More like a 3.5 rating; Over the summer they served this really delicious watermelon juice for like $2. Awesomeness! Egg bagel = extra awesomeness! Sandwiches are decent. They taste really good, but they're also around the ball park of $7. Comes with a salad. Great location. Relaxed atmosphere. Pretty big cafe. It's not quite bright enough to do some hardcore studying, but it's fine for an hour of studying. There's also WiFi and charger plugs scattered around the downstairs area. read more

I come to this cafe all the time when I'm tired of studying at the SLC or the library. It's right next to campus and it's two stories of study space! I really love the decor as the brick walls and light-strung trees give off a very quaint atmosphere that is super nice for studying or just for sitting down with a book. On my latest visit, I ordered a turkey sandwich and an iced coffee. The sandwich was satisfying and the portion size was more than enough. The iced coffee was decent but nothing to write home about. I would recommend the mocha bianca or the frosted latte instead. All in all though, I was pretty satisfied with my meal! The only con I would give this place is that the Wifi isn't that good. On some occasions, the Wifi would disconnect or my connection would be very slow which is really frustrating when I'm trying to study on my computer... Other than that, this place is a solid 4 stars and I definitely recommend coming here if you need a place to grab lunch and do some work that's possibly not online. read more

Um... I like the design of the building. I like that they are across the street from campus. I also like their coffee. I do not like that coffee served in glasses that are meant for beer. I do not like food that hides its blandness under a pound of focaccia. And I do not like studying without a laptop, which I am forced to do here because there are hardly any plugs and it's impossible to get a wifi signal. read more

I'm currently sitting the cafe by its large beautiful windows. It's a great place to people watch. Mostly college students and hipsters, since it's between teh American Apparel and the Urban Outfitters along Bancroft. Nevertheless, very interesting. I just saw a kid with a Carrot Top-esque red afro. I come here every now and then. Their assortments of coffees and teas aren't anything memorable, but there are always plenty of places to sit. The inside is like an indoor/outdoor cafe. There are high ceilings (high enough to fit a small tree) and a lofted area. I'm also surprised to see that AirBearsBeyond wireless network reaches out here. It is most memorable for the cheesy music. I am currently listening to the flute rendition of "I Just Called to Say I Love You." read more

This used to be my go-to study spot! Coffee: tbh, a bit overpriced but not bad. And the simple coffee art on my au lait's makes me smile each time :) Food: the focaccia bread is SO good. So are the salads & sandwiches & soup & just about everything. I have yet to try their pastries & cakes, but they look delicious too. Service: it's really a hit/miss depending on the employee. Most of them are friendly & helpful, but there's this one older guy who was kinda rude. I asked him if the Wi-Fi that day was working (it wasn't..), and he just said rudely, "I don't know" and shrugged his shoulder with the most annoyed it's-not-my-problem look on his face. Ambiance: it's alright.. it's kinda dark, but in a cozy kinda way. The bathroom is kinda gross though. WiFi: hit/miss depending on day.. Overall: I come here to study all the time and I'll drink their coffee, but wouldn't say it's my favorite. read more

While the coffee here is fairly ordinary, the proximity to campus, and buzz from busy students conversing over papers, mid-terms, and life's most recent developments, makes this a must-go for folks who like being in busy cafes. The salads here are huge and tasty, and the sandwiches are delicious as well. The staff is incredibly friendly and fast. As a seasoned vet of this establishment, a few tips: the power strips are closest to the tree islands on the bottom floor, and there are spots for outlets on the top floor (close to the stairs and on the overhang, overlooking the front door). If you want even the closest chance at getting into the bathroom while this place is busy, you'll need to spy the line while you're still at your table. Internet used to be spotty, but they've since rectified that issue. This place gets crazy during dead and finals week, so be sure to plan accordingly! read more

