Philz drip cup is my caffeine crack; makes my heart beat so fast sometimes I think I'm having a hard attack, but no it's just the caffeine getting into my bloodstream making me lean, in. I go the extra mile and evacuate my style when I'm running on Philz coffee, it makes my hunger less bossy. Try Greater Alarm for an extra caffeinated brew, I promise you'll love what it will do to you, my fellow caffeine aficionados! read more

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This is the very best Philz Coffee I'v ever been to, and so it deserves an upgrade from my usual "Philz 4" (as in: rating). If only every Philz could be like this one! It's clean, spacious and attractive. And it also has that magic attribute that I see at most (but not all) Philz - It totally avoids the corporate look and feel. This always makes my coffee taste that much better. And, unlike most Philz, the people-flow here is excellent. They've even got a large bench to sit and wait for your coffee. This helps to separate the orderers from those waiting for their orders. Key. I was here to meet up with friends on a sunny Saturday at midday, so my "coffee jones" had been mostly satisfied that morning. I asked the very friendly barista for a recommendation on a half-caf option, and she chose a Jacobs mixed with a Swiss water decaf. Amazing. Best half-caf I've ever had, hands down. I'll need to find more excuses to visit here again when I'm in the Berkeley area. read more

If everyone here wasn't super sweet I think I would have literally short circuited upon seeing the menu. (and also because I realized I'd just walked into a coffee shop that didn't have espresso machines) After I talked myself off the "Ryley you aren't getting that cappuccino" ledge, me and a lovely barista got down to it. I felt like I was at a craft beer brewery. Which is cool, though had I been in a rush my New Yorker sensibilities would have gone fucking bananas. Their bagels are delicious. My brain hurt after leaving here. Coffee is a science. I failed both chem and bio. #rhymesthatdontrhyme read more

Never been to a Philz before but I am a fan now! The hand made coffee was one of the best I've had but it needed cream and sugar to get there. The plain coffee was strong and had a very roasted flavor similar to the third cracking of a coffee roast if you know what that means. Adding the cream and sugar transformed it into one of the best coffees I've had. read more

Love philz at any location and this one is no exception. Peppy staff, who are very accommodating of your tastes and cater to your description of what you expect your office to taste like. I usually take my own coffee mug and so I'm only charged for a small that's sweet. The smell of freshly ground and brewed coffee surpasses anything else to kickstart my day as I'm an early riser and only thrive on strong coffee to get going. read more

I have only been to 2 philz coffees and two stores had different menu (the other store had a choice of whether we wanted the drink creamier or more minty and etc) but both are tasty! Hope they extend the hours read more

I am not the biggest coffee drinker but I will drink the hell out of all the coffees I have tried here. This is now the closest location to my home and I look forward to being soooo close. The lay out is spacious and with good weather the outside seating should be great. My go to drink is the Iced Mint Mojito (droooool sooooo gooood) read more

Why can't this be on the East Coast!? I was in the Berkeley area from out of town and a friend suggested this spot to get some work done. This location is very open, airy, and there is a ton of good seating to get work done. While I was in line, I was deciding which coffee to get and the barista was super helpful in her suggestions. I went with the mocha tesoro and I absolutely did not regret it - so good! I really love being able to see them make each drink. The staff was very warm, inviting, and knowledgeable about the drinks. Even though I felt like the oddball out for never having been, I easily felt right at home here. I found a spot near a charger and was able to a good chunk of work done here. The place was packed but I felt more productive being surrounded by other productive people. Great coffee and even better vibes. Can't wait to be back in the area again to come back! read more

Finally get to try the famous Philz Coffee and boy it was AMAZING! Philz coffee is basically everywhere in the Berkeley area. I must say.. their "Mint Mojito Iced Coffee" was really really good and they're not shiesty on their mint leaves either! It really brings out the coffee and it's such a different taste from just regular ice coffee that I can probably drink more than one cup in one sitting, They also have a donut store next door! So.. Donut plus a good cup of coffee = PERFECT! Parking wise.. just have to park on the streets. Too bad the nearest Philz in LA is about 30-45 minutes drive without traffic.. darn it! read more

