Cafe Ohlone,

2430 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

"What a unique unique experience that fills one’s tummy and heart alike ❤️! Gosh, would never barter this one with anything else in life."

"What a gem! In the courtyard of the Anthropology Museum, you’ll find this charming oasis. Everything from the furniture, landscape, menu, and soundtrack are all thoughtfully procured. Afternoon tea consisted of 3 refreshing flavors of tea and 3 sweet dishes. The chia seed porridge was a generous portion with a delicious flavor profile as well as texture. The toasted hazelnuts added a tasty crunch. Blackberries and gooseberries were a nice palate cleanser, and the chia seed flour brownie bites were addictive! The black walnuts and coarse East Bay salt were a perfect combination! I’m thankful they don’t sell these individually otherwise I would be eating them daily. In bulk. Not only was the meal unique and delicious, we also learned some Ohlone history and words as well as heard some lovely songs and spoken word that were pre-recorded. It’s such a nice experience and so much more than just food and drinks!"

"This place is a MUST. Deliciously fanciful, natural, clean & exquisitely flavorful dishes from our Bay Areas very own indigenous Ohlone tribe. The experience has been well thought out, and you can truly see the intentions that are full of LOVE here. This is as LOCAL and NATIVE as it gets!! Not enough stars for how happy this place makes me & how fulfilling the tastes!!"

"Truly magical find. In addition to rare local foods, they treated us to games, stories, and song. It's difficult to find behind the bookstore, but well worth the unique and private experience. The decor of acorns, nuts, abalone, and cattails was really lovely. Also, they provide lovely serapes for the chill. BE HERE"

"Tucked behind University Press Books is a transformative place that allows you to turn back time. The lovingly gathered and carefully prepared foods are nothing like any foods typically eaten today. Instead, these foods are the mainstay foods that allowed the Ohlone people to live in peace and in harmony with their environment for thousands of years. The two indigenous men who have created this incredible space and menu come from an unbroken line of people who have lived in the East Bay for thousands of years. The foods they are offering take a tremendous amount of time and labor, but they are not offering them in a simple format. The foods are rich and complex and take freshness to an entirely new level. Be prepared to sit outside, dress warmly. Be prepared to learn. There will be abundant information given about each course. Be prepared to ask questions. They want to start conversations that feed your soul as well as your body. Be prepared for adventure. This is an incredible opportunity to explore foods you may not otherwise taste. This is fine dining at its very best."