Cafe Milano has decent coffee for a better price ($1.50 for a large) than coffee chains. I haven't really tried the food here, but they sell bananas! Yay! I was alarmed the first time I got coffee not to go, however, because they served it in a glass. A glass! The only other time I'd ever had a coffee-related beverage served in a glass, it was mostly alcohol. I later tried to do some background research on the principles of thermal dynamics as they relate to glasses and ceramic mugs, and since glass IS a type of ceramic, I couldn't convince myself that one container was the superior insulator. But in terms of aesthetics, no! Coffee belongs in a mug! The only thing that looks weirder in a glass than black coffee is Mountain Dew. At first I thought this problem was specific to Cafe Milano, but then I started getting coffee served in glasses throughout the Bay Area. And it hit me: California is experiencing a Severe Mug Shortage. I wish I had known sooner. I think I may have accidentally hoarded all the mugs, because I have tons of them. I eat cereal out of mugs. I once bailed out an overflowing toilet with a mug. My own mother once refused to accept a Mother's Day mug from me because she had too many mugs already. So...uhh...sorry for being such a mug hog, guys. I guess I should start giving them back now. If you want one, I'll be outside Cafe Milano with a Uhaul full of mugs... read more

I adore this charming pink little place. More specifically, I adore their foccaccia ham and mozzarella cheese sandwiches. I adore their tables upstairs with their little plugs for our little laptops. I adore their homemade salad dressing and their lovely coffee and desserts and most of all, I adore that they let me eat, date, study and relax here, with or without my dog. What I do NOT adore is the fact that the wifi sucked, hence the missing star. Other than this, this place will always remind me of my days at Cal. read more

I guess this review is based soley on the grapefruit juice because that's the only food I've ever gotten. I love it, and it's always so fresh. Definitely recommend it. I'll have to revise this review if and when I ever try the food here. The salads kind of resemble Smart Alec's imo. Also, I like how Cafe Milano has two stories, so there are lots of tables to sit down at. It's a relaxing atmosphere and also isn't cash only, which is definitely a plus! read more

Mmm. Great place to study, chat, work on a project, etc. I was gonna get a sandwich to go in my 30 minute lunch break before class, but I ended up eating the entire thing there while being surprisingly productive in those 30 minutes! My favorite part about Cafe Milano...the Mocha Glacier and their BLT Avocado sandwich, which tastes AWESOME if you order it with focaccia bread. Oh yeah - their focaccia bread is delicious. Only downer is that wifi is hit or miss....it can be great, slow and lag, or completely be unavailable. But other than that, it's a great study place :D read more

Berkeley has some pretty trendy cafes, but out of all of them, I would say this is my favorite. For starters, they have indoor balcony seating with a skylight and large windows on the first floor level. The service is always nice and friendly and there are plenty of seats available. Plus, unlimited wi-fi with a password that doesn't change with purchase, late hours, and a close proximity to campus are pluses. I'm a big fan of the salads, muffins, chai lattes, and apple cider. I also love this place because the first time I came here, they played some sort of orchestra improvisation of The Beatles... It's a great place to meet up with a friend for a chat - I always referred my friends to this place as an ending location for a date. :) read more

I dig their 2nd floor loft, multi-colored year-round Christmas lights, & their high ceilings.. I remember them having huge paintings on their brick walls but they took em down =( The ambiance of this place gives you a sense of comfort & security, but the hustle & bustle of students studying makes this place really packed & loud.. The couple times I've been here, I tend to peer out their huge windows & people watch as Urban & American Apparel shoppers stroll by.. I've tried their tuna sandwich on Mexican roll which was nothing special, I should've ordered it on Foccacia bread! & the side salad that comes with it is the suck.. Their coffee was so so which was unfortunate but their croissants are the shniz! The place isn't very clean but their staff is real chill.. It's a good spot to come study & relax especially if you're a Cal student, but definitely not someplace to feed an empty stomach read more

