Oh my goodness, we hit the perfect spot for breakfast during our visit to UC Berkeley. We ordered two Mexican hot chocolates and a quesadilla, which was large enough to feed two people...although my son didn't want to share it. Ha! The quesadilla was bout 3 inches thick filled with loads of eggs, cheese and other goodness. I highly recommend Abe's Cafe for a morning pitstop. read more

Abe's Cafe - Abe's quesadilla breakfast is THE BEST I have ever tasted. The flour tortillas were so fresh! - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Absolutely love this place, anything you decide to choose from the menu board will be superb. I recommend you try this place out if you haven't! A-1 customer service read more

If you want great food, great people, great music playing, the best espresso on Euclid and a community vibe, this place is for you.

Abe is know around the area for being creepy. I did not know this until he cornered me alone in his store after "closing early" and tried to flirt with me for fifteen minutes before i had made a strong enough excuse to leave. Now I have heard from many others that he does this frequently especially to college students. Real shame because I have come in before with male friends and enjoyed the smoothies. In short: it's a great place to eat for women in a group or with friends but if you're alone it's worth it to go literally anywhere else on Euclid. read more

absolutely delicious! it doesn't look like much from the outside but this place is a gem. Abe himself is lovely, incredible/fresh/flavorful food, and great music read more

I've been doing a study regarding the best breakfast sandwich in Berkeley. Though Alphonso's is good and Bette's yummy albeit intermittent Abe's brings together a moist croissant, tasty ham, an egg cooked to order and delicious chipotle aioli to provide The Best Breakfast Sandwich in Berkeley! Don't forget to wash it down with fresh watermelon aqua fresca! read more

TL;DR: super friendly staff, good sandwich options, a little pricey I'm always a fan of supporting local businesses and Abe's is just testament to that! Abe's Cafe has a wide variety of sandwiches salads to choose from for your lunch needs, as well as occasional specials that are sure to impress. One of the things that really makes this business stand out from others is its amazing service. Abe and all of the workers are extremely friendly and welcoming them and I think that made all the difference for them. I got the Roast Beef sandwich, an item on the special menu at the time. ROAST BEEF SANDWICH (4/5) - A ton of different ingredients, including avocado and arugula - A little strong with the onions - Really like the choice in bread - Not super huge in size, but comes with a side salad Truthfully, the sandwiches can get pretty pricey. My roast beef sandwich came out to $9.50, which is comparable to Mezzo on Southside. I don't mind all that much because it's a local business, but that may be something to know for some customers. I'm looking forward to coming back just to see the owner be so friendly with the customers that walk in. I'll try more things in the future! read more

Lattes are good and staff is very friendly. Food is solid as well but took a while to come out I got the egg and cheese croissant with no ham read more

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Of the "student" food options on Euclid, Abe's is the most likely to serve a fresh, healthful and not overly caloric lunch (for those of us who aren't students!) The daily "frescas" are amazing and delicious. Behold, the Cobb salad (w/ a cheese swap out) and watermelon aqua fresca, which was delicious and hydrating on a rare Berkeley hot day. read more

Abe's Cafe - Cobb salad, lightly toasted baguette and watermelon aqua Fresca. This plate was CLEANED. - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came to Berkeley for a COVID-19 staycation, and enjoyed a DELICIOUS veggie burrito and latte for brunch at Abe's. One party is allowed inside at a time in adherence to social distancing. Ordered at the counter and waited outside for the food and drink to be ready. Hand sanitizer was available at the door. Fast, friendly service as well as amazing food! Will return next time we are in the area. read more

Abe's Cafe - Veggie burrito - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Abe's Cafe is must try on north side a 5/5 for sure! Quick friendly service and delicious food! The drinks and the food all taste fresh and authentic. I tried the tostadas de tinga and I must say they are so delicious I went back the next day for seconds. The quality of their ingredients is fresh and the taste of their food beats the cafes around. Just the right amount of spices. Their food is not bland at all. I highly recommend the tostadas the tinga they aren't that spicy, just a minor kick of spice. I tried the ginger mint iced tea and my friend tried the watermelon agua fresa. Both taste fresh. All of the staff here is friendly! read more

