Incredible hospitality, nice ambiance, good food and coffee. 10/10!
Hannah Rowntree
Such a precious treasure I happened to stumble upon today. I had an avocado and cheese sandwich that was delicious with homemade chai. Nina is the sweetest auntie, she gave a free dessert to try. I felt so welcomed here.
Tristen Schmidt
Delicious freshly made lemonade to order, reasonable prices, homey relaxing atmosphere, plenty to read for adults + kids, charming service.
Forest Frigo
Lots of gluten free options and a very sweet host
Francis Moore
The chai is so good here!! I also got the croissant with egg, cheese, and avocado (spicy) and it was delicious!! Highly recommend. My friend got the burrito and said it was similarly very good. They had really good wifi too and it was a great place to work and study, will def be coming back! Nina is the nicest too fr
Samantha
I love it here! Found this little gem today. Met Nina, my gosh is she a wonderful woman. 🤩
I took my friends (stuffies 🤣) out for a snackie and some connection with a fellow member of the human race.
I took many photos of our outing! (The hedge hog is Luca and the kitty is Lily!)
Anyhow… here are a bunch of words that articulate my thoughts on Nina’s cafe and my adventure here today.
cozy ∙ delicious food! ∙ feels like home ∙ homemade ∙ no chemical crap or sugars ∙ GF / veg options ∙ no sugar options ∙ sweet and savory ∙ free parking on curb ∙ f*cking amazing service ∙ ApplePay ∙ cards ∙ AND cash please 🙃 ∙ safe ∙ queer friendly ∙ woman owned, operated, and run
Come to this cafe! It’s so cute and good. Here’s a suggested list of things to do when at Nina’s cafe:
∙ try her homemade chai ☕️ soooo good ∙ pick your favorite piece of art in the cafe ∙ she loves coconut! ask for something with coconut in it ∙ oh and please f*cking leave a tip if you can 🖤 ∙ take 3 minutes and leave a quick review, it really helps 💪🏻
Bonus: ✨ ∙ listen to the song ‘Poem Song’ by Lily Kershaw — trust me 🫂
Gar Smith
Nina's, a warm and comfy cafe nestled in the block-long ActivSpace building in West Berkeley, is a fine place to visit for snacks and full-out meals served with Bangladesh relish by Nina herself. Mainstay menu items include Breakfast Burritos, Curry, Soup, Salads, Tasty Sandwiches, and Savory Sweet Pastries. Drinks include Homemade Chai, Smoothies, and Espresso. The art-covered walls and crafted wooden furniture provide an inviting gathering spot — with additional seating outdoors on sunny days.
Catrina Whitman
Delicious food and the best chai!
Nadee Gun
Delicious food and a lovely owner who makes each interaction feel personal, like you're over at her house for a meal! I stopped in for lunch and because I was looking for a cafe to do some work. I was amazed at the selection Nina offered, and settled on some homemade chai and lentil soup (a famous recipe apparently!) The soup was hot and extremely flavorful and the chai was perfect for a chillier winter day. The wifi in the cafe is strong and it was a welcoming spot to work for a few hours. I also asked Nina for some of her pastries to take to a potluck, and she was beyond accommodating. She gave me an assortment of veggie and chicken savory rolls and samosas along with special dips for each, and a box for easy transport and serving (you can tell she's a seasoned caterer). The food disappeared in minutes at my Cal Sailing potluck, a testament to her delicious cooking. I can't wait to go back!
Robin Horner
I really liked this cozy place. Delicious, reasonably priced, homemade food for lunch or breakfast and a friendly, helpful proprietor.
Delicious homemade daal, pastries, homemade chai and curry + breakfast burritos! Thank you Nina for your hospitality and delicious food all of these years!
Renee-Valentina Pascua
Lovely little spot with great Dirty Chais and a cozy vibe. The owner is very kind and helpful. The grilled cheese tastes just like mom used to make.
Almog B
I have been a regular customer at Nina’s Café for quite some time and always found Nina to be a sweet and kind individual. However, during one visit, a conversation about my background changed everything. When I shared that I was from Israel, her demeanor shifted noticeably.
While I didn’t expect her to treat me any differently, what happened next was shocking. As I ate my meal, I discovered a large piece of glass in my food. I cannot say for certain how it got there, but the circumstances left me feeling deeply unsettled.
This experience has shaken my trust in the establishment. I believe in treating all customers with dignity and respect, regardless of their background. I can no longer recommend Nina’s Café and encourage others to be cautious.
Asif Qazi
Great small cafe with homey atmosphere. Has the typical cafe fair(coffee, tea, sandwiches, pastries, snacks etc) and the owner's own ethnic south east Asian(Bangladesh) dishes. Nina is amazing and very hospitable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ivanna Puruganan
Loved the chai and sweet potatoe hash brown. Next time I’ll try the bean samosa!
