Love this Signal location-especially the kind baristas! They are attentive and efficient even when it's very busy.

Signal Coffee is a Gem!!! You can bypass the now very corporate Peets up the street as just a couple of blocks west is our locally owned coffee shop, complete with carefully selected local baked goods , nice outdoor sidewalk seating along with counter seating looking out their big window to Solano Ave. And they have WiFi for those who can't get off of their phones. The frosting on the cake is their offering of delicious hojicha latte - not easy to find in the plethora of the matcha craze though they also offer matcha lattes. In case you're unaware, hojicha is the roasted stem of the Japanese green tea plant . It is lower in caffeine and does not taste like sencha or matcha. Hard to describe so give it a try! So if you want excellent coffee ( they do a great job with cortados ), or the teas I noted, and would enjoy relaxing on the mellow Solano sidewalk, go to Signal Coffee ! And you will be Supporting a Local small business! read more

Such a cute little spot! The ambiance is nice and relaxing and the workers are incredibly friendly. There's limited seating with only a few chairs inside and a few tables outside, but I enjoyed sitting outside on a sunny day. I got the black sesame latte and it didn't taste too sweet which I liked. I wished the black sesame flavor was a little stronger though. I want to try the ube latte next! read more

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Great coffee!! great service! Not giant corporate place. Friendly neighborhood place! Check it out on Solano !

We've always been fans of Signal Coffee, but last Saturday, something made it even more special. As we strolled through the sunshine, we were lucky enough to have Donna as our barista. The coffee, of course, was excellent--Signal never disappoints. But it was Donna's warmth and effortless way of connecting with us that really stood out. She made us feel like part of a vibrant, diverse community, turning a simple coffee stop into a genuinely memorable experience. Thank you, Donna! You've gained two new friends--Erin and Derek. read more

I started coming here because they carry my favorite scone from Starter Bakery, but they've been out a few times and the rest of their food and pastry options are extremely good. Prices are a bit high but yummy pastries make it worth it. The coffee is solid too. read more

SIGNAL on Solano gives the Highwire truck at Flowerland stiff competition for the best third wave coffee spot on the street. Medium to light roasts, single origin beans, hand thrown mugs and an assortment of pourover equipment for sale, no hot food, just curated partnerships with local pastry makers, minimal seating indoors, classic espresso-based drinks, cold brew in addition to iced coffee, a nominal offering of sweeter or chocolatey drinks, millennial friendly potted plants, branded T-shirts and dad caps, you know the 3rd wave deal by now. I might sound glib but all this is exactly up my alley. read more

Omg one of my fave fave coffee spots in berkeley Plenty of chargers but sometimes Not enough chairs def go early GLUTEN FREE ITEMS!! I'm GF so I love being able to enjoy an egg & cheese sandwhich or bagel w cream cheese w my coffee too read more

This was my first time at Signal. The staff was very friendly and answered my questions. Service was quick.

Okay SIGNAL coffee.... YOURE PRETTY DAMN AMAZING!!! the flavors, service, people, inclusivity, and friendliness. Hands down the best coffee sho I've been to in awhile. So many amazing flavors! Ube latte Oja (sorry if I spelled that wrong) with black sesame Dulce de leche Woooooowwwwwww!!! I see you have coffee shops in Alameda! Keep it coming. Nice to see new flavors and coffee roasted locally. Bring back that community feel. read more

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This is the newest coffee shop on Solano avenue and I was looking forward to trying it. I went close to their closing time on a weekday and luckily found parking right infront. It is a small establishment and it is easy to drive by if you dont know the coffee shop is there. I tried the hot chocolate as I am taking a break from caffeine. I was very disappointed with what I got- lukewarm milk with a mild hint of chocolate. 2/10. I would not recommend this drink at all, not for the $. I hope the coffee is better than this.. read more

So happy we have a new coffee shop in town! The coffee is good and they have options like Vietnamese Iced Coffee, matcha, and an ube latte! The added bonus is their pastry selection- awesome donuts and sweets from Souled Out Pastries as well as from Starter and Crispian Bakery! Get the peach kouign amann and any of the donuts because they are delicious. They also serve Boichik Bagels so why wait an hour for those at their regular location? All in all, will definitely be coming here more and developing cavities soon. read more

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This is my new spot on Solano which was sorely needing some fancy coffee and pastries (and protein). The breakfast sandwich slaps. Angelia recommended I try the empanada sauce to pair with it, which was a strong move. The English muffin is buttery, crispy on the outside, perfectly chewy. Lindsay made me a fresh cup of coffee and was conversational and warm while it brewed. Goes a long way when someone communicates like that about a (short) wait. Great service, great vibe, high quality brew and grub. I will be back and expect this place will really start to get a following. read more

