I love this spot! Abe is so so nice and we always have a great conversation. He is great to his customers and makes everything from scratch which is really sweet. I love the empanadas here. The humida, mushroom, and chorizo have been my favorite for sure. Each gets served with a side of chimichurri which is my favorite. I love this spot! Perfectly to get an afternoon pick me up with coffee or have a quick and easy meal. Check it out if you haven't yet! read more

Abe's Cafe - Mushroom empanada - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cute little cafe tucked on the "quieter" side that's near UC Berkeley's Engineering Buildings. There are a couple tables outside, as well as inside. My visit took place a few weeks ago and I believe the owner (don't know his name) greeted me and took my order. I got the Veggie Special Burrito and it was packed with veggies, just the way I like it. No skimping on the ingredients. What made this extra tasty was the special home made salsa, mild with a ever so slight kick. I asked for more salsa as I was licking the little cup it came in. I also ordered a lavender latte, which was also tasty and as expected. Shoutout to the ladies working that day as they did it all (took orders, cleaned, provided excellent customer service, and etc). They do it all, and with a smile. Parking looks to be street parking only, read the signs as this area is probably strict with its close proximity to the college. I walked over after taking public transportation from downtown Berkeley. Looking forward to another visit in the future. #17/2024 read more

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This cafe is a bright and phenomenal breakfast place. Great coffee drinks, efficient service as well. The mushroom empanada was amazing!! Loved the vibe. read more

Abe's Cafe - Coffee menu - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Service 11/10 Food 10/10 People watching 9/10 This is my favorite lunch spot near campus! Everything is tasty and fresh. read more

Abe's Cafe - Salmon Special - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Super quick service, FANTASTIC food. got the chicken and avocado sandwich and it was STELLAR. would definitely order again. read more

Abe's Cafe - Chicken & Avocado Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

The people here are so nice and kind. They're a small local business with delicious pastries, food and drinks! I'm addicted to their cookies. I can't remember what the cookies are called but its our favorite! The atmosphere is very inviting. There's some seating indoor and indoor or you can take it to go! Give them a try!! read more

Abe's Cafe - Best cookies. - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Staff is great they will make you smile and add energy to your day. Sandwich & drink were tasty, they had WiFi, a view of the street, and are closely located to Berkeley. Great option for a cafe read more

Abe's Cafe - Steak Sandwich & Matcha lemonade - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

$14.88 for this lukewarm chorizo empanadas, it was inedible. So disappointed & so hungry. Just not good at all. Very nice employees tho so for that they get 2 stars read more

Abe's Cafe - Chorizo Empanada - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Service was very fast. I ordered a bunch of Breakfast for people while visiting one morning (two trips). The breakfast sandwhich was great, and the burrito solid. The upcharge to add extra meat was minimal. Space a little small so probably better to go than sit down, but it's a cafe so about what you should expect for UC Berkeley rent costs. read more

WHEN: Thursday @9:30am PARKING: Metered Street parking for like $2/hour if I remember correctly. There was a decent amount at this hour. A friend and I wanted to do breakfast nearby the daycare she dropped her baby off that lasted for a little over and hour. There's all sorts of options here so it looked promising! There's both seatings indoor and outdoor, but quite limited. Here's what we shared: GREEN DREAM SMOOTHIE - 24oz - $7.25 Avocado, Spinach, Banana, Plain Yogurt. Pretty good to me! No complaints. VEGGIE QUESADILLA - $11 Black Bean Spread, Spinach, Zucchini, Bell Peppers and Mozzarella on Flour Tortilla. Cut into 4 sections, it also comes with a tiny side salad. I really enjoyed this and knowing its packed with veggies made me feel good. SPECIAL BREAKFAST CROISSANT - $10.75 Avocado, Arugula, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Chipotle Aioli and Cheddar Cheese. This hefty sandwich may need to be eaten with a fork and knife because things might fall out trying to eat like a sandwich. It's really good and comes with 2 tiny orange slices. The staff I thought were very friendly and the prices were very reasonable. Definitely a great spot for students in the area. read more

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Random spot on northside that I'd never tried before, so I finally decided to swing by during my last 2 months of college. I was pleasantly surprised! I tried the steak sandwich, which was warm and super flavorful! The seasoning set it apart from other sandwiches, which just taste like deli meat and mayo most of the time. I came back once more to try the breakfast burrito, which I liked even more. The burritos are huge! I ordered it with the pineapple pork sausage, which was slightly sweet and so flavorful! Highly recommend. read more

Abe's Cafe - Steak Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Small local spot with a warm and kind atmosphere. Quick service with delicous food, highly recommend! read more