Let me explain to you how Philz does things. You walk up to a barista, order your drink. You walk up to the cash register and pay for said drink. You can pick up food and other goodies while you do that. After you pay, you wait for your drink to be picked up from the same barista who took your order in the first place. Plain and simple. It's set up like that as well with huge signs hanging from the roof, you can't miss it. Now you have to choose a drink right? I would suggest the Mint Mojito Iced Coffee. It's sweet and creamy with fresh mint put right into the coffee. It's to die for if you've never had it. If sweet and creamy isn't your cup of coffee, they have others that might be to your liking with flavor notes on the menu to point you in the right direction. Cups have built in holders so there is not need for excess waste. I like that. To summarize, Mint Mojito Iced Coffee. read more

Philz Coffee - Mint Mojito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

So, I was at an A's game yesterday and shortly after dropping $22 on two beers, a colleague of mine and I began debating how in the world can they get away with charging $9.50 for a Coors Light. Now, I'm an engineer and not an economist but I am at least smart enough to know that the price charged is only loosely related to the cost of what you're buying. The answer to the question, whether you're talking about mediocre beer at a ball game or an individually crafted cup-a-joe, is simple. They charge what people are willing to pay, folks. Let's face it, we live in an area where people can and will dish $5000/month on a 2BR apartment. What's $5 for a cup of coffee?...especially when it is made your way, with lots of choices of brew, and trendy dairy alternatives...not to mention the satisfaction guarantee. To be clear, I like Philz. In fact, I kinda love it, but in a way that makes me feel sort of dirty. Did I really just get off the highway, make the odd and sometime dangerous drive down Gilman to park, order, and wait patiently for a simple and relatively small cup of java when the stuff at work is free? Yep, I do and apparently many others do as well. Thankfully, I'm usually here in the 6am hour not long after most of the UC co-eds have gone to bed. No lines, no parking hassles, and nobody riding their bike the wrong way down Gilman. Some specialty coffees tear me up inside. Philz brews, however, are "carefully formulated" to be low in acidity. I for one can appreciate that....think of the dough I save on Tums. I have yet to navigate the full menu and haven't ventured into their more specialty concoctions or baked goods. But, the various coffees sometimes doctored with Stevia and/or almond or soy milk have routinely hit the spot and provide a solid caffeine buzz to start my work day. It's the end of the month, kids. So go pay your rent and if you got a five spot left, go get ya a fine cup of one of Philz smooth brews. You won't regret it! read more

Isaiah helped us today. I ordered the ginger snap coffee and it was fabulous. Excellent customer service!! This location is full of friendly baristas! read more

I visited the Berkeley location on 3/28, the Gilman location. I live outside the Bay Area so whenever I am near I love to make a stop for the mint mojito. It's one of my favorite coffees. I mapped it to the Gilman location and I was ten minutes away placing my order at 1:11pm. I arrive at 1:21 pm thinking my order should be done by now head inside and don't see my name. I go outside after reading the signs that state if you're waiting for your order to kindly wait outside. I look in my app and realize my pick up time was set for 1:45pm! Which is crazy. I did not have the time to wait till then and I was going to be meeting a friend in a short while. I see in the app it says you can cancel or change the  order within 30 secs Of ordering so I wonder if I can just cancel my order altogether if they have not started my order yet. I go back inside and two parties were in line who had actually arrived after me. I waited and when it was my turn with the cashier, I told her that I had ordered at 1:11pm, and didn't realize my ready time was 1:45pm. If they hadn't started my order yet could I just cancel it. She told me she would have it expedited. I did not see her communicate or do anything to notify the baristas, she just helped the next person behind me. I waited, and waited, and saw the 2 people who were in front get their orders. The 3 parties behind me who spoke to the cashier after me, got their orders. At this point, I go up to the pick up counter and one of the baristas is placing the drinks on the pick up counter. He asked if I needed help. I told him, I placed my order at 1:11. I asked if I could cancel my order since it was going to be ready at 1:45. At this point the cashier steps in and says, we are just about to work on yours. The barista goes towards the back to check on my order and says do you still want the drink of do you want a refund? I can have it out for a you in a few minutes. I shrug and say I guess. He makes my drink and I finally get it at 1:42pm. 3 minutes faster then the promise time. I understand that I probably should have checked the promise time, but I've never had a promise time so late from order time that it's never been a concern/ something I look for. It was my mistake. I tried to cancel my order. I waited in line with every other guest to cancel my order. I ended up getting my order after 3 parties who ordered in person after me in line got their order. Absolutely terrible customer service with no value placed on customer service. The cherry on top was that as I was exiting, I hear the barista ask one of the other guys, "should I have refunded her?" No apology,  no attempt at trying to remedy the fact that I waited in store over 20 minutes when I placed an order online. read more

