Such a cool place. Never been to a cafe that has so many South Asian inspired beverages!…read more I got a summer special, a Rasmalai chai einspanner. It was super fragrant and creamy, not too sweet! Service at the register and at the bar was very quick.

Food 4 Service 4…read moreAmbiance 3 Saturday walk in for my Karak Chai fix. Staff friendly and helpful. Explained answer to questions on menu efficiently. Kind and seem to enjoy working at the location. We ordered the Karak Chai, Orange Saffron Latte ,Elachi bun and aloo tikka wrap. Parking is tad difficult on the street, they do have close by parking garages and lots. Interior clean, exterior could be tad cleaner.

Forest Tea Bar is so cute and delish!! I really wish they were closer to me, but glad I was…read morevisiting a friend to be able to check them out. The vibes are very calm and it's aesthetically, a nice place to hang out. Very reminiscent of a cute cafe in Japan. I appreciated how dog friendly they were and it was nice to sit and enjoy such a yummy matcha without feeling rushed. The matcha is creamy and just the right amount of bitter! I got the black sesame matcha so the black sesame gave it a good amount of sweetness without tasting overly sweet. Highly recommend!

Just writing a quick share for this shop- I love hojicha tea and have been trying hojicha from…read moredifferent shops. I ordered a hot hojicha latte here and really liked it- creamy and fragrant, and not overpowering. The barista helped me adjust the sweetener level. The shop vibe was also very cute-wish it had more tables and open space. Although small, it is well decorated -honoring the Japanese tea culture and giving the cafe room a calm atmosphere. Hope to come back!

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.

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.

Cute shop has wifi. Ordered earl grey matcha einspanner and pumpkin bread. Same pre packed pumpkin…read morebread as every other cafe. Earl grey matcha - yummy whip - matcha wasn't strong - earl grey was light 6.7/10

Nice cafe in a great location. Friendly staff…read more Many vegan options. Since it borders park, very kid friendly. Parking can be a challenge. Overall, recommend!

This cafe is hidden! Almost turned around because we couldn't find it, but no worry, just keep…read morewalking around the building where the big open field is and you'll see it! Once we found it, we really enjoyed the vibe! It's a cute, cozy little spot with a relaxed atmosphere, and the surrounding open space makes it feel really peaceful. It's definitely a nice place to sit and enjoy your food without feeling rushed. The food was really good and everything tasted fresh. We enjoyed what we ordered and thought it was a great little spot for breakfast/brunch. The staff was also friendly and welcoming, and the service was good. Food: Carrot cake is not too sweet, has seeds & minimal berries. If you're looking for something sweeter, this might not be for you! The mozzarella basil scone was very tasty! More savory & very soft Overall, I'm glad we didn't give up looking for it because it ended up being a really cute hidden gem in Berkeley! Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

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!

We were greeted by the loveliest person when we walked in. He was helping someone in front of us…read morewho seemed like a lot, kept interrupting those around her after she ordered but the person running the front was patient and kind. I ordered a cortado which was good while the hubby ordered the orange latter. We were told ordering it iced makes it a tad sweeter and that was correct advice. The latte was sweet but still delicious. I'd probably order it hot next time. It's a large space with merchandise, beans, and accessories for sale. They've also got a good sized menu for coffee and tea drinkers alike.

I just walked by today and saw that it was closed and the interior was being ripped out by a…read moreconstruction crew. I asked one of the workers if they went out of business and they told me they had stopped paying rent for several months and were evicted. He said the sheriff came last month and shut down the business. Very sad. I wish I could have seen this place open here for a very long time.

really spacious and arab-inspired espresso flavors. i got the saffron latte which honestly i wasn't…read morea fan of, but there are others i want to try next time! the latte foam art was exceptional though! i wish i took a photo! but my review is more for the actual cafe itself -- i liked the ambience, and how spacious it was, very nice decor. there were a lot of displayed desserts and pastries that were tantalizing (but i can't eat bc i'm gf ) and there are more latte flavors that i'll be trying next time!

While exploring Berkeley in search of a great cup of coffee, we stopped by Coro Coffee Room…read more We ordered the Mocha and a Caramel Latte with a Coro Espresso Shot, and both were absolutely worth trying. The drinks were smooth, rich, and beautifully crafted, you can really taste the care that goes into every cup. The ambiance is warm, cozy, and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy quality coffee. Definitely a place we'd love to visit again!

I came in and saw two police officers order coffee. An employee refused to serve them. The man…read moreasked if they can get a pastry, to which the female employee said no one on shift will serve police. Whether it's company policy or employees personal political views, I won't be coming back. Refusing to service the same people you will call in an emergency is fundamentally self defeating and a bad look for a public facing business. Take your business elsewhere.