Cafe Ohlone by Mak-'amham, behind University Press Books in Berkeley, is the first establishment to offer Ohlone cuisine in the East Bay. This outdoor venue honors indigenous culinary traditions with a modern twist, presenting dishes such as hazelnut-milk chia pudding and hazelnut-flour brownies.
The menu is a testament to local sourcing, featuring ingredients like acorns, nuts, abalone, and cattails. Cultural enrichment complements the dining experience, with opportunities to engage with Ohlone history, language, and stories. Serapes are provided for comfort.
Dining at Cafe Ohlone includes a cultural narrative, with meals accompanied by prayer and storytelling. The establishment operates during specific times, such as tawwa-sii (evening tea) and other scheduled dining events. The menu balances respect for traditional foods with modern taste preferences.
Cafe Ohlone is part of a larger movement to reconnect with and revitalize Ohlone food systems and culture. The setting offers communal seating at picnic tables.
Cafe Ohlone
