Masterpiece Coffee

This place has such unique coffee. I tried the Shiro Coffee, and it was absolutely delicious! It’s definitely a hidden gem. The vibe is cozy and welcoming, perfect for a quiet break or catching up with a friend. Highly recommend for coffee lovers looking for something special.

What a gem! Delicious coffee (with some single origin beans from China!) and friendly service. It has a lovely side garden that is really peaceful and would make for a nice sunny spot to hang out and read. There’s a shop next door that wasn’t open yet but I will be back to check that out too.

Excellent coffee sourced from Yunnan, with a variety of delicious specialty drinks. The owner, Young, is a one-man show, sourcing and roasting the beans and slinging joe. The espresso is tasty and shiro is a must-order. Ordering a "white" can be customized as a cappuccino, flat white, latte... anything with oat milk. Delicious!

Cute little coffee shop with incredible drinks, latte, perfect matcha, and even a small vintage store inside. Super cozy atmosphere while not feeling cramped. Perfect for a slow morning or a quick cup on the go. Best coffee I’ve had in the east bay.

A hidden gem! Tried the Kuro latte, and managed to snag their last black sesame snickerdoodle. Wonderful flavors, attentive service, and an enchanting, peaceful garden to relax and savor every sip. Also, the shop it’s connected to is a fun place to check out as well. Highly recommended!

A new hidden gem, kiosk-style cafe. The patio is so lovely on a sunny morning, the drinks are expertly curated and the vibe is on point. For someone who appreciates refinement, this is a must visit.

10/10 Would come back over and over again! Truly hidden gem in the area, with amazing vibe, great service and superb coffee! We ordered the signature Shiro, and Kuro coffee, and they are the best we had ever. Especially the coffee Shiro, blends with white miso and brown sugar, the sweet and savory flavors brings the coffee to whole next level! Not to mention the atmosphere in the store, the owner/ barista Young is an amazing person to talk to! Also tried their own roasted beans, micro-lot from Yunnan. Must try spot if you are near by!

The entrance is to the side of the building. It has nice outside seating but I don’t think it’s been used these past rainy days. The inside is nice too! There’s a large table you can sit at but that’s about it. I got an unsweetened matcha latte with almond milk. I think this place prioritizes quality. I say that because not only do they carry Blue Willow Tea, but also Bake Sum pastries! Those two are literally some of my favorite local teas and bakery. They also carry Kinto tumblers and I feel like all good cafes carry that lol.

One of the best coffee shops around because it's the most consistent! The best matcha and hojicha in Berkeley hands down

My goodness, what a find! Located at the back of Min'na Boutique is an absolutely charming and unique coffee mini cafe. A delightful young man named Yeung, (pronounced 'young') left tech to create his own coffee brand. Enjoy the delicious blends he creates and purchase items from the most unique boutique in the area offered by the owner of Min-na, Elena. The blends are with ingredients one would never think of. I had the Shiro. Coffee with oatmilk (the only milk available ,which I love anyway) and miso! Yes, Shiro miso! It tasted like liquid, rich, homemade coffee with caramel ice cream with a teeny tiny bit of sugar sprinkles on top. I LOVED IT!

Wonderful coffee, kind service, and beautiful environment. We tried the new Hong (紅) oatmilk Latte made with Gochugaru + Chocolate with sichuan peppercorn -- as well as their Shiro oatmilk Latte made with White Miso + Brown Sugar with sesame seeds. The drinks were crafted perfectly. They also serve decaf coffee, tea, hojicha, and matcha! They also feature pastries such as pineapple bun, butter croissant, black sesame snickerdoodle cookies, and much more. We drive about two hours to be here with my family and we had a lovely experience. We can't wait to be back!

Coffee - Excellent!! Atmosphere- Peaceful and quiet Great place for quick stop to enjoy mindfulness with aromatic coffee

This place is truly a hidden gem. It has its own entrance on the side, but you can get there through a store front as well. You may think to yourself "how good can this little coffee set up be at the corner of this store?" The answer is very. They have a nice little patio, and a couple seats inside. The coffee is so good. The kuro is delicious if you love sweet drinks. I prefer less sweet and he was able to accommodate. There is decaf here as well. You can purchase the beans, I saw a few kinds (including the decaf). One kind had notes of longan, wine, and jackfruit and you could definitely smell it from the beans in the bag. It's a bit pricy here, but very tasty. All drinks were made with oat milk. A friend doesn't love oat milk and said she couldn't tell and didn't bother her. There were also a few good looking treats (croissants, black sesame snickerdoodle). We will 100% be back.

Yong is a curator of coffee beans from all over the world including China. His pours are brewed at the right temperatures to bring out the flavors of each particular bean without burning your tongue or the flavor out. Cute little shop in the back of an arts collective that includes a vintage clothing shop and a kids store.

