From Tech to Toasts in Berkeley | Oakland News

Two former tech execs, Sara Rahimian and Stacie Frederick, traded corporate life for coffee culture, opening Evergreen Cafe in Berkeley — a cozy spot serving Persian-inspired breakfasts with Californian flair. After a year of success, they’re expanding into a second location, once an old auto shop, complete with a commissary kitchen and outdoor patio. With no restaurant experience, they leaned on Sara’s tech background and her chef sister’s recipes to nail the menu — especially that perfect jammy egg. Their mission? Build a community hub where people connect in person, countering the isolation of remote work. They measure success by customer loyalty and local artist collaborations, even closing evenings to host events. No more late Friday emails — just eggs, scones, and the freedom to fix problems one trip to the store at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b00d0d59b9decfd