Looking to sample the best coffee around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable coffee sources in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Hummingbird Cafe
Topping the list is Hummingbird Cafe. Located at 1814 Euclid Ave. (between Hearst Avenue and Ridge Road.), the deli, which offers coffee and tea, sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated low-priced coffee spot in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 245 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Annie L., who reviewed Hummingbird Cafe on Oct. 15, wrote, "By far the prettiest and tastiest smoothie I've had. All the smoothies sounded yummy but the staff were so helpful in helping me choose what to get."
Annie Z. noted, "Hummingbird Cafe is a small deli located on a street with many restaurants and stores. The interior is small but inviting! A bar along one wall has some high chairs for customers to sit at. The people who work here are extremely personable."
2. iScream
iScream, located at 1819 Solano Ave. (between Colusa Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt, coffee and tea and waffles 4.5 stars out of 417 reviews.
The site has lots more information on iScream.
"We are a small, family-owned, artisan ice cream shop," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
3. Philz Coffee
Check out this location of the national chain Philz Coffee, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 289 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee and tea and more, by heading over to 1313 Ninth St., Suite 110. (between Gilman and Camelia streets).
We turned there to learn more about Philz Coffee.
"It all began in 1978 when Phil purchased a convenience store in the heart of the Mission District," per the history section of its Yelp profile. "He treated his customers with niceness and respect, always paying attention to their needs. He understood that if you put people first, you cannot fail."
As to what the business is known for, "At Philz we specialize in pour-over drip coffee made 'One Cup at a Time,' " it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Each cup is crafted to an individual customer's taste. You won't find any lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, or pre-brews."
4. Caffe Strada
Last but not least, there's Caffe Strada, a local favorite with four stars out of 825 reviews. Stop by 2300 College Ave. (between Bancroft Way and Durant Avenue) to hit up the spot to score coffee and tea and more next time you're in the mood for cheap eats.
Jim A., who reviewed Caffe Strada on Dec. 8, noted, "Always quick and friendly even when packed, Caffe Strada is an institution in Berkeley."
Yelper Van L. wrote, "Great coffee shop with quick service, lots of seating spaces and overall close proximity to campus. I ordered the mocha bianca and like all the other reviews say, it was a really solid drink."
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