SIGNAL Coffee Roasters

Good: staff are nice, chill place to sit and people watch, and have a pastry/drink Bad: espresso. Been here at least 3 times and the staff here likely aren’t trained to pull a good shot of espresso. This last visit, my cortado was over extracted and had grounds in it. Maybe it’s the general public, usually preferring milk drinks so they don’t feel the need to pull good shots. Who knows..? But why source interesting, single origin beans, with various processing methods if you’re not gonna dial in your beans? Every time I leave disappointed, likely won’t come back for espresso drinks, but will try other drinks.

Came for a new bag of whole beans. I thought the placement of the bags was horrible because it is between where you would order and pick up. I think this led to the staff being very rude about asking me to move while I was looking for the tasting notes. When I did order, I had to ask if she could ring up the bag which made it seem like she did not understand why I was standing where I was in the first place. Cold brew was good. Beans were good. Just nervous to go back.

Small coffee shop with three counter stools. The coffee is pretty good and they have a decent selection of bagels and pastries. I would personally avoid the odd flavored lattes they have including purple potato and black sesame. I’ve ordered both and they seem to just use a flavored syrup in a regular latte which makes it taste a little fake. Good coffee otherwise.

I stumbled upon Signal while on my walk back to Ramona from the Chase Bank on Fresno. I am glad I didn't go into the Peets! I ordered a 16oz Americano and the English muffins sandwich with bacon and miso egg and microgreens. The sandwich was AMAZING! I have never had a house made English muffins and now I don't think I could go back to the regular ones at the store. The bacon on the sandwich was thick, so every bite I had there was a flavorful bit of everything. My Americano was smooth and went well with oat milk. They offer free water inside, which was nice after my long walk. The cafe was pretty warm, so I sat outside. Ambiance is alright, but gets the street noise of busy Solano and direct sun at the tables. I definitely want to introduce my friends to this place!

Just visited Signal coffee in Alameda on Webster Street. What a cute spot, great little patio in the back and the food and coffee was all delicious. They offered Boicheck bagels (which is the best), and their green chili egg bites & chili & corn Empanada were delicious. Coffee was smooth and loved having it served in a ceramic cup. The atmosphere is perfect, definitely want to go back.

I got 15 minutes parking and went in to buy a chai and something to eat. The server forgot my chai order as others who came after me got their coffees and left, i thought it might take longer for the chai to make. After reminding for the chai, i got it in 2-3 minutes and got the ticket too of $45. A bad day or a donation for the city. Therefore, i am giving a 1 star for the service.

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.

Sunday morning at Signal PERFECTION! They opened 5 minutes early! Yay! Giving me enough time to make it to yoga at The Dance Floor down the street Decaf americano …PERFECTION. This decaf bean is consistently delicious. You know a decaf is delicious when you have to ask them. “Are you sure this is decaf? “ Yup…it’s that good Photo of the man next to me getting his custom egg Sammie delivered. My only suggestion would be the sugar . All the had out this morning was cane sugar in those white packets…. Sugar cane is one the highest GMO FOODS I would appreciate Sugar In The Raw brown packets. Besides that… Pastries look yummy … even though I skipped it this morning.

Mexican Mocha (iced) $7.50 EI porteno Empanada 8.50 With tax and tip: $17 Was it worth it? Mexican mocha was good. I asked for one pump of the Mexican mocha to lessened the sweetness. It has all the spices. I wonder if this would have been better hot. The ice version was tasty. I think the price is a bit too much for me. Likely, I won't order it again. The empanada was delicious. I ordered the chard and gruyere one. There are three other ones. (See photo of menu). It was a bit burnt and when I turned it over, a part of the bottom was missing. I'm guessing it stuck to the oven pan. Despite all that, it was still yummy. Would I order it again? Since I don't come here often, I'll try another kind empanada. The price is a bit much for me. This a cute coffee spot. There is seating inside and out. I'm glad I came here a nice and sunny day.

Made a mobile order on our way over and stopped to pick up, and our drinks were all ready! The prices are fair here and it didn't look like they charged for alternative milks which is awesome, and I wish all coffee shops did that! I was a little confused by the black sesame latte, I almost went back in to ask if it was a plain latte on accident. But we tried it first and I guess it did have a faint roasted flavor from the black sesame but the lack of color threw me off since it looked different for the hot version in the menu photos. It was a good drink but could've used more of the black sesame flavor. My Hojicha was really good though and it was a good call on adding the cold foam to balance out the roasted flavor, so I thought it was worth that extra 50 cents for the add-on. Overall pretty good drinks, I wish we got the ube instead of black sesame, so I guess we will just have to come back again!

I came here before lunchtime and it's such a cute little coffee shop on the Solano. The service was quick and the barista were friendly. I ordered an iced ube latte with oat milk and the ube flavor was pretty subtle. It wasn't too sweet, which I liked. Sometimes I order ube lattes from other places and it's overly sweet but here, the sweetness was just right!

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!

Even though I cannot wait for the downtown Berkeley location to open, I am pleased that there is a location in Berkeley. This is my second visit after the Alameda location. I can't remember what I ordered in Alameda. Signal was a recommendation from a coworker who loves the drinks and pastries they outsource from different bakeries. I personally am a fan of Starter Bakery so any time they're one of the providers, I usually try one the pastries. Everything I've had is pretty solid. This time, though, I wanted to try something different so I got the *breakfast sandwich (egg and cheese)* from Model Bakery and the *strawberry pop tart* from Souled Out Bakery. I think the pop tart was probably the best pastry I've had so far. It's not overly sweet but the jam filling was tasty and the pastry was not overly flaky where you're having to constantly flick off flakes from your shirt. I also ordered an *oat milk chai* and I thought it was ok; it was more spicy than sweet which I prefer but I still have yet to find a suitable replacement for Rasa ever since they closed. I'm still on the lookout though! Overall, I think this is one of my new favorite cafes for the ambiance and food. I'll have to try more drinks to decide if it can outdo the already many delicious lattes all over Berkeley.

This place is a Berkeley hidden gem! Signal Coffee is a small and quaint coffee shop located on Solano Ave in Berkeley. I went on a late Sunday morning and there was no wait. The staff were super friendly! There are a decent amount of food and drink options on the menu. I love trying new lattes so I got the Dulce de Leche latte. The taste had a hint of cinnamon and it was not too sweet. I appreciated how the coffee was still the star of the latte and that it was not too milky. I got a chard and gruyere cheese emapanada that was delicious! It came with a side of salsa and it was served warm. There were some limited seating options available inside and outdoors. I did not have too much trouble finding parking and there were usually spots available within a couple blocks of the place.

I got an iced dulce de leche coffee & it was SO SWEET. Like dutch bros sweet, you can't even taste the coffee.. I do like that they keep milk options on the counter, so I tried to dilute it with oat milk but... it didn't help. Their crème brûlée donut was FIRE & filled with a cream custard. 10/10 would definitely recommend the donut!

This is your sign, or signal, to visit Signal Coffee Roasters! Along with being a cute cafe addition to the area, they also roast and deliver their coffee. You can find small-batch coffee here along with their specialty beverages and baked goods that can satisfy many! As a cafe connoisseur, I wanted to try Signal after seeing their specialty beverages. Compared to other cafes, Signal is on the smaller side. There are bar stools inside plus a couple of tables outside. Most diners take their drinks to-go, which is what we did. The baristas are efficient with the ordering process and getting your drinks out but not much interaction aside from that. As someone more of a tea lover, I couldn't pass up their tea lattes! My companion and I shared their Iced Hojicha Latte with Oat Milk. Their Hojicha is extremely strong and tea-forward, it's less sweet or roasted than other drinks. We also got a Matcha Latte with Oat Milk. Both drinks weren't balanced well between the tea and milk proportion. It wasn't mixed well and didn't feel like a latte or complement one another. I wouldn't order their tea going forward but try their coffee instead. They have a reasonable selection of typical coffees, specialty drinks, and teas. You can alter drinks depending on syrups and dairy alternatives. If you're in the Albany and Berkeley area try getting a caffeinated beverage here--easily accessible off of Solano Ave. with street and metered parking.

