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    Ada's Cafe

    3.8 (33 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Tofu Vietnamese Sandwich (Banh Mi)
    Bonnie B.

    Hands down one of the best banh mi in town. Bread is perfectly warm and toasty, the veggie & pickled condiments are cool & crisp. I love the tofu version (only $6.25!)The place is very clean, has ample seating, service is fast, and the owners are very friendly. This is the perfect little spot for lunch or to have a little sit with a coffee, but also great for a grab n' go as it's right across from Ashby Bart.

    Solongo E.

    I can't believe no one has reviewed this cafe yet! This cafe is conveniently located close to the Ashby bart station, which is how I discovered and frequented this cute cafe in the first place. The staff here is really friendly and very compassionate. They helped customers with patience and care. The drinks are reasonably priced and taste great! I recommend the latte. And the teas are pretty worth it for the price and variety. They also have items like baked goods, croissant sandwiches, and snacks. Pros: -Free Wifi -Cute atmosphere, they have an art studio in the back. Not sure if open to public -Friendly staff -Good location -Good drinks Cons: -They said they might raise the price -I didn't see a bike parking

    The turkey club!!!
    Mindy R.

    My son and I decided to stop by here one day after an appointment since it is in the same building. Staff are genuinely kind and the sandwiches are so tasty! And the prices are fantastic!

    Egg, sausage bagel breakfast sandwich was delicious!
    James R.

    I've seen this place a lot of times as I'm scrambling from the Ashby Bart parking lot to make my Bart train. I went here with my friend after running super late for work and figuring, "Hey might as well grab a bite for breakfast." The staff was very friendly and the food was very cheap for what you get! I ordered the sausage and egg bagel breakfast sandwich. It came within 5 minutes or so and was very good. The place is very clean and overall I would definitely come back here to try another breakfast item on my way to work!

    Asked for less ice (more tea)with the standard cup, but gave me the same amount in a smaller cup as with ice in standard cup.
    Robert S.

    I went there and the sandwiches were great but if you ask them to give you less ice for more Thai ice tea or similar, they give you the same amount as the ice were there. This is very bad service for most just like Starbuck's ice situation. Really bad business practice as fraudulent.

    Cool decorative hanging lights
    Amber H.

    Dayummmm first time here & I can say this is the best iced soy vanilla latte & slice of pumpkin bread I have ever had. That is saying a lot coming from me. The staff are super welcoming and attentive. Service is fast. It's conveniently located across from Ashby BART in Berkeley. I will probably go 4 BART stations out of my way just to get another one of these lattes in the future. Free wifi & plenty of seating- though I've never seen it at peak times. Also, there is cool artwork & an art studio behind the counter! Thoroughly enjoyed this surprise visit, will definitely be back.

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    Tori Lynn L.

    Cool cafe! Just happened to take a yoga class and decided to check out this cafe located within the Ed Roberts Campus. It has a great selection of breakfast and lunch items- all kinds of bagels, sandwiches, panini, and salad on their menu. They also have other pastries, including candy (lots!) apples, bananas, avocado (interesting!). They have a wide selection of beverages including several coffee and tea, but I did not order one. I ordered a Vietnamese chicken pineapple sandwich which came with lettuce, shredded carrots, onions, and cucumbers. I had them take out the tomato and Jalapeño. The sandwich was $5.50 but because I had to use debit I had to pay extra .50 (oh well!). I am not that familiar with Vietnamese sandwiches but the one I ordered was delicious. The bread was warm and soft, chicken was tasty, a little bit spicy ( I'm assuming the pineapple sauce), and the vegetables were all fresh. I like that this place is convenient to Bart, the staff are friendly, plenty of seatings (6 tables), behind it is an art studio.

    Iced latte and iced coffee.
    Shendi X.

    Perfectly-placed coffee spot for a bit of a pick-me-up pre- or post-commute. Iced coffee is on point.

    Very reasonable and delicious meals, whether breakfast or lunch.

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    Love this place. The owner is a nice guy, and the food is really yummy and reasonably priced. A definite breakfast or lunch stop

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    The turkey sandwich was fresh and delicious! I also ordered the chai latte and it was very good

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    Udon! That's my soul food right there, delicious soup with choice of tofu, pork, chicken. Ask for fresh green pepper if you like it spicy!

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    Advertise lattes as $3.50 on the board but somehow when it's iced it rings up to $5... LOL never again

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    10 years ago

    Clean and so friendly. Lots of organic drink choices. Double Rainbow ice cream!! Full coffee bar. Just wonderful

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    Great breakfast croissant sandwiches. Simple but tasty. One of the few places open early for early commuters.

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    2.1 mi
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    Love Artis Coffee!…read more My wife and I haven't been on Fourth Street Berkeley in a long long time! Thankfully while doing some shopping and after a great meal at Divan Restaurant a few block away we popped into Artis Coffee. Wow! It was after 4 pm but what the hell, I ordered a cappuccino and my wife order a defca cappuccino, several pastries and took in the HUGE space! Our cashier was very friendly and appreciated our humor and debate on whether to have a "decaffeinated" cappuccino or not. I convince my wife to order one and she loved loved loved it! My "hi test" cappuccino was spectacular, smooth and perfect! Honestly, It took me back to Roma where we had aour honeymoon 22 years ago! Bella! If you find yourself on Berkeley's Fourth Street and looking for a perfect roasted coffee make sure to hop into Artis Coffee and I know you will love it too!

    Artis Coffee was okay…read more I had an Ube Latte, 12 oz, iced, with matcha and oat milk ($8.50 plus $2 tip) and it was good. Artis opened on December 7, 2013 and is located on the northern end of the Fourth Street Shops (a.k.a. Fourth Street Berkeley). This is a fairly spacious cafe with an industrial/warehouse, minimalist look. During my afternoon visit, it was busy inside and out on the covered patio. Lots of people on their laptops. Artis roasts their own coffee. Service was fine. I got a side eye from the cashier/barista when I asked where the water station was (it was my first time and I was unfamiliar with this place), but they were nice and polite otherwise. The water pressure at the self-serve faucet was too strong and sprayed water everywhere. Good for a coffee fix if you're in the area.

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    Jaffa Coffee Roasters

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    4.7
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    1.3 mi

    Staff were friendly, very knowledgeable, and helpful. I ordered a mocha and later a red tea and…read morethey were both excellent. Definitely coming back! Baristas explained that they are up for trying different and sometimes unusual combinations for their customers. I wasn't adventurous this time, but it made me want to explore in the future. I came here to work, hoping for a relatively warm and cozy spot that wasn't too sleepy. I was not disappointed. The wifi was good, music was fun and unobtrusive. Decorations and layout gave a friendly, welcoming environment. Not only were the benches and padded chairs comfy, the ambiance was kept even in the bathroom. Spacious, warm lighting, cute bathroom with a great mirror and cool sink. I don't ever ding places for hospital-looking bathrooms (you know, fluorescent lights, questionable floors, sand paper toilet paper...) but this was one of the few where I was impressed. Good to know: Jaffa cakes are only available on the weekend Parking: Some of the streets nearby are resident-only parking so make sure to double check!

    We were greeted by the loveliest person when we walked in. He was helping someone in front of us…read morewho seemed like a lot, kept interrupting those around her after she ordered but the person running the front was patient and kind. I ordered a cortado which was good while the hubby ordered the orange latter. We were told ordering it iced makes it a tad sweeter and that was correct advice. The latte was sweet but still delicious. I'd probably order it hot next time. It's a large space with merchandise, beans, and accessories for sale. They've also got a good sized menu for coffee and tea drinkers alike.

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