in all honesty, I was running on 3 hours of sleep and just needed something with caffeine. with that being said, I didn't really look at the menu or take things into consideration when ordering here. I ordered the Oat Horchata Matcha while my boyfriend got the Matcha Green Eye with oatmilk. Oat Horchata Matcha: I got regular sweetener, iced, and large. Mind you, I'm the type of person to get 25-50% sweetness in any boba type of drinks. If I had known the sugar was going to be as little as it was, I would've opted for the extra sweetener. The matcha quality is good, they make it separate from the horchata instead of just throwing it together, and even added a dash of cinnamon powder on top. It was almost bland, I got notes of the cinnamon powder/horchata even after mixing it, which was a little disappointing. Matcha Green Eye: regular sweetener and large as well; also not sweet enough. My boyfriend is more of a sweet tooth than I am, and he said it was more bitter/watered down. Other notes: the ice is a combination of pebble and shattered glass, makes that pretty sound when you mix the drink. With the oatmilk upcharge, the drinks were still a good size for $7 each. We just wish they were sweeter :( Also, it was a little odd that we ordered together (there are two ipad/kiosks to order from), and our orders were made separately. We had to wait an extra 5ish mins, which was fine but when I hear my name called I'd assume all the drinks in the order were finished at the same time, not made as if they were a separate order. Maybe the large upgrade just messed up the sugar amount; but the caffeine aspect really kicked in and helped me out. I hope to try this spot again soon! read more

Gold Bean Cafe has become one of my favorite places to study given its proximity to campus and my home. There are lots of seats/tables available, but it may be hard to find a seat around lunchtime. Wifi and charging outlets are conveniently available for study sessions. In terms of the menu, some drinks can be on the pricier side (~$8 for a large Dulce De Leche Latte after tax and operating fee). During my last 2 visits, I tried the Coquito drink which had a strong coconut flavor. This was my first time trying a Coquito drink which I found unique. I also tried the Dulce De Leche Latte which was very sweet with a strong caramel flavor. I wish there were options to adjust sweetness level. Personally, I'd order the Coquito drink again but would not order the Dulce De Leche Latte since it was a little too sweet for my preference. I definitely plan to visit again to study and enjoy the drinks! Heads up, bring noise cancelling headphones if you prefer to work in quieter settings or want to listen to your own music since the music playing on the speakers can be loud sometimes. read more

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Came here to do work and yum! The staff are hellllla nice. The bagel sandwich I got was bomb, I had one the day before that didn't hit and this one did the way I had thought yesterday's should have. The space is chill to work it, it's mostly students but didn't feel crowded or too student-y. Just people doing their thing. Got the horchata latte which was good and not too sweet! read more

Gold Bean Cafe - Jalapeno Cheese Bagel Veggie Combo - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

The place is nice inside with some chairs for studying but it gets packed with the college students so keep that in mind. I ordered the Iced Vanilla Matcha Chai and a plain bagel with cream cheese, nothing too crazy. The matcha was really overpowering but I wish they would've made the chai and vanilla try and stand out in this drink. It was just a milky matcha with some weird sediment at the bottom? Not sure but it was okay, would definitely order another drink next time and not make it matcha. The bagel was good but they put sooo much cream cheese that it was falling out the sides of my bagel. Now I love cream cheese but it was just soo messy. read more

Gold Bean Cafe opened where Windmill Coffee House once was. infrastructure looks similar. semi-full. constant stream of patrons. no visible waiting area except in front area. offerings: breakfast, lunch, combos, classic coffee, latte matcha, .., smoothies, dulce, smoothies. drink: drip coffee (L. 4) -same out in minutes, premade as de facto in many cafes, not made to order. -tasted slightly harsh though mostly smooth, very drinkable. coffee may have been brewed in batches & sat awhile. 3.5 stars. review is for coffee only. service was 4.5 stars. drips: -several tables outside, dozen+ inside. -coffee an usual stimulant when driving. needed to avoid incautious drivers weaving in & out of traffic without signaling. -didn't see any edible, pastries, bagels, or breakfast, that struck my fancy. read more

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Cute little cafe in Berkeley. Staff was very friendly and kind. I ordered the Oat Horchata cold brew which was delicious, I recommend it if you like Horchata. To go amok with it I ordered the chipotle chicken panini, which was also delicious, but they did not have any more salad to go with it. The only thing I would complain about is the high price for what you get. read more