Abe's Cafe - Authentic plates of Tostadas de Tinga paired with a watermelon agua fresca and a ginger mint iced tea! Perfect Portions! - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Abe's is new on the block, and already a local favorite. Abe and his family own and run the place, and they are polite, friendly, and the food is yummy. My favorites so far are the mole quesadilla, tamales, and peanut butter smoothie, and I am excited to try more! The coolest part is the creative wall where you can color and make your mark, and Abe's ever present smile. I love this place! Come in and listen to some fabulous music and chow down! Oh, and the coffee is great, too! read more

Abe's Cafe - If I am going to work and eat, Abe's is a great place to do it! - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Got a large latte this morning and its less than subpar - bitter and bland but they charged $5.25. I should have gone to blue bottle.

Got breakfast here this morning. Tacos Rancheros. Absolutely delicious and a perfect size! Friendly service. Will definitely be back again. :) read more

Wonderful cafe. Absolutely delicious sandwich, adorable little shop. Great customer service. If it were closer, I would probably be there every day. read more

Digging this new north berkeley spot. I recently had the steak sandwich, which the woman working the register said was her favorite and it didn't disappoint. It was a good portion of sort of a bulgogi cut of steak one well toasted bread with a fairly large salad on the side. I'm interested in their tacos and the like as well. The breakfast options also seem solid. They also cater events so it might be a good alternative to the tried and true berkeley student meeting options. read more

Great food and even better service! Thank you, Abe (I assume that was you) for an excellent experience. Great find :)

Came during COVID times, and service was efficient, safe and to the point. Staff was great and accomodating and no issues whatsoever.

I tried Abe's tostada today and it was quite delicious. It would have been 5 stars, except a piece of lettuce was hanging off and touching the table, which didn't look too clean. I sat outside in the rickety chair, under the leaky awning. The food was great, the ambiance, not so much. Typical Berkeley hole in the wall in that aspect. I will be back to try other food. read more

Abe's Cafe - Tostadas - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place hands down has the best cappuccinos in Berkeley. Food is always amazing, its a little gem not many know about, but once discovered, is a favorite for life. Abe is great and one of the most down to earth restauranteurs I've ever met. read more

Best smoothies ever! So good and customizable. They close at 3pm though not 5pm as posted on Yelp.

The sandwiches are the weakest on the block, but the coffee is great. Two stars though because it felt like Abe was hitting on me when I was the only person in the store and it was pretty uncomfortable. read more

We came to campus for an admissions meeting / campus tour, and we were lucky enough to eat at Abe's Cafe for breakfast beforehand. I had the breakfast quesadilla which was delicious and fresh, while my daughter very much enjoyed the avocado toast & strawberry field last smoothie. We highly recommend Abe's for a quick breakfast the next time you're in Berkeley! read more

I used to come here quite a bit when I worked a part-time job nearby in one of the computer science buildings. I would come here with my friend and co-worker, who was great friends with the owner, and he would greet both of us with such friendliness! But the next time I went by myself, he didn't so much as smile or say hi - I can only assume he just didn't remember me even though I went there often. That made me a bit sad lol. Other than that though, the BLT was always one of my favorite sandwiches to get, and the cold brew tastes fantastic. Not typically a huge coffee drinker, but it was really refreshing and rich! Prices are pretty standard for Berkeley, but portions are large enough to fill you up. I haven't been back since the owner was a bit cold to me the last few times I went, but the food is homey and worth a try if you're in the area. read more

Menu isn't updated on apps. They'll refund you... just not your tip. For a better meal and service you can easily go next door for a crepe.

