This is a wonderful little cafe near the UC Berkeley campus. The barista who made my latte was such a delightful presence in my day! There is ample space to sit and chat while you sip your drink. They also have a full food menu with a ton of options ranging from snacks to meals. They have burritos, breakfast plates, and pastries all priced very reasonably. Definitely an older place with not as upscale of a vibe, but that's part of the charm. The coffee isn't the strongest but it was serviceable. read more

I do love this place! No, really, I do! It's been here forever and when I return to Berkeley, I always come here. But.... When did they stop serving the wonderful cheese puffs? I got a croissant, and it is terrible! It's like the same factory croissants that everyone sells. Doesn't anyone sell a good croissant anywhere? And no tea in a glass anymore. But the atmosphere is the same. Same posters of 60's Bay Area on the wall. Same studious atmosphere. Same Berkeley cafe feeling. I do love that. read more

Came with my boyfriend to study for finals. The gentleman at the counter was super friendly, we had a great conversation about being from Mexico. He worked diligently and we had our match in our hands before we knew it. The matcha was great as well. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a cute, quiet place to study. read more

Cafe Milano - Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I went there on Friday and it was closed for no reason. There was no notice on the door. I'm not even sure if it's still in business. I'm rating it GREAT because it's been there forever and it comes the closest to maintaining the old Caffe Mediterraneum vibe of any cafe in Berkeley. The service is often a bit rude, the cappuccino isn't always made right, and the wi-fi is often bad, but I always enjoy the food. It feels so right to go there and do serious writing or study for hours on end, or to have conversations with people you really respect and enjoy. read more

Cafe Milano - Cool place to write, high on caffeine. - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

There is always a heard of flies buzzing around here. The coffee is ok, and the sandwiches are too, but the pastries were stale. There are much better coffee shops. read more

chill vibe. nice lighting. been there forever. a bit gritty but just go and meet friends or remaster your thesis here

i've been going here since highschool and love some of the prices (the bagels) and the people are always very friendly. but paying 13 dollars (10.95 with tax) for 1 slice of toast, regular tomato instead of advertised cherry tomato's, and an old hard boiled egg with grey ish rim (yes ik it's safe to eat) is not worth the price. added a photo of it next to my hand for comparison. i guess i was expecting it to be warm as well which is my fault. the people here are amazing i just was disappointed with this meal. read more

Cafe Milano - avocado toast with egg - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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cute place! gorgeous chai latte! amazing people making the drinks at the counter! I'll be coming back for that chai latte read more

Cafe Milano - chai latte yummm (the photo isn't very representative but you get a good amount for a good price and for good taste!!) - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Got their matcha but didn't realize it was presweetened. The barista was really nice and made me a large latte on the house to make up for it. Came here on a rare rainy day and the vibes were perfect. Free WiFi and lots of seating. read more

Cafe Milano - Latte and matcha - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Went into again today and there was a mouse just running around on the table and the ground. I'm not sure if the workers of the cafe saw it, but I hope they remove it. A bit concerning how easily they can get into the cafe. read more

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Great atmosphere, good food, great service, and more affordable than most cafe's around here.

I became a regular there the past summer and I believe that it's such a good spot to study and drink a coffee with friends. Food; The drinks are sometimes a hit or a miss but the chai never missed for me. 2/3 stars depends on what you get and I just love chai Ambiance: LITERALLY SO CUTE. The trees and atmosphere here makes it such a unique place in all of Berkeley that even after you leave the city you want to find a similar experience. 2/1 stars Service: Like many places depends on who you get as a worker. I had a person being trained so it was fun seeing them learn. But if it's someone from the kitchen there will be less focus on customer service which makes sense since they're they're for cooking. 1/1 hit or miss tbh but it's fine read more

Cafe Milano - Vibe - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Staff kicked students out in midst of an active shooter event not even halfway down the street. Disgusting lack of regard for human life. I'm a Cal alum who frequented Cafe Milano for its proximity to campus. I regret every penny I spent on your lackluster drinks. Your staff doesn't just need training on how to make a Mocha Bianca, your staff needs training on how to be decent human beings. Your bathroom is busted, your wifi never works, you have like -3 outlets, you always have flies and fruit flies in clouds on the 1st floor. read more