Abe's Cafe - Salmon bagel, beef quesilldia, - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Abe's is a cute lil spot to grab delicious food, fresh juice, smoothie or coffee to go. There are also a few small tables inside and out. Great jazz music plays from the speakers. There's a deli case where you can find tasty sweet treats. Their breakfast burritos are yummy, and grilled perfectly; the smoothies are super fresh! The guy at the counter is very helpful too. read more

Abe's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

The food is absolutely delicious! I came for a quick breakfast and I got my burrito within 5 mins. Inside was so cute, but seating looked limited. The workers greeted me with such positivity before and after ordering. Overall, a wonderful environment with great food! read more

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Visited Berkeley and got to say hi to Abe again! Treated my friend to a hot cocoa and split a chocolate croissant between the two of us. It was awesome to introduce her to Abe. He even went out of his way to cut the croissant and place them in two separate little parchment bags! Such excellent service and a wonderful little cafe that leaves you homesick when you leave. Feels like the perfect little slice of Northside heaven :) Such a cozy, relaxing little spot! Abe's + a walk through the early October fog of UC Berkeley's campus = perfect morning read more

Abe's is a hidden gem. It is so unassuming from the outside, you might walk right by it & not give it a second thought. STOP! I have had each of their salads and each has been beyond expectation. I highly recommend it! read more

Great service, food, and atmosphere! I come here all the time and they treat me really well :)

Today was my first time at apes café, and I really enjoyed it. Of my favorite drinks is the chai latte which I order at most cafés and this has to be one of my favorite that I've ever had. I also bought the taco trio and it was filling and yummy. The service was, extremely kind and sweet. The ambience is great. It's a small quaint space. I'd love to come here with a friend or my husband next time. Bring a laptop and work for a couple hours. read more

Perfect for studying! Bright lighting and instrumental music were great at keeping me awake with studying.

I loved this spot! It's kind of hard to notice among all the other restaurants in the area, but it's worth a try for sure. I got a croissant sandwich with egg and bacon, and it also came with some chipotle aioli spread which was delicious. The sandwich was huge! So much more food than I expected and it also came with a couple of little orange slides. The eggs were soft as well as the croissant, and they also gave plenty of bacon. There's some indoor and outdoor seating as well. The owners are also super friendly! I'll have to be back to try some of their other sandwiches next time. read more

Abe's Cafe - Croissant sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Enormous, delicious breakfast burritos . Very fresh coffee! Small space with a few tables, but very clean and inviting. lots of fresh air & friendly people. read more

Just alright. Owner is very pushy. Asked for toasted bagel, was not toasted. Bacon was ice cold. Options are limited in this area.

Have heard a lot of good things about this place and finally got a chance to try it. The owner was very friendly and welcoming and waved for my friend and I to stop in. He gave us samples of the aguas frescas and both the watermelon and spinach pineapple were amazing! The place was very well kept and cleaned after each customer. Everyone looked happy to be there and most knew the owner like they come in every day. I ordered the steak sandwich and my friend had the chicken and they were both so good, fresh! We also got to taste a few of the desserts and the owner took the time to talk to us and made us feel right at home. Definitely going to frequent this place. read more

asked for an iced latte, barista poured espresso over ice making it an iced americano with the tiniest splash of oat milk, charges an extra dollar for that dollop. mad disappointing, waste of money, threw drink away it was so bad. I regret tipping before finding out bro can't make a simple drink read more

I ordered the Avocado and Hummus sandwich, and it was a bit pricey for what it was. The sandwich included tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce, and they made those leftover ingredients into a side salad with balsamic glaze drizzled over. The sandwich was filling, but it was just an average sandwich. The workers were really nice though! read more

Abe's Cafe - Avocado and Hummus Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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If the wall art is any indication, Abe's is extremely beloved by students and locals alike. Located on Euclid, just north of the campus, they offer a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Based on several reviews here, I stopped in to pick up a chorizo breakfast burrito (~$12 after tax). I had very high expectations based on the reviews, but sadly the burrito was nothing to write home about. Don't get me wrong - it's a solid breakfast burrito, but IMHO, I wouldn't go anywhere near calling it the best. The chorizo and potatoes are mixed and reheated together, so they're hot, but the potatoes are mushy and offer no textural contrast with the scrambled eggs and the chorizo had absolutely no caramelization. The burrito is quite large, so I can see how it offers great value, but taste-wise, it's just average. On the other hand, the staff/owner were extremely delightful - very friendly and welcoming, so I can understand why people love this place. Might check out their lunch offerings one of these days, but I'm not sure I'd be back for another breakfast burrito. read more

Abe's is a casual cafe in north Berkeley just outside the north gate. It's a Berkeley spot. Casual, chalk board menu, homey. Order at the counter......Not winning a Michelin Star but hey, I liked it Coffee is the best ruler of a cafe and I had a well executed latte. A+ We also had a variety of food. A proccutto sandwich, salad and eggs on toasts. All were yummy and well prepared. read more