Masterpiece Coffee in Berkeley is a hidden gem that redefines the coffee shop experience. The drinks are insanely delicious and truly stand out from the ordinary. The Kuro Coffee is a revelation--espresso paired with Okinawa black sugar, milk, and a touch of sea salt. It's a flavor combination that will blow your mind. The café's inviting indoor and outdoor spaces create the perfect setting to chat, dream, or simply relax in a safe, uplifting environment. Whether you're there to work or unwind, Masterpiece Coffee offers an unparalleled blend of comfort and creativity.

Love this place that's tucked inside the equally lovely shop Min'na. Super unique latte lineup. Got the Shiro (miso! roasted sesame seeds!) and the seasonal Hong (gochugaru! Sichuan peppercorn!) lattes - both were delicious and not too sweet. Can get it hot or iced. Definitely coming back to try the others!

This gem is located in the back of a really cute children's store. I got a mocha and a Matcha tea, both were excellent. The Matcha he grinds himself the traditional way. This really is a great little drink place. The barista was so nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Next time I go I want to allow more time and browse the children's store that this drink area is housed in. It has really cute children's toys and educational items. Definitely worth going back to!

Everything is so intentional - lattes, people, recipes, ambiance. The latte flavors are heavenly and every drink is beautiful. The green latte with matcha and the shiro latte with espresso and miso are our go-tos. In my dreams they would also make a latte with organic coconut sugar or maple syrup! I LOVE that the space is shared with such a sweet shop that has a great collection of high quality second hand clothing and goods! Just wish they had a couple more tables inside- but space doesn't allow and they've made it more spacious with a lovely outdoor seating area.

The menu is simple but has the essentials. I got a great recc and attention from staff. I got Kuro & Green, very impressed! Loved the roasted flavors in the Kuro. A lot of places make matcha (Green) too sweet, and I loved it here, the bitterness and flavors of the matcha were fantastic. For someone who cannot have dairy, having an Oat Milk only menu is such a treat! Thank you!

24 hours after visiting Masterpiece Coffee and my fiancé is still talking about how delicious the Kuro was. "Espresso + Okinawa black sugar + milk. Topped with sea salt." We both loved this drink and a little quiet time in the outdoor seating area next to the building. Highly recommend a visit!

Came here 2 days in a row cause it was so good. Nice place great drinks. Their shiro drink and matcha are both fantastic. Would love to be a regular here!

Masterpiece lives up to its name. After trying every specialty coffeehouse in the East Bay over the 7 years I've lived here, Masterpiece is unequivocally the best. Masterpiece is a one-man operation run by its owner, Young. He manages the storefront, prepares every drink, and roasts the coffee himself. The menu is incredibly simple and every drink is insanely delicious. As of this writing, Masterpiece was serving a Chinese coffee from the only region in China that produces speciality-grade coffee. We got it on pour over and it tasted like wine, flowers, and just overall deliciousness. It's insane. But what I really appreciate about Masterpiece is that the atmosphere is so warm and inviting. Despite the insane quality of coffee that Young serves, the price is actually incredibly reasonable (much more inexpensive than other places nearby) and the overall vibe is in no way pretentious. This place is perfect. Great prices, lovely atmosphere, incredible quality, and an amazing staff. You must go.

Great coffee! The barista was also super friendly and very knowledgeable about coffee and tea. It was nice chatting with him. I do wish that they had whole milk and not just oat!

Please come to this oasis on San Pablo Ave! The indoor and outdoor spaces are lovely, and the coffee is divine! The Kuro coffee literally blew my mind...hands down the Best, most balanced latte I've ever had. For vegans and lacto intolerant folx, they only use oat milk! And BakeSum pastries, woo hoo!

While wandering through San Pablo Ave in Berkeley, my friend and I followed the signs to Masterpiece Coffee. We were pleasantly surprised to find a serene and impeccably clean café in this quiet city. We ordered a cappuccino and a latte, both of which were fresh and delicious. We discovered a lovely outdoor seating area surrounded by lush vegetation. It was the perfect spot to chat, dream, or work through our troubles in a safe and happy environment.

My boyfriend and I were visiting Berkeley for the day and wanted some coffee and I'm so glad I came across Masterpiece Coffee! Young was so welcoming, friendly, and very personable. I ordered the Kuro and my boyfriend ordered their special that is hard launching in January(don't remember the name, it had sechuan peppercorn) . Both were delicious with their own unique spin on them. 10/10 would highly recommend to a friend!

Great coffee, cool space, very very nice owner/operator dude. Tucked behind a cool knick knack/kids/vintage shop. Highly recommend.

Wonderful coffee and service! Highly recommend this place. Note well, it is right next door to Enterprise! Worth the search.

Oh how I wish I lived closer!! this is THE BEST coffee!! the garden is delightful! Every offering of this excellent coffee shop is curated from the finest pastry and sweets, tea and the beans brew up into the smoothest finest brew. This shop is a GEM!