Cafe Milano - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I loved my coffee latte but my friend didn't like his matcha. It was too sweet. We both loved the flaky apple turnover. I love the big plants inside and the vibe! It makes you feel you're in a tree house. I can see why people hang and do work here I didn't get to take pics of our drinks and pastry. As I stepped out someone was playing the piano :) Service was fast. The staff was really nice, more so the barista. Parking can be challenging. read more

super cute, calm place to study. there are a bunch of seats, ac, and wifi. i got a smoothie and it was really good. also, the staff are super nice. one thing is they suggest you purchase something if you are working in here to support the cafe, which makes sense so they can stay open:) overall, really nice place close to campus. read more

Kitchen is always closed for some reason??? Did not give me a refund for food I didn't receive. I ordered a sandwich at the kiosk and then when I asked for my order they said the kitchen was closed and I asked for a refund and they said come back tomorrow. So I came back today and they said the same thing, they couldn't give me a refund and come back tomorow at 7am when the manager is there. Pretty fucking lane, why do you have cashiers that don't know how to give out refunds?? Terrible service, the same thing happened to the guy next to me. The cashier told him the kitchen was closed and he couldn't give him a refund and to come back tomorrow. I just want a refund. read more

Went here every time, every time got pissed off by the service. I don't know what makes the server guy so angry at making our food and drinks. read more

Their matcha is not really matcha. If you're a matcha enthusiast (or even know what it tastes like) you probably won't like it. But that's fine, many other matcha places around here. Good smoothies and sandwiches. The place would be an amazing study spot if only their WiFi ever worked, which is tough given their prime location next to campus read more

It's a decent cafe. I went with my boyfriend and we ordered sandwiches. The sandwiches weren't that special. After taking a couple bites, the sandwich wasn't really calling me to take more bites. However, my boyfriend enjoyed the sandwiches more. It's a great study area if you don't mind background noise. However, the wifi wasn't too great in my memory. It's also a nice meeting location or cafe to catch up with friends. The distance to Berkeley campus is also nice. If you have class later in the day but want a different scene from the libraries before class, it's a good alternative. There's also interesting photos that capture UC Berkeley's history on the second floor. I recommend checking Cafe Milano out, it has cute vibes with the greenery, photography, and overall design. Just keep in mind that the food isn't mind blowing. read more

Cafe Milano - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I would come back for the grab and go egg and cheese burrito! It is a great price (3.95) for what you're getting, with lots of egg and cheese! It is more of a mini burrito but that's also what I love about it because it is so convenient to eat and you don't have to commit to a full one. A lot of other convenient typical cafe foods such as pastries, bagels, and salads and sandwiches. The coffee is very okay. The ambiance is alright - I would say it is enjoyable in the early mornings, when it is quieter and you can easily find seating. But after that it can get very cramped and stuffy in my experience, especially in the upstairs seating area. I have also noticed there are a lot of flies inside so it does take away from the experience too. Wifi is not the most reliable and can be spotty sometimes. read more

Cafe Milano - egg and cheese burrito - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Cafe Milano is a spacious cafe with a 2nd level for laptopping. offerings: pastries, cafe, sandwiches, salads, soups... drink: dark roast covffee (m. 2.50) -pre-brewed in a big coffee canister. -robust flavor with little bitterness, smooth, easy sipping. -quick service post noon, -plenty of seating thruout cafe.... read more

Cafe Milano - Med dark roast (2.50) in spacious downstairs. - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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great coffee shop and wasn't too busy in the morning when i went. The white mocha is so good!!!! read more

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One of the best places near the Berkeley campus to get work done. It's super spacious - with seating both downstairs and upstairs. There's a large food selection and a great place to grab breakfast. There's an assortment of drinks from blended coffees to teas. The blended drinks are bit watery. Also, the wifi is pretty bad here so I'd recommend using a hotspot if possible . read more

