Bartavelle Cafe

The 20 Best Restaurants In Berkeley - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Enter Bartavelle and you’ll want to lock your phone in a box. You know, to focus your attention on the housemade pastries, seasonal toasts, and salads—and succumb to the cafe’s no-rush energy (the former quick grab takeout window is now a permanent, larger, and more tranquil space down the block). Golden-brown coconut macaroons and buttery sweet and savory scones are royalty, but the showstopper is the Persian breakfast, hands down. It's a nicely balanced plate of pickles, lebneh, and a pile of fresh herbs, plus a side of pizza bianca. This place transforms into a sexy wine bar at night, so don’t be surprised when you find yourself here twice in one day. " - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway