Some of the best pizza I've ever had! really quality ingredients. Fiona and Nina were lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Glaeser
Very happy to have Summer Kitchen cater our baby shower; the sandwiches, salads, and cupcakes were a hit! People raved about the Roast Beef and Fried Chicken sandwiches. Had some good options for the vegetarians in the group too. Service was great and they helped guide us to a perfect menu for the event.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Z
It was fine. Cute interior. People rave about the egg salad sandwich, but it seemed like a regular egg salad sando to me. Everyone around me got served fresh food from the kitchen by a server, but for some reason they took a pre-made sandwich that had been pre-wrapped and sitting around and plopped it on a plate at the register. I will go back and try some other dishes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Martin Simpson
Plant based veggie sandwich not vegan.
Michael Marron
$20 burger got me sick. I only took one bite and threw it out. When I got home I threw up 1/10 would not come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Camila
The most amazing California cuisine. Everything I've had from Summer Kitchen has been super delicious, every little detail of each dish. They epitomize the standard for a farm to table restaurant. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Эбу Абдурахманов
1. Food is good 2. Service is bad 3. Cafe looks like they spend on decorations 1$ They wrote that they have mashed potatoes, but there us no mashed potatoes
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 2
Jerry P
Great pizza, great sandwiches good baked goods if you get them before they’re gone
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sherrey Bina
Can we please bring back quality control? Paid $30 for a half chicken and the whole thing reeked of some weird chemical. Could barely take a few bites and threw the rest in the trash. Shame bc this is one of my go to places, and I would drive from Oakland to pick up.
Grace
I had an amazing experience at Summer Bake Kitchen in Berkeley! The desserts are absolutely divine—rich, perfectly sweet, and beautifully presented. I tried their chocolate tart, and it was a game-changer! The pizzas are equally impressive, with a crispy thin crust and fresh, high-quality toppings; the margherita was bursting with flavor. Their salads are a highlight too—super fresh ingredients, vibrant, and paired with tasty dressings that make every bite delicious. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Whether you’re craving something sweet, savory, or healthy, this place has it all. Highly recommend checking it out!
One of the best cupcakes I've tried is the chocolate!!!
Bea Ivette
This place quickly became one of my go-to favorites since moving to Berkeley two years ago. With its fresh, organic, farm-to-table offerings and a light, crisp atmosphere, it delivers an experience that feels both wholesome and effortless. The space is bright and inviting—perfect for a relaxed, feel-good meal.
The pizza is always a win, and the smash burger is fantastic—I’d only suggest adding a side of coleslaw to make the plate truly complete. But the real standout for me? Their Chinese Chicken Salad. It’s my all-time favorite, especially when made with their crispy chicken—the breading is absolutely delicious. If you get the chance, ask for it the way “Carlos” makes it (assuming he’s not on duty, of course!).
This spot is a gem for anyone looking to enjoy tasty, health-conscious food in a great setting. It’s the perfect place to soak in the rhythm of College Avenue, with its mix of new students and longtime locals. Jason, thank you for keeping this place such a special part of The Elmwood!
Gene F
Egg salad sandwich and hamburgers are the best 👌 I've ever had.
Erica Avey
Incredible spaghetti and meatballs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Green Stars Project
One of the best restaurants in Elmwood (4/5 green stars)
It’s so easy to walk right by Summer Kitchen without even noticing it. It’s a narrow shopfront with just a few tables outside and it’s easy to miss as you ponder ice cream and other offerings from neighbors. Well, take it from me – forget ice cream and get a baked item from Summer Kitchen instead! Or try a pizza, or an egg salad sandwich – possibly the best egg salad sandwich you’ll ever have. But if you are limited for time, try one of the fresh fruit pastries (galette) – they seem expensive at $12 but they are big enough for two and totally worth it!
I’m giving Summer Kitchen 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. The positives are obvious – most of the ingredients are organic and locally sourced. Everything is made from scratch and there is transparent sourcing of the meat and fish (Mary’s free-range chicken, etc.). There are a reasonable amount of vegetarian options and you can definitely find some vegan dishes too (salads, sandwich, pasta). Summer Kitchen could make the biggest environmental impact by scrapping beef from the menu – replacing it with plant-based alternatives, ideally. Beef has a carbon footprint of around 10 times that of chicken and over 100 times that of pea protein, on average. If everyone one the planet ate 1 lb. of beef per week (the US average), total greenhouse gas emissions would increase by one third! I’ll write a post illustrating all of this soon on the Green Stars Project.
