Roast & Toast Cafe
1746 Shattuck Ave., Albany, CA
Crema's Take
“Roast & Toast is a vibrant neighborhood gem where the welcoming staff treats customization requests like a joy rather than a hassle, and the kitchen delivers generously-sized sandwiches alongside Middle Eastern specialties like kunafeh and traditional Arabic booza ice cream. The streetside seating offers a perfect perch for people-watching with quality coffee in hand, creating that ideal slow-paced café atmosphere where friends naturally linger longer than they planned. Whether you're ordering a classic espresso drink or adventurously swapping menu items, the consistent friendliness and thoughtful service make this feel less like a transaction and more like visiting regulars who happen to make great food.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Great location. Sandwiches are huge and service was great. My friend ordered the "Garden Delight," and when I asked if I could order the "Harvest Harmony" as a salad, they graciously obliged. I tried the Booza and loved the subtle taste of mastic and rose -- what a treat! The…
I had such a great experience here! First off the staff were super friendly and kept checking in to make sure everything was good. We came mainly to try the kunafeh, but honestly, we were a bit hesitant at first because we’d been disappointed by other places that claimed to have…
Finally made it to this famous café in Berkeley! The exterior alone is a total head-turner. Came specifically for their traditional Arabic booza (stretchy) ice cream and it was absolutely worth the drive. It pairs perfectly with a bold shot of espresso topped with pistachios.…
3.5 ⭐️Atmosphere and service are great! Food looked fantastic but the actual taste was less than mid. It’s hard to describe what was bad about it but maybe the bread was part of it, maybe the ingredients weren’t super fresh? Overall it was unsatisfying. I went with my parents…
Roast and Toast is always a friendly place with great atmosphere and coffee. There are beautiful views from the streetside seating. There is one parking meter that the city couldn move but other than that great brick Architecture classic feel. Stop by check it out.
Crema Reviews
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