Belmo cafe

A small jewel. The place itself is clean, welcoming, and the pastries are beautiful. They have gluten free option and all the food is halal. The chef is kind and Makes delicious sweets and savory sandwiches. We will definitely visit next time we are in Berkley

Belmo Café is an absolute hidden gem on University! It’s not just a Parisian-Algerian pastry shop! it’s a whole experience. From the moment you step in, you’re greeted with the aroma of fresh-baked pastries and a menu full of unique, specialty items you won’t find anywhere else. The real surprise? The liver sandwich. I know it sounds simple, but trust me, it’s heaven on a plate. Perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor. It’s an unexpected masterpiece. Orangina is a plus!

We were on our way home from dinner cruising down University and the bright lights of the bakery caught my eye, so we decided to check it out. Inside is very small, but the treats are mighty! Service was amazing. Went home with all kinds of goodies, tiramisu, pistachio cheesecake, almond cookies; and those that you won't find at a regular bakery...Turkish delights, variety of baklava, plain puff pastries, a mozzarella pie slice, plus treats from all over the world...even Africa! It's a must try if you are ever in Berkeley and in the mood for something different.

Amazing pastries and excellent customer service, wonderful variety of French and Algerian pastries, treats, coffee and teas. We will stop here every time we visit. High quality pastries! Baklava, pistachios, mousse, apple danish, almond croissant, Italian donuts, and so much more worth a visit. Splendid outdoor seating among colorful lights and displays of delicious desserts

They have SO MANY options to choose from, both french and algerian. The pastries are top notch, my favorite is the savory tomato one. The domes, eclairs, choux pastries and mousse cakes are really good too. They also have baklava and turkish delight samplers I love those. I tell everybody to come here for little sweet treats, but I’ve had a sandwich here and it’s great too. The chef/owner is super sweet, he always gives me a little treat to try.

I wish I lived close to this place and that I had the metabolism of a hummingbird because I would eat everything they have. The selection was so beautiful and was truly what they claimed to be, in that they had a magnificent collection of French pastry and also Algerian delicacies like the coconut pomegranate roll and the outstanding merguez sandwich. Also wonderful date pastry that wasn't too sweet and very filling. Outstanding hospitality and style. A real gem.

Best location in the Bay Area for Algerian merguez baguette and sweets. When I am in the area this is my to go to place to eat in Berkeley. Coffee and tea are also available, but highly recommend to get their sweets.

American Angler

After picking up Coolbreeze McGee at the Alley Cat we headed to the only sandwich shop the Breeze will go to...the Belmo Café on University for some turkey and avocado sandos! Well, now I know why this is his go-to sandwich shop...that turkey avocado sando was bombtasticly delicious! 5 stars, and they didn't even try! ☆☆☆☆☆

Joshua McCauley

I've been going here since they opened, and it's hands-down my favorite bakery in the bay. Every pasty and cake is so beautiful and flavorful! I enjoy visiting each time because I get to try something new Chef Nadir makes that I didn't see before. The tables outside are great for enjoying your food with a nice cup of coffee in the sun. The lively customers that also frequent this place make it feel like a community each time you sit down. I wish this place nothing but success, and for everyone in the bay to become a local customer like myself.

yakkhanadha

Today we came to this small and beautiful cafe.. French and Algerian food.so delicious. We enjoyed the good food. Thank you very much guys. Special thanks the working people in this restaurant Ayoub, ameen thank you brothers you guys are doing great job 🙏🥰🥰

Rw Smith

People are warm, helpful,welcoming. Pastries are terrific and a wonderful change from the same old chocolate croissant morning bun. The Turkish coffee opened my eyes on a difficult morning. Hard to spot, but don't miss it!

Russo Gasimov

Belmo Cafe in Berkeley is super cozy, yet impressively they offer a little bit of everything in that tiny space. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. My sandwich came out juicy, huge, and packed with flavor. A perfect spot for a satisfying meal with great vibes!

Simona Spiegel

Lovely little cafe with nice strong espresso drinks, delicious pastries, some outdoor tables. I was having a bad day and the clerk (maybe owner?) gave me a treat for free with my order. The alfajore was so good I almost cried. Definitely check this place out.

Navya shoundariya

I bought these 2 items, in the picture below, four times over in the span of a week. Incredibly delicious donuts and pumpkin -coconut bar!! The variety of items in the cafe almost feel endless

Genesis Callejas

A small jewel. The place itself is clean, welcoming, and the pastries are beautiful. They have gluten free option and all the food is halal. The chef is kind and Makes delicious sweets and savory sandwiches. We will definitely visit next time we are in Berkley

Rosemary Zalesky

We were on our way home from dinner cruising down University and the bright lights of the bakery caught my eye, so we decided to check it out. Inside is very small, but the treats are mighty! Service was amazing. Went home with all kinds of goodies, tiramisu, pistachio cheesecake, almond cookies; and those that you won't find at a regular bakery...Turkish delights, variety of baklava, plain puff pastries, a mozzarella pie slice, plus treats from all over the world...even Africa! It's a must try if you are ever in Berkeley and in the mood for something different.

