Berkeley · Alameda County, CA

Best coffee in Berkeley

Scout analyzed 47 Berkeley places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.

Places analyzed

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Typical spend

$15

Typical visit

45 min

Best neighborhoods for coffee

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Central Berkeley

2 matching spots

Poets Corner

2 matching spots

North Shattuck

2 matching spots

Telegraph

2 matching spots

Scout-verified spots

Central Berkeley

MY Coffee Roastery

This is a good spot for a quick coffee stop or a relaxed solo break, ideal for a morning or afternoon outing. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for a drink and a pastry.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Central Berkeley

Jaffa Coffee Roasters

Jaffa Coffee Roasters is a good spot for a quick coffee break or a relaxed solo visit. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for a drink and perhaps a small bite, and a visit typically lasts around 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Poets Corner

Heyma Yemeni Coffee

Heyma Yemeni Coffee is a good spot for a quick, relaxed solo outing or a quiet catch-up. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person for coffee and a light snack.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Poets Corner

Belmo Café

Belmo Café is a good spot for a quick breakfast, lunch, or coffee break. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and around $10-25 per person for pastries, coffee, or light fare.

FoodShoppingCocktails

$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

North Shattuck

Chez Panisse

Chez Panisse is ideal for a significant date night or celebrating a special occasion, expecting a meal of 2-3 hours and a spend of $100-$200 per person. Reservations are essential.

FoodCocktailsRomantic

$100–$200 typical45 min visithard parking

Telegraph

Caffè Strada

Caffè Strada is a classic Berkeley coffee shop, good for a casual coffee or pastry stop before or after exploring the campus or local shops. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingOutdoors

$5–$15 typical45 min visithard parking

North Shattuck

Cafenated Coffee Company

This is a good spot for a quick coffee break or a relaxed meet-up, especially if you enjoy an outdoor patio. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingOutdoors

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Telegraph

Qargo Coffee

Qargo Coffee is a good spot for a quick coffee or pastry stop, fitting well into a solo outing or a brief break during errands. Expect to spend under $15 per person for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visithard parking