Brazilian Breads - Berkeley

I am a huge fan of Pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), so I was thrilled to discover this place. They not only offer freshly baked cheese bread, but also frozen ones that I can take home and enjoy anytime I want! I used to make it myself before finding this gem. They also have sandwiches made with the cheese bread, which is gluten-free. The chewy texture of the bread pairs perfectly with the fillings in the sandwiches. If you're a fan of Pao de queijo, I highly recommend giving this place a try. A big thank you to Desirre, Karla, and the other lady (whose name I forgot to ask) for the great service. I will definitely be coming back soon!

This is probably one of the best veggie sandwiches I had in my life! (That's the Beringela! I'm Brazilian, but I've never seen cheese bread sandwiches, it's just awesome!

The staff here really know how to cook! We ordered a picanha (steak sandwich on ciabatta and an order of yucca garlic fries to share. Note that it costs $3 more to get the sandwich on ciabatta, from the regular $10 on cheese bread. However, we were told that it is also more sizable (see the picture for our order , so we upgraded to share. The textures were all on point. The picanha steak was sooo tender and delicious. They could've run an excellent steakhouse instead! It rests on a little bed of salad made of kale, arugula, and sundried tomatoes. The yucca fries were perfectly fried and crispy on the outside, with a delicious punch of garlic flavor, and they include just enough ketchup for all the fries (at our rate of dip-page . I will say that the sandwich could have used more flavor. We drizzled balsamic vinegar over both the sandwich and the salad (didn't come with any noticeable dressing once we got home, but sorely missed the flavorful, creamy, green sauce we usually get from another local Brazilian establishment. Additionally, although we loved the taste and texture, we thought that the price for the fries is ultimately not worth it. You could get the same bomb flavor from garlic fries at any Super Duper chain, for half the price, and comparable quality. Note that their kitchen closes half an hour earlier than their posted hours! We made the mistake before of coming just a bit under that timeframe and tragically getting turned away. They also have a clean restroom in the back. 5 stars for the textures, assembly, and staff! They can definitely cook well. : That said, due to the distance for us, cost, and general flavors, we will personally probably not be coming back anytime soon. If we lived in the area, the sandwich would make a seriously great occasional meal!

Brasilian groceries and cafe/restaurant that will make you feel back in Brazil stocked up on all the basics, reiquijao, pao de queijo (they sell it frozen so you can bake it whenever you want at home), frozen yucca fries for quick cooking at home, and all the best chocolate treats. Great place for a home cooked plate plus pantry staples

Excellent sandwich! Came after a hike in the hills and was hungry. Three thick slabs of steak with excellent flavoring. The cuts did have quite a bit of fat, which I normally don't care for, but the fat with season and bread was good. Small side salad with nice vinaigrette. Very filling with so much protein didn't get a chance to try their popular little breads. Fraud I was so hungry, I forgot to note what I ordered. But they said it was their best selling most popular. Not a lot of seating a few high tables inside and some on sidewalk. Clean, spacious bathroom. Helpful, friendly staff.