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If you eff up a capp, then that's a problem. The cappuccino in question was both too hot and terribly bitter. Either the person steaming the milk has 'waitress hands' (read: a high tolerance for pain) or wasn't trained well on the machine or doesn't like espresso & milk drinks. Questions to ask: Was the shot 'spitty'--were there channels in it? Is the grind correct? Was the tamp correct? Does the machine need to be re-calibrated? Three plus stars for the interior design of the shop; It's sleek & fairly tidy. A big ole 'meh, I've had better' for the unpalatable drink. Signal uses nice cupware reminiscent of Prufrock's in London, but could the set up could deffo use a demi-spoon placed on the saucer (and a decent-tasting drink in the cup, of course). File this experience under: form over substance. Sept. 18th--I'm grateful for Rebecca's response. At no time during my having been in the shop--engaged with both staff and decor--was there an indication that this Signal outpost was in its 'soft opening' phase. Certainly had I known, I would have either opted not to grab a bevvie and instead have proceeded straight to Flowerland down the way or I would've ordered the cappuccino, aware that there could be issues, and communicated with staff accordingly. read more

We visited Berkeley and I needed my coffee fix. We like supporting small businesses so we came here. SIGNAL is a small cute store with a few seats inside. I ordered Ube Latte and it was ok. The female who served me was very nice. The place is clean. read more

Clumpy matcha ‍ I asked them to make it again and they still made it clumpy Ube drink was good read more

Cute little coffee shop! I ordered the Mexican mocha and it was pretty good. I was worried it might be too sweet but it was just right with a hint of spice. read more

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Delicious coffee and bites. They messed up my food order and gave me a new empanada free of charge. One of my fave places to get a latte in Albany/Berkeley. Ube latte is original and so good. read more

A nice small coffee shop in the neighborhood close to a Starbucks and Peet's we visit. We gave it a shot, twice. I want to love this place, but it's unfortunately not the best. My wife says the matcha had a soapy taste to it. However, she loved the everything bagel with the green chile cream cheese. I went to get drip coffee with my own reusable 16oz cup on two visits and both times I was charged the Berkeley cup surcharge. Berkeley's disposable cup surcharge is intended to have consumers use reusable cups; not sure if this coffee shop is aware. Both Starbucks and Peet's waive the Berkeley surcharge in addition to giving you a small discount using your own reusable cup. The first time I went to get drip the barista gave me a dark roast without asking/finishing my order. They were busy, so I understand. My 2nd visit I made sure to get the holiday roast (light or medium roast) and it was reasonable. Wait times for this coffee shop is on the longer side. It's a busy and popular place, however small. The side walk gets crowded. It's worth a visit and we'll probably be back for bagel and drip. However for the majority of our coffee runs, we'll be sticking with Peet's. read more

My nutritionist has me dialing back my morning pastry options, so I can't comment on those, but their coffee is sublime! The staff seems to share shifts with another Berkeley location maybe, but they are all awesome. It takes a bit longer to get a coffee that is crafted with some attention to details, but I appreciate them taking the time to make it as good as possible. That block of Solano is pretty easy to park on, there's a nice chocolate store adjacent. A cool spot I suggest you check out!! read more

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kind of a weird, sad, quiet vibe in there. but the coffee is really good, stopping in for a quick coffee i definitely reccomend.

Nice little neighborhood cafe in an area that is otherwise dominated by Peet's and Starbucks. They make every effort to serve and cater to the neighborhood. They serve Boichik Bagels, as well as other good-quality goodies. If you haven't tried it yet, take a visit. You're bound to enjoy it. read more

The barista was very kind, and I ordered an iced Matcha with almond milk. I asked for it to be less sweet and the barista said of course. The matcha Itself was very smooth and creamy! The drink was sweeter than I was hoping, but overall delicious and great experience! read more

Apologies in advance - But this coffee is not for everyone. I like the shop layout and those pastries and bagels look pretty good but my latte was not drinkable. By that I literally mean it required "tuning" and I couldn't tune it so I could drink it. I did drink about a third but I had to go elsewhere to get a latte. If you are in the "char style" latte camp this place is for you! They do make an uber roasted expresso - sorta like Italian roast but yeah, roasted a bit more. I'll never understand it but their clientele obviously likes their lattes with notes of charcoal and cigarette ash. Dunno, maybe that's a little harsh, but that was my experience. read more

Delicious coffee and sweet local pastries. I got a regular latte and a banana walnut loaf. The price of the espresso drinks are definitely on the higher side than some other places, but very good. Lots of indoor seating and metered parking on the streets. read more

