Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Food & Drinks
Published on September 13, 2019
Berkeley's top 5 cafes to visit now

Pedros Brazil Cafe | Photo: Sam S./Yelp

Looking to try the best cafes in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cafes in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Berkeley Bowl West

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Topping the list is Berkeley Bowl West. Located at 920 Heinz Ave. (between 9th St. and Eighth Street), the cafe, bakery and grocery store is the most popular cafe in Berkeley, boasting four stars out of 1,279 reviews on Yelp.

2. Pedros Brazil Cafe

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Next up is Downtown Berkeley's Pedros Brazil Cafe, situated at 1960 University Ave. (between Milvia Street and Bonita Avenue). With four stars out of 709 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and Brazilian spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Standard Fare

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Standard Fare, located at 2701 Eighth St. (between Pardee and Carleton streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cafe and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee, tea and more, 4.5 stars out of 149 reviews.

4. Palm Açai Café

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Palm Açai Café, a cafe that offers acai bowls and juices and smoothies, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 100 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2979 College Ave. (between Webster Street and Ashby Avenue) to see for yourself.

5. Nina's Cafe

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Check out Nina's Cafe, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 121 reviews on Yelp. You can find the cafe, which offers pastries and more, at 2703 Seventh St., Suite 159-160 (between Pardee and Carleton streets).


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