Coffee spots are sure different nowadays, at least compared to my ancient Cal undergrad days. They used to be converted storage closets, and the usually burnt coffee was served in styrofoam cups with folded handles. There would be canisters of CoffeeMate and certainly no sugar-free sweeteners. However, much like their space on Oxford, this spot was truly a cafe. It featured a complete breakfast and lunch menu as well as the expected slate of coffees and coffee alternatives. The key difference was that it appeared set up like a study hall. Shhh... It was very quiet with earbuds epoxied on young students intently staring at their laptop screens. I silently sipped my $4 Cafe au Lait - although I may have squealed when I bun my tun (photo: https://bit.ly/3ZNzlsZ). COFFEE - 3 stars...coffee was sitting too long on the burner to enjoy my au lait AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...quiet please SERVICE - 3.5 stars...not much interaction TOTAL - 3 stars...a caffeine-fueled study hall for the coeds...presumably sponsored by Qualcomm RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2CbVh8u read more

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Cute cafe with great study vibes and decent food. I tried the Tuna Melt Panini for the first time. I really enjoyed it. The tuna wasn't overly salty, the bread was crispy and warm, and the tomato and avocado were fresh as well. I'd say price was pretty normal, maybe a little pricier. Petition for sandwiches to be less than $10. I'm just a broke college student. I see myself coming back here frequently to study. I can't wait to try more items on the menu. read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - Tuna Melt Panini - A tuna melt panini with avocado, tomato, and melted cheese inside whole wheat bread, wrapped in paper and foil, held in a black container. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

Sweetest workers ever. I just ordered a simple double shot of expresso over ice and this kind middle aged worker frothed up some milk for my drink after seeing that it looked like I was having the expresso plain. Granted I am lactose intolerant, so I packed my own creamer from home. I appreciated the kind gesture and it truly made my afternoon! read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - A person holds a plastic cup filled with iced coffee and ice cubes, with a green and white straw, outside on a sidewalk. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love the Caprese Panini from here! The size was of a sandwich is in picture, just enough to fill you up for a quick bite. Honestly for the price though, if you are hungry you might grab something more filling (might just have been my appetite at the time though so don't let my bias prevent you from trying this yummy sandwich especially if you don't want to go off campus.) Update: I actually came back. Despite my comment of it being a quick bite, I think it was because there was no meat in the caprese sandwich. After trying the Turkey Melt my eyes lit up at the amazing flavor and noticed how it actually filled me up. Good portion and wrapped nicely to eat to go If you are looking for matcha maybe not this cafe, they offer the Green Tea Latte but it is not the strong matcha flavor I prefer (extra charge for milk substitute btw!) read more

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Great menu selection with coffees, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, and pastries. But goodness, it took me 33 minutes to get a panini during lunch. I understand they are understaffed and it's the lunch rush but it didn't make sense seeing the lady prioritize cold sandwiches first. The people way ahead of me we're also waiting and longer because she made the panini in batches. Service is nice and workers are friendly. Coffee is decent but $6 is kinda alarming. Plenty of seating even during rushes. Would I recommend, no not at all but this is one of the few places to get coffee on campus so by default I'll return. $20.85 for a panini and iced coffee says it all. All their meats are heated up in the microwave. Not sure why it's priced so high in that case. read more

I'm a big fan of this Yali's. The location is huge, great menu selection (admittedly a bit pricey), kind employees, A1 pumpkin bread. It's a bit loud, so I don't recommend it if you have some serious work to get done / no noise-cancelling headphones. Loads of seating indoors and outdoors. Pumpkin bread has bits of chocolate in it as well, soo good. Other favorites include the regular drip coffee, orange juice, and tea bread. Definitely recommend! read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - Pumpkin Bread - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