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Wishing I could get my 13 dollars back from this watery matcha I just had .Added another star for the prepackaged doughnut I had, it really saved a bad experience from the trip to this place.Service was consistent with their orders and was pretty fast so no issues with the staff . The ambiance was pretty packed which gave me hope only to be disappointed.On top of all that My friends bagel also had an excessive amount of cream cheese you could make another bagel with it probably even two. read more

Gold Bean Cafe - Beagles Any Bagel W/ Spread - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

It's a nice place with amazing playlist! So great study place but tables can get filled up. My only advice is maybe skip on the matchas?? My friend said the Fresa Con Crema Matcha was not so good (it required a lot of mixing before it tastes alright)... But other than that the Tiramisu Iced Coffee was fire and I enjoyed the lemonade read more

Little and nice coffee place. Bright and good coffee together. Lots of students study here. read more

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What a cute little corner cafe! They had lots of unique drinks and classics, and super fast service. We ordered on the self service station and the drinks were out within minutes. My drink was delicious and not crazy priced. Would definitely come back! read more

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The first thing I have say is the service was AMAZING. This specifically for the guy who helped us(I wish i remembered to ask for his name) he had black hair, light skinned with glasses. He was so welcoming and let us take our time for being first timers and still gave us pointers on their smoothies. I would go back just for his great customer service. We ordered two smoothies, the berry smoothie and the green delight. They were so good and not sugary. We had ordered a different smoothie to begin but he came back saying they were out, gave us a refund and still a choice of another smoothie - WOW! The ambiance was super chill, clean and welcoming. If you want a place to work or study this is a good cafe to go to. Their sandwiches also look delicious, definitely trying them next time. read more

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Workers were nice & the bagel was so yummy! Love their banana matcha kinda pricey though so would probably be a "every once in a while treat" rather than a daily breakfast thing, bagels cost over $12 for a good one ! (They charge .75 extra for sesame/everything/not plain bagels ) read more

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Went here for a Sunday treat. Love the variety of coffee and drinks they had. I order the dark mocha and it was delicious. I love dark chocolate so it was sweet but still had the slight bitterness of dark chocolate. When I arrived you tell it's a busy spot. I order online and by the time I got there my order was ready. This place it's right outside a Berkeley campus so I saw several people waiting for their drinks. If you want I would recommend ordering ahead. read more

Gold Bean Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

We ordered for breakfast and everything was delicious!!! Drinks were beautiful and delicious- personal favorite was the flan latter the egg and bagel was also delicious as well read more

I tried their sesame lox bagel and it was very yummy! The lox was fresh, and went well with their cream cheese and onions. The bagel was also pretty big and left me very full after my lunch. I also had some of my friend's peach and mint tea and chai latte and they were both very refreshing and not too sweet! I want to try their oat milk horchata latte next time, because they ran out of decaf espresso yesterday. The cafe is a bit loud and plays party music, so it's not the best to study at if you love silence. My friends told me it was better without the construction going on, so I'll have to go again! read more

Gold Bean Cafe - Lox bagel - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I really wanted to give this spot 5 stars, but I think it more deserves 4. It's fairly new I believe, and I think the new owners are doing a great job. I came around 11am on a weekday and it wasn't too busy though there was definitely a good amount of people already seated. I was lucky enough to find a table to work at. I ordered a jalapeno cheddar bagel with egg and an oat horchata cold brew. The bagel was really good, but the egg lacked seasoning so it didn't feel too much like a complete sandwich. The oat horchata cold brew tasted really good for the first few minutes but once the ice melted it got quite watery fast. It was still a good drink, though. The staff is super friendly which I really appreciated and I do love the spacious seating area. Service was fast, but they also don't have AC which can be a little frustrating. Though, I would say this is one of the better cafes in the area and I'd definitely come back to try more of the drinks on their menu! read more

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Food is great, staff is friendly and location is convenient. The problem is that the staff is overworked, it took a half hour to get a bagel. If they had 1-2 more people it would have been faster but with how popular the location is becoming it's a shame to see it so poorly managed. Do better gold bean, your staff deserves it. read more

Terrific service, great prices, delicious food & coffee and wonderful music, too! I had the Gold Combo and it was just perfect!

