Café Leila

Café Leila seems to have a place for everyone. The back garden is the place to be on a sunny Saturday afternoon for family friendly brunch vibes. Counter service is not my preference but they are catering to a lot of folks here and are quick to grab whatever ketchup or hot sauce you need, so no notes there. The food is really quality and fresh. The California Wrap has nice little hunks of grilled chicken, a creaminess from hummus and avocado that hits the spot, and bright, fresh veg. The only thing I'd change are the mixed greens, which I could just as easily put together on my own. My wife had the Leila burger that was on great bread and packed a flavorful punch. The fries are fantastic and plentiful - both crispy and soft with a little vinegar kind of tang. All in all, quality for money is there but it's not the cheapest lunch around. Come to hang out in the sun and people watch. And make sure someone gets the fries.

Best breakfast and service in Berkeley pls try great patio nice local art they have been there for years

On our way back to Marin from Oakland airport we decided to stop in Berkeley for breakfast and wait for the traffic to die down. My daughter did a search that pointed us to the cafe so we figured "what the heck" and headed here.I've gotta say you sure get your money's worth at this place. I ordered a typical bacon & eggs breakfast and was floored by the amount of food that came out - home fries, toast, and a fruit bowl that would have been a good breakfast in itself! Everything we ordered was DEE-LISH, the coffee was strong and not bitter, and the service was first-rate. It was raining so we ate inside but there is a just beautiful outside garden/seating area that would be lovely if it ever stops raining in the Bay area. Anyway now I'm looking forward to coming back to try Leila for lunch - I suspect it'll be another great experience.Kinda out of the way but they do have parking which is great!

Cafe LeilaStarts at five stars, cause my buddy raves about this place, literally goes all the time. Out of requested tea. Small pot of earl gray instead. It was around 11:00, so we will call this a wash. Pancakes and eggs order dropped the rating to 2 stars. Eggs and bacon cold on arrival. Lump of unmixed flour/salt in pancake, really put me off the rest of the meal and didn't eat hardly half. Steak hash. Wife seemed to like it? Stopped caring by the time I could have asked. Seemed quality, and she didn't spit anything out. $50 for this? Hefty price tag for two meals and a bit of tea, especially with how poorly prepared and presented, not to mention the minimalist 'order at the counter instead of wait staff' style. Ambiance is classic Bay Area, which I actually appreciate. Lots of art. Brick walls. Patio garden is nice or would have been nice on a sunnier day. Nicely stocked bakery display is a plus, and maybe I should have just gotten a pastry. I would say barely 3 stars, but bumped to 4 out of deference to my friend. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back.

This is an order at the counter, grab a number type spot. The menu is varied and lots of options to choose from in addition to baked items in the window, and a full coffee bar menu. The parking lot is small but plenty of neighborhood parking, you can walk around the west Berkeley neighborhood to build up an appetite too. If the weathers nice eat outside on the back patio. I ordered the Vera Cruz eggs (I think that's the name) and had an almond scone too. It was super tasty and a healthy portion.

Still a favorite for a cozy, down home place to spend an hour.I always get the bagel, cream cheese and lox. And the coffee is a standout among the thousands of coffee joints everywhere.

Quiet, spacious cafe that is perfect for breakfast and they make non-caffeinated lattes! Always a plus in my book since it's hard to find in most other cafes. If this were my neigborhood, i'd be here all the time. The chorizo breakfast burrito was a little pricier than I'd usually spend, but it was super filling and tasty. The amount of tables and the back patio make up for it.

This place is just so delightful. I'm looking forward to more vegan options one day. The setting is absolutely perfect. A garden. Some art and the service is really friendly.

Have eaten here several times and returned against my better judgment at a friend's suggestion. they have an absolutely beautiful space, and deeply mediocre food. I ordered the $16 Mediterranean salad and it was Fine but worth half the price.

My first time- interesting menu. delicious FRESH food and delivered as ordered. I'll be back!