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This cafe is reliable for early morning meals & the staff have been here for years. I've ordered delivery via yelp & pick up including today when I showed up at 9:30 am needing 8 sandwiches for lunch. In 15 min, they made delicious focaccia paninis to go. I was staring at the breakfast pastries while I waited & got the carrot muffin which was really like carrot cake without frosting. It was moist and delicious. The panini had pesto and simple ingredients but it hit the spot. Support local businesses & this iconic Berkeley cafe! read more

My boyfriend wanted me to try this place since his dad used to take him here many years ago. Maybe it was better back then but it was just okay to me. The interior was nice because it had two levels which made more room for people to study. It gets very packed though. Since it's so busy, I think the staff have adapted to making orders really fast. Usually this would be nice but they had my drink done before I could fully finish my order. I wanted an iced latte sweetened with honey but they kind of just added the honey on top after so it didn't mix well. read more

Cafe Milano - Iced latte and apple turnover - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

It's a great place to sit and chat with your friends. As a matcha lover, I got the matcha latte here. Warning, they use a premade matcha latte powder. Nothing wrong with that, but I prefer the traditional way. Would definitely come back to enjoy the ambiance/seating and just stick with their fresh squeezed orange juice. read more

Came here on a busy Saturday morning before a football game. Their posted hours say they open at 7am. There were at least 8 of us standing around outside at 8:20am and waiting for them to open. BIG attitude from the employees. It was very cold inside - uncomfortable to hang out kind of cold. The space is nice and open and lots of seating. The person that rang up our order was rude and slow. Our food was cold. Coffee was good. Meh. No reason to come back. read more

This is one of the very few spots where one can find an average breakfast in the area. I'm talking about burritos, sandwiches(?), and bagels. My plan was to get the breakfasts burritos but they were out around 10 in the morning. I was offered an alternative and got the bagel with egg, cheese, fresh tomatoes, and fresh red onions. The sandwich itself was really good and fresh. Everything is made on the spot. It only lacked some flavour which the pepper did its job but I had to add some ketchup and some tapatio sauce and it did the trick. Sat here for in door dining and it was a pleasant atmosphere. Nice view of campus, nice foliage, an interesting clock, and got a little balcony but closed at the moment. The service was nice, they are always friendly and up to make you anything they have and as you wish. The one who did our food welcomed us and ask if we were going to eat on the spot and he was more than happy to assist us. read more

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Had a great experience with my first coming here on a weeknight. The staff approached me and asked if I needed help. They helped me chose my drink and there was really nice flow in conversation. I ordered the suggested tuxedo Mocha, it was delicious! Environment: Tables are very sturdy. The large tree inside adds a refreshing indoor outdoor element to the space. read more

Something about this spot really irritates me, and I can't quite figure out why. I ordered an iced coffee, which they gave me as a hot coffee though they did fix it when I asked. The coffee itself didn't taste that great, and the seating here is really cramped. It almost feels impossible to get things done since the chairs are so close together and there's constantly people trying to scoot by you. There are also none or very limited power outlets, so you can't even stay that long to study if your battery dies fast. I've not tried the food, but the pastries in the display case do look somewhat decent. read more

Cafe Milano - Iced coffee - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

A solid, old school cafe. I got an Italian soda that was perfect, sat by the window using the WiFi and did a pleasant few hours of work.

