1951 Coffee Co. is such a nice pick-me-up. I tried the Banana Pudding Iced Chai, and it was a sweet treat. The space had a welcoming vibe, and I learned so much about the history/roots of coffee. Definitely worth a spot on my Coffee Passport. read more

1951 Coffee Company - Banana Pudding Iced Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Came for an event and fell in love with this place. I rarely come to Berkeley, but this place was a pleasant surprise. Parking was easy to find, spacious and neat with so much educational information on the walls. This coffee shop is mission minded to support refugees which is so beautiful! Your money not only gets you a cup of something good, but also can help out others in the process. I ordered the special espresso cream soda and I was skeptical at first but it was surprisingly really good. I could use another right now actually! read more

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This place was quite interesting. Nice vibe. Friendly and welcoming. The choices to choose from were quite original. I got a Banana pudding iced Chai. It was delicious. It even had the cookie in it. There was an event taking place where I got to learn some history of the coffee and the roots of where it came. Will definitely be back. read more

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I wanted to try a new coffee shop, so I ventured a bit further from campus to try 1951 Coffee Company. Even with dozens of boba and coffee shops nearby, 1951 Coffee Company was still packed with students around weekend lunchtime. I need a mid-day pick-me-up, and the honey lavender latte was calling my name. I noticed that I was charged an extra $0.25 for the to-go cup, which I suppose is good for minimizing waste but still came as a bit of a surprise on top of the nearly $8 latte. The latte was prepared within minutes, and I took my drink to-go. Sweet and creamy, the latte nicely balanced subtle lavender flavor with a hint of sweetness - without tasting overly floral. Hopefully I won't be in as much of a hurry on my next visit and can enjoy my coffee in the cute cafe. read more

1951 Coffee Company - Honey lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love this cafe! There's always a lot of seating available early--the setup is quite large with outdoor tables, two or so chairs, and a lot of high-top seating. 1951 Coffee has a very working cafe vibe. I noticed a lot more working professionals than students, but I do take my coffee very early in the morning. They're laptop friendly and have WiFi as well. The coffee quality is quite good and strong. The lattes come with two espresso shots, which I appreciate, since most chains only contain one (which makes the coffee weak and overly milky--this shop doesn't have that problem). The syrups aren't anything special, but they have a decent flavor and aren't overpowering, which I like. The recipes here are definitely well-balanced. The employees are always very helpful, friendly, and welcoming! They're also a nonprofit, which is nice. I love a high quality small business. The pastry availability is pretty standard. I can't say I'd recommend ordering one, unless you're really in the mood for a mochi donut. Overall, I'd recommend this as a coffee shop and wfh spot, and I would definitely return again. read more

This is an amazing coffee shop. I learned so much about the history of coffee. I loved the presentations about what coffee represents to different cultures. Gina did an amazing job with this event as she always does. Thank you read more

Cute coffee shop with cafe classics and some fun twists as well. Full menu of espresso drinks and matcha, but not cheap. Pistachio rose latte - loved the size, and tasty matcha, but the flavoring they use veers a bit in the liqueur direction, which isn't my personal favorite. Americano is pretty mild, good for those that like a balanced coffee, medium roast. read more

1951 Coffee Company - Pistachio rose matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Loved the cozy seating inside and the coffee with a ube mochi donut was delicious! The coffee shop wasn't too crowded on a weekend. read more

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I tried a matcha with strawberry and lychee. At first, I couldn't taste them, just matcha. I went back, and they added more of the strawberry-lychee juice, which was better, but it still felt like it could be more balanced. The staff were helpful. read more

1951 Coffee Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Love the mission and nice menu of items! The mochi muffin was delicious, loved the texture. The strawberry lychee matcha was okay. I appreciate the barista made a heart with the foam and showed me before capping the cup. Close to campus and great additional outdoor space in the back! read more

I'm surprised I haven't wrote a review for this place. I love 1951 and it's mission behind it. Supporting refugees by employing them and giving the work experience they need to thrive in a new country, I'm here for it. I'm always greeted with a smile, never turned away. They're on Snackpass so you can order beforehand if that's your thing. You can order with the cashier or order on their one kiosk they have. Many of their drinks can be decaffeinated which is amazing. I just had the decaf mocha and it was delish, great pick me up. Great to see that they often have more than two options for gluten free pastries. Hopefully they can add more and have vegan options as well. Just like any other coffee spot that I'm familiar with they do charge extra for their non-dairy milks. They're located on Channing Way off Telegraph Ave. Go check them out, enjoy a beverage while supporting a cause. read more

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Staff is amazing and the coffee is soo good. They were so helpful and even ground the coffee beans I bought from them.

The drinks and pastries, delicious! But the drinks took a long time, so be prepared to wait.

