Nice staff today at this location and delicious pastries. This is their newer store in Berkeley on San Pablo Avenue and it's really lovely, close to University Avenue. My favorites are the yogurt cherry pastry and the nice crispy chocolate croissant. Don't hesitate - get over there right after you read this. NOTE: Prices may have changed since I took those pictures. read more

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I really wanted to love this cafe but the experience was overall a bit lacking. When we first got there on a Saturday morning, we just stood there waiting. Totally understand the staff is busy and will take our order once they are free but they saw us yet nobody even acknowledge us....it was odd. We ordered an avocado toast, yogurt bowl and a croissant as well as some drinks. There was a baguette on the menu but they said it wasn't going to be available til 9-9:30am. Probably should mention what is or isn't available to avoid disappointment. The avocado toast was really the star and it's all because of the amazing bread. Toppings were basic but delicious. The yogurt bowl was standard and the croissant was flakey. The food took a while to get but the coffees were quick. I also really like the ambiance but they just didn't blow me out of the water..... read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

My team surprised me with a cake from this bakery! It was moist and delicious, the cake had three layers. One layer of the cake was mango. That was my favorite layer. I had never had that type of cake, it was a sweet, pleasant surprise. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - My Birthday Cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place is great. My family has faithfully been enjoying their guava cake for years now and evangelizing as well- I now have 4 friends who order guava cake on their birthday and I can't even say they copied me because I stole my favorite birthday cake from my friend who also didn't do it first. I usually take things to go but this past weekend I sat in to study and it was really nice inside very airy open bright. The kind of lighting that keeps you awake not because it feels like a casino but because you could be outside on a hike! Alice was at the front counter she was great! Wonderful recommendations from her and a very genuine personality :) read more

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I have been here a couple of times now when I'm in Berkeley to get maintenance on my cars. Need to get here early because it is very, very pull out your laptop and work or goof of friendly. One person had 3 laptops up and running at once. Reminds me of my Intel days working from the bar in the morning. Outlets everywhere and it fills up fast. First and foremost it's a bakery. The bread selection and other bakery items look amazing. Back in my carbo days I would have had several of everything. I will admit I fell of the wagon and had "Eggs on a Raft" this morning along with my coffee. As you could guess its eggs on toast with a side of fermented veggies. I'll ease back into Keto on Monday since I know this being Friday, the weekend is going to include all kinds of blastfomast food and drink. They report to be a European and French style bakery. I was thinking about buying some bread to see if it lasted more than 2 days to see if they used European type flour. In eastern Europe, espicially in Serbia, you buy bread every cople of days because it really rarely last til the third day. And guess what? You can eat it all day everyday and still lose weight and no insulin spike. Makes you wonder what the FDA allows in our food. So much for commentary. On the one hand my order took a minute but on the other hand the boiled eggs where done to perfection. The yolk just barely runny. The toast perfect. This is only accomplished because nothing is prepared ahead of time. All done in real time. It may take a little bit longer but for the quality it's worth it. The coffee is well, coffee. The place is a little hipster/Berkeleyish but we are in Berkeley and can't go against the grain or you won't survive. Would like to see a few more egg dishes. The staff is nice and attitude free which is somewhat different for Berkeley. The other plus is the music is great. No downer pop. All upbeat. All and all great place to hang out and people watch, read, work, goof off and/or, most importantly get cauggt up on Yelp read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Eggs on a Raft - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Lavender Bread & Cafe opened a few years ago where State Coffee was. Present decor is minimalist with live plants atop ledgers. 20ish tables within, 3 tables outside. Short line-moved quickly. Tables mostly occupied. Tightly spaced. Service quick, cordial, efficient. Offerings: coffee, tea, toasts, bagels, breads, cakes, cake slices, pastries, tarts, cookies... Sips: drip coffee (4.5) medium roast, black -four barrel coffee. Came hot, not bold, easy sipping. Dark roast not available. Passable brew. 4 stars worthy quality/quantity reasonable read more

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I've been wanting to visit this cafe for awhile, and it didn't disappoint. They have a lovely selection of fresh breads, and I enjoyed my latte and delicious danish that they warmed up for me. Counter service was friendly and efficient. The cafe has high ceilings and was lacking in heat on a cold day. It didn't help that we sat near the door. The dessert case which I didn't photograph was quite sparse. But aside from those things this place is special, and they're clearly offering quality fare, so I'll be back to try more items. read more