The Best Coffee and Beans Around! Their coffee is exceptional. I buy their coffee beans, grind them at home. I ran out of espresso beans the other day. Used Philz, and it was amazing! All the different flavor profiles made it wonderful. Their service is top notch as well. read more

Where do i start. I love this place. Yes i pay the 10 bucks for a large cup of Jamaica blue Mountain but its great. Im not a huge fan if coffee but i love this place. The employees and the coffe is great. I expecially love how you have to taste your cup to make sure its okay and to your liking. The reason i love this place is not just because i hate starbucks with there flavorless horrible coffee they turn into milkshakes to get people to like it. Lol. If you are in the area if a philz coffee i highly suggest you try it.. read more

No matter what bougie coffee place my boyfriend and I try we always agree that we prefer philz. They have a huge selection...which includes dark roast that don't taste burnt (our favorite)! Plus I'm an absolute sucker for mint and mojitos are pretty much the only cocktails that I order...the coffee version is amazingly refreshing. Thing is, I particularly like this location because it's more accessible than the other near-ish by locations and they're next to doughnut dollys! =p This location is never crowded so if you're a student that has a car or doesn't mind biking a couple miles this is probably the better study spot! I always felt semi awkward taking a sip and telling the barista how my coffee tasted...until the ONE time they didn't; Yes, at this location. A lady made my drink and just handed it to me. Was a mint mojito which is their most popular drink and more "formulated" so I figured she had it down pat. NO. It was overly minty, overly sweet and tasted very syrup-ey. Regret. Never again. It may feel awkward but it's worth it. The cashier was pretty rude as well. There was another time where I decided to try the Silken Splendor and it tasted burnt. I at first assumed that's just how it tasted but that doesn't make sense...They must have made it wrong. Besides that though the service has been friendly and my coffees usually satisfying. I guess the workers at this location can be a hit or miss which is why I gave them 3 stars. I've not had any problems with any of the other locations. I will still come here more due to convenience. Ps. They usually play hip-hop, yes! read more

My new favorite Philz location!! Though the workers at the North Berkeley location are still the sweetest & most knowledgable coffee baristas I've ever met, I am loving this new Philz in West Berkeley! It's not as crazy crowded and I just really like how lighted it is! Makes for a fantastic study spot, and delicious stuff doughnuts/exciting burgers are right next door! Sounds like a perfect way to spend a day being productive both in the realm of academics & food :) For those of you who don't know what Philz is - it's one of the Bay Area's best spots to get coffee! The Soo Good (if you need a huge caffeine boost) & Philharmonic, either black or with some almond milk if I'm feeling willd, is fantastic! And yes of course, the iced mint mojito is faaabulous - I always get mine half sweetened! TIPS; get your own mug & fill it for the price of a 'Small' ($3), there's a small parking lot for about 20 cars right underneath the shop! Otherwise, there's some non-metered street parking. read more

great philz location in berkeley. the service here is always phenomenal and the coffee is always up to standard. there's plenty of seating for meeting with people, studying, relaxing, etc. would recommend! read more

Ties for best coffee in the east bay. My favorite specialty is the Mint Mojito. I'd like to see more of these places pop up in California read more