The signal is loud and clear at SIGNAL Coffee Roasters, where the coffee and strong and the accompanying bites are even stronger thanks to the local partnerships that they have developed over the years. Located on a busy section of the bustling Solano Avenue at the junction of Tulare Avenue near the Berkeley Hills, SIGNAL Coffee Roasters comes from owners Brendan Doherty and Rebecca Brown and this is the second of their current three locations. SIGNAL's Coffee Roasters claim to fame in the competitive world of coffee roasting is an emphasis on approachable natural-process coffees sourced from great farms, communities, and smallholders that are doing things sustainably right. With this practice in mind, co-owner Doherty brought his passion for building tube amplifiers while considering communicating with the often far-reaching signals that coffees provide from the farm level all the way through to the cup, hence the name SIGNAL Coffee Roasters. I have had the opportunity to try SIGNAL's inaugural coffee shop in the island city of Alameda, where they bought and completely gutted and upgraded a former bank into the coffee shop of their dreams, and I was so thoroughly impressed with everything that I experienced. A visit to this second shop was equally impressive, as they have taken over the former Brazilian Bread and Riveter Cafe and turned it too into a small yet accessible coffee shop with cafe seating in front. When I arrived I managed to get lucky with a hour-long parking spot that required no payment, and I was even luckier that only one person was in line when I ordered. The menu at this location of SIGNAL is separated into their coffee drinks which range from drip coffee to that of chai, matcha and hojicha beverages. And the food menu at SIGNAL is equally as impressive, as they feature English muffins sourced from Model Bakery, Bagels sourced from Boichik Bagels, and Empanadas sourced from El Porteño Empanadas. With so many options to choose from, I had to think fast on my feet, and there was something about their Mexican Mocha that was calling my name. After I asked their associate what their top selling food was, she said their bagels were some of the best, so I ordered their Bagel with egg and cheese. And to top off my meal, I also ordered a Morning Bun for good measure. My total bill was $21.87 with tax, but before gratuity, which was on the pricier side, but what I got with my order made the price tag all worth it. It would take a few minutes for my coffee and my bagel sandwich to be prepared and it was well worth the wait, as I assumed that I would eat in the car or when I returned home, but I would have none of that since the weather was warm enough and their cafe tables were cleared. First my Mexican Mocha was served in a sixteen ounce cup and was a rich combination of their spicy, house-made chocolate, combined with rich handcrafted SIGNAL espresso, and whole milk. My egg and cheese bagel sandwich was warm with every bite and the bagel had a nice crunch to it with a chewy interior thanks to the way that Boichik bakes their bagels instead of boiling them. My first experience with this location of SIGNAL made it loud and clear there is no place better in this area to get an exceptional quick breakfast and handcrafted cup of coffee. I cannot wait to come back and try their Ube Latte and Peppermint Mochas because they are thinking outside of the box when it comes to coffee drinks with a sense of wonder. I am so happy that they made Solano Avenue their newest home as the neighborhood definitely deserves a special coffee shop that's not your run of the mill franchise. They made this space all their own with an eclectic homey vibe that hopefully will be here for years to come, and with another location opening in downtown Berkeley soon, it looks like SIGNAL's domination of the local coffee roasting scene has just begun!

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.

I'll admit I've been on a bit of a Yelp hiatus as a new member of the two under two club. What better place to inspire me to get back into it than Signal Coffee?? If it keeps me caffeinated and tastes great, I'm happy. We are fortunate to have many fresh coffee options in the area. I like Signal because they have excellent pastry options to accompany their caffeine, including empanadas. My first time here they gave me a broken cookie on the house!!! It made a great impression; the broken cookie is just as delicious as the whole one, and I highly recommend it (lemon). I tried their ube latte on that first visit, which was not sweet but was flavorful. The beans they use are fantastic. On a separate visit I had just a latte and it was also made well. There's not much space indoors or outdoors so this may be a better option for picking up or enjoying on a stroll in the area. It's on Solano, so finding parking on the street outside can be hit or miss, but there are plenty of side streets to park on. Happy this place has joined the neighborhood and I hope it sticks around!

Got thee espresso and loved how strong, fruity, and thick it was. The tonic water of course complimented it well. They used their Espresso Blend (East African, South American, and Indonesian Organic Blend). I loved the seating near the window (super bright and such a vibe).

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!!

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.

