We came on a Sunday morning and it was busy, with a line out the door and about a 35 minute wait from getting in line to getting our drinks. Parking was easy though, with plenty of street parking nearby. The person at the register was friendly and gave helpful tips and recommendations. While waiting, we spent time watching the co-op roasting facility in the back through the glass windows. That is what really makes this place stand out. There is indoor seating but at 11 am it was completely full! There was some outdoor seating that was open. We tried the rose latte and it was spot on. The rose flavor was subtle and well balanced, not overpowering at all and the coffee was delicious! The only downside was that there were no gluten free pastries available that day, although I have heard they sometimes offer them. Overall, great coffee, a relaxed vibe, and a unique experience that is worth checking out and we will be back! read more

My morning at CoRo made me want to spend more time in cafes. I ordered a pot of Kyoto Bancha (Temple Pine) sourced from Blue Willow and it was expertly prepared. I didn't have time to get a second infusion of water, but it was offered to me. This place was buzzing on a Monday morning but I was lucky enough to nab a table inside. I didn't use the wifi but judging from the number of laptops around me, it works. Also, if you're looking for outdoor seating, they've got plenty of it. read more

Vibe- great, good music and have plenty of seating Coffee- good espresso, good presentation, but slow Pastries- delish but would love it they could warmed Baristas- jerks and rude They talk about people, the customers and are obvious about it. I didn't like that. read more

What a fantastic coffee stop! Me and my good friend stopped by to have a coffee and I ended up pairing my small latte with a twice baked almond croissant as a sweet treat! Sooo delicious! The staff served us outside and everything was so lovely! I would definitely return next time i'm in Berkeley! read more

CoRo Coffee Room - small latte with whole milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

A favorite in Berkeley! I've since moved away, but each time I visit the area, I make a stop here. The coffee drinks are fantastic. The inside is cozy. A little challenging to find seats, but I've always been able to grab a table outside. Not the place for big groups or if you want a quick drink. Come here for a nice cup of coffee and to slow down for a little bit. P.S. drip coffee has free refills read more

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CoRo is tucked away on a pretty quiet street in Berkeley, it has a nice vibe to it and it's cool to see the factory through the glass windows. Their lattes are pretty good though if you're looking to do work there, I would recommend elsewhere! There's a decent amount of seating but a lot of people stay for multiple hours reading or working so it's hard to get a spot. I didn't try their pastries but they looked tasty! read more

Berkeley has been in the business of telling you how to drink coffee for sixty years now. It started in 1966, when Alfred Peet opened a small shop on Vine Street and began selling dark-roasted beans to a city that had been perfectly content with Folgers, and in doing so accidentally detonated a revolution that would eventually produce Starbucks, the entire third-wave movement, and a generation of baristas who can explain processing methods the way sommeliers explain terroir. The Bay Area didn't just adopt specialty coffee. It built the ideology around it -- the direct trade sourcing, the light roasts, the latte art competitions, the conviction that how you drink your morning cup is a moral position. This has given the region some of the best coffee in America and also some of the most insufferable coffee experiences in America, and the line between the two is thinner than you'd think. Coro Coffee Room lands cleanly on the right side. It sits on Fifth Street in West Berkeley's industrial corridor, in a warehouse space that houses what is reportedly the second collaborative coffee roasting facility in the country, after one in Brooklyn. The model is simple and, in the way of the best Berkeley ideas, both idealistic and practical: more than twenty small roasting companies share equipment, space, and knowledge under one roof, paying membership fees for access to commercial-grade machines that none of them could individually afford. The café out front serves a rotating selection from four of those roasters at any given time. When a roaster outgrows the facility, the founders say they throw them a party. This is not typically how the coffee business works. The space is warm and open, with high warehouse ceilings and a window into the roasting floor where you can watch actual production happening -- beans going in green, coming out transformed. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and nobody's guarding a table with a laptop and a territorial glare. You can sit. You can stay. What makes Coro worth returning to -- and it is a place built for returning, not for one-time visits -- is that the rotating roster turns every trip into a small act of discovery. You come in on a Tuesday and try something bright and citrusy from one roaster. You come back Thursday and it's a different bean, a different hand, a different idea about what coffee should taste like. Everything is fresh in the way that only coffee roasted in the building you're standing in can be fresh, and the variety means you're always finding something new -- a new roaster, a new origin, a new reason to stop buying the same bag you've been buying for two years. It's the opposite of loyalty to a single label. It's an argument for curiosity, which is the most Berkeley value there is. The cooperative structure matters here, not as a selling point but as a flavor. The reason twenty-plus small roasters can exist in the Bay Area -- the Tibetan refugee sourcing high-altitude beans, the fireman who only sells to firehouses, the husband-and-wife team who started roasting during the pandemic -- is that someone built a shared kitchen and said: make your thing here. It's the same principle behind the commissary kitchens that launched half the food trucks in Los Angeles, or the shared studio spaces that keep artists in cities that would otherwise price them out. Coro isn't just a café. It's infrastructure for people who want to make something and need a place to do it, and the coffee you drink there is better because of it. read more