Local coffee shop with friendly service and great bites offerings too! I just ordered an iced hojitcha latte with almond milk and they sweeten with black sesame! WHAT?! I also wanted to buy the ceramics and origami coffee pour over filter. Cute! read more

This is our new favorite coffee spot in Berkeley! We go all the time because the coffee is outstanding - it's super smooth with a ton of flavor. On top of that, they have a really nice selection of pastries and breakfast options - Boichik bagels along with a tasty breakfast sandwich. It has everything you need to get your day started off right. The staff has always been incredible friendly as well. Peter has always taken care of us and the rest of the staff has always been warm and welcoming. Good vibes and good coffee! Highly recommend. read more

My husband, 3 yr old son and I went here on Sunday for a Sunday pick me up. This location was turned into such an adorable coffee shop, but a little sterile feeling. We love to try more mom and pop/local shops, cafes and restaurants instead of spending our money at corporations like Starbucks. I was so disappointed on the tastes of these coffees. My husband had the Vietnamese iced coffee, my son had a kids hot chocolate and I had the Mexican mocha. Let me tell you these drinks were not worth the $6 for each drink. My husbands drink was so strong but had good flavor. My son said his hot chocolate was not very yummy and when i tried before the lid popped off and he spilled it on the side walk was bland. My Mexican mocha, which I, a non-coffee drinker was so excited for, was a major disappointment!! It had literally no flavor of a mocha or spice to create that Mexican mocha. I could not give more than a star for the drinks and inconsistency of it tasting good. But I do Love that they offer pre-made gluten free baked goods from mariposa as someone who also has celiac disease. Will I be back? Probably not. It is not worth the cost. read more

I was looking forward to a new coffee shop closer to my house, near the top of Solano. They have an interesting selection of pastries. Unfortunately I've been underwhelmed with three espresso drinks each time I've come here. My tongue will spend the day recovering from an over hot ube latte I had today. They need to train their baristas to not make the foam too hot ( and maybe some latte art while they are at it ;). It looks like I'll have to go down Solano to high wire until they get their act together here. read more

I was absolutely correct in assuming that their espresso coffee and tea drinks would be superior to Peets and Starbucks (both of which I've given up on as their $7+ Lattes are so inferior these days). So I'm extremely happy to have discovered 'yes, I can get a superb chai latte while walking on Solano' here at Signal where the snacks and accessories are handmade artisan brands as well. Great place! read more

My husband and I shared an Ube latte, Vietnamese iced coffee, and Boichik bagel with a special green chili cream cheese from New Mexico. We're in love! Brendan and staff were super kind, the space is very cute, and the coffee and food was delicious! This will be a new regular spot for us for sure. read more

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I have tried latte at Highwire, Sournevir, Starbucks, Peet's and Phil's. I am your latte guy! Signal is the best! I like the nutty creamy flavor of the coffee which formed the base of the latte and went very well with milk. The chai was also amazing. They allowed you to have extra spicy in case you want a kick to your chai. read more

Really love this place! The people who work there are so kind and the coffee/food is delicious! The shop it's self is so cute, on the small side so about 4 indoor seats and 3 2 top tables outdoor! They have food items cold and hot along with an assortment of coffees! Ample parking on the street too! They also have a bathroom with wheelchair accessibility :) great place! read more

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The ube latte was so watered down. Service was fine and it was a cute coffee shop. I'd rather go to philz tho

Always a good cup of coffee here and a short wait time. I love that the door is usually open because it's welcoming, it creates ventilation, and it's easy to get in and out when I'm carrying multiple cups. Baristas do a good job suggesting what will work if you need a customization or you're trying something new. The coffee and tonic is refreshing and not many shops offer that combo. Try it! I like my coffee black and unsweetened but my tummy can't always handle the acid. I wish they offered nonfat milk for the times I branch out and have a latte but their plant milk offerings definitely do the trick. read more

Payment terminal crapped out so waited patiently for that. Then watched helplessly as they made the drinks for three customers behind me before my coffee. read more

Just not my cup of coffee nor my preference in barista etiquette. Bitter, both the coffee and the service : /

I just spent thirteen dollars on a morning bun and a small iced latte and the morning bun was stale as f*ck. No good. Never going back.

I went here during a break between rainstorms. I wanted an espresso, but ended up sliding into a tasty autumn jacket (that's a specialty drink). The atmosphere is good and the staff and friendly. I'll be coming back. read more

Just moved to the neighborhood and was thrilled to discover this coffee shop was a 10-minute walk away! Friendly and speedy service, vibey plant collection, and delicious baked goods from Starter bakery. They let me sit outside after closing time to take a call, gave me a muffin on the house, and made sure my dog had water. Not a lot of seating inside but recommend coming for a quick stop or coffee date outside! read more

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