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My wife and I love checking out new cafes on weekends, and today we had the chance to try Lavender Bread & Cafe. We're familiar with the space, as State Bread and Coffee used to operate here. Parking is street parking only, which can be stressful on busy San Pablo Avenue. It's probably better to park in the neighborhood or along a side street if you can. We stopped by around 10:30 a.m., and there were a few people ahead of us in line. It's not the fastest-moving line, but that gives you plenty of time to browse the pastry and bread case before ordering. We skipped the kitchen-prepared toasts, which lean on the pricier side. The $10 toast trend that started at The Mill in SF is alive and well here. Most toasts are $10 and up, with the exception of the sourdough slice with house butter at $6. We ended up getting an Apricot Chausson ($5.75), a Baguette Sandwich ($14.00), and a Matcha Latte with oat milk ($6.25 + $0.25). The apricot chausson wasn't too sweet -- a good sign that they used real apricot rather than canned preserve. It had a natural fruitiness I really liked. The pastry wasn't very flaky, likely because it had been baked earlier in the day. My wife was especially excited for the baguette sandwich, as she used to get them often while living in France. For her, this one missed the mark a bit -- the baguette was too hard, and the butter had melted into the bread instead of being served as a cold slab. It's definitely French-inspired, but not a replica of what you'd find abroad. That said, as someone less familiar with traditional French sandwiches, I enjoyed it. The ham was thick-cut and flavorful without being overly salty, and the mild cheese reminded me of a Swiss. The matcha latte had a nice level of bitterness and wasn't overly sweet. They were generous with the matcha, and it felt light -- especially with oat milk. Overall, I had a pretty positive experience at Lavender Bread & Cafe. I enjoyed the food and drinks, and I'll definitely have to stop by again to try one of the delicious-looking cakes in the front case. read more

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Pretty cute inside, great place to enjoy a drink and do some work. Matcha was enjoyable, however a bit weak in flavor and only slightly warm. Almond croissant had a great texture, I do wish it had a little more flavor, but it was pretty good for the most part :). I would like to come back and try the espresso drinks! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Little pricey but they carry yummy items. Next time we'll stay for a while. We didn't have time on our first visit but looking forward to it. read more

I come here specifically to get the avocado toast, it's suuuuuper yummy! The cafe itself gives off a college or workspace vibe, as the tables are pretty small and people are often on laptops. You can also watch them make the bread behind the counter which is pretty cool :) read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

You're not greeted as you come in, but I guess nobody does that anymore. The café has no atmosphere is very sterile. It seems that everyone is on their computer. I believe I was the only person in that café without a laptop. I ordered a cappuccino and a ham and butter Parisian. They did not have one available in one of their glass cases, and were not willing to make one for me. The excuse was lame, nobody was available to cut the ham. I purchased a cranberry scone, drank my cappuccino and left and will not return. read more

I drive by this place all the time and finally stopped in! Lots of nice seating inside and it's a rustic, aesthetic space to settle in for a few hours. Free wifi is a plus! So many pastries and desserts on offer, it was difficult to choose. The workers are all super kind and offered many suggestions, I ended up going with an almond theme. Apparently their almond croissant is one of their most popular items, it was super flaky and generously filled. I also ordered their burnt almond cake to try, and holy moly. Layers of vanilla + chocolate cake with amaretto custard, covered in whipped cream and the most incredible candied almonds. Such a fun textural and flavor experience. For something savory, I ordered the avocado toast, which was anything but basic. It came topped with pickled radish, microgreens, sesame, and aleppo pepper, I thought the the sesame gave it such a nice depth. To drink, I went with a matcha latte. It leaned a little too milky for my taste, but the matcha itself was high quality. The real standout, though, was the affogato!! So rich and creamy, with vanilla ice cream (and even a non-dairy coconut option if you want it). Definitely a must-try. read more

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Everything is tasty and fresh. I am a big fan of their chocolate croissants and mocha.

Excellent service, not too busy today which gave me the opportunity to. Gave me a great opportunity to look at everything. There were limited options for gluten free. I wish I can get more but I don't have enough people to help me eat . The character cookies are most cute. And the kids love them. I definitely have to return and try some other things. Looking at the cakes, the designs are so inviting and I would love to try a cake from here. read more

I came here in the afternoon on a weekday to grab coffee, a sweet treat, and get some work done. I ordered the brown butter caramel latte less sweet and pecan butter toast. You order at the counter and pick up your coffee and food once they call out your name (self-service). They have a lot of seating available and most people were there to do work. It got pretty busy closer to 1pm. The latte was great, I'd get it regular sweetness next time so I can taste the flavor better. The toast was also delicious, it was essentially sweetened almond butter on toasted sourdough. Lots of bakery options too! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Pecan butter toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Lovely bright space. It was quite crowded with patrons on their computers when we visited but found a window seat. Great unique offerings. The golden tea latte I had was delightful but wished it was bigger. Avocado toast was nice but my toast was obviously burnt. Took a little away from tasting all the flavors. read more