Amazing coffee shop in Berkeley's Southside. 1951 is a coffee shop that has a focus on supporting refugees and serves delicious drinks + pastries! They carry out their mission as a non-profit specialty coffee org by providing job training and employment to refugees (more details about their mission are found on their website)! My favorite drinks from 1951 are their Strawberry Lychee Matcha Latte and their Honey Lavendar Latte. It's a good study cafe in my opinion with free wifi, a few outlets, and a good amount of seats. The service is fast - I usually order ahead of time on Snackpass and pick up my order once I get to the store. Highly recommend anyone in the area to check this cafe out! read more

1951 Coffee Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Lavender Matcha Latte -- nice and sweet all around, the lavender flavor overpowered the matcha flavor a little bit. Honey Oat Latte -- nice and subtle hints of sweetness. Perfect amount of honey, standard delicious latte. There are more seasonal flavors on the kiosk rather than on the menu posted physically. read more

It's definitely a great study spot, and the coffee is actually amazing! I had the honey lavender latte with oat milk. It was just sweet and warm enough read more

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This place was such a wonderful find, especially after a heavy and fulfilling meal nearby. I needed something to help me stay awake and avoid falling into a food coma, and 1951 Coffee came to the rescue with a solid cup of coffee that hit the spot. The space has a clean and modern look with plenty of seating inside and out, making it a great place to get some work done, hang out with friends, or just unwind solo. The music playing in the background was mellow and relaxing, nothing loud or distracting, just good easy-listening vibes that matched the atmosphere perfectly. The prices are very fair and the americano I ordered was smooth, strong, and clearly made with care. The staff were friendly, quick, and welcoming, which made the whole experience feel even better. I'm really glad I stumbled across this place. It feels like the kind of cafe you want to keep in your back pocket for any occasion. Whether you need a midday pick-me-up, a quiet spot to think, or a relaxed hangout, this place delivers on all fronts. This is definitely going on my list of favorite coffee stops in Berkeley. read more

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Got an espresso and a macchiato. The espresso was pretty good. Medium-dark roast, good layers, and not bitter or burnt. It had decent body, with citrus chocolate, and nutty undertones. 3.5/5 The macchiato had more milk than expected, more of a cortado. The oat milk was foamed well and it complemented the espresso well. 4/5 as a cortado. Would visit again if in the area and maybe try the pour over. read more

1951 Coffee Company - Espresso and Oat Milk Macchiato (came out more like a Cortado) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I received a very good tasting cup of coffee. Found it with the help of Yelp tied to 1951Coffee Company's website. No complaints. The cup of coffee was nice and piping hot, just the way I like it. read more

Delicious drinks & great study spot. I got the Iced Strawberry Lychee Matcha. Normally, I find a lot of matcha drinks too sweet but this was the perfect sweetness level. Drinks are ready quickly. Kind baristas. Nice indoor & outdoor space to get work done. Definitely recommend you check a cafe with a great mission. read more

1951 Coffee Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Got their iced Marsala chai with almond milk and it was delicious! It's quiet inside and filled with students studying. I sat outside so I could talk. What I liked about the cafe the most was that it's a cafe with a purpose. They provide work for immigrants and provide them with skills to help them. Really love that it helps the community at large in this way. read more

I ordered their strawberry lychee matcha. I thought it was just okay; the lychee and strawberry just made the matcha muddier and blander in taste, unfortunately, instead of all three flavors coming out strongly. The drink wasn't that large either. They did have a BOGO danish deal at the time, so I also tried their danishes, which I thought were fine, though not particularly remarkable. I do really like the outdoor courtyard that 1951 shares with the neighboring church; it's a lovely outdoor space that is pretty quiet and secluded from the hustle and bustle of outside. read more

1951 Coffee Company - Strawberry lychee matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was out in Berkeley for a rare occasion, and was looking for a quick cafe to grab a drink and a meal when voilaaa, 1951 Coffee Company was just right in front of me. They had pretty good reviews, so I thought why not! I ordered an iced matcha (+ oat milk, vanilla syrup) and a matcha mochi donut. Both items impressed me soooo much!! The matcha was more fragrant than I had expected. The sweetness was just right and the vanilla syrup helped to enhance the matcha's flavor profile. The mochi donut was just the right texture, and most importantly, wasn't too sweet. Inside, the store's actually super clean! I ordered on a kiosk, but they also have a regular cashier if you'd rather talk to an employee. My total was close to $12-13 which felt pretty reasonable. Would definitely recommend! read more

A fantastic company with an excellent mission to support refugees, which feels more important than ever. The drinks here are specialty coffee quality with fun new flavors that the baristas often contribute to. The cafe space itself has posters and graphics about the refugee resettlement process and really drives home how long and difficult their journey to the United States can be. I love a company that truly does the work in addition to talking about it - 1951 Coffee is a great example of using coffee and community to financially support refugees. The baristas are really friendly and lovely! This will always be one of my favorite Berkeley cafes. read more