A fairly normal Yali's, but with a few perks: * Lots of modern seating. There's usually a free space somewhere, and the vibe is very chic. * Fresh squeezed orange juice. I mean, I haven't tried it, but I really like watching the orange squeezing machine. * Avocado toast. The seasoning is not great, but it is rather large for an avocado toast and is topped with a large amount of fresh avocado. There's probably more, but that's what stuck out to me. Otherwise, there's all the standard Yali's stuff like fake frappuccinos, super sweet smoothies, and quirky quiches (they aren't actually quirky I just was trying to continue the pattern). Good place to get coffee on campus. read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - avocado toast - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I arrived on the first day of class to take my online lecture on campus and Yali's was an ideal study spot in the morning. The cafe was largely empty at 10am and the service was fast. I ordered a bagel with cream cheese and veggies (spinach, onion, tomato, maybe one more?) and it was great. The cream cheese and fresh veggies were an unexpectedly delicious combo and I plan to come back for the rest of the menu. The cafe started getting full around 11am and in the afternoon it was packed with absolutely no seating given one group per table and some attempt at social distancing. I highly recommend checking out Yali's in the morning, ideally before 11am, because of how crowded it gets in the afternoon. However, if it's this crowded, they must be doing something right! read more

If you're ever on Northside, Yali's is probably one of the best places to study in the area. It's newly renovated and has great lighting. I've tried the food and coffee here, and it's nothing special and also a bit more expensive than similar coffee shops and cafes around campus. The small sizes for the coffees are ridiculously small, like the smallest little cups I've seen LOL but definitely still a good place to study for a bit or catch up with friends! read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - avocado toast - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

Yali's is a great place to study in between classes. Inside, it is pretty spacious but can get quite packed around lunchtime. The variety of tables and seating is perfect for group projects or casual coffee chats. Everything on the menu is definitely on the pricier side. I usually come for a quick bite (bagel, smoothie, soup). I highly recommend the smoothies! The pina colada smoothie and the strawberry banana smoothie are very refreshing and almost milkshake-like! [ Sliced Egg Sandwich ] All of their sandwiches are made with fresh ACME bread! I chose the sour dough bread over the baguette and the whole wheat. The sour dough paired nicely with the sliced egg! The sliced avocado and mayo give the sandwich a creamy texture. read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - Sliced Egg Sandwich - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

I come here so often. Every time, I think to myself, gosh -- I should go somewhere else. The lattes are hit or miss, the service is mostly miss, and the prices are high. Alas I am a creature of habit and the vibes are good. If you order an egg bagel, they microwave the bagel. Microwaving bread (that isn't even frozen) is so wrong, I have to give 2 stars. Otherwise, it would be a 3. read more

Starting off with some positives, the service is great. The cashiers are straight to the point and nice. The baristas are efficient at pushing out drinks in a timely manner. In addition, this cafe is a great place to study on Northside. There are usually seats open but may be a little more busy around lunchtime. However there are benches outside too. Now with some negatives. The previous two times I went I got a Chai Latte with Soy. There's a surcharge for non dairy milk but the option is nice. Both times the drinks were extremely watery, making the taste seem slightly acidic. Today I decided to get a soy latte to see if their other drinks are good. They serve Equator coffee which is one of my favorites in the Bay. At Equator locations I can get coffee without sugar and tastes smooth but never bitter. Here, my Latte was extremely bitter. I had to use sugar. In addition my Latte was 1/4-1/3 foam. I didn't expect so little coffee. Overall this place is good for studying but I haven't tried any good drinks yet. read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - Soy Latte - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

A great study space near the Northside of Cal campus! I really love this space after the remodel! Plenty of seating, amazing natural and white light, and low noise/good ambient music makes this cafe one of my new favorite study spots. I've tried their drinks before the remodel, so can't comment if they've changed, but as I'm writing this review, I'm munching on their Asian chicken salad. Very fresh and yummy vinaigrette, with a side of Acme bread. read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - Asian chicken salad - $7.95 - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