Cafe Milano is a great place to study, catch up with a friend, or just have a good meal. In addition to the seating on the main level, there is a loft-like area above with additional seating. The interior of the cafe is simultaneously comfortable and a little grungy. Dark, well-worn wooden tables and chairs fill the space, while natural light pours in through overhead skylights. Like most cafes, there is free wifi for customers. I am still exploring all that Cafe Milano has to offer in terms of food and drink, but I have very much enjoyed my chicken pesto pasta with a side of focaccia (~$4.50) as well as the caramelized coffee drink, Mocha Bianca (~$3). The Mocha Bianca is very sweet, just FYI. read more

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I went there because it was recommended by a twitter user after I sent a tweet asking about a good study space near the UCB campus. I really like the space, especially the loft area! They have lots of tables so finding one is usually not a problem. The lady at the counter was ok. I mean, she was nice, but no smile, just a very monotonous "Hi, what can I get for you?" Even after I switched to Spanish to talk to her she continued with the same attitude. I had a latte, my usual drink, and went upstairs, picked a table and sat down to do my readings. The only problems I found was that it can get a bit noisy, but hey, it is a cafe, people go there to see meet with friends, I can not expect them to be quiet, that I understand completely. They other thing is that I could not find a plug any where close to where I sat, boo! And the last thing I didn't like was that for some weird reason my laptop would not connect to their internet. I'm pretty sure that was just my problem because everybody else was happily surfing the internetz. Oh well, I'm pretty sure I can survive not watching cat videos on youtube for one afternoon. Maybe next time I'll be able to connect, because yes, I'll be coming back, I really liked my latte and it is a great place to watch Berkeley boys. read more

If you're into early morning coffee and taking some time to gather your wits before you head off to school or work, this is a good place for that, because during down seasons (like summer or winter break), Milano's still opens early in the morning. And they have tasty croissants and bran muffins that are killer if you ask them to toast it for you. However, sometimes in the early morning or right before closing, they blast the Mexican radio, so it would be advisable to bring your own music+headphones if that happens. The rest of the day though they play classical music, which is great. There's also a lot of space, and the servers are swift. However, the ever-crucial outlets are in short-supply here. So, all-in-all, a nice cafe that adds to the overall selection of cafes in Berkeley. Has its pros and cons, so giving it a nice, solid, middle-of-the-road 3 star. You won't be disappointed if you decide to chill or study here, for sure - especially if your other favorite cafe is packed or not even open. read more

This was my favorite place to get coffee in Berkeley. The drinks weren't extremely good but were consistant. I hated though that the guy making the drinks would always draw pictures in chocolate on the top of their mochas for women but never for me...thats no fair! SEXIST!!! lol The food isn't that exciting or good either but was a good fix when I was cramming for a test or doing hw. The thing I enjoyed the most about milano was its abundance of seating and I never had a problem finding a place to sit. The best time to come was on sunny days to sit on the 2nd floor when they open the sunroof. Awesome. I came at least once a week during my undergrad experience at Cal. One downside: not much places to plug your laptop into (so suggest to bring it fully charged) and there is NO free wifi here. There is a connection but you have to PAY for it. Gross. You might get lucky and get a couple of bars from Caffe Strada's free wifi or airbears but its inconsistant and drops a lot. read more

Homework zone thatz hella cool! My study group and me always enjoy studying here and spending hours over fresh salads, heavy sandwiches and yummy dessert. Sometimes homework takes a backseat as we enjoy the bright sunlight and discuss dreams and ideals. We usually occupy one of the longer tables upstairs and always hope to come in early to find seats downstairs which we seldom do. Love the staff- friendly, cheerful and efficient! and also two thumbs up to the background music, always refreshing! read more

The food and coffee here is absolutely amazing. Their chai teas are so yummy, the salads are fresh and I have even tried their soups. However, this is not a quiet cafe so I wouldn't recommend if you are trying to read a book. But great place for meeting friends. A downside to the large crowds is that the wifi is very slow and sometimes doesn't work, which is a real bummer. But if you're looking for a nice meal or coffee with a friend this is perfect. read more

