"A Gem of a Café — Delicious, Creative, and Full of Heart This café is truly a standout among local spots. The pastries are homemade and crafted with high-quality ingredients—you can taste the care in every bite. Their Zaffran ice cream is absolutely top-notch, with salted pistachio toppings that take it to a whole new level. It’s a true game-changer. The almond cake—vegan, moist, and rich—is highly recommended, while the blueberry lemon pastry is beyond delicious, bursting with flavor and balance. If you’re craving something more traditional, the baghlava and adasi are freaking good and full of authentic taste. For drinks, you cannot miss the Shemroon shake—it might genuinely change your life. The barista clearly knows what they’re doing; the drinks are high-quality, beautifully prepared, and full of personality. The atmosphere is warm, bright, and thoughtfully designed. You can tell they care deeply about aesthetics—there are so many cute, creative design elements that reflect their passion and attention to detail. Finally, the team of five running the café are amazing—friendly, welcoming, and so dedicated. Their energy sets the tone for the whole place."

"Stopped into this new spot in Orinda and was really impressed. The space is warm and modern - lots of wood, plants, and soft lighting that makes it a nice place to actually sit and enjoy your coffee. Had a slice of their almond cake and it was excellent - moist, not too sweet, with a really good toasted almond crunch on top. Coffee was smooth and well made too. Definitely adding this place to my regular rotation."

"A total breath of fresh air for downtown Orinda. The Shemroon bread and baklava are absolutely to die for. The space feels modern but relaxed, with a great vibe and strong WiFi, perfect for working, meeting up, or just hanging out. Really happy to finally have a place like this in town and excited to support local!!"

"I finally found the breakfast I’ve been looking for for years, right here in the Bay Area! Everything I ate was incredibly delicious. I ordered the savory breakfast plate, and it tasted exactly like the breakfast I make at home every morning. And the tea… unbelievably good. They also have a sweet breakfast, which I’m definitely planning to try next time. I also got the chocolate cake, and it was perfection — the texture was spot on, the sweetness was light and not overwhelming, and the cream was absolutely amazing. Truly the kind of dessert you can enjoy without feeling heavy. I came all the way from Oakland, and it was absolutely worth it. They’re offering such an incredible service to the Orinda community. If I lived in Orinda, I’d try to come here every day. And the staff is very friendly and sweet! You’re amazing — keep up the great work🙏 A newly opened café with truly incredible flavors. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

"Oh my goodness, this cafe is so adorable! The staff are sooo sweet and they made me feel calm. It’s my first time here and I feel at home. Some people are here with friends, some are here working on their laptops. I’ll definitely be back. I got the Persian tea with rosewater and it’s a fun new flavor I’ve never tried before."