This place is incredibly dog friendly! Great seating outdoors to enjoy the weather and street parking is available. My family and I tried a variety of different drinks. I had the house made masala chai and it was perfectly sweetened and perfectly spicy. Highly recommended! Customer service was great! read more

CoRo Coffee Room - Menu as of 7.13.2025 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great spot to study at! Came here to get some work done and there was ample seating indoors. Not overly loud. The free wifi was pretty fast and I didn't have issues. There were outlets under some tables as well. It does get kind of cold bc when we went they were blasting the AC so maybe bring a jacket! For drinks we ordered an iced latte and a yuzu matcha tonic. The latte was great--they roast their coffee beans in house I think. The yuzu matcha tonic was refreshing, though I did feel like it was just a little too bitter for me. Not sure if I'd get it again. For food we ordered the sticky bun and raspberry vegan muffin. The sticky bun was really good and the raspberry vegan muffin was even better! read more

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I came by on a weekday at 3PM, right before closing--really wish I knew about this place before! I ordered one of specials from their spring menu, the caramel latte! This was delicious--I normally like my coffees a little stronger with less sweetness and this was a great ratio for my taste buds. The interior is stunning--the natural lighting in the space makes the cafe feel roomy, and the windows make it feel more spacious. Definitely a great place to work from if you like natural lighting! read more

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This is a GREAT study cafe. I tried their HOUSE CHAI that was very enjoyable, spicy. I love the friendly atmosphere. I'd love to come back and grab a latte from them. The lattes people were walking out with in the street as I was entering the cafe smelled AMAZING! What a great local business. Thanks for existing! read more

CoRo Coffee Room - Ham & Gruyère croissant (good!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

4.5/5 - Sunday, December 15th, 2024 Overview: Cool café, large seating area, busy! ---- First off, I love love LOVE that the pastries have prices written next to the item!! This is the one thing that I look for at every café and this is one of the only places that post them. Parking was easy, we found a spot right near the front of the café. We arrived a little before 11am on a Sunday and it was quite busy. While the inside seating area is sizable, all of the seats were already taken by people working or studying, so if you want a seat inside away from the elements, I recommend getting there earlier. The outside seating area had multiple tables, mostly 2-seaters but some with 4 seats, and metal chairs. The metal chairs make your butt a bit cold especially it being wintertime and outside. Service was quick and easy, the staff prefer using They/Them pronouns. The food and drinks arrived 6 minutes after ordering! They also have free water near the front of their entrance inside. They have a regular drink menu as well as seasonal specials! And they offer both sweet and savory pastries. There's also a coffee roastery in the back where you can roast your own beans, you can fill out a form on their website to inquire about it. ---- Pastries & Drinks Spiced Blueberry Danish ($6) and Chocolate Croissant ($6): - They warm up the pastries, but both of the items could have been a little warmer - The filling of the blueberry danish was a little cold in the middle - Flavors were good and you can taste the warm holiday spices - Both pastries were flaky Peppermint Mocha $7: - Available hot or iced, we tried both - Hot tasted a lot better 9/10, my friend got his iced and ranked it a 7/10 - The peppermint flavor was more pronounced in the hot version - Iced version was like a good, cold chocolate milk - Since we were sitting outside in the cold, the hot one was a lot more comforting Espresso Single-Origin $4.50: - My boyfriend ranked it an 8/10 - He said it was a solid espresso, liked that it comes with sparkling water - Wished that they had the flavor notes to read with the drink, describing where the coffee was from and the tastes it should have Drip Coffee $4: - My friend that introduced us to here wanted a pour over coffee, but at this time it was not available anymore, so he opted for a drip coffee - He ranked it a 7/10 - Said it was an average, standard coffee, nothing special or standout about it ---- Overall: Neat coffee shop, I LOVE that their pastries have written prices, food and drinks were solid, and cute seasonal rotation of drinks on the menu read more

