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    Eight Grams Matcha

    4.3 (118 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    8 Grams Einspnner
    Stella N.

    Having lived in San Jose and San Francisco, I've been on the other side of the bay and tried everything south to north. I think eight grams is #1 or #2 in the east bay. It's between this place and Yume Nori. I think I would choose this place due to size, quality, and consistency. You really get bang for your buck, high quality drink, fast and efficient service, and it's cute. 10/10 this is my go to matcha spot and I drive just to get my fix!

    Double Matcha Latte 75% sweet
    Alyssa B.

    I got it via Uber Eats. So I didn't get my drink right away but through delivery wow it's good. The flavor withheld throughout the delivery. It's not too sweet or milky. It's literally just right. Now I can't wait to actually go to the cafe and the matcha in real time. I ordered a double match latte and so far so good.

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    Ana M.

    This place is cool clean and FAST. I had my order in under five minutes easily. The Matcha was also delicious I don't know how to describe it other than it tasted really authentic. A good amount of caffeine too compared to most matcha places. Pretty straightforward ordered my drink and got it right away.

    Emily W.

    Came with a friend on a weekday, we found meter parking around the corner from the shop. There were 3 devices to input your order. There was also a order guide above the devices to tell the customer a little bit about each drink. There was also another display of the different kinds of matcha blends that you could choose for your matcha drink. I decided to try the Einspanner with kuro blend since I like my matcha to have more depth. I had it 75% sweetened since that was recommended. After ordering and paying, we only waited a few minutes before our drinks were ready. I feel the matcha did have depth to it. The house cream that was on top was a little too rich for me. I wonder how the other matcha types would taste in a latte.

    Pink Guava Matcha (Oat Milk)
    Kyra K.

    Eight Grams is a winner in my eyes! With all the matcha spots in Berkeley, this is definitely a top contender: great matcha quality, offerings, and efficient service. I came to Eight Grams on a weekday morning. It wasn't busy and was really quaint inside. The cafe is bright, minimal, and modern. Not much decor or ambiance, but more of a chill place to hang out with friends. Ordering is done on the tablets, and you get your drink after. I decided to place my order in advance. I chose the seasonal Pink Guava Matcha and got the Golden Banana Matcha for my friend. For the matchas, you can choose or upgrade your matcha blend, which is neat! You can also adjust the sweetness and ice level, and choose your milk option. I went for the house blend and Oat Milk. My drink was superb! The matcha was bright and of great quality. Loved how the guava shone through and had a nice sweetness. My friend enjoyed her drink! I can't wait to come back. If you're a matcha lover, Eight Grams Matcha is worth a visit. Being across Cal, it's easily accessible by walking or public transportation. Find them off Bancroft Way with garage or street parking nearby.

    Double Matcha Latte and Pink Guava Matcha
    Lincy H.

    My husband went to Eight Grams Matcha three times within about a month or so. We don't even live close by, so it's worth the drive for us. We appreciate when our matcha drinks are more matcha-y than milky. The Golden Banana Matcha and Matcha Einspanner are both tasty, but a bit on the sweeter side. I would love it even more if I can adjust the sweetness level down just a notch. I think my go-to drink will be the Double Matcha Latte. It's the perfect balance of matcha and sweetness level for me. The Pink Guava Matcha is part of a limited series, which I really enjoyed. It's refreshing and the guava isn't too overpowering nor too subtle. It's be dangerous if we lived closer. We'd probably come here once a week!!

    Jenna T.

    Real matcha and expensive. With alternative milk and any extra toppings, you're looking at a $10+!! While my first drink didn't hit, when I ordered again for delivery, it was better. But also $16 (including delivery fee). The second order I got was strawberry matcha with oat milk and mochi. Mochi was like a pudding at the bottom. It's good quality matcha and I like that they offer three different kinds. The overall drink was kind of mid for the hefty price tag, imo.

    Pink Guava Matcha
    Gizelle T.

