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: high-protein, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, kosher, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, diabetic, heart-healthy, sugar-free, low-fat, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, clean-eating, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, south-beach, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, sirtfood, slow-carb, macrobiotic, pegan

Currently open

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.

Hot Oatmeal - $9: pumpkin, apple, date, pie spices, pecans, kefir, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Yogurt Bowl - $12: housemade almond granola, apple butter, wine-poached quince Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Breakfast Sandwich - $9: scrambled egg, white cheddar, caramelized leek aioli, housemade English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Classic Breakfast - $15: two eggs scrambled or fried, crispy potatoes, toasted housemade English muffin, butter, jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free
Uqbar Breakfast - $19: housemade hummus, kefir labneh, organic fresh fruits and vegetables, olives, warm flatbread, two eggs scrambled or fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Squash Shakshuka - $17: two eggs poached in spiced squash and caramelized onion sauce, pickled jalapeños, herbs, sesame bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic

Hummus Plates

Classic Hummus - $14: tahini sauce, green herb sauce, pickled onion, chickpeas, buckwheat flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Potato + Egg Hummus - $16: classic hummus, roasted potatoes, soft boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Chicken Hummus - $17: classic hummus, marinated grilled chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Lamb Hummus - $19: classic hummus, lamb braised with warm spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb

Lunch

Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup - $11: herbs, acme sesame bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Tahini Caesar Salad - $12: radicchio, kale, crispy chickpeas, croutons, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
Market Salad - $10: seasonal greens, carrots, fennel, pickled onions, pomegranate, sunflower seeds, date dijon dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $17: hummus, tahini sauce, coleslaw, tomato, pickled jalapeños, sesame bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Marinated Tofu Sandwich - $15: hummus, tahini sauce, coleslaw, tomato, pickled jalapeños, sesame bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Braised Lamb Sandwich - $19: white cheddar, toum garlic sauce, pickled onion, herbs, ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free

Sides and Add-ons

House Flatbread or English Muffin with Butter + Honey - $6: butter, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
House Flatbread or English Muffin with Cinnamon Sugar - $8: cinnamon sugar, kefir labneh, apple butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Roasted Potatoes and Toum Garlic Sauce - $7: roasted potatoes, toum garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Fruit Platter - $8: seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
House Flatbread - $3.5: buckwheat flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Acme Sesame Bread - $4: sesame bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol

Beverages

Drip Coffee - $4
Cold Brew - $5
Orange Cardamom Latte - $6
Pomegranate Lemonade - $5
Pomegranate Mimosa - $13
Turkish Orange Soda - $5