Thoughtfully curated menu that accommodates many food allergies and restrictions while still achieving incredible flavor and quality. Can’t wait to go back and sit on their sunny patio!

David Furfaro

Great food, perfect for breakfast and lunch. Loved my shakshuka and espresso. Awesome service!

Eric Chiang

Went on the first day of service and had an amazing brunch. The coffee was terrific, and the shakshuka was a definite highlight.

Aaron stevens

Yummy new neighborhood cafe and restaurant. Everything I’ve eaten so far has been delicious, and the ambiance and outdoor courtyard is lovely.

Ordered catering for a bridal shower of about 35-40 guests. Wish I had taken photos because the food came packed and presented to serve with beautiful printed cards for each dish. Every item we ordered -- lamb, chicken, cauliflower, roasted potatoes, squash, salad and mezza plate -- was phenomenal. All the guests loved the food and appreciated that there was something for everyone -- vegans and GF guests alike. We also ordered their chocolate cake with tahini buttercream and sesame toffee and it was incredible. Jennie and Benji were communicative, informative and kind throughout all of our interactions. Can't rave about this place enough. A true gem!

Was is town visiting family & tried this great new place for post Thanksgiving breakfast. It was super! Order at the counter was quick & easy. Had a very nice flat white & blueberry muffin to start. Followed by squash shakshuka that was excellent. Talked to owner Jenny and she said food is sourced locally & they use in season produce, thus squash instead of the traditional tomato for the Shaksuka, that was served in a hot, small cast iron skillet made for fun presentation that kept the dish warm as I went back & forth from my coffee & muffin. Jenny does the baking & the muffin top was sweet with a tasty crust and the blueberries big & delicious. Behind the counter is an open kitchen where we could Benji (co-owner & spouse) hard at work. Interior is clean with ample breakfast seating, great for families, singles & couples. Art work from local artists featured on the walls, as well a unique LED clock. Was tempted to sit in cute outdoor courtyard but the morning chill kept us inside. Fast, friendly & attentive staff. Muffin was so good that I got a chocolate chunk cookie for the road & wish that I had bought several, so buttery good, crisp on the outside, soft on the inside with the right balance of chocolate chunks. You may need to search a little harder for Ukbar but it is definitely worth a trip & will be on my list for lunch when I’m back in town.

Nice compact menu with a few things they seem to do well — we had a hummus platter with chicken, a muffin, and a shakshouka. The muffin was very good and warm with dates, the shakshouka a little on the sweet side but very good w a little spicy sauce, and the hummus very solid with a fresh baked pita. Wasn’t too pricy and not too crowded either. Will drop by again!

We’re so happy to have UQBAR in the neighborhood. At this very moment I’m enjoying an excellent cappuccino with a muffin fresh from the oven! So good. I also love that they serve breakfast all day, their breakfast sandwich is my new favorite lunch!

My new favorite spot in the neighborhood. I’ve been five times now and haven’t ordered anything that’s been a miss. The food is the perfect mix of interesting and comforting. Get the lamb sandwich, thank me later.

I had the breakfast platter, with hummus, labneh, black olives, pomegranate seeds, small amounts of several fruits, a few pieces of raw carrots, scrambled eggs and flatbread. The eggs were cooked perfectly -- not runny, not hard. The fruits were delicious, as were the hummus, labneh and olives. The flatbread was really good. I also had a huge fig leaf latte with oat milk, which was very good too. I plan on returning.

Great new addition to the neighborhood. We went to Uqbar on the first day of service and enjoyed the homemade baked goods, tasty coffee, yummy dips, the perfectly baked shakshuka, and much more. The dining room is very inviting and the cosy courtyard a great place to meet with friends or family. Service is very attentive too. Big recommendation.

Wow, what a great experience! I loved my shakshouka, it came out fresh to order and I could really tell the team is super talented. Coffee is great, I’m a coffee snob so I know the good stuff. Loved the wine list too, will def come back for more!

I loved breakfast at Uqbar!! Cozy atmosphere with comfy chairs to hangout or work inside and cute, garden patio outside. Creative and delicious menu. And amazing, welcoming staff! Will definitely be back

Just WOW. Had the lamb sandwich. Chock full of moist, tasty lamb with just the right amount of sauce and toppings on a perfectly toasted ciabatta. You order at the counter and they bring it to you on real plates with real silverware. Super friendly staff and a great cafe atmosphere with some nice art to look at while you are eating. I will be back!

Erin Baldassari

Ordered catering for a bridal shower of about 35-40 guests. Wish I had taken photos because the food came packed and presented to serve with beautiful printed cards for each dish. Every item we ordered -- lamb, chicken, cauliflower, roasted potatoes, squash, salad and mezza plate -- was phenomenal. All the guests loved the food and appreciated that there was something for everyone -- vegans and GF guests alike. We also ordered their chocolate cake with tahini buttercream and sesame toffee and it was incredible. Jennie and Benji were communicative, informative and kind throughout all of our interactions. Can't rave about this place enough. A true gem!

