UQBAR Mediterranean Cafe

2265 Fifth St, Berkeley
(510) 858-1999

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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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phil Kaplan

Lunch was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zachary Smith

Nicest people ! Such a cute spot <3

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adi S

Comfort food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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.

Fernando L. Garcia Bermudez

The shakshuka and yogurt were delicious and the space a great reimagining of an old classic (i.e. Tomato Cafe).

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!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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 :-)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maria Pavlou

Wow this place is a GEM I’m so happy it opened up! Can’t wait to see what these guys keep whipping up next! The food is stellar and the team and owners are just the sweetest!!!! Don’t miss this place!!!

Molly Keller

Food was delicious-- beautifully plated, interesting flavors, good size portions-- and the cafe had a great vibe. Delicious espresso drinks too! Not pictured: the most beautiful hummus plate ever and tahini chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven (ate them too fast to get a picture). Had a fantastic lunch and will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ethan

Soooo good, would definitely recommend!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sohail Kamdar

Stopped in yesterday for a quick bite for breakfast! Loved to coffee and the shakshuka. Great location too, super nice light space with plenty of tables.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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