Cafe Milano is located in a really prime spot. It is right across the street from UC Berkeley and since it has free Wifi, it is a good place to study. It is often difficult to find good seating spaces unless you get here pretty early. However, there is more seating upstairs but overall, the number of outlets here is pretty minimal. The food: The sandwiches are pretty delicious. If I am hungry I will get the pastrami sandwich. It comes on a mexican roll with thin slices of pastrami and mozzarella with a roast bell pepper spread (that you can't really taste). They also give you a side salad (that I usually add into the sandwich itself since they don't put any lettuce or tomatoes into the sandwich. I don't think they make their own meat, but the pastrami they use is pretty fresh and flavorful. For around $7 it is a pretty decent portion of food that will definitely fill you up. The pasta salads: These salads (usually 2 kinds - tomato arugula pasta and basil pesto chicken pasta) are pre-made and are displayed behind their glass case. It is a good option if you want something to eat while in a rush. The containers they give you are pretty large but it is also a little more than $4. I have had both types and I like the tomato arugula pasta better because the peppery taste in the arugula goes really well with the tangy dressing on the pasta and the little pieces of ham add a nice salty bite. The pesto was good too but I didn't really see much chicken and it was a little too oily. Every order of pasta salad comes with some form of bread (I have gotten everything from a piece of foccacia to wheat toast before). Of course Milano also has an assortment of drinks and pastries if you want something light to munch on while studying. However, I usually avoid their pastries just because it seems like they have been sitting out for awhile and I have seen flies buzzing around inside the glass case. Overall, Milano is a decent place to come and sit for a little bit to get some work done. There isn't much in terms of ambiance and everything in here seems like it needs a good cleaning or just be thrown out altogether. The tables are also placed really close together and there doesn't seem to be much structure, but its good location keeps it in business. Also, it stays open pretty late which is a plus. read more

I really like this place. The guys behind the counter are really nice and friendly. I frequent this place during the semester. I'm totally in love with the caramel lattes (caramel sauce, not the syrup) and they are priced pretty fairly. The food is pretty good, too. read more

TLDR: A solid option if you like Chai and don't need wifi. Compared to the other cafe's closest to/on south campus (Strada, Yalis, Free Speech, Equator): -Cappuccino's and Chai latte's are the most cost-effective (better than Strada and Free Speech, cheaper than Yalis and Equator). -If you're looking for drip coffee, go to Peets. -Seating is plentiful but it's very crowded. -Open late, which is a plus. -Outlets are not available at every seat, unlike strada, which has plenty -Wifi is very bad. I've had problems connecting more times than I haven't. -Food is decent, not as good as Yalis or Free Speech but better options than Strada. read more

My favorite coffee house in berkeley right now. Great Latte, plenty of seating, 2-stories, free wifi, open late. Beautiful building. read more

As my favorite cafe to study in, I value Cafe Milano for its decor more than anything else. The sandwiches are sizable and reasonbly priced and the mocha biancas are amazing. Always bustling and never boring. read more

Cafe Milano makes the best chai latte--and I've had A LOT of chai latte from various cafes. I also like to rate cafes based on how they make their chai latte. Their sandwiches are also tasty--I really like the avocado/mozzarella sandwich on Mexican roll. The lighting is poor if you want to do some intense studying, but I go there to read the newspaper and drink my chai...YUM. read more

I was in a rush, so I couldn't really enjoy any of the atmosphere people described. I just grabbed a blueberry muffin and small coffee to go- and was pleasantly surprised with reasonable prices and the best muffin I've had at any coffeeshop around. Muffins tend to be bad in Berkeley coffeshops for some reason. The coffee was passable. What really sold me was the efficiency of the staff and general promise for a cafe. read more