Today is Opening Day for the new Yali's in the space that was formerly known as the Qualcomm Cyber Cafe. You'll find it on Instagram as @yaliscoffee/ . I was Customer Number Two. Because I was on my way to a workout, I ordered no food. However, I do want to point out that this new Yali's carries Firebrand pastries as well as pastries from Semifreddi's. The coffee is from Equator. I had a small cappuccino "for here" (i.e., in a ceramic cup). It was perfectly made. As you can see from the photos on Instagram (and I'll add two for this review), the space has been remodeled beautifully. The personnel today included members of the Yali's A-team. If the quality can be maintained as the months wear on, this may become my favorite campus cafe. Go Yali's! read more

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So I'm at the soft grand opening for Yalis. First impression, the lines aren't that long, especially compared to the lines at the Oxford St and Stanley Hall Yalis. Upon walking in, the atmosphere was lively and the café itself was spacy, casual, and contemporary. Their Spotify music choice was a bit interesting for cafe and was mainly chillwave and electric indie. Very hipster vibe. The baristas working were also very friendly and efficient for their first day on the job. As it was my first time ordering from Yali's, they recommended I get the tomato mozzarella sandwich or the fra'mami sandwich. I ultimately chose the fra'mami sandwich along with Firebrand's chocolate chip cookie and a small milky way hot drink. Also, this is the only Yalis that accept both Debit, credit, Cal1Debit and cash. The Fra'mami sandwich consisted of cold cut salami and pickles w/ mayo & swiss on foccaia bread. I think all of their sandwiches are cold cut even the "grilled sandwiches". The Fra'mami was heart and appetizing and the acidity of the pickles really balanced the salami and cheese but for the price I'd choose a bagel. The hot Milky Way and chocolate chip cookie both tasted really smooth and dark, albeit both were a little too rich. The half of the milky way was cream fat and the cookie also weighed me down with its fattiness. I did appreciate the much needed sea salt flakes on the cookie which balanced out the sweetness and enhanced the flavors. Overall Yalis was a pretty casual location for occasional eats. Although items' prices range on the higher side the food here is pretty decent and the café itself allows for a great place to study and snack on the Northside of campus. read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - Fra'mami sandwich - Cold cut salami and pickles w/ mayo & swiss on foccaia bread. Hearty & appetizing but for the price I'd choose a bagel - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

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- great selection of food - great selection of drinks ( matcha and tea!) - quiet place to study read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - Finish the tea before taking the pics - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

Heads up they are CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REMODELING. Will reopen with management by Yali's, no date announced yet. Sad to see yet another location for meal points gone after Ramona's :( read more

- Great Vibe: the music isn't overbearing - Great Staff!! :-) - Indoor temperature is just right, not too cold not too humid & warm - Love the smoothies: Strawberry + Banana + Pineapple - Love the Firebrand Pastries: Pretzel w/ Goat Cheese and Herbs - Lots of seating: I like the storage cubbies read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have had many fond memories with Qualcomm. As a freshman, their wraps really were the bomb, and they were the one place where I could use my meal points and not feel like I was getting garbage (besides Late Night). Unfortunately, all good things come to an end. But before I get to that, I'll comment on Qualcomm as a whole. What is Qualcomm? A tech company? Yeah, but it's also the name of a cafe at UC Berkeley. With modern designs, plenty of seatings (though limited outlets), and engineers everywhere, it's the place that's poppin' up in Northside that really isn't all that poppin'. I remember the days where I would look forward to having class in Evans or Soda just to get the chance to grab a quick wrap at Qualcomm. Its popularity was unparalleled. Even now, you will still see crazy lines on the hour, and that's only a testament to its popularity. Now, it's not even worth it. With The Den and even GBC offering wraps and Qualcomm cutting down on the aiolis, Qualcomm no longer has the differentiating factor it once had. Couple that with the fact that the lines are long and the location is inconvenient and what you get is just an experience that is not at all worth it. For the past two times I have come here, I have gotten very unsatisfactory coffee, very likely not up to the standards of a normal Peet's. There really needs to be regulation, since it does no justice to the brand name. Qualcomm was once the crowning jewel of Cal Dining, but nowadays, just head to Hearst and Euclid: you'll find way better food in the area. TIP: Go to GBC. read more

