Best places: Cafes in Berkeley, United States

Casual coffee shop & New American cafe with more than 750 board games for competitive patrons.

Gluten-free bakeshop for sweet & savory goods, from pastries to croutons, plus a daytime cafe menu.

Alice Waters' acclaimed flagship downstairs & cafe upstairs offer seasonal fare & a chic, cozy vibe.

A cozy, cottage-like coffee shop featuring hand-selected, locally roasted beans plus a few pastries.

👍👍 Growing up in this neighborhood for a few years in my young life, I'm always happy to see a new business with something good on the Westside. I actually caught this place out of the corner of my eye, expecting a Middle Eastern restaurant that was there before, and when I saw the words French and Alg...

Bustling counter-serve destination for hearty salads & sandwiches served in friendly environs.

Light fare & baked goods accompany hot cocoa, coffee roasted in-house & chocolate bars made on-site.

Airy, casual scoop shop serving creative & traditional gelatos plus coffee drinks & patio seating.

Cozy daytime cafe in park-like surrounds with rotating weekend brunch offerings, plus pastries.

👍👍 Love it, love it, love it! I basically flew out from Dallas to check this place out since I’d heard such cool stuff about it and just happened to visit some local friends while I was in town ;-) 1951 did not disappoint. The few different drinks I tried as well as the few pastry items i tried were al...

Counter-service spot featuring custard-like mochi muffins & donuts with matcha drinks.

Casual eatery serving housemade baked goods & sourdough pizza in a checkered tablecloth dining room.

A popular pick for American breakfast & lunch fare in a bright space with sidewalk seating.

👍👍 Best breakfast place I've been to in the Bay Area. The shihan ful (like a fava bean stew with savory veggies, spices and olive oil and served with bread) is – not exaggerating – one of the best things I've ever eaten. It's so so good. The fata (bread chunks cooked in a garlic/tomatoe/spice sauce and...

Pupusas & other Salvadoran dishes served in a welcoming spot decked with folk art from El Salvador.

Colorful counter-serve dishing up sweet & savory empanadas, plus cakes, cookies, coffee & wine.

Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.

Sophisticated cafe featuring creative breakfasts, sandwiches, cheese boards & wine, plus a patio.

👍👍 Roasted beans for retail sale are dated and never old. Great staffing.

Buzzy neighborhood cafe with a minimalist, relaxing space serving a variety of hot & cold teas.