This cafe is the most visited cafe so far as a Berkeley student! I am always here night and day, but not necessarily ordering food. It is just very convenient because because it is right across the street from campus and most of the time you can find sitting either on the main floor or upstairs. It gets pretty loud to study so either bring ear plugs or come here to chat with your friends! Food wise: The avocado sandwich with foccacia bread was perfect! It is a pretty filling meal and the bread is really chewy and delicious! I also love their mozzarella cheese! However, the side salad sometimes comes drenched in dressing so I could never finish it. I've also tried their Italian Salad, which wasn't as good as I expected. The ingredients were not fresh and it was not good at all. The only good part was the side of foccacia that comes with the salad. Their granola parfait is one of the best parfait I've ever eaten in Berkeley! The parfait is pricey at almost $5 but it is worth it to try it once! The granola is very sweet and is topped with strawberries and some blueberries! It is a filling breakfast! I also love their M&M cookies, not that I always get it. NEVER try their tomato basil salad! It was one of the worst salad I've ever ordered! The basil sauce on the tomatoes were so salty and drenched that I wasn't even able to finish half of their tomato basil salad. !! It was totally not worth it. Coffee wise: Their hot cafe au lait isn't the best and their black coffee has a bitter after taste. I usually order hot or cold caffe latte with nonfat milk and most of them it is really good. The iced caffe latte has a really clean taste. Their iced coffee is also very clean. Definitely recommend it. Service wise, they are pretty fast but I wish they could clean the cafe more often including the bathrooms. read more

My local cafe when I'm on the streets of Berkeley. now I did work for Peet's so i have quite a high standard for coffee and Milano kinda makes it. Now i can't say that I do indulge in their espresso drinks anymore b/c i think its a lil messed up that no matter what size you order....its still a single espresso. But their drip coffee is actually amazing. With just a bit of soy and a small spoonful of brown sugar it is the best treat right before a class. Some times I actually crave this stuff. I'm not too fond of their pastries though. A few years ago when i was a freshman and didn't know any better i used to think they were good. Now being that I am 3 years wiser...their pretty bad. Do urself a favor and go on Durant and hit up Kingpin for a pastry....... But I digress! Sandwiches...on HIT! My personal fav is the Turkey sandwich with the roasted bell pepper...mostly b/c they heat it up. I can't figure out what the dressing is that they put on their house salad but its too is scrumptious! I do enjoy their mini salads which you can get on the go for that perfect amount to keep u awake in class or in a meeting without being offensive. A lil tip for the CalYellpers! Airbears does work @ Milano...HOLLA! read more

I come here all the time for meetings because it's a convenient, well-known location with good hours. It's busy enough that you can walk in and use their tables without feeling embarrassed about not buying anything. Secret: after the countless meetings I've held here, the only thing I've ever bought is a mocha. I was waiting at Telegraph/Bancroft to be picked up for volunteering one Saturday morning, and I must have been hungover or something because I remember being really sleepy and spontaneoulsy decided to go to Milano to get something caffeinated and tasty. I never came back for coffee because the mocha tasted really watered-down, lacking both the strong espresso and rich chocolatey taste. The ambiance is unique and true to its name "Cafe Milano". With its high ceiling in the front and balcony-like second floor in the back, along with brick walls, wooden chairs and benches, and marble-patterned tables, it has a quaint al fresco theme. (though they recently they installed a neon psychedilic clock on the first floor that looks out of place) However, the European cafe look disguises the lack of maintenance. Their furniture, interior, and kitchen area are kind of shabby and have been around for awhile. The lighting is dim, there are sometimes flies hovering around, and 90% of the time the tables are dirty. I once put down a notepad on a table and it got stained with food/coffee/who-knows-what. Conclusion: good meeting/interview cafe, but in terms of study cafe I much prefer Northside Cafe, FSM, or Asha Tea House because they are cleaner and have better food and drinks. read more