I ordered a quad espresso with a little almond milk and got the dirtiest look and he just stood there glaring for a second. They were having issues with payment so I waited a few minutes and they turn the iPad over to me and the price was FOURTEEN DOLLARS. I have been a barista and traveled across the US trying coffee and with the same order and I have never been charged 3$ per extra shot. They didn't even put almond milk in my drink and he had me walk over to pour my own straight out of the carton. Not steamed. 14$ for a drink I had to help make. He had me try the espresso to explain that it was stronger than most but it was just burnt. read more

What happened? Haven't been in for a long time. Maybe it was Monday morning issues after the weekend? Cashier: "currently cash only." Bagels: only jalapeno (but I just saw someone put a tray away of a mix). Tea: 3 choices: chai spice, black currant, and some fruity herbal blend. Disappointing. read more

Came here to read and grab a quick brunch during a quiet Sunday morning. Although it was fairly quiet and not the busiest, they were understaffed with only two employees taking everyone's order. While I ended up getting an iced coffee and pastry, I only ordered those because they don't have a drink menu, which I found to be really strange for a coffee shop. In addition, the line situation inside was way too confusing, and my order ended up getting mixed up with someone else's. While the cafe lacked a distinct drink/coffee menu and I was confused about what I could even buy from them, the ambiance is pleasant, and what keeps me coming back. read more

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There's a good amount of diverse seating at this coffee shop. Booths for comfortable sitting and tables if you want to find a place to study. I got an iced latte. Nothing too special about this drink, but it was good for the price. I would come here again if I needed a reliable place to study. read more

Overpriced bad coffee The red flag was when I saw the barista steaming different milks: oat, soy, and dairy without cleaning the wand - but used the same wand. I guess he doesn't know that he could literally kill ppl with allergens by doing things this way. Not to mention the milks are BURNT onto the wand from lack of cleaning. The other red flag was when he asked me what size I wanted for my cappuccino... um what?? So he doesn't know the difference between a cappuccino and a latte. I ordered an oat milk cappuccino and paid like $6.50. That's about $1.5-2 more than most other artisanal shops in the East Bay. And good ones, to which I would give 4.5 stars or more. Btw my cappuccino was rly just an oat milk latte with a little bit of cheap espresso. It was seriously terrible and I felt sick halfway thru. 1 star for the building ambiance and 1 more because it is like the one coffee shop open in the area, and I was desperate. But I would never go back. read more

I used to love this cafe when I was a student. It's been about five years and I was saddened to see how downhill it's gone. They're BLASTING dad rock at 10am on a weekday, so it is not a comfortable place to study, as evidenced by how few people are here (it used to be PACKED around the clock). It's also so hot upstairs I couldn't sit for more than ten minutes. I asked for a tuna sandwich, which is on the menu, and they said we don't have it. Okay, so what do you have? Ham and turkey. I order the ham, and when a guy hands it to me wrapped in paper his boss taps him and says it needs a salad. During the exchange he checked it was my order and I said, ham sandwich? And they both nodded. Well I open it up and it's turkey. Coffee is bad, owner(?) is walking around talking on his cell phone. I don't want you touching your phone then my food. I'm just super turned off, I was looking forward to a few hours of working in one of my old favorites and I will definitely never be back. read more

The food and caffeinated drinks are decent, and their interior is really grandiose. The service is also quite speedy, especially if you order in SnackPass. Their prices are typical for Berkeley-- that being about a $15 meal with a ~10% tax (). Furthermore, the inside has so many flies it's hard to feel apatized. read more

Cafe Milano - Bagel and Lox, Caramel Latte - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is a decent study spot conveniently across campus with okay food options and good coffee. There is a lot of seating on the first floor and second floor which is perfect for study groups or talking with friends but limited power outlets. The wifi personally is always hit or miss when I come to Milano. It's fairly busy throughout the day so sometimes the wait can be longer but for coffee usually no more than about 5 minutes. I almost always get an Americano and it has been strong as I like them. Occasionally, I've gotten mochas from here which I also recommend. They have a ton of pastry options but I would buy them in the morning when they are fresh. read more

I was never a fan of this place back in my undergraduate days and now that I work nearby I'm even less inclined to like this place. The service here is hit or miss but mostly miss. They don't post the prices of drinks at all and they're pastries taste like they come from Safeway - because they do come from Safeway. Most importantly they just hiked up their tea about 50% - from $2.35 to $3.50! Even after working in hipster Mission, no spot would charge that much there. I feel bad for the undergrads that end up going to this place. Just try to avoid if you can. read more