Cafe V - Berkeley

Was so excited to find this place in Berkeley while I was visiting. Loved the setup indoors and outdoors there was a band playing live music in outdoor patio se... read more Was so excited to find this place in Berkeley while I was visiting. Loved the setup indoors and outdoors there was a band playing live music in outdoor patio seating nicely setup in shade! Staff was really friendly to take order and get us seated. Loved arepas Was searching for good arepas for a really long time in Bay Area and these ones were really good, we also got yuca fries which was new thing to try for me drinks were good too! Will definitely go back next time to try patacons and more arepas

Liked the chips and salsa. Empanadas were good but not the best I had. read more Liked the chips and salsa. Empanadas were good but not the best I had.

Very spacious patio seating in the back with heaters for when it’s chilly at night time. Came here with a Venezuelan friend and she said their arepas are some o... read more Very spacious patio seating in the back with heaters for when it’s chilly at night time. Came here with a Venezuelan friend and she said their arepas are some of the best she’s had in the Bay Area although they are definitely more American style in that they’re stuffed kinda like a sandwich with delicious things! The elote is cut into shareable “riblets” and is probably my favorite thing that we ate there I will probably ask if I can buy the sauce that was on them in a container to take home the next time I’m there.

My absolute favorite spot in Berkeley! The drinks are always amazing and the Food is excellent as well. The elote and pozole are my go-tos. On top of excellent... read more My absolute favorite spot in Berkeley! The drinks are always amazing and the Food is excellent as well. The elote and pozole are my go-tos. On top of excellent food and drinks, the customer service has always been outstanding. Gion always has the warmest welcome, on top of his excellent drinking making skills. The owner, Hamie is always a pleasure to interact with and has shown great knowledge in his mezcal collection. If you want to grab food and drinks, I highly recommend El Patio!

I visited this restaurant to try their Venezuelan dishes and arepas. While the food was good, I was expecting a more authentic Venezuelan experience. It felt mo... read more I visited this restaurant to try their Venezuelan dishes and arepas. While the food was good, I was expecting a more authentic Venezuelan experience. It felt more like a general Latin American restaurant with a selection of Venezuelan options.