    Now that school is out and Berkeley is a bit empty I finally got a chance to visit Eight Grams! I got the guava series matcha latte with vanilla foam and it was so good. Refreshing and handwhisked, plus matcha sprinkle on top all combined perfectly in my mouth. I got my mom the coconut water and matcha and she said it was so refreshing. The parking can be difficult but nearby streets and paid parking are available, I recommend coming early in a Sunday so that you don't have to pay for parking. We went at 10am and it wasn't too busy but an hour later the crowd started trickling in. Workers are really nice, they have kiosks but I did not see any bathrooms. Add eight grams to your list!

    Double Matcha Latte
    Erica C.

    I got the double matcha. I liked the short line and quick turnaround time. There are about 5-6 tables in the shop if you wanted to sit or hang out with friends. I'm a matcha fiend so I LOVE trying new matcha places. The double matcha was a let down because it was more milk than matcha. I'm someone who likes a strong matcha flavor especially if I'm ordering a double. I'll give this place another shot next time because they have different matcha options (at an extra cost). I only tried their house blend.

    Lychee Guava Refresher, Honeycomb Coffee Latte
    Cailey A.

    Right across from the hustle and bustle of the famous UC Berkeley campus, this location is perfect for meeting up with friends, studying, and enjoying a lil pick-me-up matcha! This location is clean, minimalist, and has plenty of seating. They have about 4 kiosks to place orders and offer a wide range of matcha and coffee drinks. One feature uniquely distinct to Eight Grams is they offer four different blends of matcha -- kiso (house blend), sabai (bright blend), haku (balanced blend), and kuro (reserve blend). I ordered the Lychee Guava Refresher with the kuro (reserve blend) which was about $1.25 extra. This matcha blend is on the floral side and has a more delicate, tea forward flavor. I absolutely LOVED my drink.. 5/5! The matcha was super refreshing, very smooth, fruity, floral, umami, and earthy (in the best way possible). The perfect drink to cool off after record shopping and sonny angel hunting downtown. I will definitely be coming back to this location and am already set on trying their Cheesecake Matcha Latte next time!

    Surge C.

    I really wanted to like 8 Grams, but was incredibly disappointed by their drinks. Based on the cashier's recommendation, I ordered their 8 Grams Einspänner with the Kiso house blend. The drink was overwhelmingly sweet and hindered the velvety matcha flavor from coming out. While it does seem quite popular, I would only recommend to those who like a hint of matcha, but prefer their drinks more dessert-tasting.

    honeycomb matcha latte
    Noe C.

    one of the few times I've had hojicha, but this place did not disappoint. very cute cafe right in front of Cal. Was a bit crowded on a Saturday afternoon but managed to find seating. Modern/minimalist interior. ordered on a kiosk and drinks were out in less than 10 mins. - Hojicha Latte 5/5: tasted very earthy with the perfect amount of sweetness (no adjustments). - Honeycomb Latte 4/5: matcha was leaning towards the bitter side. It was hard to mix in the honeycomb/eat it on its own. Would probably try a diff matcha next time. All in all would come back to this cafe, street parking right in front, or you can walk from downtown Berkley.

    Menu 6/27/2026
    Al L.

    A day with friends in Berkeley and our first stop was Eight Grams Matcha. As in its name, this spot has various matcha drink offerings. The shop is modern, bright, clean, with a wall display of tea cups. Their menu consists of eight drinks that are in four categories, bold & intense, creamy & elevated, creamy & smooth, and bright & refreshing. They also had three seasonal drinks that incorporated lychee and pink guava. You order on tablets and you pickup your order when your number is called and texted to you. There are many tables in the shop for you to enjoy your drink. I ordered the Golden Banana Matcha. When ordering, you select your level of sweetness, ice, and milk type. You can taste the matcha with the blended bananas in it. It has just the right sweetness for me. I loved my drink and will be back to try another one of their offerings.

