‘ammatka Cafe

Ohlone-Forward Cuisine

The ‘ammatka Cafe is temporarily closed while we expand our kitchen. In the meantime, food is available to purchase in the Discovery Store.

When we reopen, the cafe will serve Ohlone-forward snacks, meals, and beverages for our valued members and guests to fuel their curious minds. Stop by and grab a chia flour brownie, Ohlone spritz, or one of our other delicious menu items.

Seating is first come, first served (no reservations).

Ohlone Science & Culture at The Lawrence

The ‘ammatka Cafe is the latest infusion of Ohlone culture into The Lawrence as part of the university-wide ‘ottoy Initiative. This ongoing effort aims to foster understanding and respect for Ohlone people and culture and to repair the relationship between UC Berkeley and the Ohlone community. The initiative is led by Cafe Ohlone co-founders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino.

The ‘ottoy Initiative has transformed our science center as we continue to integrate Ohlone knowledge and culture into our exhibits and programs. After enjoying a meal or treat in the ‘ammatka Cafe, take a walk around The Lawrence and keep your eyes peeled for Ohlone elements throughout, including:

• Land acknowledgements posted at the entrance to The Lawrence and to the Outdoor Nature Lab
• Vincent & Louis featured as “food heroes” in our Future of Food exhibit, sharing Ohlone knowledge and tradition around oysters in ‘ommu, the San Francisco Bay
• California native plants in the Outdoor Nature Lab, with the opportunity to learn about their names in Chochenyo (the language of the East Bay Ohlone people) and the plants’ traditional uses and personalities

This is only the beginning, with plans to incorporate Chochenyo signage and Ohlone science in every major exhibit moving forward at The Lawrence.