Milyar Cafe

Came here for a quick breakfast pastry and coffee and ended up coming back every day we were in Oakland.The black coffee was delicious - classic but offering deep flavor. I also had a lavender latte with oat milk. They don't list alternative milks on their menu but they do have them! I really loved the spiced tea we got as well - I can't remember exactly what it was called but it had cardamom and cinnamon and was so perfectly cozy for a winter morning.In addition to drinks, we got baklava (of course) and another version of baklava that was less flaky/crunchy - I prefer the classic baklava. I thought the layers of the pastry offered amazing crunchy texture. The pistachio was generous. Finally, we got a halva to go and it was, like everything else, delicious!

What is going on with this explosion of Yemeni cafes in the bay? I mean I won't complain - I love milk cakes, large pots of caffeine, and non alcoholic spots open late-ish.If you've been to another Yemeni cafe, Milyar is pretty similar, but the decor/color scheme feels more fancy, and the space is huge. It does feel a bit cold and less cozy than other Yemeni cafes, but maybe that was just because it was pretty empty when I visited a year ago? Or maybe that's just how I was feeling.

The decor is great, and the coffee is fantastic--probably the highlight of this place. The pastries are decent, but the real issue here is cleanliness, which seriously detracts from the experience. The floors are never swept or mopped, and the bathroom is consistently filthy. It's disheartening to see such poor hygiene standards, especially given how good the coffee is.I visited right after they opened, hoping for a clean start to the day, but the trash bins were already full, and the sink, floors, and toilet were in an atrocious state. It's a stark and unpleasant contrast to the quality of the coffee and the ambiance in the main space. If they could address these hygiene concerns, it would make a huge difference.

I just discovered a fantastic coffee spot in Berkeley! The atmosphere is quiet, and the interior is beautifully designed. My friend and I tried a few different teas and sampled various pastries--everything was delicious. It's a perfect place if you're looking for great Middle Eastern pastries, a cozy spot to work on your laptop, meet up for a coffee break, or simply relax and enjoy a good cup of coffee. Highly recommend!

OK this place wasn't on the agenda this Saturday morning. After visiting Sweet Adeline, which by the way has the most delicious pastries, I decided to check out this coffee stop on the corner of Adeline that I saw. The inside decor is phenomenal. It has furniture that one would have at their home. Very pretty, very modern and giving the feel that this place just opened up. The drink options are various -I got a Cortado. I will say I liked that the person asked me what level of sweetness I wanted with my Cortado because I'm never usually asked and typically have to add my own couple packs of raw sugar. The barista served the best Cortado I've had outside of Spain. It was delicious, frothy, and with the right amount of sweetness.Definitely looking forward to patronizing this place again.

Milyar came onto my radar a few months ago when I was looking for a traditional Middle Eastern cafe. It has become a near weekly staple ever since my first sip! The coffee is great; delicious and strong. Though I am partial to hot coffee, their iced drinks have been very good as well. And their sweets are amazing. The business is also decorated very beautifully, making you feel as though you are having coffee in Dubai. Looking forward to my next stop!

Such a beautiful café right at the intersection of Adeline and Alcatraz. The interior is gorgeous and the furnishings are intricate and thoughtful. Feels like a high-end café with a great open space with folks chatting and working and relaxing. I was blown away by the space and the location, particularly the lighting and comfort. Plenty of seats too. My husband and I had the Yemeni latte with honey , iced and hot. So delicious and flavorful!

Finding parking near the cafe is a little difficult, but manageable with the street parking. The cafe overall has a nice modern aesthetic! I ordered a rose latte with the barista, and you can tell that they really put care into every drink that they're serving out. The rose latte itself was beautiful, and had the right amount of sweetness to coffee ratio--the milk balance was just right as well. Overall great place to study with nice drinks!

The Good: Spacious, lovely decor, ambient music, comfortable seating, WiFi, varied assortment of Middle Eastern baked goods, pastries, and coffee. The Yemeni latte was very good. Nice mix of spices and strong coffee to jumpstart your day.The Bad: I had to go back up to the counter twice: the first time because they gave me the wrong bread (should be some way to distinguish between the potato and olive breads) and the second time because the bread was cold inside. Maybe I just caught them on their lunch break, because I remember seeing two persons (one busing tables and one behind the register), and then there was one. Not opposed to stopping by again, but I'll probably just stick with the coffee.

Milyar Cafe opens late till 10 daily. It's genre is Yemeni sourced coffee, teas and associated pastries. Lots of indoor seating. Meticulous decor all around. Soft music in background. Quick courteous service. Paid. Food & covfefe brought to table of my choosing.Offerings: espressos, teas, covfefes, bakes, refreshers, Milyar specialities (pots of tea, covfefe). Drink: Yemeni latte (6.95) with almond milk+-Yemeni roasted coffee beans fused with cardamon, ginger, honey, steamed milk, cinnamon. Sensational! Must sip to enjoy complexities, not a gulp & go average joe...Eats: coffee cake (4)-refrigerated cold. Was assured this was the customary method of serving.Didn't taste much of the egginess. Saffron nor cardamon nuances. Honey yes. Pairing with latte dissolved any shortcomings. Yemeni latte RULES!4.5 stars fab covfefe/service, luxurious spread, many bakes to chose from.