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    0.9 mi

    Lovely, brightly-lit, and cozy cafe. Beautiful murals throughout the store. Decent amount of…read moreseating and the baristas were all really friendly and patient. The menu is pretty extensive, and everything sounded so delicious. We settled on the "Blackberries in Napa" summer mocktail, which they were able to make with oat milk (although whipped cream was still made with regular). It was the perfect cold beverage for a hot day in Berkeley. Right mix of bitterness from the espresso, creaminess from the blackberry whip, sweetness (and the slightest pinch of earthiness) from the blackberry-sumac jam at the bottom, and refreshing from the mint leaf at the top. The dried black mulberries were a nice touch also. Would love to come back and try everything else and support this Palestinian-owned business more often!

    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!

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    Jaffa Coffee Roasters - Fundraiser

    Fundraiser

    Jaffa Coffee Roasters - Jason Al-Ghussein, artist and muralist, absolutely SLAYED this mural

    Jason Al-Ghussein, artist and muralist, absolutely SLAYED this mural

    Jaffa Coffee Roasters - Winter warmer: apple cider mm!

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    Winter warmer: apple cider mm!

    Masterpiece Coffee - Lattes

    Masterpiece Coffee

    4.5(75 reviews)
    1.8 miWest Berkeley
    $$

    This place is fairly nondescript in the side alley or accessible from the front through a…read moreclothing/gift store? That, however, shouldn't detract from the personalized experience you'd likely receive with how small the coffee bar is. If you're expecting something more permanent this coffee shop is more like a temporary coffee cart that has roots in the back corner of this gift shop On the whole this place despite the hidden location has folks very much eager to bring specialty coffee to anybody interested. They have a large selection of relatively high end coffee in the likes of Geisha from Panama and Ethiopian coffees. Additionally, they're the only place I've ever seen across the US that is showcasing any coffee grown in China which is nice to see as that allows more exploration into how the terroir affects the taste of coffee For my first time here I came with a small group of coffee enthusiasts so we tried a selection of their Alo Main Station (notes of Sweet Orange, Bergamont, and Peach Oolong Tea), Finca Santa Maria (notes of Cherry, Mango, and Berry Jam), and Lerida Loma Washed (notes of White Floral, Mandarin Orange, and Longan) Each cup was uniquely different from each other but arguably the most enjoyed was their cheapest option in the Alo Main Station at $9. Each cup seemed completely different and may seem pretentious to say but they did have sweeter notes that you'd be very unlikely to taste from your well known coffee chains. This place definitely caters to the coffee enthusiasts in a way where even my group wasn't quite near the level of but it had a great atmosphere, nice outdoor seating, and staff who were very passionate about their craft If anything, I would probably come back as they do elevate coffee for those who are unaware of coffee coming from China but that coffee doesn't need to taste bitter, burnt, or chocolatey. The cups here were more like tasting a mellowed fruit juice but it just happens to be coffee. That said, unless you are eager to try specialty coffee this place may seem overpriced as their pour overs are between $9 - $25 which heavily differs from most other coffee shops. Having Masterpiece provide a glimpse of the specialty coffee scene within the Bay Area is still a welcome blessing as it has a similar vibe to specialty coffee shops you'd experience in Asia

    I'm old fashion and typically love a classic latte or black coffee but decided to be adventurous…read moreand try the Kuro. Since my husband was doing an iced Shiro, I went with a hot version of the Kuro. We both got whole milk rather than oat milk. While I loved both options the Kuro was definitely my favorite and did not disappoint. There's some seating options outside to enjoy your coffee and tons of vintage items to browse through inside while you wait for your coffee.

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    Masterpiece Coffee - Slow bar counter seating

    Slow bar counter seating

    Masterpiece Coffee - Kuro (barista recommends getting the Kuro iced & Shiro hot!)

    Kuro (barista recommends getting the Kuro iced & Shiro hot!)

    Masterpiece Coffee

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