Homemade Cafe

The Homemade Cafe is a small, charming, no-frills American diner in Berkeley where the food is simple and indulgent, reminiscent of old-fashioned Southern hospitality. Sitting at one of its tables, you can bite into the food, close your eyes, listen to the chatter of the other patrons and the clanking in the kitchen, and forget that you are, in fact, in an urban area in California; the vibes of a traditional small-town country eatery are that strong. It's not what you expect in this area, and yet it has a loyal following that keeps coming back for more. In my opinion, the members of this following have discovered something very valuable: a perfect homey cafe to dine in! 

The menu is posted on the door on the way in. You will see a variety of dishes offered for relatively low prices. The Homemade Cafe has appealing sandwiches and salads, all made in that signature American country style. But the specialty is breakfast: eggs, waffles, pancakes, French toast, bagels, and breakfast sandwiches. These items are carefully crafted to have an old-fashioned, nostalgic taste and are served for the entire time the restaurant is open; it is open and churning customers through the small diner for both traditional breakfast and lunch hours.

You can order to dine in or takeout. If you choose to dine in the small shop or in some of the adjacent seating outdoors on the sidewalk, you will feel welcome to stay for as long as you like. You can order from a server at the table, and when you are done, you will pay at the counter or using the QR code on the check they bring to you. The tip is already included.

I recommend strongly the waffle and the mocha with whipped cream!

2454 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sat & Sun: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm