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Lavender Bread & Cafe

4.4 (189 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Avocado toast
Bonnie S.

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.....

My Birthday Cake
Diane L.

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.

Delicious pastry and coffee
Emily G.

Cute cafe to enjoy coffee and pastries while working or reading. Friendly service, too!

Red velvet with chocolate ganache frosting
Kim N.

The cake was moist and delicious; I do wished they had cream cheese frosting option , there is cream cheese filling for the cake just not frosting. And I also requested for fresh strawberries added in the layers but there were barely any almost didn't notice the strawberries in there. Overall it was still good.

Line passes breads, pastry, cake displays
Victor G.

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

Mango raspberry mousse
Rachel T.

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 :)

Eggs on a Raft
Richard B.

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

Ham and cheese baguette sandwich
Austin W.

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.

They use quality organic flour
Valerie A.

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.

Matcha
Aidan G.

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!

Affogato
Sophie C.

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.

Pecan butter toast
Avey S.

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!

Old pastry
Ismely C.

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.

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Yum yum yum yum! Beautiful cakes, delicious cookies, exceptional fine pastries and desserts. 10+ on 1-10!!

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The almond croissants are to die for... but they sell out fast, so you need to show up early to be sure to snag one!

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We were too late for sandwiches but the coffee was really good! Service good. Great vibe.

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

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Binge Coffee House - Egg Coffee

Binge Coffee House

4.6(436 reviews)
1.4 mi•Downtown Berkeley
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Family-owned & operated
Locally owned & operated

I was craving Vietnamese coffee, and my friend suggested we try Binge, I'm so glad we did because I…read moreloved it! I ordered the egg coffee, and my friend and I also got the popcorn chicken to share. The coffee was so yummy! It had a nice, strong coffee flavor. It was my first time trying egg cream and I enjoyed it. The popcorn chicken was also tasty and it came in a generous portion. I especially liked the sauce that came with it. We placed an online order, so everything was ready as soon as we got there, which was convenient. The store was clean and spacious, and I thought the prices weren't bad! I'm definitely a huge fan of Binge and would love to come back. Makes me wish we had coffee spots like Binge back home!

I was on a matcha crave run, and was at Berkeley with my friends. I remember this location having a…read morefresh taste that wasn't heavy on the amount of sugar. I ordered a banana matcha because I had a flashback to the banana matcha I had while in Japan. I am glad I got one since it tasted familiar, but I did think it was a bit watery in texture and the matcha wasn't as strong. I would still get it again. Service is pretty quick. Ordering was through the kiosk, and it didn't take too long to come out. Also, parking is not easy. It is walkable from campus though.

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elaichi co. - Rose Gingersnap cookie was the best of the three

elaichi co.

4.3(268 reviews)
1.4 mi•Downtown Berkeley
•$$

I want to inject every single item on this menu into my veins and live on that forever and ever. If…read moreyou are visiting downtown Berkeley, you need to stop in. I've visited elaichi twice since in the area already and I plan on going back again. My first visit was on a Monday morning with a friend. I ordered the Banana Chai Einspanner (chai with banana sea salt cold foam) with oat milk and the Aloo Tiki Paratha Roll (potato fritter with cilantro chutney, red onion and garlic yogurt). My friend ordered a hot latte and the Paratha Quiche (tomato, red onion, Serrano and cilantro). We also shared a piece of Pistachio Cake. The Banana Chai Einspanner is simply the best drink I have ever had in my entire life. I am truly not kidding. It is so decadent, smooth, spicy, fresh. This is the best drink to grace this plant. My friend was really happy with her latte as well. I wouldn't say it strikes the "classic chai" chord, as this is incredibly sweet, so if you're looking for that, I would select a more basic option on the menu. It's also worth noting, the Banana Chai is a seasonal option for the summer. As for the food, everything was delicious. The Pistachio Cake was moist and had such great flavor. The crusts on both of our savory dishes were so flaky! I visited again on a Tuesday morning (yes the next day) and ordered the Banana Chai Einspanner once again and the quiche. Both were as delicious as the first time around. And the product isn't it all. The staff at elaichi are incredibly friendly. Even when the shop was busy on the Monday morning, we were taken care of with respect and care. I can tell the staff also have good relationships with those in the community. The atmosphere of elaichi is also lovely. There is plenty of seating inside and outside and a raised countertop for folks who want to work but stand up. This is a must visit!!!

Food - 3 Service - 3…read moreValue - 2 I ordered Matcha Latte with Soy Milk from here a few months ago based on the reviews on Yelp...and I'm not quite sure what the hype is all about. The place is popular as evidenced by the line to order, but I felt it was expensive for what I got and it was only marginally better than a Starbucks matcha latte in my opinion. I would not come back again.

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Forest Tea Bar - Organic Ginger Matcha Latte (Oat Milk)

Forest Tea Bar

4.4(134 reviews)
1.4 mi•South Berkeley
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I still owe you KoJa first, then Forest Tea Bar:…read more --- KoJa Kitchen on Telegraph, started as an SF food truck in 2011 and now one of those spots that just quietly holds its spot in the East Bay rotation. The whole concept is the crispy garlic fried rice bun, and it works because they actually execute it. Short Rib KoJa with katsu aioli and sesame vinaigrette is the original and still the right call. Kamikaze fries are loaded and the umami fries with coconut braised pork are even better. Fast, filling, not expensive. Steph Curry's been a regular for years which is either a reason to go or just confirms you were already right. --- Forest Tea Bar on Shattuck, three sisters sourcing stone-milled matcha from a family farm in Uji, Kyoto, and hand-whisking every order. Started as a popup called Three Tea Bowls before finding a permanent spot, and the quality stayed exactly the same. Black sesame matcha latte is the standout, nutty and rich without overwhelming the tea. Uji matcha straight if you want to taste what they're actually working with. Genmaicha latte for something roasted and earthy. Only plant milks, which the quality of the matcha makes irrelevant. Serene room, low tables, cast iron tea pot on the counter, the whole setup slows you down in a good way. Closed Monday through Wednesday, and open limited hours, so plan around it

Forest Tea Bar is owned and operated by three sisters, and I'm convinced at least one of them is a…read moreVirgo! The space feels like a contemporary tea sanctuary....beautifully designed, minimalist, and zen with a sleek black counter, thoughtfully arranged florals, and a gallery-like aesthetic. Soft French chanson playing in the background adds a touch of Parisian charm. Oh! And, they only serve plant-based milks cuz bubble guts.... The attention to detail and the perfectionism is unmatched...and my Virgo self is here for it. OFC, no peaceful sanctuary is complete without that ONE person who missed the memo on social awareness and café etiquette...talking and laughing at sports bar volume like they're watching the Super Bowl. Anyhooo....LOVE their Ginger Matcha Latte (currently $8.25): A layer of housemade, cold-pressed ginger juice is layered with oat milk and topped with vibrant matcha that's hand-whisked to order. The ginger really comes through...bold and zesty with a nice spicy kick that complemented the earthy matcha, while the creamy oat milk balanced out the ginger's sharpness. IF I lived at the apartments above, Forest Tea Bar would be my second home! O T H E R I N F O * Small drink menu: Tea lattes and non-caffeinated sparklers. One size only. Fixed sweetness for most drinks. * Housemade syrups * Plant-based milks: oat milk, almond, pistachio almond, and housemade cashew milk (when available) * Housemade Nerikiri, traditional Japanese sweets made from white bean paste. Flavor changes weekly. * Housemade ice creams (i.e. tofu) but they're never available on the weekends I've visited. * TIP: Skip the weekend lines and order on Snackpass. * Indoor and outdoor seating. Both TT friendly. * Restroom available.

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Organic Black Sesame Matcha Latte (Oat Milk)

Forest Tea Bar - Organic Black Sesame Matcha Latte, Genmaicha Latte, Organic Rose Matcha Latte

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Artís Coffee

Artís Coffee

4.1(790 reviews)
0.6 mi•Fourth Street, West Berkeley
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Locally owned & operated
Locally sourced ingredients

Love Artis Coffee!…read more My wife and I haven't been on Fourth Street Berkeley in a long long time! Thankfully while doing some shopping and after a great meal at Divan Restaurant a few block away we popped into Artis Coffee. Wow! It was after 4 pm but what the hell, I ordered a cappuccino and my wife order a defca cappuccino, several pastries and took in the HUGE space! Our cashier was very friendly and appreciated our humor and debate on whether to have a "decaffeinated" cappuccino or not. I convince my wife to order one and she loved loved loved it! My "hi test" cappuccino was spectacular, smooth and perfect! Honestly, It took me back to Roma where we had aour honeymoon 22 years ago! Bella! If you find yourself on Berkeley's Fourth Street and looking for a perfect roasted coffee make sure to hop into Artis Coffee and I know you will love it too!

Artis Coffee was okay…read more I had an Ube Latte, 12 oz, iced, with matcha and oat milk ($8.50 plus $2 tip) and it was good. Artis opened on December 7, 2013 and is located on the northern end of the Fourth Street Shops (a.k.a. Fourth Street Berkeley). This is a fairly spacious cafe with an industrial/warehouse, minimalist look. During my afternoon visit, it was busy inside and out on the covered patio. Lots of people on their laptops. Artis roasts their own coffee. Service was fine. I got a side eye from the cashier/barista when I asked where the water station was (it was my first time and I was unfamiliar with this place), but they were nice and polite otherwise. The water pressure at the self-serve faucet was too strong and sprayed water everywhere. Good for a coffee fix if you're in the area.