Pastries are inconsistently fresh. I came 2 weeks ago at 2 pm they were crunchy. Today 10/31 at 10:30am they seemed from the day before. When they become smooth and aren't crunchy no more. I've mentioned to the blonde worker she said she was so sorry, and thanks for letting her know. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Old pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Drinks and pastries were great! Cold brew isn't as strong, but their lattes and other drinks were great. Overall service is quick and helpful. Great study spot with lots of seating, outlets and natural light. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Pastries, cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Stopped in for a few matcha lattes and was not disappointed! I got mine with almond milk -- I didn't even mention sweetener, but it came perfectly sweet, just how I like it. I can be pretty particular about matcha, but this one was smooth, flavorful, and really well-balanced. Service was quick, and the vibe was great. Lots of seating and plenty of people working on laptops -- a nice spot to hang out or get some work done. I'd definitely come back! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Excellent coffee and pastries. We loved our cappuccinos and wow the avocado toast with added feta and pickled onions was so good. The bread they have it on is really good. We also got the egg on buttered toast which again the bread they use is so good. Need to come back and try more pastries because they all look great. There is a good amount of seating but it's usually pretty busy read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Avocado toast and the egg on toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Absolutely love Lavender. I returned after Thanksgiving. Now my go to bakery. Everything is good! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Awesome cafe in downtown Berkeley! We came here on a Tuesday morning and it was surprisingly busy. However, we got our drinks pretty quickly! I ordered an iced matcha latte along with an almond croissant. Their matcha is wonderful, great matcha quality and not too sweet. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

This corner café has lots of natural light and is great for reading. The coffee drinks are a little expensive but very good (and very caffeinated). I will say that even though the focus of the café is the bakery, the two baked goods I had were just okay. They had very good texture and a good bake, but hardly any flavor. The madeleine did not taste of vanilla, and the almond cookie with perfect size and texture did not taste of almonds. However, my (French) husband thought the pain au chocolate was excellent. Maybe it depends on the pastry. I haven't tried the bread. Really 3.5 but I am bumping it up to be fair because I can't speak to their full range of baked goods. read more

Cute little place with sidewalk seating and a great pastry selection. Coffee selection is the basics and took longer than expected to receive 2 lattes. Lots of options in the pastry case and all looked very yummy. I got the apricot danish and it was very good, full of fruit. Decent variety of breakfast/toast options too. Sidewalk seating is nice for people watching. Lots of activity on a Sunday morning. read more

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Honestly, I just love their coffee! The iced americano is soooo delicious and rich. All of their specialty desserts are decadent and exquisite. I've always recieved really good customer service here as well. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Big big fan of Lavender and their baked goods! Came in and it was nice to see that this location has seating available and plenty of plugs for people to work or study. This place is more on the pricer side though. Drinks: We got two hot lavender lattes to go! The lavender they use is not overwhelming but just enough, and I love seeing baristas take their time to perfect their craft! The latte art was so cute! Baked Goods & Treats: Favorite was the Almond Croissant it was simply delicious! Fresh , flaky, soft, and a really nice size! The chocolate croissant I would pass on personally. The kids cookies were also tasty! read more

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Just left here. Great space. Plenty of space for work. And WiFi! Lots of options for coffee and drinks plus pastries and sweet treats. And they are quick with the orders. I will be back. read more

Dropped by here on a whim to pick up some pastries, but didn't stay. F O O D The Apricot pastry and their chocolate chip were pretty great, but a little on the expensive side at $5.50 and $4, respectively. S E R V I C E As expected A M B I E N C E This would be a great place to study. The inside looks new. There are plenty of tables. However, parking isn't abundant and the neighborhood can feel a little sketch at times. read more

I came to Berkeley to study with some friends, and they recommended this spot. For street parking, it was pretty easy to get one. I went around 10 am, which is prime study time but there were still plenty of seating. I didn't really need an outlet so I'm not too sure if they had plenty available. As for food and drinks, I got a lavender latte which was pretty good. My friend got the almond butter toast and another latte (not sure what she ordered). I know she wanted avocado toast, and for 10 am they said they had no more avocados. I thought that was pretty odd for them to not have any so early in the day. For my snack, I got their spinach and feta (not pictured), and there was barley stuffing in them, it was more of just the pastry itself which I thought was disappointing. Customer service was good overall. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

came here with a friend for the first time today and i will be back! i had the eggs on a raft and they were delish, the bread here is so good. my friend loved her avocado toast. our cappuccinos were excellent as well; the staff are as pleasant as they are capable. perfect atmosphere for studying as it's nice and quiet, but also suitable for light conversation and catching up. highly recommend to cal students looking for a place to work and grab a tasty bite! read more