Decided to check out this cafe; it's definitely not as well known but still a solid spot. I came here around lunch time to grab food and get some work done and ordered a chipotle chicken panini and matcha latte. Matcha latte--pretty standard taste/pricing. I really liked the panini; flavorful without being overwhelming and chicken was juicy. My only thing is it was rather small for the price. Decent place to study--I wish there was more seating but it wasn't too crowded anyways, would be down to come back to get some work done! read more

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my goto stop every morning. friendly staff, great fresh food and coffee. oh also dog friendly

Food: Food is always good, but they were a little skimpy with the avocado on the salmon lox bagel. When I went a few months ago I was able to swap the cream cheese out for avocado and they put about 1/2 an avocado in there. But this time I said no cream cheese and added avocado for $2, and it was maybe 2 slices of avocado broken up :( was a bit disappointing for a $18-19 sandwich but other than that we've always enjoyed the food and drinks here. Their thai tea tastes really strong and authentic and their matcha is good too. I'm not a big coffee fan so I can't speak on theirs but the dulce de leche one I tried was pretty good. Service: Service is nice and friendly here, no complaints :) Ambiance: The inside looks very clean and modern and has a good amount of seating and natural light, perfect for some studying. Very close to campus too read more

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Jewel was very nice great customer service. I really like the drink I would come back read more

Gold Bean Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came to Gold Bean while waiting for my boyfriend who was in Hayward at an appt. Saw this place on IG and decided to make the 38 min drive to try it out. Super excited! Parking was an issue but that's not the cafe's fault. Finally found a spot and the excitement was building! Got inside and realized there's no human to order with.. Just 2 kiosks. Ok. Whatever. I was able to ask a barista about which drinks were recommended since it was my first time. The extremely nice barista told me her recommendation for the Iced dulce de leche latte so I decided to go with that. I added the pink foam (was told it was a vanilla flavor). Waited a good amount of time and got my latte. Upon my 1st sip, I couldn't believe how sweet it was.. Like pure caramel.. So much that it was warm and this was an iced drink if that even makes sense. I tried to stir it around but it was just a sugary mess. There a zero taste of coffee. Like did they forget the espresso?! I was highly disappointed. Not only because of the hype on IG but also because I came from so far! I stopped at whole Foods on my way back to Hayward and bought a can of black unsweetened coffee to try and cut the sweetness. It helped a tiny bit but it just was gross if I'm being honest. So I threw it away. I guess you win some and you lose some in the world of cafes but for a $9 cup of coffee, this isn't somewhere that I'd return to! The employees were nice enough but the lack of interaction is just not my favorite either. Maybe this is the future of all businesses but I sure hope not and I guess it makes me glad I was born when I was.. I miss the days of actual human interaction and conversation while ordering. Regardless of that though.. The drink was really subpar. And if you're looking for your drink to actually taste like there's coffee in it, I might skip the dulce de leche latte. read more

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I ordered from Snack pass so pick up was super easy. I got a large iced oat horchata matcha with light sweetener. I did notice they charge extra for milk substitute, so this choice was ideal for me since it was already oat milk and the same price! I typically don't like my drinks very sweet and getting light sweetener was a good choice, it was still pretty sweet for me so I imagine full sugar would be very sweet! This combo was so yummy though, the horchata flavor was very present and went well with the matcha. Will definitely get again. read more