Colleen HG

We’re so happy to have UQBAR in the neighborhood. At this very moment I’m enjoying an excellent cappuccino with a muffin fresh from the oven! So good. I also love that they serve breakfast all day, their breakfast sandwich is my new favorite lunch!

Aditya Dasgupta

Nice compact menu with a few things they seem to do well — we had a hummus platter with chicken, a muffin, and a shakshouka. The muffin was very good and warm with dates, the shakshouka a little on the sweet side but very good w a little spicy sauce, and the hummus very solid with a fresh baked pita. Wasn’t too pricy and not too crowded either. Will drop by again!

Ian Spatz

Just WOW. Had the lamb sandwich. Chock full of moist, tasty lamb with just the right amount of sauce and toppings on a perfectly toasted ciabatta. You order at the counter and they bring it to you on real plates with real silverware. Super friendly staff and a great cafe atmosphere with some nice art to look at while you are eating. I will be back!

Kurt Schwarzkopf

Was is town visiting family & tried this great new place for post Thanksgiving breakfast. It was super! Order at the counter was quick & easy. Had a very nice flat white & blueberry muffin to start. Followed by squash shakshuka that was excellent. Talked to owner Jenny and she said food is sourced locally & they use in season produce, thus squash instead of the traditional tomato for the Shaksuka, that was served in a hot, small cast iron skillet made for fun presentation that kept the dish warm as I went back & forth from my coffee & muffin. Jenny does the baking & the muffin top was sweet with a tasty crust and the blueberries big & delicious. Behind the counter is an open kitchen where we could Benji (co-owner & spouse) hard at work. Interior is clean with ample breakfast seating, great for families, singles & couples. Art work from local artists featured on the walls, as well a unique LED clock. Was tempted to sit in cute outdoor courtyard but the morning chill kept us inside. Fast, friendly & attentive staff. Muffin was so good that I got a chocolate chunk cookie for the road & wish that I had bought several, so buttery good, crisp on the outside, soft on the inside with the right balance of chocolate chunks. You may need to search a little harder for Ukbar but it is definitely worth a trip & will be on my list for lunch when I’m back in town.

Parker Schwarzkopf

I loved breakfast at Uqbar!! Cozy atmosphere with comfy chairs to hangout or work inside and cute, garden patio outside. Creative and delicious menu. And amazing, welcoming staff! Will definitely be back

Jack Gerson

I had the breakfast platter, with hummus, labneh, black olives, pomegranate seeds, small amounts of several fruits, a few pieces of raw carrots, scrambled eggs and flatbread. The eggs were cooked perfectly -- not runny, not hard. The fruits were delicious, as were the hummus, labneh and olives. The flatbread was really good. I also had a huge fig leaf latte with oat milk, which was very good too. I plan on returning.

Christian Deitch

Wow, what a great experience! I loved my shakshouka, it came out fresh to order and I could really tell the team is super talented. Coffee is great, I’m a coffee snob so I know the good stuff. Loved the wine list too, will def come back for more!

Mike Olson

Have been eagerly anticipating the opening of this place ever since the former restaurant at this location closed. Worth the wait! I got in for lunch service during the soft open, I think the first or second day of service. All-day breakfast options, and lunch specials that start at 11am. I had the spicy salami sandwich and a garden salad. Not your ordinary fare -- kale and pomegranate seeds for the salad, for example. Sandwich was substantial and very tasty. Menu leans pretty hard toward Mediterranean fare. Hummus looked excellent (didn't try it); flatbreads were good (swiped from my wife's plate). Wine and beer service which I didn't try at lunch on a work day, but some interesting selections. Nice vibe in the restaurant. Staff are super friendly. Order at the counter and take a seat; my food was out in just a few minutes. They've also got a pretty little patio seating area that I didn't try out. A few neighborhood folks tied their dogs to the patio railing and enjoyed their meals outdoors. This place is a winner.

Andres Manzanares

Incredibly tasty food! The hummus, bread, and dips are among the best I've ever had. Fresh veggies and drinks too. Friendly staff helpful with dietary restrictions. Highly recommend this spot if you're around Berkeley.

Joachim Majholm

Great new addition to the neighborhood. We went to Uqbar on the first day of service and enjoyed the homemade baked goods, tasty coffee, yummy dips, the perfectly baked shakshuka, and much more. The dining room is very inviting and the cosy courtyard a great place to meet with friends or family. Service is very attentive too. Big recommendation.

Very friendly staff. Cute place. Spacious. Coffee was just okay. Green shakshuka was tasty but wish the bread that came with it was better. The bread was mediocre-fine. The baked goods looked good.