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MINT MOJITO COFFEE. I haven't had such delicous refreshing coffee in so long. I don't like my coffee too sweet nor too black. This held the attention of my taste buds and left them wanting more after each sip till the bottom. The mint was just enough to keep the flavor afloat. It was a cold day and I wished I had gotten it hot (not sure if they offer it hot). Nonetheless I highly enjoyed sipping it in their hipster garage-like venue. (They should enclose the indoors more on cold days. I would not be inclined to come here for cold coffee in a cold venue.) A little bit pricey and wouldn't be a place I'd come everyday, but a nice treat now and then. read more

I love Philz but I'm writing this review because they don't quite have the "Order Ahead" thing dialed in. The whole reason for using the order ahead app is so that your coffee can be ready when you're on the go. This morning I placed the order at 8 o'clock. First it said it would be ready at 8:09 then I got a message saying it was "busier than usual" so it would be ready at 8:15. I arrived a little after 8:10 and there was no line. Sometime around 8:24 my coffee was ready. Of course my coffee was up to Philz usual standards of excellence and was quite good. I just got impatient based on my expectations. My advice: skip the app and order in person. Make a personal connection! It may not be any faster but it will save your frustration. read more

My obsession began with Philz Coffee rather unexpectedly. I wasn't a huge fan of coffee, but the first sip of iced mint mojito had me sold! This location was wonderful and easy to find with great service. Parking - easy! small lot, didn't really have trouble finding a spot though. Study tables - they have a long table that is shared, and a bunch of small tables scattered around. They also have some outdoor seating! Coffee - awesome, as previously stated. Mint mojito is so unique, it's worth the price tag (though not something I'd indulge in everyday for $5 a cup) I've had sips of the tesora (tastes like chocolate!) and that was great as well, but since I don't have a Philz near me, I stick with the mojito. Service - they're quick and super nice! My friend ordered a drink hot, realized it was too bitter that way and preferred it cold and asked if it was too late to change - no problem! They gave her a new cup. Would return in a heartbeat - even with the $5 toll it takes to cross the bridge to get here! Drink some coffee, get some work done and relax! read more

Pros: friendly , great bagel sandwiches, coffee good Cons: I am so uncomfortable with the "validating eye contact" I must endure as I sip the coffee and tell you " it's great". It is SOOO unnatural. Is it just me? Yup.. Right on bro, oh cool, right on bro, Turkish" You are making a coffee dude, not a gosh darn cure for the Ebola virus. Ask Phil if you can be less exuberant about every damn interaction. No one's self esteem will be permanently damaged. " right on bro, seriously, no worries":) It's a coffee, like hot water poured through a cone. Your ego will survive without my heart felt affirmation EVERY time I sip it! read more

I have been drinking coffee like an addict for the past 20+ years, but this was my first time at Philz. Today, Elijah drip-brewed the most delicious cup of medium roast I've ever had, after gently educating me about how coffee may most efficaciously be consumed. Only now do I realized that what I had imbibed in the past were various overwrought restatements of what coffee actually is. I recommend this Philz location based on the taste of the product and the kind and knowledgable staff. read more

It behooves me to write yet another Philz' review, especially when this Philz garners a perfect 5-star review. A most welcome addition to the Gilman shopping district. First star -earned for parking lot and free sidewalk parking. 2nd star- awarded for lofty space. 3rd star- for its convenient location to the 80 freeway. 4th and 5th, well if you didn't know...service and damn good coffee, Now you know. Phil- what about Oakland?? read more

Not wheelchair accessible! I would give this a zero star if I could. I have tried going to this place 3 times and on all 3 tries the elevator lift does not work. The 1st time, the store manager came out and tried to get the lift to work but failed. He said the building manager will be contact and it will be fixed soon. The other two times I arrived, the lift still does not work. As the main anchor tenant, Philz should demand the lift be in working order. The Berkeley location also have a lift that often does not work. read more