This place is the best.... everything I've ever had there has been excellent. The veggie breakfast burrito is my favorite thing there, and it has been my go to lunch meal ever since i moved to Berkeley in 2018. The chicken tostadas and the chicken tinga are also excellent, as is the copa sandwich. The coffee game is also strong. Abe is super creative, always trying new things with his sandwiches, drinks and specials. And him and his staff are the friendliest people ever, who have brightened my mornings regularly for the last two years. read more

The reason I come here is for the breakfast burrito. Abe is a nice guy, but he's ripping everyone off. The breakfast burritos are mostly potatoes and cost over $7. Maybe he could "go the extra mile" and put two whole eggs in there (why be so cheap? actually; I'm not even sure if this qualifies as being cheap, since eggs are around the same price as taters), and half the amount (or less) of potatoes. Oh, and the salsa sucks. You'd do better w/ tapatio. In fact, the lunch items I have eaten also suck. The salad is boring, the quesadilla w/ mole is super fatty and tasteless. I haven't really eaten anything that I liked here, which is why it fits perfectly in the Euclid eatery trap. My theory w/ all the potato drama is that Abe is worried that everyone in Berkeley is getting scurvy. Looking at the other reviews, it appears that the Berkeley kids drink the Kool Aid. read more

I got the ceviche tostada and chicken something tostada. Some type of chicken I never heard of and I don't know what they put in it, but it was awesome. Owners were friendly and pleasant. It was clear they have loyal clientele. read more

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Great breakfast, homemade real food and spot on coffee! Breakfast items such as quesadilla and breakfast burrito are my favorites. read more

I had the Tinga de Chicken tostada, which was cooked and presented to perfection. Don't pour the hot sauce in it, even if it's temping, unless you are absolutely sure. The spinach and pineapple juice was refreshing and interesting. The watermelon juice with chunks was the most refreshing fruit juice I ever had. Cozy cafe with friendly staff. Highly recommend for quick and great food. read more

Abe's Cafe - Tinga de chicken tostada and watermelon juice - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Everything I've tried on the menu has been delicious! The breakfast burritos are generously filled, and the smoothies taste fresh. The house specials are my favorite. Healthy, flavorful Mexican dishes from tomatillo tamales to ceviche tostadas. The best part of coming here is the friendly service. This is a family owned business and this is clearly a labor of love. read more

Abe's Cafe - Ceviche tostadas. Generous portion, this was after I already ate half of one! - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

I'm reviewing this right now because I'm craving Abe's in a boring class, so I'll be heading over there after. I've had the Abe's bagel probably like 6 times. I know, this review may not seem great because I've only had this one thing, but the coffee is great too! Lattes, mochas, cookies, all great. I know I should try the breakfast burrito or the steak sandwich but I literally can't not order the Abe's bagel. It's just super delicious! Cream cheese, egg, bacon on a perfectly toasted everything bagel. Abe is super nice and remembers me as well as my order, and the woman (I don't know her name), is also very sweet and works super hard. This place is a gem! read more

I make it around this area every couple of weeks for work and today I was pleased to see that the barista who essentially ran Nefeli Cafe next door has opened his own little shop. A small menu with some sandwiches and really good coffee. Nefeli has always had far and away the best coffee on the block, but Abe will give them some competition. I had a chicken melt sandwich from Abe's and it was very tasty. Lots of flavor and fantastic bread. The best deli - style sandwich on the block (believe me, I've tried them all). If I had to pick on something, I'd says the chicken was a tad dry, but the flavor of the sandwich made up for it. Excited to watch this business grow and evolve as this is a great example of the American Dream at work! read more

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customer service is horrible, i went with one of my friends and first the male cashier (abe ?) told me after pouring my drink that there's a $5 minimum for credit card and pressured my friend into buying a drink too. after giving us our drinks he said "xie xie" (thank you in mandarin) in a mocking tone -- safe to say we're not going back. read more

Super delicious! Make sure to check out the Dailey specials. I have tried the taco plate and a sandwich so far. Both really yummy! The sandwich bread was fantastic. I will definitely come back and try other items in the menu. Abe is such a nice guy who used to be Nefeli cafe barista. read more