This is a great place to get lunch or a nice afternoon snack. It also looks like a good place to study based on the amount of people camped out with their laptops there. The interior of Cafe Milano is spacious. The ceilings are high, and there is a second floor seating area. Music is playing faintly, which I like better than at other cafes where it can be overbearing. For lunch, I like to get the pastrami sandwich. It's served on a Mexican roll with a side salad. The sandwich is really tasted, and the grilled onions make a great addition to the taste of it. The side salad is nice, although sometimes they put too much of their sweet vinaigrette dressing, and the taste is cloying. I also like that when you get a free glass of water, they give you a decent sized cup with ice in it and a lemon. They are certainly more generous than most places. The also have lots of really great pastries. I like to get the strawberry croissant. The croissant is light, flaky, and buttery. The strawberry jam inside provides just the right amount of sweetness to a make an amazing pastry. This is definitely one of my favorite places near campus on Telegraph. read more

This joint has gotten me through many exams and papers. Love the brick walls, wooden chairs, balcony, and marble tables. Somehow that graces me (and everyone else in the cafe) with an amazing ability to concentrate and get work done. Also, no one but me seems to be amazed by the fact that their skylight/sunroof opens electrically. Dude, that's so freakin' awesome!! What other cafe has such a cool feature? Combined with the fact that they accept credit, Milano may be the most high tech cafe around Berkeley. Their music selection seems to vary by whoever's working there. Classical music is played on weekdays, but if you arrive early on the weekends (i.e. 8AM) to claim one of their 8 electrical sockets on the second floor, Spanish music blares down on you (and by Spanish music, I don't mean music from Spain, but songs sung in the Spanish language). This ethnic flair eventually gives way to full out pop music in the afternoon. I was just there yesterday, and Beyonce was telling everyone in the cafe to move "to the left, to the left," while Gwen showed us how to spell B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Like others have mentioned, nightime at Milano can get pretty spooky. If you do plan to be on the second floor, bring a flashlight...or better yet, a lamp. read more

I've been going to Milano since I was an undergrad, first for the cheap and high quality infusions of caffeine, and then for all the people (the greek salads w/balsalmic aren't bad either). Behind the counter you'll find Sylviano, bearer of goatees and creator of smiley faces atop your lattes. Fabiola the pretty cashier has moved up Bancroft to the copy room at Boalt, but she stops by on occasion to chew the fat. Jorge the hunchback is just about the friendliest fellow you've ever met, and you'll often see him mobbing around the streets of Berkeley in his white Honda Accord. If you're seeking a spot of enlightenment, Milano has its own resident guru in Richard, who has MS, and can usually be found with a Dharma text in one hand and prayer beads in the other. The one drawback is circa 11pm when the dudes want to clear out the cafe they start blasting mariachi music, which salts your studying/idle chatting game. read more

Not a bad cafe. A little dirty, and I actually saw a mouse there once, but boy are the sandwiches good. The coffee's decent, and probably the biggest wins for the place is location and proximity to campus, amount of seating, and it's a good place to talk. Not a great place to study since wi-fi isn't free, hard to catch from campus, and the tables (and seating) are kind of crummy. I do admit though, when they open the sunroof during the days and the light comes crashing through the two story lofted space, it's pretty nice. I liked going there and reading. Made me feel smart, especially with campus right across the street, and the big windows with people walking by looking in. read more

The stars are truly based on my love for their cheese puffs. Creamy, delicious goodness. The cashiers were always friendly to me & every time I am in the area, I make sure to stop by. Like any standard coffee shop. Great place to study & get work done. I love the natural lighting that fills the place. read more

This place is close to campus and convenient. They offer darker coffee if you prefer that. Pros: **Good classical music **Close to campus Cons: **Closes early - 10pm! (Berkeley standard) **No free wifi **Not many outlets I'm never actually studied here, but I guess it's good if you want to get away from the internet, read more

