Got the pie, and while i waited, the owner or worker and I talked a bit. One of the best customer service from a shop like this, and that says a lot, since I’ve been t Europe and the middle east. Food was pretty cheap but tasted
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nismah I.
Amazing beef pie with cheese, stuffed to the brim and the hot sauce just takes it to another level. Service was excellent as he's very welcoming. Zak is amazing & so sweet! Support a Syrian business in Berkeley, especially Zaks Snacks, it's well worth the visit.
C Z
The best food on the north
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Romuald Tartari
Owner at the counter is a middle aged man, very friendly which is great if you are looking for conversation while waiting for food. Pies taste great and have a homey feel to them. Prices are very cheap relative to the area. Totally recommend a visit, but don't forget to bring cash.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael L.
I was on Berkeley's campus dropping my boyfriend off at his lab and wandered in here for a bite to eat. I walk in and the owner was making the dough fresh right behind the counter. He was so nice and welcoming when I walked in! The food was so delicious, I got this bread with ground beef and the flavors were so unique! Savory but really refreshing and not heavy at all! I meant to take a picture but I ate it too fast haha. As my food was being prepared he was telling me about the history of his business and how he's loved being here to share his food with the community. It's a very hometown feel inside his shop and im definitely excited to come back. It's cash only though, just a heads up!!
Steven G.
Excellent pies and very friendly service! I highly recommend this cozy shop to anyone in the Berkeley area.
Victoria Koch
The friendliest customer service in town! The food is super delicious and cheap, although be sure to pay in cash. :) Best sandwich in Berkeley.
Isabelle-Sterling Peloso
The owner was so sweet and gave me a bagel and coffee, allowing me to pay tomorrow because I didn’t have any cash on me! The food was delicious! I will definitely be coming back !
Isabelle-Sterling Imatani Peloso
The owner was so sweet and gave me a bagel and coffee, allowing me to pay tomorrow because I didn’t have any cash on me! The food was delicious! I will definitely be coming back !
Mariah M.
A true, local, hidden gem. Wish I could give more than 5 stars and that is no exaggeration. The food is INCREDIBLE, all hand made by the owner Jamal who works the store. He knew everyone by name who came in after me! I got the za'atar pie with cheese, bell peppers, and olives (10/10). Let him add the hot sauce, it's not super spicy, just incredibly flavorful. Can't wait to go back to try more items!note that they are cash only
If I could recommend any place in Berkeley, this would be the first stop I tell people to come to. Right next to North Gate and a few steps from campus you find this unique hole-in-the-wall spot. Owned by Jamal who cooks all his food by hand and has a warm and welcoming personality, you will find some of the most flavorful, savory, and best Syrian food in the Bay Area. Open 10AM-2PM, this is a great spot to grab coffee and a dessert (i personally recommend the banana bread not pictured because we ate it so fast or the apple tart) or fill up on lunch in between classes. If you're hungry, looking for something new in Berkeley, and appreciate tasty cuisine, look no longer! This is the place to go!
Isabelle P.
The owner was so sweet and gave me a bagel and coffee, allowing me to pay tomorrow because I didn't have any cash on me! The place is a hole in the wall and super cute. The food was delicious and super fresh. I will definitely be coming back !
Sat L
Cute little deli. Owner is a chill dude. Good spot for a quick bite (MEAT PIES) but its only open from 8AM to 3PM. And bring cash, its cash only. Prices are low for the UCB area. Good for students on a budget. Angel Rodriguez, the owner from Cabanas Cafe, told me I should post more 5 star reviews. So here it is. Check out Zak's Snacks for some MEAT PIES. 5 stars.
Shiv D.
This is the exact kind of place I would want to gatekeep since it's such an amazing small "mom & pop shop."Only one table, self-serve coffee, one guy running the whole show. Reminds me of any typical coffee shop in New York. Like in all the other reviews, the owner is the life of the place he's such a vibe. Food speaks for itself just go try it. I've tried a fair share of zaatar pies: lebanese styles and syrian styles. But this one that he makes is definitely the best one I've tried - ask for it with the hot sauces.
Satto L.
Cute little deli. Owner is a chill dude. Good spot for a quick bite (MEAT PIES) but its only open from 8AM to 3PM. And bring cash, its cash only. Prices are low for the UCB area. Good for students on a budget. Angel Rodriguez, the owner from Cabanas Cafe, told me I should post more 5 star reviews. So here it is. Check out Zak's Snacks for some MEAT PIES. 5 stars.
