Lama Beans Cafe
Looking for a cozy spot to grab a bite in Berkeley? Look no further than Lama Beans Cafe! Located at 1290 6th St, this charming cafe offers the perfect mix of comfort food, casual vibes, and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch, or a casual dinner, Lama Beans Cafe has something for everyone.
The cafe’s outdoor seating is perfect for enjoying sunny California days, and it’s pet-friendly, so you can bring your dog along for the meal! The casual, moderate noise environment makes it an ideal place for hanging out with friends, family, or even hosting a casual business meeting. It’s also great for kids, ensuring everyone in the family will have a good time.
One of the cafe's highlights is their Silver-dollar Pancakes – a must-try for breakfast lovers. For a heartier meal, the Friday Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken Dinner is a crowd favorite, packed with flavor and perfectly crispy. If you're into eggs, their Egg Benedict and Wild Smoked Salmon Benedict will definitely hit the spot. For lunch or a light snack, the Grilled Chicken Sandwich is a tasty option that won’t disappoint.
Lama Beans Cafe strikes the perfect balance between being a go-to spot for a relaxed meal and offering a little something special with each dish. With its welcoming environment, friendly staff, and flavorful menu, it’s no wonder this place is loved by locals and visitors alike. Whether you're in the mood for something savory or sweet, Lama Beans has you covered.
Reviews
Food was surprisingly good- eggs done well, sausage brown and moist, three sauces served with the breakfast plate were varied and tasty. Service is fast and friendly - very sweet atmosphere Inside and out. I look forward to trying lunch !
The best brunch experience ever! Excellent food for breakfast and brunch, not sure about dinner, because if I go for dinner, I still order breakfast food. This is just me, enjoy!
For many many years we've loved every meal we have eaten at Lama Beans. The service and ambiance are warm and delightful. So many healthy delicious food choices always cooked to perfection and warm at our table. My stomach can always tell when it's prepared with love and care, I feel relaxed and digest well every time :) Also, one of the last affordable restaurant serving nutritious quality meals in the BayArea, we are immensely grateful for it's existence :)
First time at this place, recommended by a coworker of mine. Safe to say I wasn't disappointed. Off the bat, good friendly service and the inside gave me Lake Tahoe diner vibes. The food was good and definitely hit the spot. My friend and I shared each other meals so I was able to try the corned beef hash which I ordered for myself and her eggs blackstone. Both were delicious and having me wanting to come back for more and to try other things on the menu. We ended the meal by splitting a dozen silver dollar pancakes. These were really good, I thought it would be tough by the look of it but it was nice and fluffy. Perfect with butter and syrup. Overall this place is great so far and has become part of my Berkeley brunch list rotation. The only downside I would say is parking. Had to park about 2 blocks away and around 4-5 blocks away are a lot of homeless encampments. But that's becoming the norm in the Bay Area...
Breakfast is good, but the dinners are great. Well prepared food at a reasonable price. The cooks are surprisingly talented for such a small place. Some of my favorites: Fried Brussels sprouts, Beet salad, rib eye steak, grilled salmon. And their 3-course dinner Specials are very satisfying.