Abe's Cafe - Procutto Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I met Abe in 2020 when I started my undergrad at Berkeley, his cafe was right down the block of my apartment. His shop has my favorite breakfast meals in the area, even after all these years! read more

Tried the chicken tinga tostadas and the watermelon juice. The tostadas are unexpectedly sweet. They didn't exactly satisfy my Mexican food cravings, but still a decent meal. The watermelon juice is freshly...uhhhh...squeezed? Not really sure how watermelon juice is made, but anyway, it's super refreshing. The vibe is nice, and it's fun to look at the chalk drawings on the wall, so I'll round up to four. read more

Abe's Cafe - watermelon - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

The owner is an incredibly nice guy and the food/coffee was absolutely delicious! It's so rare to find a cafe like this where the management is so invested in their customers and the neighborhood. Definitely will be back for more! read more

Yummy. Took a break from work and grabbed a steak and cheese sandwich and watermelon drink. The sandwich was soft and crispy, perfectly warm and so tasty. The watermelon drink - can I just take a bucket of it please? I'll be frequenting Abe's often. Can't wait for Berkeley to be back in session. read more

Abe's Cafe - Watermelon - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Such a cute cafe! Got the taco trio and it definitely gives you bang for your buck. They also have such a huge selection of other options and drinks to choose from. It was quick too: when I came at lunchtime, I waited in line to order, but all the food came within 10 min of ordering. read more

Abe's Cafe - Taco trio - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Not gonna lie, Abe's is not a place I would've tried on my own if my friend hadn't brought me in. I'm really glad I tried it though. The place itself is actually fairly small, but I've never had a hard time getting a seat. Abe is a super friendly guy. He usually offers me complimentary watermelon juice, which tastes so fresh. The food at Abe's cafe is so fresh in general. I've tried a variety of things here, and my favorite is ordering the hummus and avocado sandwich, and adding in bacon. There's a variety of fresh foods you can get and good drinks, which is perfect for in-between class meals. read more

Abe's Cafe - Hummus and avocado sandwich with bacon - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Very fresh and quality food right by campus on Northside! In a world of La Burrita, Chipotle, and the like, I appreciate that Abe's is one of the few places my campus in Berkeley that has authentic, affordable, and healthy Hispanic food. They have homemade aguas frescas, tamales, ceviche and more. There are also plenty of veggie options. I also enjoy their breakfast bagels! They also have WiFi and tables to work at so this is a nice place to come in and get some work done. The space is cozy and seating is limited but I've always been able to find space. Another thing I love about this place is that anything you order comes with a healthy little surprise like a watermelon slice or a side salad. They also play artists like Enrique Iglesias and Juan Luis Guerra. The only downside would be their hours! I wish they were open more often. Whether you're a homesick latino (guilty) or just trying to get some cheap and tasty food near campus, stop by! read more

Abe's Cafe - Avocado and egg bagel - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Fresh food, great coffee, lovely place to sit for lunch. Everything I've tried here is fantastic, I especially loved the special empanadas.

After Abe's shut its doors as the pandemic wore on, I was worried that they might never re-open. I was delighted and relieved when I noticed a couple of weeks ago that the cafe had re-opened! I stopped by for lunch last week, telling the woman who was about to take my order that I wanted a sandwich of some kind. Abe burst out from the back and asked "You like steak, don't you?" I had to confess that I do. Carnitas became my flavor of the day. Needless to say, I accepted Abe recommendation that I include avocado as an extra. My lunch cost $14.77, including tax and tip. I picked up the sandwich at the curb and raced home to have it. This was clearly the best carnitas sandwich of my life. It was worth every penny. Do I recommend Abe's? You bet! Stop by on a weekday, and check it out. read more

First time visiting was a great experience. As soon as my friend and I walked in the man behind the counter greeted us with a very warm good morning. They had a huge breakfast selection and I got the coffee and a bagel sandwich. They offer indoor and outdoor seating but since it was a nice morning we sat outdoors. The man behind the counter brought our food to us. Great hidden gem, 10/10 recommend coming here! read more

One of my favorite places to go on Euclid. Abe is the best host and the food is delicious! read more

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If you want great food, great people, great music playing, the best espresso on Euclid and a community vibe, this place is for you.

This is a place on Northside of Berkeley that I had always walked by so one day I decided to try it after another one of my favorite restaurants in Berkeley had closed early for the day. I got the vegetarian sandwich and although all of the ingredients were good, it felt a little bit bland. It could've used some dressing or even more pesto to make it more flavorful. They do, however, have a lot of options on the menu for vegetarians so I hope to come back in the future and try something else. The person who runs the restaurant is also super friendly with all of the customers and makes you feel at home. It also has free wifi which is a surprise for such a small sandwich shop. read more

Abe's Cafe - Vegetarian Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California