Got the pie, and while i waited, the owner or worker and I talked a bit. One of the best customer service from a shop like this, and that says a lot, since I’ve been t Europe and the middle east. Food was pretty cheap but tasted
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing beef pie with cheese, stuffed to the brim and the hot sauce just takes it to another level. Service was excellent as he's very welcoming. Zak is amazing & so sweet! Support a Syrian business in Berkeley, especially Zaks Snacks, it's well worth the visit.
The best food on the north
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Owner at the counter is a middle aged man, very friendly which is great if you are looking for conversation while waiting for food. Pies taste great and have a homey feel to them. Prices are very cheap relative to the area. Totally recommend a visit, but don't forget to bring cash.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was on Berkeley's campus dropping my boyfriend off at his lab and wandered in here for a bite to eat. I walk in and the owner was making the dough fresh right behind the counter. He was so nice and welcoming when I walked in! The food was so delicious, I got this bread with ground beef and the flavors were so unique! Savory but really refreshing and not heavy at all! I meant to take a picture but I ate it too fast haha. As my food was being prepared he was telling me about the history of his business and how he's loved being here to share his food with the community. It's a very hometown feel inside his shop and im definitely excited to come back. It's cash only though, just a heads up!!
Excellent pies and very friendly service! I highly recommend this cozy shop to anyone in the Berkeley area.
The friendliest customer service in town! The food is super delicious and cheap, although be sure to pay in cash. :) Best sandwich in Berkeley.
The owner was so sweet and gave me a bagel and coffee, allowing me to pay tomorrow because I didn’t have any cash on me! The food was delicious! I will definitely be coming back !
The owner was so sweet and gave me a bagel and coffee, allowing me to pay tomorrow because I didn’t have any cash on me! The food was delicious! I will definitely be coming back !
A true, local, hidden gem. Wish I could give more than 5 stars and that is no exaggeration. The food is INCREDIBLE, all hand made by the owner Jamal who works the store. He knew everyone by name who came in after me! I got the za'atar pie with cheese, bell peppers, and olives (10/10). Let him add the hot sauce, it's not super spicy, just incredibly flavorful. Can't wait to go back to try more items!note that they are cash only
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If I could recommend any place in Berkeley, this would be the first stop I tell people to come to. Right next to North Gate and a few steps from campus you find this unique hole-in-the-wall spot. Owned by Jamal who cooks all his food by hand and has a warm and welcoming personality, you will find some of the most flavorful, savory, and best Syrian food in the Bay Area. Open 10AM-2PM, this is a great spot to grab coffee and a dessert (i personally recommend the banana bread not pictured because we ate it so fast or the apple tart) or fill up on lunch in between classes. If you're hungry, looking for something new in Berkeley, and appreciate tasty cuisine, look no longer! This is the place to go!
The owner was so sweet and gave me a bagel and coffee, allowing me to pay tomorrow because I didn't have any cash on me! The place is a hole in the wall and super cute. The food was delicious and super fresh. I will definitely be coming back !
Cute little deli. Owner is a chill dude. Good spot for a quick bite (MEAT PIES) but its only open from 8AM to 3PM. And bring cash, its cash only. Prices are low for the UCB area. Good for students on a budget. Angel Rodriguez, the owner from Cabanas Cafe, told me I should post more 5 star reviews. So here it is. Check out Zak's Snacks for some MEAT PIES. 5 stars.
This is the exact kind of place I would want to gatekeep since it's such an amazing small "mom & pop shop."Only one table, self-serve coffee, one guy running the whole show. Reminds me of any typical coffee shop in New York. Like in all the other reviews, the owner is the life of the place he's such a vibe. Food speaks for itself just go try it. I've tried a fair share of zaatar pies: lebanese styles and syrian styles. But this one that he makes is definitely the best one I've tried - ask for it with the hot sauces.
Cute little deli. Owner is a chill dude. Good spot for a quick bite (MEAT PIES) but its only open from 8AM to 3PM. And bring cash, its cash only. Prices are low for the UCB area. Good for students on a budget. Angel Rodriguez, the owner from Cabanas Cafe, told me I should post more 5 star reviews. So here it is. Check out Zak's Snacks for some MEAT PIES. 5 stars.