Gold Bean Cafe - Oat Horchata Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Very welcoming and nice cafe to grab food or study at for a change of scenery! I've been wanting to try this place and am so glad I did. Love how there are a lot of food options here (for a cafe) and how kind the baristas are. FOOD: 8.5/10 I got the veggie bagel and it was so tasty, filling, and FRESH! I love that they weren't stingy with the cream cheese (you can also opt for hummus/roasted red pepper hummus instead) or avocado! The bagel was pretty standard but was toasted nicely so that it was crunchy on the outside but still soft. For my drink, I tried the Matcha Green Eye, which is a matcha latte with cold brew, lightly sweetened. It tasted kind of like milk tea but a bit more bitter and matcha-y! Definitely a great caffeine boost. The matcha was a little clumpy/sank to the bottom but was also not the worst I've had at a cafe. Overall, the food seemed a tiny bit more pricey compared to what you could get at a bagel shop, but was very fresh and convenient to have at a cafe, so worth it imo! Ambience: 9/10 The cafe was very clean and tidy. Small detail but i liked how they had a napkin holder at every table, which was very convenient lol. The bathrooms were also super clean, which is impressive for a cafe imo. I will say the music was very loud so it might be hard to get work done, especially since they were playing bad bunny and other bops. There were several tables and outlets next to them. Wifi was pretty fast too. Service: 1000/10 The baristas were so so so friendly and I felt so comfortable asking for recommendations. They also seemed really genuine and asked me how my drink was! They really made the place have great vibes :) Overall, a solid cafe and definitely recommend over other cafes in the area if you're looking for a quick bite along with your coffee + a nice ambiance and service. read more

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Went here to kill some time while I waited for a friend. I had the flan latte and the chocolate croissant. The coffee shop was clean and had nice music- popular Latino artists. There were plenty of seats. The staff were also friendly. This place is great to catch up with work or friends. read more

I swore I'd never review again after Yelp snubbed me for Elite status, but this bagel changed my life. Simple yet extravagantly delicious, it awakened emotions I didn't know a bagel could stir. They are VERY generous with the cream cheese and let's just say, it wasn't the only thing that got creamy. I'm freezing ten of these bad boys to bring back to socal like precious contraband. Gold Bean Cafe needs to open EVERYWHERE. I would definitely commit a misdemeanor for a veggie bagel with sausage specifically from Gold Bean. read more

Gold Bean Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love this coffee shop. my favorite is the iced latte flan and the dulce de leche! there's always alot of students here so noise is moderate. But they move fast and service is top notch . read more

TL;DR Wifi, outlets, backed chairs, customer only bathroom Gold Bean Cafe has everything you could want from a college town coffee shop! Perfect place to chill and do work or catch up with someone. AMBIANCE: My gf and I have previously ordered from Gold Bean Cafe on Snackpass and gotten the Oat Horchata Cold Brew and the Vanilla Latte and loved them so we thought we'd stop by for a day of crocheting at the cafe. This was my first time in the place because my gf picked up our order last time. The location is right next to a fairly busy intersection. However, it is well insulated such that noise from outside becomes pretty muffled. We were worried because construction was happening right outside but it was completely ignorable once the door shut behind us. We came on a Friday afternoon mid September and it was surprisingly easy to get a table despite UC Berkeley being flooded with students at this time of the year. SERVICE: Their menu is on display on three large TV screens above the counter. There is also a kiosk where you can order. A lot of their drinks draw on Mexican flavored drinks so expect chocolate and cinnamon! They also have fresh daily baked goods for ~$3 and fresh daily baked ciabatta for their sandwiches. FOOD: My gf and I ended up ordering two bagel sandwiches (both of which can be ordered on the other bread options as well): a BLT and the Famous Egg & Cheese. We also got a Dulce de Leche Latte, a decaf Spanish Latte, and a slice of banana nut bread to share. Our drinks came out pretty promptly and they just called out our order. The sandwiches took a little while longer but the servers were very polite when I went up to pick them up. The sandwiches were beautifully wrapped and packaged and the banana bread was warmed up as well. I've had the Oat Horchata Cold Brew and the Dulce de Leche latte. Normally, I don't go for milky sweets. (For some reason, I prefer fruitier drinks.) But these were both delicious!! I almost reordered the Oat Horchata Cold Brew but switched at the last second because I wanted to try the rest of their menu and I'm glad I did because the Dulce de Leche Latte was so smooth and sweet. The sandwiches were also pretty good. A little pricey for the ingredients but not absurd given the cafe's location. The bagels looked pressed to make eating the sandwich easier. They were also nice and soft despite being toasted instead of tough and chewy like some toasted bagels end up. I had the BLT in a bagel sandwich and it was a tad on the peppery side but overall delicious. My gf forgot her bag of Tapatio packets at home so if you're used to some kind of hot sauce on your egg sandwich beware, there was none here at the self-serve station WORKSPACE: The chairs here are very comfortable! They are backed and curved and very stable. Similarly, the tables are comfortably large which is quite different from most other coffee shops. Two people can easily share a table with both their laptops on them. There are outlets along the wall such that nearly every table is within easy reach of two plugs. The wifi name and password is on display on the glass separating the baristas' kitchen from the work area. There is a password protected restroom for customers only tucked away around the corner. I did not use it so cannot report on the state of the restroom but the sign indicated it is gender neutral and disabled person friendly. read more

