Brazilian Breads - Berkeley

The food at this restaurant is incredible. It surpassed my high expectations based on previous experiences with Brazilian cuisine. The cheese bread, empanadas, and Zilantro sauce were all delicious.

My açaí smoothie was really disappointing. The peanut butter tasted like a cheap brand, not the quality I was hoping for, and there was way too much of it. It felt like there was at least half a cup, if not more, which was excessive. There were also an overwhelming amount of hemp seeds, making it difficult to eat without my spoon overflowing. The blueberries seemed like they had been previously frozen and were not fresh. My husband ordered his açaí bowl with honey instead of peanut butter, but it still had peanut butter in it. It's important to be cautious if you have allergies. We also tried the Brazilian cheese bread, which was tasty, but they accidentally gave us the Jalapeño flavor instead of garlic.

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!