Incredible hospitality, nice ambiance, good food and coffee. 10/10!
Such a precious treasure I happened to stumble upon today. I had an avocado and cheese sandwich that was delicious with homemade chai. Nina is the sweetest auntie, she gave a free dessert to try. I felt so welcomed here.
Delicious freshly made lemonade to order, reasonable prices, homey relaxing atmosphere, plenty to read for adults + kids, charming service.
Lots of gluten free options and a very sweet host
The chai is so good here!! I also got the croissant with egg, cheese, and avocado (spicy) and it was delicious!! Highly recommend. My friend got the burrito and said it was similarly very good. They had really good wifi too and it was a great place to work and study, will def be coming back! Nina is the nicest too fr
I love it here! Found this little gem today. Met Nina, my gosh is she a wonderful woman. 🤩
I took my friends (stuffies 🤣) out for a snackie and some connection with a fellow member of the human race.
I took many photos of our outing!
(The hedge hog is Luca and the kitty is Lily!)
Anyhow… here are a bunch of words that articulate my thoughts on Nina’s cafe and my adventure here today.
cozy ∙ delicious food! ∙ feels like home ∙ homemade ∙ no chemical crap or sugars ∙ GF / veg options ∙ no sugar options ∙ sweet and savory ∙ free parking on curb ∙ f*cking amazing service ∙ ApplePay ∙ cards ∙ AND cash please 🙃 ∙ safe ∙ queer friendly ∙ woman owned, operated, and run
Come to this cafe! It’s so cute and good.
Here’s a suggested list of things to do when at Nina’s cafe:
∙ try her homemade chai ☕️ soooo good
∙ pick your favorite piece of art in the cafe
∙ she loves coconut! ask for something with coconut in it
∙ oh and please f*cking leave a tip if you can 🖤
∙ take 3 minutes and leave a quick review, it really helps 💪🏻
Bonus: ✨
∙ listen to the song ‘Poem Song’ by Lily Kershaw — trust me 🫂
Nina's, a warm and comfy cafe nestled in the block-long ActivSpace building in West Berkeley, is a fine place to visit for snacks and full-out meals served with Bangladesh relish by Nina herself. Mainstay menu items include Breakfast Burritos, Curry, Soup, Salads, Tasty Sandwiches, and Savory Sweet Pastries. Drinks include Homemade Chai, Smoothies, and Espresso. The art-covered walls and crafted wooden furniture provide an inviting gathering spot — with additional seating outdoors on sunny days.
Delicious food and the best chai!
Delicious food and a lovely owner who makes each interaction feel personal, like you're over at her house for a meal! I stopped in for lunch and because I was looking for a cafe to do some work. I was amazed at the selection Nina offered, and settled on some homemade chai and lentil soup (a famous recipe apparently!) The soup was hot and extremely flavorful and the chai was perfect for a chillier winter day. The wifi in the cafe is strong and it was a welcoming spot to work for a few hours. I also asked Nina for some of her pastries to take to a potluck, and she was beyond accommodating. She gave me an assortment of veggie and chicken savory rolls and samosas along with special dips for each, and a box for easy transport and serving (you can tell she's a seasoned caterer). The food disappeared in minutes at my Cal Sailing potluck, a testament to her delicious cooking. I can't wait to go back!
I really liked this cozy place. Delicious, reasonably priced, homemade food for lunch or breakfast and a friendly, helpful proprietor.
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious homemade daal, pastries, homemade chai and curry + breakfast burritos! Thank you Nina for your hospitality and delicious food all of these years!
Lovely little spot with great Dirty Chais and a cozy vibe. The owner is very kind and helpful. The grilled cheese tastes just like mom used to make.
I have been a regular customer at Nina’s Café for quite some time and always found Nina to be a sweet and kind individual. However, during one visit, a conversation about my background changed everything. When I shared that I was from Israel, her demeanor shifted noticeably.
While I didn’t expect her to treat me any differently, what happened next was shocking. As I ate my meal, I discovered a large piece of glass in my food. I cannot say for certain how it got there, but the circumstances left me feeling deeply unsettled.
This experience has shaken my trust in the establishment. I believe in treating all customers with dignity and respect, regardless of their background. I can no longer recommend Nina’s Café and encourage others to be cautious.
Great small cafe with homey atmosphere. Has the typical cafe fair(coffee, tea, sandwiches, pastries, snacks etc) and the owner's own ethnic south east Asian(Bangladesh) dishes. Nina is amazing and very hospitable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the chai and sweet potatoe hash brown. Next time I’ll try the bean samosa!
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