Before today, I had come to this Yali's quite often-- not because it was exceptional but because it was near my class. Each time, the manager would either try to upsell the more expensive drinks or comment upon what you are ordering which is kind of uncomfortable in itself but not enough to make me stop going. Today, on the other hand, was definitely the rudest encounter I've ever had. I had bought a coffee and snack and then sat down with my books to enjoy my meal. I had a soup from a different Yali's that I had bought earlier ane decided to eat that with my snack. I was immediately told to leave by the (I'm assuming) manager. This request for me to leave wasn't polite, it wasn't professional, it was very forceful and defensive. "I'm going to have to ask you to leave. Like, I pay a lot for rent of this establishment and you're really going to bring food from another restaurant? Come on now." First of all, how does bringing out an additional snack AFTER I had already bought something warrant this type of dramatic chastising? Second, as a cafe on CAMPUS, I have never heard of something more ridiculous. I will never be attending this particular Yali's ever again. It's not worth the rudeness from this particular man, and it is overpriced. Next. read more

I really love Qualcomm. I go at least three times a week since I have a ton of meal points. They have great vegan and vegetarian options.I would definitely recommend the sun-dried tomato sauce to put on your wrap. The flavor is really fresh and delicious! If you go before 10:30, you can get the breakfast wrap (almost like a breakfast crepe but with a wrap on the outside instead of a pancake) or the deluxe wrap (tomatoes, onions, cheese, bacon, avocado and cucumbers). Any time after 10:30, you can get a veggie wrap or some sort of meat wrap. With the veggie wraps, I recommend asking for "everything" then if you see something you DONT want in your wrap just add "except ___, ___, and ____". asking for everything will guarantee a HUGE wrap. YUM. deluxe wrap: $4.25 breakfast wrap: $3.75 veggie wrap: $5.25 you can also order something from Peet's when you're paying for your wrap. read more

This place is a great place to study at, and a couple minutes walk from where I live so I come here a lot out of convenience, but honestly it isn't great. The service is pretty bland and so is the coffee. I've tried the latte, iced or hot, a couple of times and it was just never good; I stay away from the espresso drinks here now. I have to say, I actually enjoy their iced green tea latte (if all their drinks were like this one, I'd give the place 4 stars.) I recently tried the cafe au lait and it was decent too, I'd actually order it again. It's a shame their espresso stuff isn't good. Also, their croissants are like every other cafe bc I'm pretty sure they all buy it from the same place; not flaky or like a real croissant, but it's a decent buttery piece of bread. read more

Found this place a few months into my first semester at Cal. As much as I went here, I've never gotten sick of this place. The wraps here will always, ALWAYS be holy in my belly. Another perk is that you can order Peet's at the same time! To this day, Atmosphere: Study cafe. Slow and calm in the morning, but it gets crackin' as the day goes on. Very popular place for lunch on campus. Service: Great service! Some servers are friendlier than others, but we all have happy days and grumpy days so whatevsss. Some know how to wrap wraps better than others, but hey, we all have to start somewhere. Food: I love love love love love the veggie wrap here! I usually substitute the cheese for hummus and ask for the balsamic vinaigrette. There's a great selection of meat, sauces, cheese, and veggies. Everything is super fresh! :) Average price: $5-6 for wraps/salads, $3-5 for drinks Tips: - Avoid the lunch rush from 11-2p. (Lines are long and it's hard to find somewhere to sit.) - BEST place to use your meal points. - Wraps wraps wraps wraps Conclusion: EVEN WITHOUT MEAL POINTS, I will spend my money here because it's quick, nutritious, and delicious. ;) read more

Great location! There's a good amount of study space (not enough for everyone because there's so many students but still enough). They have fresh squeezed orange juice (my favorite!), smoothies, coffee, breakfast, lunch, and snacks; making it a great place to study for an extended time period. read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - Grilled vegetables on whole wheat - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