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I got the single origin espresso and the house blend espresso. Single origin was light, acidic, smooth. Good crema 8/10 Blend felt more like a darker roast, less acidic, slightly Bitter but still smooth. Little crema 6/10 read more

CoRo Coffee Room - Single origin espresso (top left), house blend (bottom right). With sparkling water. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

CoRo Coffee Room has been on my hit list for over a year. To be frank, I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to try this neighborhood coffee shop. But thanks to my best friend, I was able to! We came to CoRo on a chilly Monday morning. Caffeine was on my mind as a mid-morning pick-me-up. Upon entrance, I could tell this was a popular spot. Most of the tables were taken by busy working (WiFi available) or chitchatting customers. The shop is on the smaller end with several tables, counter seating, and a couple of outside tables. The inside is pretty neat, with a view of their roastery. It's also bright, clean, and minimalistic. We found service exemplary, and I appreciated the recommendations and the extra steps they took to perfect my drink. Aside from traditional coffee and tea beverages, they also offer a seasonal menu. Off the seasonal menu, I got a Small Iced Caramel Latte with Oat Milk. I requested that my drink be a single shot since I wouldn't say I like coffee, but typically, they're all double shots. Even with a single shot, I found it extremely strong. The caramel was burnt caramel, so it was nicely caramelized. I don't often drink coffee, so I tasted more of that than the caramel. My best friend got Isaac's Horchaccini which was pleasant. This is a good spot for intense coffee lovers! CoRo Coffee Room is busy for a variety of reasons--seasonal and traditional drinks, seating and Wi-Fi, dog-friendly, and just a nice vibe. Since it's located on Fifth Street, parking is street only. read more

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Stopped in as a group of three on a lazy Saturday morning after Christmas, but for whatever reason, a TON of people all had the same idea and the place was super crowded. The baristas handled the crowd and made the drinks about as fast as is possible while keeping the quality high. I had a cappuccino (my coffee shop benchmark), my girlfriend had a Chai, and my brother had the espresso soda. Across the gamut, we each agreed our drink was about as good as it gets. The seating area has a viewing window into the co-roasting area. I'll have to come back some day when they're actively roasting, as it looks to be quite the show. read more

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Amazing artisan drinks and really cool staff. I love the vibe of this place even the customers are friendly. It seems really high end and the pastries rock as well. In the past I had been on the fence about this place, however I feel this is a situation in which the business just took a huge turn for the better. They roast coffee as well as have high end brands for sale to take home. Their espresso with a dollop of whipped cream is my fav plus the everything roll. I love this establishment and I am aware they have heaps of regulars who chill there. Plenty of parking everywhere and a good industrial area to walk your doggo around on a sunny or rainy day. Chill clean quiet area. read more

A nice stop before or after a walk around aquatic park. Great coffee. Nice staff. A quite street for sitting outside. read more

I was looking for a place to work for a few hours and glad I stumbled across this place as this had reliable wifi, great ambiance/lighting, and the customer service was super friendly and inviting. I tried the rose latte and was very impressed by the roast and typically don't care for floral notes in my coffee but actually enjoyed this and took it to go to savor it longer! read more

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Came in for a quick coffee and pastry to go and was welcomed very warmly. What energy, even at 7am. Felt like home. Plenty of tables and great vibe. Coffee hit the spot as did the croissant. Would definitely be back just to ease into the day next time. read more

I want to come back for their community craft night that they said starts at 5pm on Wednesdays. Coffee was very good. read more

CoRo Coffee Room - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I had been wanting to try this place for a while. Finally went today but never going back. The coffee was perfectly good, but there are lots of good coffee spots in the area. I ordered a half caff latte and they charged me an extra $1.50 for that without even letting me know. The baristas were so slow it was straight up disrespectful, handing me half my order then pausing to show each other stuff on a cell phone for a while before even starting the other half. The space is plain and parking is difficult. My advice is skip it. read more

