Café Leila: Your Go-To Spot for Breakfast, Brunch, and More in Berkeley

What a lovely cafe! It was my first time here and my boyfriend and I came to celebrate our anniversary. We were greeted by friendly faces and live music which they said is just on weekends. When you arrive you order at the front and then they bring your food to your table, so there are no servers who take your order at the table. There was lots of outdoor seating and limited indoor seating. The chai latte was the MOST authentic chai I have ever had at a cafe, the spice was strong and such a delicious experience. I am vegetarian and I ordered the Leila Vegetable Wrap and as the complimentary side I got country potatoes. As I mentioned earlier this was my first time here so I don’t know where they keep the salt and pepper shakers because there were none of the table and the potatoes were definitely in need of some but this was something minor. The potatoes were still delicious and had fresh rosemary. The wrap was yummy but there were lots of the peppers and was a bit overpowering, but if you love feta cheese and that type of Mediterranean food then this dish is perfect (I’m not the biggest fan on feta). I will definitely come back to try their other vegetarian dishes, I was happy to see the various veggie options they had. My boyfriend got the Leila Burger with fries and he is still raving over the fries! They were unique and probably the crunchiest most delicious fries we have had. He also enjoyed the burger. We will be back!

Overall, it was an average experience—some dishes stood out while others were just okay. The good: Veggie tyab – packed with flavor; perfectly seasoned veggies, fresh dips, and soft lavash bread. Body healer latte – unique mix of ingredients, but they balanced the flavors well. Appreciate the variety of lattes on the menu! The okayish: Regular latte – coffee tasted almost burnt. Pancakes – not as soft, flavorful, or well-presented as I’ve had elsewhere. That said, I’d come back to try more of their offerings. Plus, the outdoor seating is beautiful and dog-friendly, which I loved.

From the Outside I would not had expected what inside held. It was very cute chic outdoor patio filled with plants, fountains, unique artifacts that decorated the area. From a vintage stove top, to a glass window. It was unique and it seemed popular with the locals. No table service, they do have you take your drinks yourself and if you need any condiments I heard the server say " its self service to a lady" , but they do bring you your food out. A lot of selections , and interesting drink choices. The ambiance is chill and chic and perfect for brunch. They are only opened until 3p and parking is rough.

Great place for friends or family to have breakfast or lunch together. The out-door area is huge and lovely. The food tastes fresh and good. #recommended

It's a low key vibe, with indoor tables and a lovely patio, with plants and fountains, nooks and umbrellas. I haven't tried the food, but the coffee was delicious, and the staff was sweet - smiling and friendly. It's a bit out of my way, but I like to suggest it to friends to meet there. It's just nice, a little oasis. Also, there's music some evenings indoors. Gotta check their website.

Wonderful place for brunch, outdoor seating is lovely on a pleasant day. The portion sizes were quite large and the food was excellent. The coffee is great too!

Came here for lunch on a Thursday to meet up with a dear friend. We sat outside on the patio and there was plenty of seating. The food was delicious (I ordered the fish tacos and my friend ordered the grilled zucchini sandwich). We also ordered hot tea and they each came with their own little kettle. We were able to stay and chat a while after finishing our food, and it was a lovely setting for catching up.

Café Leila...what a great little place! I had just finished helping my pal Grumley Pushinpacker set up a Speedway Triptrometor on the front of his building, so he could better tabulate the comings and goings of the block...and it just so happens I parked right there next to Café Leila! What luck! Just a couple of eggs, and some muffins got me kickstarted for the day ahead, and now I'm ready for anything...thanks to Café Leila. 5 stars without even trying