A new study spot! Service is super friendly and welcoming. The coffee is delicious (highly recommend their cappuccinos). I haven't tried much of the food selections yet, but the salads are pretty good! A lot of open spaces/charging ports. read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

This cafe is one of the better places to use your meal points on campus! The inside is nice and clean, and you'll probably be surrounded by engineers (since the cafe is on north side) who are studying super hard or ko-ed on the couches near the TV. The wraps are filling, and you can customize them, so if you didn't really enjoy your wrap here, maybe try another combination. I usually get a wheat tuna wrap with a lot of cheese, some tomato sauce thing, olives, lettuce, cucumbers, peperoncini, and jalapenos. The line for wraps can get extremely long around lunch time (because of students coming in after class), so I would avoid this place around noon. It also takes a while to get your wrap because once you get your wrap, you have to stand in another line (the line for Peet's) to pay for it -_-. At Peet's, I really like to order the iced vanilla latte! YUMMMMMMMMMMM!! read more

Best cafe on UC Berkeley cafe. Peet's coffee, great wraps and a lot of seating. What more could I ask from a college campus cafe. They accept meal points so if you're a freshman and you have classes in soda or Evans this is a perfect place to take a break. Crowded during rush hour but if you get space on the couch don't leave it. I've spent countless hours here. My favorite place on campus for the past 4 years. My friends and I are their most loyal customers read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - Iced latte - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

Not the best place to study. Almost always, the place is packed and you can never find a table to sit at. If you do somehow manage to find a seat, there's probably not an outlet nearby, an absolute MUST if you're gonna be here for a while with a laptop. There's always a shortage of outlets sadly. If you're here for the food, it's not bad. Not overpriced like you find at the GBC or the other campus restaurants that accept meal points. The Pete's here is also convenient and pretty standard. The place is louder than your typical cafe, but I suppose if you're here early, you'll be able to find a seat and be able to study in a quiet(er) environment. read more

The deli menu has been updated to include not only the usual wraps but also salads, soup of the day, and combination meals. There's also additional add-ons to the wraps such as avacado/guacamole. Yesterday's soup of the day was Italian Wedding and it was delicious. The small cup is $3.50 while getting it with sourdough bread runs $4+. Definitely go in for a try. I also had a coupon for $1 off purchase of $6 or more from the Foothill dining common so I was lucky. The issue is always finding a seat. There are plenty of chairs and tables but they're always occupied by one person and one person only for a table of 2 or 4. Plugs/Outlets are limited so keep an eye out for those if you need them and wait for a seat to open up. read more

Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - lots of space but don't hoard the tables and couches - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Berkeley, California

My homie's sandwich is extremely late. She is quite hungry, and I have to put with this.

Why switch to your reduced options summer menu during the last week of spring instruction? when EVERYONE is still on campus and hungry? Yali's is so totally out of touch with the needs of UC Berkeley staff, students and faculty. We really deserve better. Campus should give another business a chance - someone who will make more than the minimum possible effort year after year - like Yali's does. read more

Honestly I love this place it is just ridiculously overpriced for the quantity you get. I do their London Fog + tomato basil sandwich usually and then sometimes get chia pudding, the fresh orange juice, or the pumpkin chocolate cake. I love all of these so much. The people who work here are friendly and efficient too. It's just that the portions are small and irrationally expensive given that it's on a college campus. read more

My new favorite morning hangout! I'm a sucker for white chocolate mochas; they're just so damn good no matter where you go! Anyways, Qualcomm is one of my fast-growing favorite cafes on campus. Its cute architecture, bountiful tables & chairs and comfy, bright orange lounge really help this cafe straddle that fine line between comfort & acadamia. Though it has a really cheerful atmosphere, it's also a nice place to study! Or hide out, during those chilly mornings before CS lab. Definitely coming by more often this semester! Extra bonus? Lots of outlets for your laptop! read more