Great drinks & great vibes!! Came to study for a few hours & I even got to see them roast the beans from the window! I got the hojicha honey latte & was the perfect blend of roasted, sweet, & creamy flavors. read more

CoRo Coffee Room - Hojicha honey latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

这年头为数不多定价正常的咖啡馆，且喝且珍惜，糕点来自南湾The Midwife and the Baker和奥克兰Starter Bakery，品质虽然不能算作第一梯队，但至少是中上水平，配咖啡绝对绰绰有余 店里大半的空间都用来烘豆，坐在玻璃窗前看生豆慢慢变成深咖啡色，很适合放空大脑发呆，座位不多，大家基本还都带着电脑，一副要待到闭店的架势 cappuccino 浓缩散发出的果香很是清新，入口的瞬间感受到极其强烈的酸度，即使在回味中也依然有着明亮的酸，前半程还处于舒适且比较好接受的范围内，靠近尾声却越来越尖锐 espresso con panna 双份浓缩，点缀以打发奶油，冰火相融，好喝得很，可惜缺少了一些香荚兰的气息，打发奶油浓厚绵密，淡淡的甜味恰到好处，与极酸的浓缩完美契合，竟无一丝苦涩，还有明显的回甘 golden milk matcha matcha 抹茶｜milk 任意奶｜turmeric 姜黄｜cinnamon 肉桂｜ashwagandha 南非醉茄｜ginger 生姜｜cardamom 小豆蔻｜black pepper 黑胡椒 非常有特色的一杯抹茶热饮，虽然渣质多，但完全不影响口感，抹茶和草本的清香扑鼻，香料则隐藏了自身浓烈的气息，回味中萦绕着微弱、舒适的苦，甜味几乎可以忽略不计，奶泡绵密细腻，交织相融，默默地展现其温柔的气质 caramel Latte 店里自制的焦糖糖浆里加入了黄油和奶油，甜度稍有些超标，好在质地比较轻薄，虽然闻着没什么香气，但复合的焦香微苦却能够在口腔中得到最大程度的释放 这杯特调充分体现了酸浓缩的优势，强有力的酸度很好地抹掉了甜腻，除了奶泡太厚以外，整体的融合度还是不错的，调味也平衡，只是接近尾声会有略微的涩感保留在舌尖 rosemary latte 第一口咸甜交错，或许是因为含有迷迭香的缘故，迅速发展成为较浓的植物苦味，随后则一直处于甜、咸、苦相互拉扯的状态，黄糖的香气和味道都很柔和，喝着觉得浓烈，收尾却轻盈利落，在余味中又透出了许多迷迭香的木质调气息 read more

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Tried the hojicha honey latte, it wasn't overpoweringly sweet and you could taste the hojicha well. Very nice place to study, lots of seating and natural light. read more

Finally made our way over here. Street parking was busy, but they do have a parking lot next door. They have a nice selection of coffee beans. The roast dates were all really fresh too (not good if youre impatient and just wanna try it right away). I heard some of their drinks sell out fast so y'all will have to get here early. We got the rosemary latte and the iced vanilla latte. The overall environment is very welcoming. Everyone tends to stay and study/work so good luck if you want indoor seating. read more

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Good coffee and matcha but literally the slowest service I've ever had. Employees just chatting while drink orders stack up. 22 minutes to get one matcha latte. read more

I wish I lived closer to Coro Coffee because I'd honestly be here every day. I'm not even a caramel person, but their caramel latte completely changed my mind, it's soooo good. It can get pretty packed during work hours, so finding a table might be tricky. I've never actually come here to study, I usually just stop by for coffee, but I can imagine it's hard to find a seat since there aren't many tables and it's almost always full (a good sign, tbh). They do have a parking lot, but it's often full -- not a big deal though, since street parking is usually easy to find. read more

Immediately got the vibe that this was going to be a bit pretentious and unfortunately I was proven right. The cashier was not friendly at all and I felt like an inconvenience for ordering a coffee. That being said, my drink was perfect. I tried the cafe con miel, half sweet with coro espresso. It was just milky enough without being too much milk, and just a touch sweet. Absolutely perfect for someone like me who loves to actually taste the coffee in the drink. I also felt it was fairly priced in comparison to other coffee shops in the area. read more

