Reem's connects people across cultures and experiences through the warmth of Arab bread and hospitality.

Ten years ago, we founded Reem's inspired by Arab street corner bakeries and the vibrant communities that surround them. We set out to create a liberatory space in a political climate of recession, war, and rampant gentrification.  More than just a restaurant, Reem’s is an anchor space in the neighborhoods it is in, providing healthy nourishing food to the community, dignified living wage jobs with career pathways, and a sense of home for all at a time when home has become elusive.

We believe in the power of food to restore communities when they have access to and control over their foodways. To that end, Reem’s model is to uplift the voices and agency of marginalized communities, who have traditionally been excluded from decision-making in the restaurant industry.

Our founder's background in organizing and deep roots in the Bay Area position the restaurant to be a community-anchored space that is supported through challenging times. Her national recognition and ability to inspire people all over the country has fueled Reem's growth and pushed people to engage in deeper work around food sovereignty in both the restaurant industry and beyond. 

The work we have done has garnered us several accolades — including 2018 Food & Wine Best New Restaurant, 2021 Bon Appetit Heads of the Table and 2022 Food and Wine Game Changers — as well as recognition in TV, radio, digital, and print media. To date, we have been featured in hundreds of publications across the nation.

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