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    3.8 (33 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Tofu Vietnamese Sandwich (Banh Mi)
    Bonnie B.

    Hands down one of the best banh mi in town. Bread is perfectly warm and toasty, the veggie & pickled condiments are cool & crisp. I love the tofu version (only $6.25!)The place is very clean, has ample seating, service is fast, and the owners are very friendly. This is the perfect little spot for lunch or to have a little sit with a coffee, but also great for a grab n' go as it's right across from Ashby Bart.

    Solongo E.

    I can't believe no one has reviewed this cafe yet! This cafe is conveniently located close to the Ashby bart station, which is how I discovered and frequented this cute cafe in the first place. The staff here is really friendly and very compassionate. They helped customers with patience and care. The drinks are reasonably priced and taste great! I recommend the latte. And the teas are pretty worth it for the price and variety. They also have items like baked goods, croissant sandwiches, and snacks. Pros: -Free Wifi -Cute atmosphere, they have an art studio in the back. Not sure if open to public -Friendly staff -Good location -Good drinks Cons: -They said they might raise the price -I didn't see a bike parking

    The turkey club!!!
    Mindy R.

    My son and I decided to stop by here one day after an appointment since it is in the same building. Staff are genuinely kind and the sandwiches are so tasty! And the prices are fantastic!

    Egg, sausage bagel breakfast sandwich was delicious!
    James R.

    I've seen this place a lot of times as I'm scrambling from the Ashby Bart parking lot to make my Bart train. I went here with my friend after running super late for work and figuring, "Hey might as well grab a bite for breakfast." The staff was very friendly and the food was very cheap for what you get! I ordered the sausage and egg bagel breakfast sandwich. It came within 5 minutes or so and was very good. The place is very clean and overall I would definitely come back here to try another breakfast item on my way to work!

    Asked for less ice (more tea)with the standard cup, but gave me the same amount in a smaller cup as with ice in standard cup.
    Robert S.

    I went there and the sandwiches were great but if you ask them to give you less ice for more Thai ice tea or similar, they give you the same amount as the ice were there. This is very bad service for most just like Starbuck's ice situation. Really bad business practice as fraudulent.

    Cool decorative hanging lights
    Amber H.

    Dayummmm first time here & I can say this is the best iced soy vanilla latte & slice of pumpkin bread I have ever had. That is saying a lot coming from me. The staff are super welcoming and attentive. Service is fast. It's conveniently located across from Ashby BART in Berkeley. I will probably go 4 BART stations out of my way just to get another one of these lattes in the future. Free wifi & plenty of seating- though I've never seen it at peak times. Also, there is cool artwork & an art studio behind the counter! Thoroughly enjoyed this surprise visit, will definitely be back.

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    Tori Lynn L.

    Cool cafe! Just happened to take a yoga class and decided to check out this cafe located within the Ed Roberts Campus. It has a great selection of breakfast and lunch items- all kinds of bagels, sandwiches, panini, and salad on their menu. They also have other pastries, including candy (lots!) apples, bananas, avocado (interesting!). They have a wide selection of beverages including several coffee and tea, but I did not order one. I ordered a Vietnamese chicken pineapple sandwich which came with lettuce, shredded carrots, onions, and cucumbers. I had them take out the tomato and Jalapeño. The sandwich was $5.50 but because I had to use debit I had to pay extra .50 (oh well!). I am not that familiar with Vietnamese sandwiches but the one I ordered was delicious. The bread was warm and soft, chicken was tasty, a little bit spicy ( I'm assuming the pineapple sauce), and the vegetables were all fresh. I like that this place is convenient to Bart, the staff are friendly, plenty of seatings (6 tables), behind it is an art studio.

    Iced latte and iced coffee.
    Shendi X.

    Perfectly-placed coffee spot for a bit of a pick-me-up pre- or post-commute. Iced coffee is on point.