CoRo Coffee Room - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

stopped by since i was in the area for lunch -- my favorite part about this place is the interior and amazing whole bean offerings! the cold brew was pretty standard -- nothing terribly amazing. i think if i stop by again, i would opt for a seasonal offering. service seemed a bit slow but im not sure if that was because they were backed up on orders or just chilling -- either way, not a major issue since i wasn't in a rush but it did take a hot minute before a barista came over to the register to help me. read more

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Staff 10/10 Vibes: 10/10 you can't beat roasting coffee in the background and cute vibe inside Coffee 8/10 great coffee of you like floral citrus or berry notes in your espresso. I do not! I like read more

Everything I want in a coffee shop. Great menu, excellent espresso, nice options, a variety of other shops' beans. "For here" drinks come in proper glassware. You may wait for your order, but they'll deliver to your table and it'll be worth the bother. Busy, full, lots of students. Good vibe and nice, upscale room. Glad I live nearby. read more

This place was great! Customer service was great and answered all our questions about the drinks and gave us recommendations too! I got a warm rosemary latte and tasted great! It had a roasted flavor, and you could really taste the infused rosemary taste. Place was spacious and well lit, and the place had outlets to charge for your devices if you wanna use this place to get work done. Bonus, the bathroom is amazing! read more

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Good flat white, the coffee really comes through. Service was fast and attentive. Ambiance is as expected for Berkeley, packed with students. read more

Cute space, ample seating, and a simple straightforward menu! One thing to note: the employees prefer they/them pronouns Caramel latte: 5/5 Not too sweet and the caramel tastes a lil smokey or like salted caramel! Great syrup. Espresso tonic: 4/5 Refreshing and you can taste the floral notes. Chocolate croissant: 2/5 A little dry so probably wouldn't order again next time read more

CoRo Coffee Room - Espresso tonic, caramel latte, and chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

CoRo is easily one of my favorite coffee shops in Berkeley! Plenty of room indoors and outdoors to work or chat with a friend. The staff were extremely friendly and answered all of my curious questions. The hot vanilla latte is one of my go-to's and it's perfectly made here. The perfect balance of sweet and fruity notes! read more

CoRo Coffee Room - Hot vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was looking for a place to read and was intrigued by this place. I went on a Sunday and it was pretty packed with students and others. Great coffee, great service, great vibes, all for a reasonable bay area price. I only give it a 4 because the chairs are just ok - they're kinda narrow for my fatter body and while they have back support (+1!) they aren't the most comfortable. In all, I'll definitely keep this place in mind as I continue to browse coffee shops in the East Bay! read more

CoRo Coffee Room - These are the indoor chairs. They also have high top versions of the same chair - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

everytime i'm near Berkeley, i HAVE to stop by CoRo. i recently discovered this gem and fell in love with their "con miel" latte ("~ with honey") . it's a honey cinnamon latte, and i always order with almond milk. the baristas are always so kind and my drink is always a 10/10. & their 4H mugs are the cutest!! great seating space, with a cool view into their roastery. grateful for this spot! read more

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Terrific cups of artisan coffee and great staff that brings soul & energy to the cafe. While providing quality coffee beans freshly roasted on site the knowledge they provide regarding grind size, water ratio, etc. gives you the belief that there is a science to quality coffee and the people at Coro are geniuses with creativity. read more

What a gem. Excellent espresso drinks and beans. Really great location including lots of outdoor tables.

Stopped by this coffee shop as I was in the area getting my lashes done. It's a cute little coffee shop in a quiet neighborhood in Berkeley. Upon entering in, I saw a lot of people studying or working in a spacious room while enjoying their drinks and pastries. The shop is decorated aesthetically with modern decor and pics. I was in the mood for a matcha and I didn't realize that the size they offer drinks was just a 12oz cup for $6.50 but they gave me quite a lot of ice so it didn't seem like I had a lot of the actual drink. The matcha overall was okay, I wish it was more matcha bc to me, it was a lot of milk. Not too sure if I would get another matcha again but I would like to try the other drinks they have on the menu. read more

CoRo Coffee Room - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California