Uqbar – Middle Eastern
Sunlight streams into this vibrant morning haunt, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of slow-simmered squash shakshuka and warm, silken hummus topped with spiced lamb. Guests gather over nourishing yogurt bowls and hearty breakfast sandwiches, finding a sanctuary of Mediterranean-inspired comfort that elevates the start of the day into a soulful culinary ritual.
2265 Fifth Street https://uqbarthecafe.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Uqbar
Dairy-Free at Uqbar
Uqbar in Berkeley has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Squash Shakshuka, Classic Hummus and Fruit Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Uqbar
Uqbar in Berkeley has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fruit Platter and Roasted Potatoes and Toum Garlic Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Uqbar
Uqbar in Berkeley has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tahini Caesar Salad, Squash Shakshuka and House Flatbread or English Muffin with Cinnamon Sugar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Uqbar
Uqbar in Berkeley has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Hummus, Fruit Platter and Roasted Potatoes and Toum Garlic Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Uqbar
Uqbar in Berkeley has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Squash Shakshuka, House Flatbread or English Muffin with Cinnamon Sugar and Classic Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Uqbar
Uqbar in Berkeley has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Hummus, Fruit Platter and Acme Sesame Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Uqbar
Uqbar in Berkeley has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Flatbread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Uqbar
Uqbar in Berkeley has 11 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Flatbread or English Muffin with Cinnamon Sugar, Classic Hummus and House Flatbread or English Muffin with Butter + Honey. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Uqbar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Breakfast | 37.8 g | 53.9 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Uqbar Breakfast | 53.1 g | 31.5 g |
| Chicken Hummus | 22.2 g | 29.1 g |
| Tahini Caesar Salad | 42.8 g | 25.9 g |
| Market Salad | 31.9 g | 25.3 g |
| Lamb Hummus | 25.2 g | 24.6 g |
| Yogurt Bowl | 147.5 g | 20.2 g |
| Roasted Potatoes and Toum Garlic Sauce | 17.6 g | 18.8 g |
| Squash Shakshuka | 56.8 g | 18 g |
| Marinated Tofu Sandwich | 43.6 g | 15.2 g |
| Cold Brew | 14.4 g | 7.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering sandwiches, noting that the kitchen takes clear pride in delivering exceptional flavors. Celebrated for its warm and timely service, the space offers a pleasant ambiance that guests find perfect for a neighborhood visit. Reviewers highlight the inviting atmosphere and high-quality ingredients as key reasons for their five-star experiences.
Menu
Breakfast
- Hot Oatmeal - $9: pumpkin, apple, date, pie spices, pecans, kefir, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Yogurt Bowl - $12: housemade almond granola, apple butter, wine-poached quince Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - $9: scrambled egg, white cheddar, caramelized leek aioli, housemade English muffin Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic Breakfast - $15: two eggs scrambled or fried, crispy potatoes, toasted housemade English muffin, butter, jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Uqbar Breakfast - $19: housemade hummus, kefir labneh, organic fresh fruits and vegetables, olives, warm flatbread, two eggs scrambled or fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Squash Shakshuka - $17: two eggs poached in spiced squash and caramelized onion sauce, pickled jalapeños, herbs, sesame bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Hummus Plates
- Classic Hummus - $14: tahini sauce, green herb sauce, pickled onion, chickpeas, buckwheat flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato + Egg Hummus - $16: classic hummus, roasted potatoes, soft boiled egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Hummus - $17: classic hummus, marinated grilled chicken Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Hummus - $19: classic hummus, lamb braised with warm spices Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch
- Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup - $11: herbs, acme sesame bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tahini Caesar Salad - $12: radicchio, kale, crispy chickpeas, croutons, parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Salad - $10: seasonal greens, carrots, fennel, pickled onions, pomegranate, sunflower seeds, date dijon dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $17: hummus, tahini sauce, coleslaw, tomato, pickled jalapeños, sesame bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Tofu Sandwich - $15: hummus, tahini sauce, coleslaw, tomato, pickled jalapeños, sesame bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Lamb Sandwich - $19: white cheddar, toum garlic sauce, pickled onion, herbs, ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Add-ons
- House Flatbread or English Muffin with Butter + Honey - $6: butter, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- House Flatbread or English Muffin with Cinnamon Sugar - $8: cinnamon sugar, kefir labneh, apple butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Roasted Potatoes and Toum Garlic Sauce - $7: roasted potatoes, toum garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fruit Platter - $8: seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House Flatbread - $3.5: buckwheat flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Acme Sesame Bread - $4: sesame bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Drip Coffee - $4
- Cold Brew - $5
- Orange Cardamom Latte - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Pomegranate Lemonade - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Pomegranate Mimosa - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Turkish Orange Soda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Uqbar
- Is Uqbar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Uqbar has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Squash Shakshuka, Classic Hummus and Fruit Platter.
- What can I eat at Uqbar on a dairy-free diet?
- Squash Shakshuka, Classic Hummus and Fruit Platter carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Uqbar have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Classic Hummus and Fruit Platter.
- Is Uqbar gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Uqbar?
- Classic Breakfast, at roughly 53.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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