Signal Coffee Roasters opens where Brazilian Bread was. the interior's changed to reflect what their niche is-coffee roasting. though singular in branding, offerings a diverse menu of drink options & bites: boichik bagels, el porteno empanadas, model bakery muffins, starter pastries, mariposa bakes, crispian bakes, and various local bakes on weekends. drink: drip coffee, medium roast (3.5) -smooth, easy sipping, not as bold as a dark roast which wasn't available. eats: "everything" boichik bagel with cream cheese (6) -cream cheese was running, dripping from the bagel, an aberration -nice toasty texture with nice chewiness. 4.5 stars-diverse drink menu, rotating bakes popups drips: -inside seating just for 4 people, outside just a few tables -street parking may be problematic. -menus easy to read, bakes in plain sight in display case.

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

Great new coffee shop along Solano. I appreciate the hours that they are open which is usually about an hour earlier than the rest of berkeley coffee shops. Staff are all friendly and more than willing to talk about the various coffee that they sell. Got a latte and an almond croissant. They get their pastries from Starter bakery which is always a solid choice. They also had some donuts, not quite sure from where, but they did look amazing and something I may need to try in the future. Definitely one of the better lattes that I've had in the Berkeley area. And this is a place that I plan on coming back in the future. It was a good balance of creamy and bitter. We even went back inside to ask about some other coffees so that we might purchase in the future to take home.

When I saw that there was a new coffee shop that opened on Solano, I had to give it a try. This coffee shop took over the shop where Brazilian Bread was and they did a nice job with the interior. The downfall of this coffee shop I would have to say is the lack of seating available. Inside, there are only 4 stools where one can sit and then 2-3 tables outside to sit. Just like any other coffee shop, they offer lattes (syrup is extra), cold brews, drip coffee, iced tea, and other cold drinks. They also have merchandise such as coffee mugs, candles, and travel mugs to go with "signal" on it. They also have fresh pastries from donuts (creme bruelee, girl scout, etc), croissants, bagels, and cookies. The person who was working the cashier was very nice and informative on when their beans are roasted, when the fresh beans are out for purchase and what is good to get at this coffee shop. I ordered an iced vanilla latte, a bagel with cream cheese and also pumpkin pie donut. The donut was pretty good, would come back to try out the other donuts they offer. When I received my latte, unfortunately it didn't taste at all vanilla and rather just a latte. I ended up asking for extra vanilla syrup and finally it tasted like a vanilla latte. For some reason my bagel and cream cheese order wasn't in the system so we were waiting a while and finally someone asked if we were waiting on anything else and we let him know that we still had the bagel. He ended up making the bagel with cream cheese quickly for us and we also got a free bag of coffee beans because of the wait. Overall, I would say that the service here is pretty good, when they make a mistake they do apologize for it and because of this I would come back again and give them another chance.

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!

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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.

My last review featured their food so I thought I'd add to it and actually speak to their coffee. I order an extra hot mocha no matter the weather and wherever I go and this is one of the best. Not too sweet but nice and smooth. I'll give another shout out to the friendliest staff around. They really make my day whenever I stop in. So glad to have this spot and this crew become part of my daily routine.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coffee is always subpar, I continue to give them chance after chance to get better. This time I ordered a pastry, the gal at the counter would not hand it to me until the tip was entered, not trying to run out without tipping, this made me VERY uncomfortable especially because from the moment I entered she was staring at me, continuing to make eye contact and watch me. There is nothing to steal in this establishment, I WILL NOT return to a place that watches me like I'm a criminal. I'm a young working female professional. Get rid of that barista, unless you want other customers leaving due to her questionable behavior!

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!

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.

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!

If you like darker roasts and espresso drinks, it's a great bet. Generally high quality. For an ostensibly third-wave coffee shop, not having a light roast available is an odd choice, and I'd love to see pourover (which I know can be tricky for a small shop). But there's nearly no seating, and if it's raining almost none. Not a good bet for working, but a neighborhood change of pace.

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

Excellent coffee, customer service and especially Boichik bagels! Nice location with good seating indoors and out.

Our favorite tiny local coffee shop in the area. Solid cappuccinos and dolce the Leche. All we could ask for!

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.

The nicest manager, baristas, and the caffeine zing is fantastic! So, I came in today after the storm that blew out the power all over Berkeley, despite being crowded the manager wasn't rushed and chatted with me about how much I loved the coffee last time. When it came to pay, their touchless card reader was down due to the power outages. He immediately comped my order. Wow. I could have used Venmo or Square through email, but he was insistent on comping it. Also their menu? They have Boichik bagels and an Ube Latte?? Great menu, good people.