One of my favorite study cafes in Berkeley!…read more I've tried a few different drinks here, including the latte ($6.25), matcha latte ($6.75), honey lavender latte ($6.75), and strawberry lychee matcha ($7). I definitely prefer matcha over coffee, but the honey lavender latte might be my favorite. The lavender syrup is pretty strong and makes the drink lean sweeter, but I think it works really well with their espresso. Their matcha drinks are also solid for a coffee shop. The hot matcha latte was super creamy and comforting, and I really liked the strawberry jam in the strawberry lychee matcha. That said, I've noticed that their matcha drinks can be a little inconsistent depending on the barista. Sometimes the matcha is decently strong, while other times it comes out quite milky. Their coffee, on the other hand, has been good almost every time I've visited! The cafe is a great study spot with free WiFi, lots of seating, and plenty of outlets. 1951 is also a nonprofit that supports the refugee community by providing job training and employment opportunities, which is something I really appreciate about them. Overall, one of my go-to cafes in Berkeley, especially if you need somewhere to study early in the day!

1951 Coffee Co. is such a nice pick-me-up. I tried the Banana Pudding Iced Chai, and it was a sweet…read moretreat. The space had a welcoming vibe, and I learned so much about the history/roots of coffee. Definitely worth a spot on my Coffee Passport.

Such a lovely place with an awesome mission (and the coffee is good as well). My daughter loves to…read morehang out with the kitties and I have to use up all my willpower to not adopt all of them kitties. Go, visit thew cats and help them out to keep the place open. Drink your coffee there, don't be shy!

My best friend and I booked the yoga class with cats on a Tuesday evening. The last time I visited…read moreCat Town was during the pandemic and all of the cats were taking a nap, so I didn't have any hopes of the cats being up and about for this yoga class. I was pleasantly surprised when we came in and at least 20+ cats were up and playing. The yoga teacher was very friendly and nice. She ended up teaching more of an advanced yoga class and it was a little hard for me to keep up with all of the new yoga poses. Unfortunately, it was one of those random hot days in Oakland where it was about 85 that day. Inside doing yoga and having the cooling system not fully on for the class, made it a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, it was a great experience. The cats were too funny with their own little personalities. I wanted to take them all home!

This is a winner, you are not only removing a tattoo, but supporting a non-profit!…read more I am in the process of removing three tattoos and am in it to win it. It can take several sessions for full removal. It is quite affordable, and I wish I had started this sooner. Tattoos don't age gracefully. This the best, most effective way to remove a mistake!

Going, going, gone. I've been coming to this place over the span of a couple years to remove my…read moretattoo and I had my last session today. Rosalind did such a great job, taking consideration for my skin tone and safe and effective removal. The price was very affordable and I've always been seen promptly. I would highly recommend coming here for your services.

OK, so there was this event in Jack London Square where they had all these bakeries and candy…read moremakers showing off their goodies, and you know what was off the hook? The chocolate bark with cranberries from the Bread Project. Turns out that they also have a little cafe in the school where they turn out some pretty awesome eats, that are freshly prepared. They purchase their produce in the area. In addition to being a classroom. If you are in the area, stop by, pick up a sandwich or some muffins or the fresh made soup. Also, they cater. Planning a wedding or birthday party? They make cupcakes for $1 each! Whooo whheeee, that's what I'm talking about. Sustainability Education Fresh Eats Easy on the wallet **Support your local nonprofit**

Bought a small summer fruit pie for $5 at their stand in the Emeryville Farmer's Market. First of…read moreall, I haven't seen a pie priced so reasonably for at least 10 years. Second, the crumble on top was sweet crunchy heaven, the crust was perfection and the fruit not overly sweet or loaded with slimy cornstarch. I also tried the generously portioned brownie which was straight from mom's kitchen: cakey, not fudgy. Yum, I'm hooked.

Fridge no longer there at 44th and Telegraph...just came back from that locale. So do not bother to…read morewaste your time going there....YIKES!