    Very reasonable and delicious meals, whether breakfast or lunch.

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    Love this place. The owner is a nice guy, and the food is really yummy and reasonably priced. A definite breakfast or lunch stop

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    The turkey sandwich was fresh and delicious! I also ordered the chai latte and it was very good

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    Udon! That's my soul food right there, delicious soup with choice of tofu, pork, chicken. Ask for fresh green pepper if you like it spicy!

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    Advertise lattes as $3.50 on the board but somehow when it's iced it rings up to $5... LOL never again

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    10 years ago

    Clean and so friendly. Lots of organic drink choices. Double Rainbow ice cream!! Full coffee bar. Just wonderful

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    Great breakfast croissant sandwiches. Simple but tasty. One of the few places open early for early commuters.

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    Crave Subs

    Crave Subs

    4.3
    (284 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    2/21/26- Very tasty sandwich. Employees very friendly. Place looked and smelled very clean…read more Small sandwich shop at the Berkeley BART Station on Shattuck. Sandwiches named after cartoon/comic characters. Comic themed and comics for sale. There is a sweets and coffee shop inside also called Scoop N Chill. Restroom available for customers which closes about 30 min before the shop closes. BART station is underground for easy access. Got there about 7pm and it wasn't very bust so quiet and relaxing. There is a "lounge" area right outside the entrance.

    I don't really enjoy writing negative reviews of restaurants, especially smaller businesses but…read moretoday's visit to Crave really left a bad taste in my mouth. One of my biggest pet peeves is when restaurants reduce the guality or quantity of their meal to cut costs while charging premium prices. I will say I didn't mind paying a few dollars more for their subs in the past. I went there today for the first time in a couple of years, ordered a regular size basic ruben sandwich (no add-ons) and was ok paying nearly $18 dollars for just the sandwich until they handed it to me. what I got was a small 6" sub. When did their subs shrink?? in this economy we are all struggling. I get it, things cost more but Craves' owner is not doing his patrons a service by charging them premiums while cutting back on the meals. If you're ok paying that much for a shrunken sub, more power to you. I l, however, will not be going back there.

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    Mezzo

    Mezzo

    4.2
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Uhmmm yessss No…read morenotes, line always goes by quicker than you think. Gigantic portions, I always have leftovers and back in the day I would just order mezzo for my weekly meal prep if I knew I was going to be on a crunch that week. I love how open and spacious the restaurant is. Patio is very nice and air feels fresh. Hard to find parking in the area but it's so worth the extra search and walk over

    first time here and they been popping on my fyp on tiktok, finally had the chance to try it before…read moreheading to a concert! line was by the door was it was moving fast. Reminds me of chipotle, poké, subway etc but healthy version! soooo many options to choose from so I went for the combination (half sandwich and soup or salad) : marinated tofu sando and thai chicken coconut curry on my marinated tofu sando I chose honey wheat bread with everything on it along with the pickles and onions. It was very big and generous for a half sandwich (love it!) but I do wish they can toast or warm up the sandwich because I like my sandwiches warm. thai chicken coconut curry was sooooo delicious I would come back for a big bowl of that! Taste very coconutty and creamy, not too sweet or spicy! I am not a picky/germaphobe customer but my friends and I noticed they dont change gloves for each orders they are in the making touching all of the toppings, meats, and vegetables. I don't mind it but I am sure if other customers have certain food allergens or germaphobe I would be more cautious and do cross contamination . Provide tongs for the workers. can't wait to come back and try other sandwiches on the menu!

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    Star Meats

    Star Meats

    4.1
    (299 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Discovered their sandwiches when we were having coffee next door and kept seeing ppl walk by with…read morebutcher paper pink sandwiches in their hands. Glad we were able to track them down cause their sandwiches look so basic in pics but are so darn good. The market is cool too but I'm always gonna start by bee lining it to the deli in back of the shop to order one of their daily sandwiches. They make 3 flavors each day. 18$ a pop. Delicious.