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Mind Coffee - Pour Over

Mind Coffee

4.5(282 reviews)
1.8 mi
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I wish i lived closer because this would be my go to coffee shop! I stopped by around 10:30am on a…read moreSaturday morning and there was ample street parking. There were only a couple of tables occupied (there are 2-3 normal tables with chairs and a couple of floor cushion seats). I can definitely see that during the weekday, it would be packed with college students and parking would also be hard to come by. I ordered the Iced Whipped Honey Cream Latte (with Oat Milk) online. The drink was ready in less than 4 minutes. If you enjoy coffee on the sweeter side with flavored cream tops, this coffee shop is for you. The Honey Cream was sooooo good and perfect amount of cream vs at some other coffee shops there is a very thin layer. Whenever I am in the area, I will be stopping by.

Stopped by while I was in town visiting a friend and enjoyed it. The space was very interesting,…read moreloved that they had Japanese style seating where you are seating on the floor with a cushion. Although the space is unique, it is very compact and limited in seating. They have some outdoor seating and a few normal seating inside. Loved how my coffee tasted! I got the iced Mindspänner with oat milk. The flavor was overall great, the barista made it how I liked it. Not too strong and not too milky. They were fairly quick in making the coffee. They have a screen that shows which order is ready and in progress. But waiting for it in a small area made me feel a little claustrophobic.

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Mind Coffee - Iced Mindspänner Latte ($7.50) + Iced Whipped Honey Cream Hōjicha Latte (Seasonal-$8.95)

Iced Mindspänner Latte ($7.50) + Iced Whipped Honey Cream Hōjicha Latte (Seasonal-$8.95)

Mind Coffee - Earl Grey Cream Cloud ($8)

Earl Grey Cream Cloud ($8)

Mind Coffee - Peach Matcha Frizz with Yuzu Cold Foam ($8.25)

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Jaffa Coffee Roasters - Orange Jaffa Latte

Jaffa Coffee Roasters

4.7(171 reviews)
0.8 mi

Amazing, and I wish we had one of these shops back home in San Diego. I love the vast selection of…read moredrinks, including a seasonal menu with inspiration drawn from Palestine. We tried several of the specialty lattes and were into them all. Particularly memorable to me was the Jaffa Orange latte. I had to order a pourover here and loved the experience. The barista was very precise in brewing and explained a bit about the coffee before serving it to me in an elegant glass. I got the pink bourbon from Palestina, Colombia that had notes of pink lemonade and rhubarb. It was well brewed and tasty but my sense is that the beans for pourover could be roasted lighter to get more of the fruit flavor out. I was really looking for a juicier pourover and feel like they have the right bean and the right brewers, just need to roast the coffee a little differently. It's a bit nitpicky though, because honestly, it was the best pourover "experience" I've had in the Bay Area, by far. I think this is also one of the most beautiful coffee shops I've visited. The art is very thoughtful, and the shop is clean and organized. It feels cozy. I can't wait to come back here.

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!

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CoRo Coffee Room - espresso con panna

CoRo Coffee Room

4.3(256 reviews)
0.5 mi•West Berkeley
•$$

Service and baristas on bar were…read more Good coffee selection and always bringing in fresh flavors.

This place had a pretty long line out the door around 2:30 on a Sunday. Apparently this is normal…read morewhich I found wild. I will admit that the coffee was pretty good. Worth waiting in that line? For me personally, no, but it was a well made latte and quite smooth. Was it the best latte I have ever had? No but it was a good one and I think it would be easier to discern the true quality with a straight espresso shot or even a cappuccino. I like my lattes to have a little more character from the beans but well made. My favorite thing about it was actually the temperature. It wasn't crazy hot so you could actually enjoy it instantly. Some may want it hotter but for me it was ideal. They do have seasonal drinks including a pumpkin spice latte for fall and solid selection of non coffee drinks. The almond croissant I had (not baked by them I don't think) was good but a bit too crispy and over baked . I think I have been spoilt by the very excellent croissants of San Francisco and have yet to find an amazing one in the East Bay but it was clearly made with good butter and lots of almonds. Plenty of seating although every inside table was taken by people; some outside tables were open. They also have a solid selection of local beans for sale. Overall, a solid shop but don't come if you're in a hurry.

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Masterpiece Coffee - Lattes

Masterpiece Coffee

4.5(76 reviews)
0.4 mi•West Berkeley
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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!)

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