Usually come here because the boy studies here 24-7. It gets really loud, so I can never get any reading done... but the boy seems to be able to. I swear that he basically lives there. He's buddy buddy with everyone who works there... so I think he gets away with being able to study there without purchasing anything. Anyways, there is plenty of seating, and a nice open roof on warm days. As for food, they have a limited menu. I've only had the BLTA, and that was pretty average. Chai Lattes are good. I'll also give them props for warming up the chocolate cake slice. I love the brick walls and the plants inside. I wouldn't grab dinner here, but perfect to catch up with a friend over coffee or to get some group work done. read more

Tried this place on a whim while I was walking about campus. PROS: -Lots of seating - downstairs AND upstairs! -Affordable. Lots of baked items in the $1.50 range...great for poor starving students! -Fast service. -A LARGE variety of menu items to choose from -Quiet (maybe it was because I came here at 10:30AM on a weekday, but I didn't find it all that loud. It was mostly comprised of students studying with a latte or their breakfast). CONS: -Can't think of any :) Will definitely come back when I am on campus. read more

For students living on the south side of the Berkeley campus, Cafe Milano has been a staple for caffeine recharges and cheap eats. Since there's ample seating both downstairs and upstairs, I'm always able to find a table to work at, but the seating with available outlets is a bit tricky. They've got wifi that students can also use, but sometimes it's a bit spotty. While I think it's nice that this place opens late (until midnight) and offers a lot more indoor seating than Strada, I personally don't think the beverages here are that great. I haven't been all that impressed with the quality of their coffee and the mocha ice blend was too icy in my opinion. In addition, despite the fact that their sandwich/salad combos are relatively cheap and tasty, I always notice that tables aren't clean and often have leftovers on them. In addition, there's always a number of flies flying around the cafe, which isn't particularly comforting when you're trying to eat your meal while studying or talking to a friend. Nevertheless, this place has its perks as a cheap and quick coffee shop for students and it definitely is able to serve its purpose as a go-to for students who want to crack down on some reading or catch up with a friend on a rainy or overcast day in Berkeley. read more

Came here because I needed to get some work done during the later hours of the night. This place closes at 12am, and from the pictures posted it looked like a nice atmosphere to plant myself in front of the laptop for a couple of hours. This place was pretty busy at around 10pm on a weeknight. The upstairs area is extremely cramped! and only has a few (hard to access) outlets available on either side of the room, but none in the middle. It was a very poorly lit attic type of area with very uncomfortable, run down, wobbly tables/chairs with the chairs being a bit too low and the table a bit too high. I went back downstairs and was happy to find a couple of tables near the outlets. Unfortunately, the table tops were noticeably crooked and dirty. I didn't want waste any more time looking for a decent spot so I quickly wiped down the table, folded up some paper, stuck them under one side of my laptop to level it out, and did my work as I sipped on my not so great latte. I may have just come at the wrong time. Maybe I'll give this place another shot during the day, but until then I think I'll look elsewhere for my late-night work/study spot. read more

I came in today after a while, and ordered a chai latte. My friend ordered a mocha, but both of our drinks tasted like steamed milk. My latte didn't even have the distinctive chai smell, let alone the taste. Also, this establishment has a $3 credit card minimum, and my friend (who wanted a plain coffee--$1.95) wasn't able to get what she wanted. I'm only giving two stars because of the quick service. Definitely disappointed :( read more

I appreciate that this place opens late and has a lot of seating for get-togethers and meetings, but the food and food choices are pretty mediocre. The workers are pretty friendly and always making jokes with you...Obviously I shouldn't have expected much since it's a cafe specializing in coffee and pastries, but it could expand its menu to include more warm meals since it's opened past dinner time. My salad was quite disappointing. I added chicken to the caesar salad and although the portions were big...there was way more greens than there was chicken. The sauce they gave tasted horrible, so I asked to switch it for regular ranch dressing. Basically, eat dinner before coming here to study at night unless eating greens and bacon blts are your thing. read more

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