Wally’s Cafe is a cozy Lebanese restaurant and coffee-and-tea spot at 3900 San Pablo Ave in Emeryville, California. This cash-only eatery serves traditional Mediterranean fare in a tiny, inviting space with counter seating, creating a relaxed setting for a quick bite, a quiet meal, or casual solo dining.
With a rating of 4.70 out of 5 based on 1,109 customer reviews, Wally’s Cafe has earned strong appreciation from the people it serves.
The menu offers a range of choices for different tastes and occasions, including comfort food, healthy options, small plates, vegetarian selections, vegan options, and coffee. Guests can visit for lunch or dinner, enjoy dessert, or choose from takeaway, dine-in, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site services.
Catering and counter service are also available, while outdoor seating provides another way to enjoy a meal. Whether you are looking for a satisfying Mediterranean lunch, a relaxed dinner, or a convenient meal to take home, Wally’s Cafe offers a welcoming choice.
Wally’s Cafe is designed for comfort and convenience, with a casual, cozy, and quiet atmosphere. The location includes a bar, restroom, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi, and it welcomes reservations for customers planning ahead. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
For more information or to place an inquiry, call +1 833-852-5910 or visit Wally’s Cafe at 3900 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608, United States.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Wally's Cafe
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Slices of grilled chicken shawarma served with rice pilaf, salad, tzatziki sauce, garlic sauce & pita bread
Slices of beef shawarma grilled with tomatoes & served with tahini sauce, rice pilaf, salad, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Slices of chicken shawarma marinated in pomegranate molasses served with rice pilaf, salad, tzatziki sauce, garlic sauce & pita bread
5 strips of grilled beef & lamb gyros served with rice pilaf, greek salad, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
5 falafel pieces served with hummus, salad & pita bread
Hummus, baba ghannouj, 2 falafels, 2 dolmas, tabouleh salad, greek salad, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Choice of any two meats or falafel served with rice pilaf, salad, tzatziki sauce or garlic sauce & pita bread
Two chicken skewers served with rice pilaf, salad, tzatziki sauce, garlic sauce & pita bread
3 ground beef patties served with rice pilaf, salad, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
2 lamb skewers served with rice pilaf, salad, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Chicken shawarma slices, lettuce, tomatoes & garlic sauce
Beef shawarma slices, tomatoes, onions, mint, sumac & tahini sauce
Falafel, tomatoes, parsley, lettuce & tahini sauce
Beef & lamb gyros strips, tomatoes, onions, lettuce & tzatziki sauce
Chicken slices, tomatoes, onions, lettuce & tzatziki sauce
Parsley, mint, tomatoes, green onions & bulgur
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & pita chips
Mixed greens, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers & onions topped with feta cheese & olives
Greek salad topped with chicken shawarma
Greek salad topped with beef & lamb gyros
Greek salad topped with shrimp
Garbanzo bean dip served with pita bread
Fire-roasted eggplant dip served with pita bread
Creamy, soft cheese dip served with pita bread
Creamy, soft cheese dip with garlic served with pita bread
Yogurt and cucumber dip served with pita bread
3 falafel pieces served with tahini sauce
4 dolmas pieces served with tzatziki sauce
Pickled cucumbers, turnips & olives
6 wings pieces served with ranch dip
Ground sirloin patty, cheese, grilled onions, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, house sauce & served with french fries
4 dolmas pieces served with tzatziki sauce
Falafel, tomatoes, parsley, lettuce & tahini sauce
6 wings pieces served with ranch dip
2 pieces of homemade baklava made with filo dough & butter with cashews in the middle and pistachios on top
6 pieces of homemade baklava made with filo dough & butter with cashews in the middle and pistachios on top
Hear from our valued guests
Staff is super nice and food is amazing ! What else can you ask for. The place is great vibe too
I was in town visiting of friend and this was one of their top recommendations. After my my experience at Wallys, I could easily see why! The food was SO GOOD and the portion sizes are massive. I also think their hummus might be some of the best I've ever had. The place is small and a bit cramped, so I recommend taking it to go or coming solo/in a small group. Delicious, authentic Lebanese food. Definitely give it a try!
I visited Wally's after a long time for dinner. I ordered the lamb kabob platter. It was yummy and hit the spot. Generous portion of food: 2 skewers of lean lamb, lots of well seasoned rice, fresh salad, a pita bread, and a bit of garlicky yogort-cucumber sauce. All for under $30. And you get a cup of complimentary lentic soup. If you're in the area, try out this place for a casual lunch or dinner.
Wonderful. The shawarma is delicious, salad is fresh and perfectly dressed, free lentil soup and baklava are actually very tasty, and their portions are huge. I enjoyed their garlic and yogurt sauces as well. Might become part of my regular rotation.
Anytime we are in the area, we go out of our way to eat at Wally’s cafe. It’s a hole-in-a-wall restaurant hidden down an alleyway, but the portions are generous and the staff is so friendly. I have loved everything on their menu, but I keep going back for their pomegranate chicken. It is divine!! Their baklava is also the best I’ve ever tried. Their shrimp is also delicious. My mouth is watering just writing this review! The only item that could use a little tweaking is their toum garlic sauce; it needs more lemon added. Other than that, their food is absolutely delicious and worth the excursion.
Flavors of every dish was done so well I was impressed and satisfied. Huge plate portions! Would eat this everyday.
Had an amazing gyro here and it was absolutely delicious. The meat was flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. They also surprised me with complimentary lentil soup and baklava, which was a really nice touch and made the experience even better. Great food, generous hospitality, and excellent service. I’ll definitely come back!
Amazing restaurant!! Really delicious across the board and such crispy fries. Baklava is really good, really airy and not overwhelmingly sweet - not as disgustingly sweet as other cafes that serve baklava. The pomegranate chicken was great, the Shawarma is amazing, the plates were delicious (they come with a side of free pita to eat with!) Employees are super nice too and it's so easy to chat with other customers due to the setting
Five star experience. Delicious food, hearty portions, fair prices. Ambiance is a little wonky as you walk down a small side alley past a couple dumpsters to access. Self order via tablet.
We loved this place. So sweet, thoughtful flavors, high quality ingredients, kind servers, i love the 1950s kitchen counter with the patio. We had beef shawerma, falafel wrap, both lemonade, fries, soup, baklava. All was outstanding. Thank you Wallys!
Common questions about Wally's Cafe
Wally's Cafe is located at 3900 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608, United States , San Pablo Ave, 3900 San Pablo Ave, United States.
You can reach Wally's Cafe by calling +1 833-852-5910.
Wally's Cafe has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 1109 customer reviews.
Wally's Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Wally's Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Wally's Cafe features the following highlights: Sport.
Wally's Cafe features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Wally's Cafe features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Wally's Cafe features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Wally's Cafe features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Wally's Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet.
Wally's Cafe features the following crowd: University students.
Wally's Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Wally's Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Wally's Cafe features the following children: Kids' menu.
Wally's Cafe features the following parking: Free street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Wally's Cafe features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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