A nice sunny day to hang out in a Berkeley cafe. I'll have to check it when the weather is not as nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kanika J.
Helacio's took over this space which is a great location for a neighborhood cafe. Its medium sized, clean, quiet and very friendly, with a clean restroom. I wanted to try their food, so I ordered their Beet and Avocado salad. It was a basic green salad, with grated carrots and grated beets. What a disappointment! I had hoped for a bunch or roasted beets, or at least pieces of beets I could actually fork and eat. The beets were grated and just looked like a regular salad. I have never, ever, seen an avocado sliced in this fashion. It was probably a quarter of an avocado, if that, and it was so thinly sliced you could see through the slices. Most of the items in this salad were salad greens and spinach, a few slices of red onion and about 5 slices of cucumber; the dressing on the side. Most of it I left on the plate. I didn't even take the remaining home, that's how disappointing this salad was. I'm not a fan of plastic dinner wear. It's a huge turnoff. Also, not happy with the skimpy napkins. I never get this...why do establishments buy those thin, cheap, napkins that should only be used for a pastry or coffee, NOT A MEAL!! They deliver the meal with a fork and one napkin, hmmmm....where is the knife, salt and pepper and more napkins??? I liked the look of the sandwiches I saw served to other customers, so maybe when I go back, I'll try one. I like to give places more than one try. I only know I won't order another salad.
Alaina Sang (Laney)
New local Cafe that popped up. My partner and I go often on our walks now. Friendly staff, good sandwiches, and a nice selection of coffee and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sunshine M.
The mediterranean salad plate to go was disappointing, cold store-bought falafal and NO salad dressing rendered my lunch dry and inedible... total bummer!
Sandra Chaires
Great coffee shop away from crowds. Locally owned, overheard (under new owneship). They have a wide selection of coffees, smoothies, salads and sandwiches. Really surprised by the great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Helacio's Sandwich
Jovel Queirolo
I had a delicious veggie breakfast burrito! Very friendly and responsive staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jovel Q.
I had a delicious veggie breakfast burrito! Very friendly and responsive staff. I love that they are now open earlier!
Eihway Su
Soft music unlike many places. Attentive but not overdone service (noticed my partner looking around and asked if we wanted anything else). Vegan panini was good and even came with a little potato salad. Nice to support a small business since it's tough running a small business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Levinson
A wonderful spacious cafe with a good array of reasonably priced drinks, sandwiches, salads and more. One if the most attractive and welcoming cafes in Berkeley, a perfect place to spend time alone or with friends. The owners, Mayra and Ruben, are warm and gracious and will help you feel at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luis T.
Absolutely love this cafe! The staff are so nice and helpful. The food is very good too.
it has good food and good serviceKid-friendliness: very kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Moritz Lehnick
Such a nice Latino couple running the place!! Very attentive, pouring a lot of love into serving their customers. Coming from Europe this feels like home, especially because they serve the drinks at the table if they have enough time to do it. Highly recommend! Wide variety of foods and drinks as well, and reasonable prices.Kid-friendliness: They were very attentive to our baby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JOANNA U
Great customer service. I will be back for their Mango and pineapple
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandissa L.
Excellent cafe. I got a Cobb salad, a fruit iced tea and carrot cake. All were delicious and I appreciated that they followed all my personalization instructions (dressing on the side, added ingredients, etc.) They clearly took pride in their food and customer experience. Had wi-fi. Will definitely go again. Looked like a great place to work or read a book.
A nice sunny day to hang out in a Berkeley cafe. I'll have to check it when the weather is not as nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Helacio's took over this space which is a great location for a neighborhood cafe. Its medium sized, clean, quiet and very friendly, with a clean restroom. I wanted to try their food, so I ordered their Beet and Avocado salad. It was a basic green salad, with grated carrots and grated beets. What a disappointment! I had hoped for a bunch or roasted beets, or at least pieces of beets I could actually fork and eat. The beets were grated and just looked like a regular salad. I have never, ever, seen an avocado sliced in this fashion. It was probably a quarter of an avocado, if that, and it was so thinly sliced you could see through the slices. Most of the items in this salad were salad greens and spinach, a few slices of red onion and about 5 slices of cucumber; the dressing on the side. Most of it I left on the plate. I didn't even take the remaining home, that's how disappointing this salad was. I'm not a fan of plastic dinner wear. It's a huge turnoff. Also, not happy with the skimpy napkins. I never get this...why do establishments buy those thin, cheap, napkins that should only be used for a pastry or coffee, NOT A MEAL!! They deliver the meal with a fork and one napkin, hmmmm....where is the knife, salt and pepper and more napkins??? I liked the look of the sandwiches I saw served to other customers, so maybe when I go back, I'll try one. I like to give places more than one try. I only know I won't order another salad.
New local Cafe that popped up. My partner and I go often on our walks now. Friendly staff, good sandwiches, and a nice selection of coffee and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The mediterranean salad plate to go was disappointing, cold store-bought falafal and NO salad dressing rendered my lunch dry and inedible... total bummer!
Great coffee shop away from crowds. Locally owned, overheard (under new owneship). They have a wide selection of coffees, smoothies, salads and sandwiches. Really surprised by the great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Helacio's Sandwich
I had a delicious veggie breakfast burrito! Very friendly and responsive staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a delicious veggie breakfast burrito! Very friendly and responsive staff. I love that they are now open earlier!
Soft music unlike many places. Attentive but not overdone service (noticed my partner looking around and asked if we wanted anything else). Vegan panini was good and even came with a little potato salad. Nice to support a small business since it's tough running a small business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A wonderful spacious cafe with a good array of reasonably priced drinks, sandwiches, salads and more. One if the most attractive and welcoming cafes in Berkeley, a perfect place to spend time alone or with friends. The owners, Mayra and Ruben, are warm and gracious and will help you feel at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely love this cafe! The staff are so nice and helpful. The food is very good too.
Restaurantji Recommends
our favorite neighborhood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
it has good food and good serviceKid-friendliness: very kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a nice Latino couple running the place!! Very attentive, pouring a lot of love into serving their customers. Coming from Europe this feels like home, especially because they serve the drinks at the table if they have enough time to do it. Highly recommend! Wide variety of foods and drinks as well, and reasonable prices.Kid-friendliness: They were very attentive to our baby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great customer service. I will be back for their Mango and pineapple
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent cafe. I got a Cobb salad, a fruit iced tea and carrot cake. All were delicious and I appreciated that they followed all my personalization instructions (dressing on the side, added ingredients, etc.) They clearly took pride in their food and customer experience. Had wi-fi. Will definitely go again. Looked like a great place to work or read a book.