Oh Philz! I love you and I wish you were different. I wish you were serving your magical concoctions at a fair price - say um .50 to a dollar cheaper. Like you used to. I like the old you! Where'd you go? The jump from 3.50/4.50 to 4/5 was like whoa. But ok! It might be worth it! I'll for sure remember to bring my Philz cup kinda feeling. Then you snuck in another .50 cent jump. To which I say. Philz! I love you! Why you gotta be like this? Why so greedy? Come back to the cup of love from the cup of profit. My love for you is too hard on my budget. Allegro across the street serves a beautiful handmade coffee for 3.50. Like the old days, remember? Although you do have the Nana Joes granola bar which is killer. Love her, so that got you that third star... read more

oh my goodness the mocha tesoro is awesome. I chose less sweet no whip cream and it was delicious. I could taste the deep chocolate and the slight bitterness of the coffee, awesome. The best. Other coffee shops were either too sweet or watered down. $4 for a small which really isn't very big maybe an 8 or 10oz. but so worth it. read more

The men making and fixing my drink to my liking were amazing today 10/21 @ around 5:00PM. I was new here but felt immediately welcomed. Unfortunately I feel like one has to acquire a taste for this if you're used to very sweet drinks (Starbucks), but I feel like it can be totally worth it. Not used to the leafy tastes yet. read more

I love Philz Coffee. I prefer iced over hot so my favorite here is the Gingersnap iced coffee (sweet and creamy, please.) :) But, the other iced coffee options are pretty good as well. I've been trying the regular hot coffee recently. The Tantalizing Turkish is pretty awesome and one of my favorites. I get it with ice of course. Another great thing about Philz is the staff. Always super friendly and hardly ever moody. I have yet to have a bad experience here, so they get 5 stars from me. read more

Love the coffee. Dislike the service. There is a sign that says "Bring your own cup. Pay for a small." The other day I brought my very own cup and the lady at the counter laughed at me, in a way that embarrassed me in front of everyone else in the coffee shop, saying it had to be a legit cup, much like a tumbler or a mug. They sign doesn't specify much about a tumbler or a glass mug. It simply says 'cup' My cup was a new reusable coffee cup I brought from home. I don't know if the lady at the counter was having an off day, but they should really update the sign and be less vague with it. I will continue to get my coffee here unless she is there. read more

Very kind baristas and the coffee was on point! I know I'm super basic by getting the iced mint mojito but sometimes you like what you like. Great vibes to work or have a good conversation. I would definitely return for another visit! read more

This rating was for this experience only. Previous visits here were amazing and delicious! Today was just an off day where I had the barista remake two drinks that I had ordered: chamomile tea (sweetened and with cream), iced ginger snap (should come sweet and I requested cream). Both drinks tasted as if they had barely detectable cream in it, subtly sweetened. The ginger snap iced coffee was lacking in flavor completely. The first time I had that drink it was creamy and flavorful. I'm not sure if they have a standard recipe for these drinks, but it seemed to be drastically different than the other three times that I've ordered these drinks. I'll be back, but if it remains inconsistent then perhaps I'll find another location, or pray for a Dutch Bros. Coffee to open up nearby. read more

I like this location a lot because there's more space to move from the "order here" line to the "pay here" line. The one in gourmet ghetto gets a bit chaotic. I usually get chamomile tea with extra honey. My bf gets the iced mocha tesora. Great service, lots of seats to read or do work, nice artwork all over the place, free wifi. read more

Buthina and crew knocked it out of the park again this morning. Tyler made an amazing cup for me and the team made 8 cups to go for my team without flinching and with speed and accuracy. Philz phan for life. They provide an amazing experience every time. It's like the Cheers of coffee shops, "where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came" read more