So I really appreciate that Summer Kitchen makes more effort than the vast majority of restaurants on improving sustainability so that’s my suggestion for the biggest opportunity for improvement – cut the beef.
Some of the best pizza I've ever had! really quality ingredients. Fiona and Nina were lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very happy to have Summer Kitchen cater our baby shower; the sandwiches, salads, and cupcakes were a hit! People raved about the Roast Beef and Fried Chicken sandwiches. Had some good options for the vegetarians in the group too. Service was great and they helped guide us to a perfect menu for the event.
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was fine. Cute interior. People rave about the egg salad sandwich, but it seemed like a regular egg salad sando to me. Everyone around me got served fresh food from the kitchen by a server, but for some reason they took a pre-made sandwich that had been pre-wrapped and sitting around and plopped it on a plate at the register. I will go back and try some other dishes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Plant based veggie sandwich not vegan.
$20 burger got me sick. I only took one bite and threw it out. When I got home I threw up 1/10 would not come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
The most amazing California cuisine. Everything I've had from Summer Kitchen has been super delicious, every little detail of each dish. They epitomize the standard for a farm to table restaurant. I cannot recommend this place enough.
1. Food is good
2. Service is bad
3. Cafe looks like they spend on decorations 1$
They wrote that they have mashed potatoes, but there us no mashed potatoes
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 2
Great pizza, great sandwiches good baked goods if you get them before they’re gone
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Can we please bring back quality control? Paid $30 for a half chicken and the whole thing reeked of some weird chemical. Could barely take a few bites and threw the rest in the trash. Shame bc this is one of my go to places, and I would drive from Oakland to pick up.
I had an amazing experience at Summer Bake Kitchen in Berkeley! The desserts are absolutely divine—rich, perfectly sweet, and beautifully presented. I tried their chocolate tart, and it was a game-changer! The pizzas are equally impressive, with a crispy thin crust and fresh, high-quality toppings; the margherita was bursting with flavor. Their salads are a highlight too—super fresh ingredients, vibrant, and paired with tasty dressings that make every bite delicious. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Whether you’re craving something sweet, savory, or healthy, this place has it all. Highly recommend checking it out!
Restaurantji Recommends
One of the best cupcakes I've tried is the chocolate!!!
This place quickly became one of my go-to favorites since moving to Berkeley two years ago. With its fresh, organic, farm-to-table offerings and a light, crisp atmosphere, it delivers an experience that feels both wholesome and effortless. The space is bright and inviting—perfect for a relaxed, feel-good meal.
The pizza is always a win, and the smash burger is fantastic—I’d only suggest adding a side of coleslaw to make the plate truly complete. But the real standout for me? Their Chinese Chicken Salad. It’s my all-time favorite, especially when made with their crispy chicken—the breading is absolutely delicious. If you get the chance, ask for it the way “Carlos” makes it (assuming he’s not on duty, of course!).
This spot is a gem for anyone looking to enjoy tasty, health-conscious food in a great setting. It’s the perfect place to soak in the rhythm of College Avenue, with its mix of new students and longtime locals. Jason, thank you for keeping this place such a special part of The Elmwood!
Egg salad sandwich and hamburgers are the best 👌 I've ever had.
Incredible spaghetti and meatballs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best restaurants in Elmwood (4/5 green stars) It’s so easy to walk right by Summer Kitchen without even noticing it. It’s a narrow shopfront with just a few tables outside and it’s easy to miss as you ponder ice cream and other offerings from neighbors. Well, take it from me – forget ice cream and get a baked item from Summer Kitchen instead! Or try a pizza, or an egg salad sandwich – possibly the best egg salad sandwich you’ll ever have. But if you are limited for time, try one of the fresh fruit pastries (galette) – they seem expensive at $12 but they are big enough for two and totally worth it! I’m giving Summer Kitchen 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. The positives are obvious – most of the ingredients are organic and locally sourced. Everything is made from scratch and there is transparent sourcing of the meat and fish (Mary’s free-range chicken, etc.). There are a reasonable amount of vegetarian options and you can definitely find some vegan dishes too (salads, sandwich, pasta). Summer Kitchen could make the biggest environmental impact by scrapping beef from the menu – replacing it with plant-based alternatives, ideally. Beef has a carbon footprint of around 10 times that of chicken and over 100 times that of pea protein, on average. If everyone one the planet ate 1 lb. of beef per week (the US average), total greenhouse gas emissions would increase by one third! I’ll write a post illustrating all of this soon on the Green Stars Project. So I really appreciate that Summer Kitchen makes more effort than the vast majority of restaurants on improving sustainability so that’s my suggestion for the biggest opportunity for improvement – cut the beef.
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