Oooh. A cyber cafe in one of the top electrical engineering schools in the world. I wonder if they'll have cutting-edge technology like robots serving sandwiches, or fuel cell coffee machines. Maybe they'll have stem-cell grown tomatoes. Yet, nothing,... except some flat screen lcds. Well, I guess that teleportation machine they have that takes you across the time-space continuum into a Peet's coffee is cutting-edge. You think you're walking into Qualcomm Cafe, and the next second, you're in a Peet's coffee shop. With sandwiches. Cool technology. They could, at least have some punny menu items. Like calcu-latte. Or Moscap-pucinno. Props to you if you got the second reference--you're a nerd, like me. read more

The only good thing about this place is the location: it's in the building where I work, and next to the building where I have most of my classes. I'll get coffee or food here if I'm running really late or work is really busy. This is ostensibly a Peet's location, but it's operated by Cal Dining, the food-services arm of the University. Most of their employees seem to be students, and students who are less than thrilled about their employment at that. Service is usually friendly, but is almost always SLOW. They have two registers, and on more than one occasion I've seen them only using one even when it's the lunch rush and they have a huge line of people waiting to get sandwich wraps in addition to the coffee crowd. What the hell? Speaking of the sandwich wraps, they're bland and overpriced. The only thing in their favor is that they have lots of fresh (and since it's Cal Dining, probably organic) veggies to put on your wrap. The wrap-making process takes forever since they have one person put your meat and cheese on it, then send it through a toaster, and then someone else takes it out and puts everything else on, wraps it up, and hands it to you. Then you get to wait for the slow cashier to operate the register, which takes even longer if you (like me) are paying with a regular credit card instead of using dining points because you don't live in the dorms anymore. They've recently started serving more things, like soup and mac and cheese. I haven't tried any of these, but my co-workers say they're nothing to write home about. Honestly, it's frustrating to see Cal Dining snag another amazing location on campus and serve their usual crappy food. Two stars. read more

Best café on campus. Great coffee, good food, amazing service, and perfect for studying. The staff here is always so kind and friendly. They will go out of their way to make sure you are satisfied. I love to snag a table here and study for a couple of hours. read more

After finding out that Qualcomm takes meal points, I was here every day during my first year at Cal. The wraps are so delicious and HUGE! And I think you can make them healthy too... There's also a Peet's inside that accepts meal points so that's pretty awesome! I typically came here to have lunch or dinner and study. After a big wrap, you definitely need some coffee to stay awake. I love Qualcomm, I still go here. Even without meal points. read more

This is a cool cafe to eat or study while you're in-between classes. It's located on the North side of campus though, so a bit out of the way for most people. Pros: -comfy couches -delicious wraps -pretty good salads -outdoor seating for nice days -tv Cons: -small portions (wraps, salads, etc.) -can get crowded -the people who take your order are usually impatient and/or rude -over-priced -if you're paying with credit/debit card, you have to wait in another line after waiting in the initial line to order and get your food read more

Yali's is a regular part of my campus routine. Coffee and bagels are good and reasonably priced, and I've tried a lot of their options since I come here at least once a week. I would recommend the veggie bagel with cream cheese! Atmosphere is good for light studying or catching up with a friend. Great Service too. 5/5! read more

Drinks: so-so. I usually just get their coffee, which is pretty generic. Their specialty drinks aren't so good. Got a Matcha Green Freddo last time and I could still taste the chunky ice that was not well blended. Food: their wraps are pretty good. A little pricey but cheaper than Yali's food and better than Terrace cafe. Try the spinach wrap w/ wasabi sauce! :D I heard they have breakfast wraps w/ nutella and strawberries. Have to try! Service: this gets like 2 stars, and I'm being nice. Always takes forever to get my order. I usually just get iced coffee, which should not even take that long and I still ended up waiting for 5-10min. If you want to get their food, it would prolly take you about 20 min to get your order. Space: airbears, lots of space, nice lounge area. It's a little too loud for me and I wish they could play some classical music. ambience is not very suitable for studying, but ok for just chatting/meeting read more