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One thing you don't want with your coffee is attitude. Buying a cup of coffee to go should not be a bad experience. You are standing in line, you are often on your way to get somewhere, and you are looking for a little satisfaction. That's it. I had an unpleasant encounter with the order window attendant at the Berkeley Philz. It was unsettling, so I reached out to them by phone, and once by email through their online CONTACT US link. Here is what I said- "A few weeks ago, I had some time to kill and decided to get a Cup of coffee. There is no shortage of coffee spots in Berkeley, but I had never been to Phils, so I thought I would give it a try. There are two windows at this location , in a bunch of people hanging out in front of one of them, and someone told me that this was a the window where you picked up your mobile order. At the other window, the menu was a little confusing, and as I was trying to figure it out, your employee rather impatiently asked for my order, and when I replied that I was going to have a coffee, they said, "You know, there's a 25 minute wait for coffee ". Since there was no line, I asked why this was , and they said, "because we make each Cup individually". Even so, since there was no apparent backup, 25 minutes seemed like a long time to make a cup of drip coffee, and the only response was "we make each cup individually, which coffee do you want?". The menu was confusing, so I think I just pointed to one. "What size", again impatiently. I didn't know the sizes, so I just pointed to medium sized cup that was on display. I had intended to get something to eat along with my coffee, but was a bit rattled by the way I was being treated. There was no one else in line, so it wasn't like they had to get to the net person. I stood back from the window, and after a while, this employee called out the names of someone who had already been waiting. However, a large truck was passing by, and I realized how difficult it might be for me to hear my own name, so I spent the next several minutes waiting in front of the window. When the employee brought my coffee, I said something like, "I have never been her before, but you might want to know that between you wearing a mask, the plexiglass shield separating us, and the trucks going by, it is difficult to hear you call our names". The Philz response was (with attitude), "have a wonderful day". My position is there is no need for impatience and attitude, they are not doing me a favor. I am not there for their benefit, but for a brief moment in time, they are there for my benefit. I was upset enough that I saved the sticker that was pasted to my cup (attached), just so I could tell you about it specifically. I called your office, and got a message from customer service that the "Mailbox was full", so on the general VM, I left a message that I would like to speak with a Customer Service Supervisor. No one ever returned my call. I tried again this morning, but there seemed to be no option to leave a message, and once again, the mailbox was full." That email went out just over two weeks ago. It is obvious when reading these reviews that people like Philz, so I don't expect to change anyone's mind. However, in Berkeley, there is good coffee within three blocks of wherever you are standing-most of it without attitude. read more

I'm on the coffee shop with free wi-fi circuit since I am currently writing. So heres the breakdown for Philz at Gilman if you want to get some work done. Atmosphere: Nice indoor and outdoor seating, standard friendly hipster coffee shop staff, free wi-fi, music kind of on the loudish side (they were really into early 90s r&b the day I was there) bring your earbuds if you need to concentrate. A decent place to get some work accomplished. Coffee: I tried the Mint Mojito Iced coffee it was ridiculously good, way better than any of the flavored crap I've ever had at any other coffee place, seriously try this stuff. read more

I am a coffee aficionado, I've been drinking it since I was 14 and I'm 46 now. I drink coffee black and can taste all of its different flavors and nuances. For me It's not a morning routine or a creature comfort....it's a necessity like oxygen. I fucking love coffee....you dig? So I only have one thing to say about Philz: "If there is a coffee house in Heaven, it's Philz..." *microphone drop* read more

I had a deep coffee and liked it. It was consistent with my first experience. The first time I had it, I didn't really like it because I believed that I wanted less sugar and cream. Healthier - maybe. Tasty, not quite. But I walked away with it because I didn't want to waste. I ordered another day and was satisfied. read more

Craft coffee. Great vibe. Good price. I walked into this place expecting to have a deep and meaningful coffee conversation with a barista and that's exactly what happened! I opted for the dark Turkish coffee, which is the name for their blend, not actual Turkish coffee. It was very interesting, complex in ways I've never tasted in coffee. It had cardamom in it but it did not have the cardamom taste of chai; the claim was cardamom honey and herbs. I had her add a little brown sugar, and that definitely enhanced it. My plan is to make my way through their repertoire of dark coffees --I expect there is a gem in there. To be clear, this is a custom craft coffee place, not an espresso bar. If you think of the spectrum from Budweiser to Sam Adams to a locally brewed craft beer; there would be a similar spectrum from Dunkin' Donuts coffee to Starbucks to Philz! Come prepared to savor but not necessarily to sit, unless the weather is good outside. They did have a minimal bakery case, with quiche and some pastries, so the place might work for breakfast or a light lunch. The cost for a small coffee was $3, and worth every penny! I enjoyed this coffee so much more than an espresso drink. read more

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