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: vegetarian, vegan, halal, high-protein, kosher, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, high-fiber, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, alkaline, tlc, zone, volumetrics, renal, aip, slow-carb, macrobiotic, lectin-free
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, 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, 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, Mediterranean, 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, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Hummus Plates
- Classic Hummus - $14: tahini sauce, green herb sauce, pickled onion, chickpeas, buckwheat flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato + Egg Hummus - $16: classic hummus, roasted potatoes, soft boiled egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Hummus - $17: classic hummus, marinated grilled chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Hummus - $19: classic hummus, lamb braised with warm spices Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch
- Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup - $11: herbs, acme sesame bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tahini Caesar Salad - $12: radicchio, kale, crispy chickpeas, croutons, parmesan Dietary tags: 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $17: hummus, tahini sauce, coleslaw, tomato, pickled jalapeños, sesame bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Tofu Sandwich - $15: hummus, tahini sauce, coleslaw, tomato, pickled jalapeños, sesame bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian 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, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- House Flatbread or English Muffin with Cinnamon Sugar - $8: cinnamon sugar, kefir labneh, apple butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Roasted Potatoes and Toum Garlic Sauce - $7: roasted potatoes, toum garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fruit Platter - $8: seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House Flatbread - $3.5: buckwheat flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Acme Sesame Bread - $4: sesame bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Drip Coffee - $4
- Cold Brew - $5
- Orange Cardamom Latte - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pomegranate Lemonade - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pomegranate Mimosa - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Turkish Orange Soda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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