I was in the area and decided to try out Abe's Cafe for lunch after a quick Yelp search. In all honesty, I was going to go to The Stuffed Inn but the line was too long and Abe's Cafe was my next choice. But to be clear, there's nothing second rate about the food at Abe's; it's great. Food: I got the Pambazo sandwich (potatoes with chorizo, sour cream, queso fresco and chipotle aioli all on a salsa roja-dipped bun) that came with a small green side salad. Not sure if the salsa always comes on the side but it has a bit of kick to it, so I asked for it on the side. The sandwich was incredibly flavorful and I recommend it. I would say, don't order it if you're wearing white because while the bun dipped in salsa really kicks it up a notch, it is messy and your hands will be stained red. (Like when you eat wings and need a wet wipe after.) But the mess is worth it. I also got a strawberry smoothie (strawberries, soy milk, cinnamon and other stuff I can't remember.) For me, the smoothie left something to be desired. I think this is because I don't tend to drink soy milk, so it wasn't as flavorful to me and is probably just a personal preference. I did enjoy the hint of cinnamon which was an unexpected surprise. (Side note: the woman next to me got the tostada ceviche and it looked amazing! She said it was awesome and now I want to get that next time.) Service: I would rate this 6 stars if I could. The guy (maybe he's Abe?) at the counter was great. He offers you a sample of their housemade drink and remembered my name from my credit card and asked how everything was later. He offered me a complimentary cup of coffee, which I believe is offered with any meal ordered. And he even offered steam milk for it. Very friendly. The customer service really set this place a part for me. Atmosphere: The place is tiny. It maybe seats 10-12 people inside and there are a few tables outside. It is quaint but welcoming. There is some cool chalk art on the wall that gives the place character. I would say that the place could use a cleaning. The windowsills by the window table were pretty dusty. That probably is my only complaint about the place. TL;DR: Tiny spot with flavorful food and top notch customer service. read more

Abe's Cafe - Pambazo sandwich with strawberry smoothie and complimentary coffee - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Awesome little place on Euclid; I really feel Abe's fills a niche spot that was missing on this end of campus. Great atmosphere and decor inside, and also clean. Very fair, affordable prices. Pretty expansive menu with honestly excellent combinations of flavors and selections! Good wifi; just enough seating; non-wobbly tables!!! So far I've had he lox bagel sandwich + capers, the caramel latte, and the green smoothie + blueberries - grapes. The sandwich ($6+tax) was super flavorful, and all the vittles were sliced super thin like they should be! I'd say all it needed was a little more cream cheese. The caramel latte ($3.75) is rich and Abe poured it with beautiful skill right in front of me. Bonus: the standard is 2 shots which is awesome and for some reason not as common out here. The smoothie was AWESOME, super super fresh and clean tasting; perfect consistency and they don't use any super sugary soft serve or anything. Definitely coming back for the lox salad and breakfast croissant sometime, oh and the PAMBAZO!!! read more

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Came here with my friend and we were both really pleased with everything. I got the Mexican wedding cookies, pambazo, and the fresh juice Abe had that day. It was a good portion size and I was very full by the end of it. The pambazo came with a salad and it was the best pambazo I've been able to find in Berkeley. All of it was so, so good and Abe and his sisters are so incredibly nice. My friend got a steak sandwich and a caramel latte and it was delicious. Definitely coming back here! read more

Abe's Cafe - The juice was really good and very fresh! - Cafes Near Me - Berkeley, California

Abe is the nicest guy ever and we have been ordering a lot of catering for breakfast and lunch. He's super flexible, timely and listens to our needs. Tamales are really good and sometimes when I need a little something for breakfast I'll stop by on my way in for a breakfast burrito since they open at 7:30! They're also really good in a pinch! Before I placed an order with Abe's, several people I work shared compliments about the new cafe. Happy to support a good guy and new local business. read more

Very homey place for a cup of coffee or a fresh smoothie. They have a variety of fruit smoothies and also great breakfast. I always have their avocado and egg bagel for brunch! Very tasty! Obviously they have free wi-fi in store now ;) read more