Yali's Café

Quaint little cafe located directly across from the UC Berkeley Science Buildings. Calm, welcome atmosphere with friendly and warm staff. Parking may be difficult to find, but definitely worth the patience. Would come again.

New item on the menu: Rugelach! Two flavors; Poppy Seed and Apricot I rarely take the time to write reviews, but today felt different… After I had this experience with the rugelach cookies. First, it tastes amazing. A perfect balance of flavor—not too sweet—and just the right size to go with my delicious ☕️ [story] I asked the owner if they’re going to continue selling this pastry, and he said “most likely yes”. I asked why “most likely”, and he said that those pastries are made by a community of Ukrainian refugees—women who fled the war and found safe shelter here in the Bay Area. As long as this horrific war in Ukraine continues, we hope to be able to support them in our own little way… Hey Yali: Keep the rugelach coming! 😃

Very good food and coffee (expected great coffee in Berkeley as baseline); very nice people and efficient busy place; nice place to sit but very average ambiance. Would not go out of my way to return but great place across the street from UC Berkeley. Street parking tough and expensive.

Consistent quality and a great place to take a break between classes or do work before the day starts.

So good place is relaxing