Just updating my previous review. The fridge has since been replaced with a better one, so I'd…read moreraise my rating from 1 to 4.

Quick and free, what is there not to love about that? Easy to pull through, in and out in minutes.read more

Mom's microwave started dying but the El Cerrito Recycling Center does not accept microwaves. After…read moresome searching online I found the E-Waste Collective which is a non-profit organization located in Berkeley. (I guess they must have changed their name plus they also have offices and/or location in Novato.) Their website says they do pickups in Berkeley but I called to make sure. I was given another phone number to call and spoke to Adam to schedule a day. Adam was super nice and got Mom's address. They also accepted a broken toaster oven. About 2 hours later I was talking to Mom's neighbor and he asked if he could add his old microwave for pickup. I called Adam back and he was very agreeable and said no problem. He gave me a time between 10-11 am. 2 guys in a van came by a couple of days later at 10:10 am. I went out and spoke to them. Super friendly people too. They try to repurpose parts so it's much better than the entire appliance going to landfill. Definitely would call them again if needed.

I felt as if SSJE tricked me. In the beginning they made it sound like I was lucky to have them,…read morethat everyone was trying to hire them. I was told Gautam Jagannath (the founder) would be representing me, he was who I met with when I first went there, it sounded like a good situation. Until the carpet got pulled from under me: I ended up being set up with a lady working remotely from out of state, who was supposed to then attempt to help me, with extremely limited experience, who had never represented another client with the same kind of case... I ended up dropping them because of this, even after paying them in full in the beginning. I made an attempt to get reimbursement, or even a partial reimbursement, with no response from SSJE. I suggest if you sign a contract with them, you make it extremely clear on what services you will get from them, AND WHO WILL REPRESENT YOU. Don't trust the "...or any other SSJE representative" line, because you may end up screwed like I did. They told me they needed payment in full before accepting me as a client because some people "ended up not paying them" - I wouldn't be surprised if some of those people not paying, experienced something similar to what I experienced. Spend a little more, get someone else who doesn't give you the runaround.

The Lawyers at SJC are really nice, they are very prompt at getting back to you, they are very…read morehonest, which is really hard to find nowadays. Their prices are WAY below market and they have lots of experience. Thanks for helping me and if I need help again I will call you guys. Thanks.

I rented this place to shoot a classroom scene for my short film and it worked out perfect…read more I recommend this establishment.

Chapter 510's workspaces are as suitable as any in all of Oakland to hold literary group meetings…read moreand literary events. Their staff is experienced, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful

Just made a donation to help!!…read more Seem like very friendly people!! Glad to be a part in whatever way!!

I started out at the sheds on 27th. Great staff and awesome food. Only problem with this…read moreorganization and place is person named Ginger!! She has the worst attitude and will make everything for you as hard as she can. Not a good fit for Operation Dignity or the homeless she speaks or deals with. Great organization terrible person. I have spoken to people that have moved from here because of her. Great place to start your journey off the street. I still miss the food.

David has been a phenomenal resource as I have embarked on building an Executive Coaching business…read more Lots of very positive energy, helpful suggestions and strategic framing on business development and marketing. I highly recommend David for support in framing out a new business idea and ensuring that you are focusing on the right things at the start. Five stars all the way!

I called David today, after going through a rough patch yesterday when my small business was…read moretemporarily banned from Mailchimp. I realized it was time for some outside assistance. I can't rely 100% on my own limited experience. David Mitroff (the man in the picture) was extremely generous with his time over the phone. I told him abt a potentially risky sales contract I was considering. He took at least 20 minutes to go over with me how I can mitigate that risk and what I should do to prepare for negotiation. He did not have to do that. But he wanted to make sure I didn't get scr3w3d over. He didn't want to see me fail. For that reason, Piedmont Avenue will be the first place I come to once I'm ready for a deeper strategic conversation and more hands-on assistance. Will update once I have more to say. Thanks David!