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Coffee shop for a good cause in Berkeley. The coffee shop was established to help refugee. Interior is neat and it has written on the wall about the coffeshop. It has plenty of choices of coffee drink and selection of pastries. You ordered from a touch screen kiosk. All the drink and pastries which we ordered were yummy. I love the atmosphere inside. It is quite and feel nice inside. There are parking on the street close to the shop and I also see parking garage. read more

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Service was not good. My name gets butchered all the time so I'm used to it, but when I let the cashier know she got it wrong, her response was "It's ok". No apology, no attempt to correct it. Coffee was ok - but for the price, there are better options (Highwire, Signal, Romeo). read more

Great place for studying during the school year! Loved coming to get my 20% off Lavender Latte on Snackpass and supporting a good cause, which is supporting refugees! The drinks are on the sweeter side, got a mouthful of sweetness at certain times making me feel woozy, but it is chilled and very refreshing otherwise! read more

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I regret not taking pictures of my latte, but it was so delicious! I entered and ordered through the kiosk. My coffee came out pretty quickly and was really delicious. There were plenty of plugs and seating to do work. They also have wifi. It wasn't loud at all and they let people know when they were going to close 10 minutes before. read more

They need to change their hours to longer. Store gets very busy and slow service due to the reason. Also, their coffee is sooooo watered down. I'm assuming that they had made my drink (I got an iced latte for here) and not called it out because by the time I got it, there was water layered at the top from the ice cubes. My friend got the hojicha which was gritty every sip. The powder was not correctly mixed. Additionally for the price and atmosphere, I am not returning. read more

...the manager is amazing, the baristas are beautiful (inside and out), the place is usually packed inside, ...and you can, if there is no easy seating, spill out into their street front door courtyard and/or their back door courtyard. Been a fan and a customer ever since they opened -dc a campus minister at cal read more

Honey lavender latte and honey oat latte are delicious!! I get both with oat milk and the espresso is strong with the perfect sweetness shining through. They are both coffee drinks that are on the sweeter side but not sickly sweet if you know what I mean. The staff are nice and friendly. People are always studying here since it's right by campus. They also carry mochi donuts from third culture bakery if you're into that. That said, I will be a returning customer :) read more

How do you elevate some of the best coffee in world? Pair it with a barista graduation program for refugees and help a great cause of promoting their well being. They have pour overs, espresso and a nice selection of baked goods to go with them. Went with a few friends and will visit again very soon. read more

1951 Coffee Company - Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

It's LOVELY, Great Location, Plenty of both outside & indoor seating and most importantly the Iced Honey Lavender Matcha is Delish read more

1951 Coffee Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

First time here. The waiter looked a bit nervous but was super polite. Food portions were decent, maybe too much for me lol. I liked that they didn't rush me even though I sat there scrolling my phone for a while. read more

I got a really nice deal off of Snackpass for 1951, so I ordered the Iced Honey Lavender Latte. Service took a bit longer than expected because I'd visited during rush hour, and it was hard to find seating because it's a relatively small and cozy cafe with a lot of students staying for extended periods of time to work or study (though to be fair, there was plenty of outdoor seating, but it had been raining earlier that day so nobody wanted to sit outside). Everything aside, I thought the drink was really great. It is on the stronger side with 2 shots of espresso, but it's balanced with milk and lavender syrup (all of which you can adjust to your liking). A latte true to its name; you could really taste the different layers of the drink. It was a lovely treat, and I'll definitely be back to try the matcha latte and the honey oat latte! P.S. 1951 Coffee Co. is a nonprofit training cafe that supports refugees, so you can purchase with assurance that your money is going to a good cause! read more

1951 Coffee Company - Iced Honey Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I finally got to try this cafe. And boy it was great! Wonderful and warm service. Nice ambiance. And delicious coffee. I got a Cortado to enjoy in house. It was well made, prepared exquisitely and tasted amazing! I also love that this cafe does some goodwill. Look forward to coming back and trying more on the menu. read more

1951 is one of my favorite cafes in Berkeley, and definitely has the highest quality drinks close to campus. I love their matcha as well as the strawberry lychee matcha. They had an amazing hojicha, but I'm not sure if it was removed from the menu or if it was seasonal. Limited indoor seating, but they have a very kind staff. read more

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The coffee was smooth and well-made, and the pastries were fresh. The space feels cozy and relaxed, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. read more

We had a hard time finding a coffee shop that was open early. We walked and ended up here a little after 8. It was nice and quiet. We were pleasantly surprised by how spacious this place was. The cashier and barista were kind. We sat on the corner and noticed there were plenty of charging spots for your electronics which was a nice touch for students. We ordered the honey oat latte and the masala chai, both of which were fantastic. read more

1951 Coffee Company - Honey Oat Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Best customer service I've ever experienced. I highly recommend 1951. I just wish they had longer hours.