Still love this place. My go to cafe in the area. Great coffee and great bread! Only downside. Their savory porridge used to be INCREDIBLE, with marinated gobo and sticky brown rice. Something changed. The rice isn't the same sticky one anymore. It was with Kimuchi that wasn't very good. Hopefully that is just temporary but I haven't tried it since. If they bring that back, I'd eat it everyday Still love the cafe!!! read more

i love the coffee here you can really tell they take their time to perfect the drinks and the quality which is really hard to find. this place is great to work/study and on top of it their toast options are really delicious. Staff is always friendly & welcoming read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Hands down my favorite Cafe in the entire area, always consistently excellent coffee and super friendly service. Lots of sweet treats and desserts and bread made from scratch (never frozen)... And the most tasty savory foods like this yummy savory porridge with perfectly soft boiled eggs. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - yummy savory porridge with perfectly soft boiled eggs. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great coffee shop in Berkeley; truly a hidden gem. I stopped by this cafe to get some work done and I also ordered a classic avocado toast with an egg and it was delicious!! I would say I had a little trouble eating it with the fork and knife because it was THIQUE but nonetheless, it was so good. Parking is found on the street, and the cafe fills up quickly, even in the AM, so it's sometimes hard to find a seat. Nonetheless, definitely worth a try read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have very mixed feelings about this place. The pastries are delicious, but the service is straight up garbage. I came here a couple of weeks ago on a weekend, early enough in the morning that there were just a few people already seated and enjoying their baked goods and coffee. So I stood at the counter as about three people mulled around, one of whom decided to engage. I ordered a carrot muffin that blew me away and made up for the fact that the guy took forever to make my latte (i.e. he passed in the middle of prep to chat with the other two people who had nothing to do). So, I decided to come back a few weekends later to pick up some goodies to take to a friend's house for a morning coffee hang. I arrived and stood my the glass counter, while (again) three people just hung out behind the counter. Finally one came over and they asked me to come to the register and order. Now, to me, this is beyond dumb because there's an entire counter of various baked goods! So, maybe you should come over and let me point to the things I want. So I named the four things I wanted and the person rang them all up, and then I also ordered a coffee. They asked if this was for here or to go. I said to go. They punched it into the POS, and then looked at me like they were lost and asked the same thing again. Then, they handed me the coffee and a tiny bag with one pastry. I stood there confused and asked if I could have the rest of my pastries. And I kid you effing not, this person then looked in the bag, as if to verify if this already had the four pastries I ordered. They then stood there lost, clearly not remembering what I had actually ordered. And then when I started pointing to all the things, which they should have gathered while I ordered, they again, had the audacity to question if I had actually ordered what I was saying. This was just a strange experience where the staff just appear to not give a damn about customer service or be totally out of it, or I don't know. So here's the thing: figure out your system of how people order! It's one thing if I'm getting one thing, and it's easy enough to remember, but maybe if people are getting more, you should have a system. Either have them point at things, and actually put it in a bag as they do it, or write them down or something, so that there's some record and no need to have someone rehash their order. As far as the baked goods, they were all delicious and if I were grading just on the baked goods, they are 4.5/5. Things I had: *Apricot chausson - delicious! *Carrot muffin - amazing! *Pain aux raisins - this was less flaky and more soft/doughy than the real thing, but to me, that's better! *Sour cherry and cheese chausson - my favorite! *Madeleines - thicker than the real thing, but good. TL;DR great baked goods (4.5/5) but the service is trash and a straight up zero. Hopefully they'll fix their service and I'll be able to upgrade this, but I'm definitely not going back for a while. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I tried the peppermint mocha and it was pretty good. I love the interior, and a calm ambiance and was a great place to work/study. The service was also good, kind and quick! read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Peppermint mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is a beautiful big store. Excellent quality products! My husband is a bread connoisseur and enjoys their products. I love cookies and lavender has a wonderful assortment! read more

The 4 stars are for the coffee we had, the service from the staff members, and the ambience. Both my husband and I ordered a cortado and a drip coffee. They were both good. Flavorful with good aroma. We had a light morning so we decided to sit in and the first thing that hit you when you enter is the delicious smell of all the breads being baked. They are also dog friendly and we were able to be indoor with our dog since it was a little chilly outside. read more

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Same set up as States, there were no big changes (not that they needed to have any). Lots of pastry and bread options. Ended up getting a cherry yogurt Danish, an almond croissant, a loaf of gruyere and rosemary, and a latte. Commenting at least on the pastries and latte. Danish: plenty of cherry flavor, none of the yogurt really. Still warm and flakey and filled my need for a sweet treat. Croissant: denser than you might be expecting but delicious all the same. Plenty of almond paste and almond topping. A solid almond croissant and highly recommend. Latte: at least the day I came it was probably a dark roast that they used, which isn't my personal favorite. Though, after a few sips everything mellowed out a bit and I enjoyed it more. All the drinks are 12oz by the way Can say that the loaf smelled amazing and they have a rotating daily bread special, so come check it out. read more

Lavender Bakery & Cafe - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California