Belmo Café
1160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
Crema's Take
“Belmo Café is a Berkeley gem that seamlessly blends French and Algerian pastry traditions with robust espresso drinks, earning its stellar reputation for meticulously crafted baklava, alfajores, and seasonal pastries that rotate with genuine creativity. The intimate space—outfitted with outdoor seating and a warm staff known for genuine generosity—feels less like a coffee shop and more like discovering a neighborhood secret you'll want to protect, where strong, well-executed espresso drinks pair perfectly with the kind of handmade pastries that make the journey to University Avenue entirely worthwhile.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, outdoor seating. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
Belmo Café – A Rare Bakery Gem Worth the Journey At last—we’ve found a truly exceptional bakery. Belmo Café is an absolute treasure, offering baklava of every kind imaginable, each one crafted to perfection with delicate layers, balanced sweetness, and rich, authentic flavor.…
After picking up Coolbreeze McGee at the Alley Cat we headed to the only sandwich shop the Breeze will go to...the Belmo Café on University for some turkey and avocado sandos! Well, now I know why this is his go-to sandwich shop...that turkey avocado sando was bombtasticly…
Today we came to this small and beautiful cafe.. French and Algerian food.so delicious. We enjoyed the good food. Thank you very much guys. Special thanks the working people in this restaurant Ayoub, ameen thank you brothers you guys are doing great job 🙏🥰🥰
Lovely little cafe with nice strong espresso drinks, delicious pastries, some outdoor tables. I was having a bad day and the clerk (maybe owner?) gave me a treat for free with my order. The alfajore was so good I almost cried. Definitely check this place out.
I've been going here since they opened, and it's hands-down my favorite bakery in the bay. Every pasty and cake is so beautiful and flavorful! I enjoy visiting each time because I get to try something new Chef Nadir makes that I didn't see before. The tables outside are great…
Crema Reviews
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