A fairy tale cottage coffee place…read more Does it get better than this? The place literally elevated my mood immediately. Also - orange blossom latte has home-made syrup. Love it!

Cute cozy cafe in Downtown Berkeley! MY Coffee Roastery is a charming cafe with cottage-themed…read moredecor, delicious pastries, and good cafe drinks. I tried their Lemon Blossom Latte because I've never seen this flavor of latte at any other store and it was good! The lemon taste was prominent but not too overpowering and paired well in an iced latte drink. I also tried their Chocolate Almond Croissant which had a nice crispy exterior and not-too-sweet filling that I enjoyed. The ambiance is very cute given the cottage theme and the staff were very friendly. There is free wifi at this cafe (though connection is a bit weak), but barely any outlets (I couldn't find any for myself when I was there). Not sure if I'd do work here, but there are plenty of seats both indoors and outdoors for people to sit at. Overall, a charming cafe I'd recommend for catching up with friends or enjoying treats in a cute cottage-themed space!

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 always walk by Romeo's but only just decided to try it! This is a themed coffee shop with…read moresandwich and smoothie options. The service was pleasant, and the coffee shop had plenty of indoor seating. Located on Telegraph Avenue, Romeo's is close to the UC Berkeley campus and gets lots of student foot traffic. I ordered the Sip of Seduction smoothie. It was delicious and refreshing! I would definitely order it again. The flavors were well balanced, and it was exactly what I needed. The sandwiches looked good, too! I wouldn't mind trying them next time.

Honestly this was going to be my new coffee shop when Pete's closed on Telegraph. Yesterday I was…read moredrinking my coffee, I had my dog with me, a 12 lb 14 year old poodle, when a male barista comes up to me, taps my shoulder, and asks me "do you want to see something cool?" Honestly I thought he was going to show me a picture of his dog or something because he was holding his phone and I said yeah- this man proceeds to lean over and go into his photos app and show me pictures of me and my dog from behind that he did not ask me if he could take. I was wearing a sports bra and sweats with a messy ponytail. Immediately he asked me if he could put a photo on Instagram for Romeo's coffee shop... and honestly I was very put on the spot and confused and I just said sure. Look if I'm spending $10 on a latte. After yoga before I go meet with my clients to work for hours. I just want to be able to relax. I don't want to have to be vigilant for men taking my photo without my permission, especially not the staff of the coffee shop I'm paying $10 every day for a f****** latte. Anyways... I wasn't going to leave a review but I just called the shop. The owner recognized my voice I asked if I could talk to her. I tried to explain to her what was happening yesterday and why it was uncomfortable for me and this woman proceeded to interrupt me several times- at one point she told me that I was the problem because my dog was on the chair and I gave him some whipped cream which let's be honest lady if that's how you feel talk to your customers about how you would like them to conduct themselves with their pets in your coffee shop. Don't just start taking their photo for Instagram or yell at them when they are uncomfortable with it. Smh. She literally interrupted me about this several times before I even told her what happened, and when I kept trying to continue to tell her what I called her about she told me that she couldn't really hear me- I literally had to step outside of my house and say will you please give me one minute to explain to you what happened and why I have an issue with it. I ended up hanging up on her because she just wanted to argue with me. Honestly I gave this place a chance. There's a lot of bad reviews. There's a weird vibe from the staff that makes it really hard to relax there and honestly what the hell is up with all the oversexualized innuendo. I really wish you luck and wish you the best as a small business otherwise I wouldn't have called to try to talk to you instead of leaving a review. This is something that I would never in a million years do to a paying client of mine, it's one thing to have someone that is paying you for your services offer to model for your Instagram or something it's another thing to just take someone's photo without their permission from behind on any old vulnerable day when they could be going through anything and then f****** argue with them about it. Super disrespectful and kind of gross of you guys.

This is a great local coffee shop! Located on University Avenue, Fellini's is a great option when…read moreyou're in need of a pick-me-up. They have great pastries, including some vegan options, and the coffee is delicious! This is a walk-thru only. I remember when I was looking at apartments in Berkeley, a realtor told me Fellini's was the best coffee in Berkeley. I assumed she was just saying that so I'd sign for the apartment, but turns out she was onto something! Fellini is right next to Bageltopia, an incredibly delicious bagel shop with great bagel sandwiches. The coffee and bagel combo is elite! Highly recommend.

Great atmosphere. Its more of a restaurant than a coffeebar and I was surprised he uses some non…read moreexperienced waitstaff since it gets really busy. He hires cauccasion chefs who then move back home to AZ.

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.

Elaichi Co on Allston Way, family owned South Asian cafe a block from campus. Karak chai is the…read moremove, organic Assam black tea with single origin cardamom, they pour it from an ornate pot in a long stream and serve it in handmade pottery cups, the whole ritual is part of the experience. Elaichi bun is not optional, cardamom butter baked into every layer, caramelized bottom, dip it in the chai and you'll understand. Warm space, low key, staff actually talks to you. Gets packed by 5pm on weekdays so time accordingly. 5 stars, best chai in Berkeley and that's not a close call

Stopped by for a latte and was genuinely impressed. The coffee was smooth, rich, and perfectly…read morebalanced, with beautiful latte art that showed the care put into every cup. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax, catch up with friends, or get some work done. What stood out most was the attention to detail--from the presentation to the quality of the coffee itself. You can tell the staff takes pride in what they do. If you're looking for a cozy coffee spot with excellent drinks and a welcoming vibe, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back for sure!

Great coffee for a cup and also to purchase! Nice staff. I always try to stop here if I'm in the…read moreGilman/Hopkins area. You can sit outside in front and people watch, also.

I love the back patio. And the service was really good. Our food was excellent and we all ate…read moreeverything. We ate it so fast I did not get a chance to take a picture. I had the avocado toast with bacon we also had the corned beef hash with fried eggs the grilled chicken sandwich on gluten-free bread and we shared the croissant French toast. Everything taste fresh and seasoned well will definitely be coming back.

Took ages to get my order. Turns out my ticket wasn't printed because the printer is broken (and…read morehas been for a while), so I had to wait 25 minutes for a sandwich I ordered to go. Otherwise: good atmosphere, good staff (I would say good food but I'm still waiting!)

$18.38 for coconut water and pork chop salad. Basically a pork chop bahnmi in salad form without…read morethe bread and mayo. Decent size makes it a somewhat budget friendly choice. And the pork wasn't gamey. Very good. I suspect the bahn-mi version of this would taste even better. Definitely would eat again.

I got an espresso…read more It was a med/dark roast with a decent layer of crema and medium body. I tasted dark chocolate bitterness and nutty flavors. The shot wasn't burnt or overly bitter. More nuanced flavor or creamier texture would have made it even better. 3/5.