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I loveeee coffee was bomb sooo good. Coming back for sure. They have a tablet to order on. I can take my time read more

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I was in Berkeley for a conference and this was one of the few places to grab breakfast before I had to be there. We ended up eating here every day of our trip. We tried the Lox & Bagel and the Veggie Bagel. Overall we had a great experience, everyone was helpful, it was clean and the food was delicious. If I'm in the area again I would definitely stop by! read more

Gold Bean Cafe - Lox & Bagel - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Quick friendly service. Coffees taste great. My review needs to be 85 characters long, so here's the extra blah blah blah blah blah read more

Hi, food enthusiasts and fellow yelpers! I'm happy to start my yelping journey with a great cafe located in the lower part of UC Berkeley Campus. You can't go wrong with their famous egg and cheese bagel - add your favorite protein to power through studying or to carb up for your late night activities. Don't forget to try their Latino inspired drinks! My girlfriend and I had the Dulce de leche coffee and the Mango mania smoothie. 20/10 great music by the way! #foodhadnochance, promise next post will have photos read more

Gold Bean Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Your products are of good quality, but the problem is that the drinks in your store consistently have poor packaging, and there are constant leaks and spills. Please pay attention to this packaging issue; there are problems with the packaging of the drinks. read more

A very solid breakfast spot! They have a variety of breakfast and bagel sandwiches, and the spicy chorizo sandwich isn't kidding with the label; it's pretty dang spicy. I've also gotten the veggie bagel sandwich with hummus, and it had a good amount of avocado in it. I also like to get their smoothies. They're a bit more affordable than other smoothie places in Berkeley, so I'd say it costs roughly around the same as a cup of boba around here. Speaking of boba, I noticed they serve cold brew tea drinks with boba now! Interesting--I'll probably try one someday. Service is also great each time I come; the employees are always friendly whenever I come up to pick up an order. read more

Very tasty drinks! I really like the the oat horchata matcha. Not too sweet, but still has matcha flavors. read more

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Amazing food , amazing coffee, amazing service. I was visiting friends from LA and I've never been in Berkeley before so ofc we were all excited and loud coming into the cafe, yet the workers were so kind and "matched our energies" even though we were kind of annoying. One of my favorite drinks is an iced cortado with flavor and I know it's so annoying to make it iced and they still did it for me even after making sure it wasn't a latte. The lox bagel was so good and they definitely don't cheap out on the spread, there was plenty of cream cheese on it! Good grab and go spot but also has lots of people sitting inside doing work. Also :The transaction for one of my friends was lagging but after rebooting the POS system they gave her a discount which was very kind of them. Prices are very reasonable and to be honest it's very affordable considered the amazing quality. I wish there was a place like this near my house :( read more

Gold Bean Cafe - Lox Bagel and one of the breakfast egg items I forgot - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

i love gold bean, everything about them is perf! i love the ambiance, its very lively and modern, the bathroom is super clean and the staff are always so friendly and kind. i love the dulce de leche latte (: the ham and swiss on ciabatta is heavenly. the perfect study or yap spot. there is free wifi of course :) read more

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This cute little corner coffee shop at the intersection of Durant and Fulton has a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options. They have plenty of inside window side seating and a cozy ambience. They have a spread of breakfast options between bagel sandwich and classics like an avo toast. They also have pastries to go. Their lunch sandwich combos are also quite sumptuous. The breakfast combo is perfect if you want a coffee and bagel sandwich. They also serve a wide variety of cold brews, smoothies and lattes. Parking is street only and is free before 9 am and after 6pm . read more

Gold Bean Cafe - Venue with plenty of indoor seating - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Keeping it short and sweet here, GOOD VIBES all the way around! Ahh I absolutely love when everyone working behind the counter (Owner + important staff) + customers inside all are divinely in-sync in pure goodness. Berkeley Turk on Ciabatta -- can't go wrong. read more