Marwa Ibrahim

A beautiful hole in the wall. Many authentic yet simple options from sandwiches to desserts. Well done! A definite stop by on your way in and out of Berkeley for a quick bite!

max perez

Great pastries, fantastic croissant sandwich. Helpful proprietor. Sitting outside at the sidewalk tables is nice enough, it’s just this block of Berkeley that is sort of not great. The pastries make up for that though. I especially liked that the eclair was not grossly huge, and created so well that custard didn’t glop out the sides. A really perfect dessert. I look forward to going back.

Nouf Alhazmi

Belmo Café is an absolute hidden gem on University! It’s not just a Parisian-Algerian pastry shop! it’s a whole experience. From the moment you step in, you’re greeted with the aroma of fresh-baked pastries and a menu full of unique, specialty items you won’t find anywhere else. The real surprise? The liver sandwich. I know it sounds simple, but trust me, it’s heaven on a plate. Perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor. It’s an unexpected masterpiece. Orangina is a plus!

Lisa Shah

Belmo cafe is easily a 100 of out 10 on the scale of amazing. I am visiting Berkley from portland Oregon and I cannot stop coming in to this place. The food, sweets, coffee and service exceed my expectations and I will absolutely be returning evry time I am in the bay. Well don’t yall!

Cyril Oberlander

Amazing pastries and excellent customer service, wonderful variety of French and Algerian pastries, treats, coffee and teas. We will stop here every time we visit. High quality pastries! Baklava, pistachios, mousse, apple danish, almond croissant, Italian donuts, and so much more worth a visit. Splendid outdoor seating among colorful lights and displays of delicious desserts

Daniil Sherstnev

This little bakery might look quite misleading, but what they have is great and very tasty. Unfortunately, they were out of Turkish and Arabic coffee when I came late afternoon, but Turkish delight was top quality. The regular coffee was also very good. Highly recommend this place

We were in Oakland for a weekend and we were looking for a quick bite to eat. This place came up on google and we decided to give it a try. The food was extremely delicious and the cakes were very sweet and tasty. The owner went out of his to provide with free drinks for the whole group (7). Will definitely come back to this gem 💎 again. Very recommended. Sincerely, Ali Amis

This Algerian bakery is such a gem! My favorite item is the mhadjeb - which is a savory crepe-like flatbread filled with peppers, tomatoes, and onions. So delicious. Has a kick. The owner is a kind man. There are lots of other sweets and pastries. Highly recommend!

Thao Phi

This Algerian bakery is such a gem! My favorite item is the mhadjeb - which is a savory crepe-like flatbread filled with peppers, tomatoes, and onions. So delicious. Has a kick. The owner is a kind man. There are lots of other sweets and pastries. Highly recommend!

Ali Amis

We were in Oakland for a weekend and we were looking for a quick bite to eat. This place came up on google and we decided to give it a try. The food was extremely delicious and the cakes were very sweet and tasty. The owner went out of his to provide with free drinks for the whole group (7). Will definitely come back to this gem 💎 again. Very recommended. Sincerely, Ali Amis

Aberkane abdelhak

Belmo Café is amazing! The coffee is rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced you can really taste the quality. The pastries are fresh and delicious, especially the Algerian and French ones. The staff are super friendly and the place has a cozy, welcoming vibe. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Berkeley for coffee and sweets!

Honestly, I went to try this place based on the reviews, however I was greatly disappointed. I ordered pistachio latte and iced cappuccino in the drinks. And two basic desserts on the sides. The desserts were decent but the drinks was complete disaster. Pistachios latte just felt like water, it had no coffee or the pistachio flavor at all.

Fried Fish

Honestly, I went to try this place based on the reviews, however I was greatly disappointed. I ordered pistachio latte and iced cappuccino in the drinks. And two basic desserts on the sides. The desserts were decent but the drinks was complete disaster. Pistachios latte just felt like water, it had no coffee or the pistachio flavor at all.

Taimoor Siddiquie

Their sandwiches are really dry but the other bakery items are good. We got the Marinated Grilled Chicken sandwich and its more some pieces of chicken with a pound of potatoes in it, plus we needed a drink with every bite since its so dry. Sharing pictures after separating some potatoes from the sandwich.