    This review isn't based off of one interaction that I've had, but several in which I felt Star…read moreMeats customer service was non existent. Awhile back, I tried to bring as much business to Star Meat as I could because 1. it's a small business and 2. it's inside Star Grocery (which I LOVE, so it's convenient). When I would go there, there would often be 2 or 3 people behind the counter and oftentimes I would be the only customer. I felt like I had to stand there forever before anyone even acknowledged I existed. Each person would be busy doing something, but there was no "I'll be with you in 2 minutes." Finally, I went one day and there were 3 workers behind the counter chatting with each other. I was the only customer and was standing around 6 feet away from them, looking right at them. They went on with there conversation (not doing any other work) for a full 5 minutes. Finally I thought, "OK, they really don't seem to want my business, so I can go to any one of 4 other places and get what I want." That was a year or two ago. So, today I thought, why not give it another try, it's certainly convenient. Again, I'm the only customer at the counter. One guy is washing equipment and two guys are making sandwiches. I know that they know that I'm there, there are mirrors all along the back wall exactly for the purpose of seeing the customers. After around 4 minutes I think, who knows how long I'm going to be standing here. Maybe they have to make 20 sandwiches and I'll be here for a half hour. So, I left. I don't have anything like this experience at the 4 other meat counters I go to in the area. I'm totally fine waiting if I have some sense that I'm waiting for a purpose and that the worker will get to me as soon as they can. But at Star Meat, it feels like I'm more of an inconvenience than a customer. "Hi, I'll be with you as soon as I can," goes a long way.

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    Roast & Toast Cafe

    Roast & Toast Cafe

    4.7
    (135 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Boutique

    Perfect brunch place for a group, many menu options and seats! My party got a caramel macchiato,…read morehot chocolate, green tea and a chai latte, all turned out great. Everyone loved what they got, croissant sandwich, egg/avocado toast, bagel sandwich (pictured). So nice to see they have gluten-free toast available! Service was quick especially for the amount we ordered. Everyone was nice, especially the worker that hand scooped our Booza icecream at the end. Didn't even get a picture because we were too excited to try it!

    I've become a regular at Roasted and Toasted because it's a great place to grab a coffee, get some…read morework done, or just relax. They have plenty of seating, and one of the biggest advantages is their excellent Wi-Fi speed, which makes it a reliable spot for remote work or studying. The atmosphere is enjoyable as well. There's usually music playing or a sports game on the TV, creating a comfortable, laid-back environment without being distracting. Their food selection is also better than you'd expect from a coffee shop. In addition to coffee and pastries, they offer cakes, breakfast items, and a variety of other snacks and treats, so there's always something to pair with your drink. Their hours are convenient, making it easy to stop by throughout the day. The only area where I think there's room for improvement is cleanliness. I've noticed on several occasions that when I arrive shortly after opening--sometimes within 30 minutes to an hour--there are still crumbs on the chairs, tables, and floor, even when there haven't been many customers yet. First impressions matter, and the café should be fully cleaned and ready for guests before the doors open. Customers shouldn't have to wipe down their own tables before sitting. Overall, I really enjoy coming here and would absolutely recommend it for the atmosphere, Wi-Fi, seating, and food options. With a little more attention to cleanliness before opening each day, it would be an even better experience.

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    Picnic

    Picnic

    4.5
    (74 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    I really wanted to love this place. Very small and quirky, limited menu. I'm not really a "salad is…read morea meal" person, although my two best friends are. They were very happy with their arugula salads. I ordered the mac n cheese which was okay. Even though I grew up in El Cerrito, I sometimes feel like my NorCal green card has expired. I've lost touch with my small batch, organic self. (Although I have never liked arugula) This store is adorable and just the kind of independent neighborhood place that should be frequented and appreciated. Unfortunately I also had to use the bathroom and they don't have one for customers. So they recommended walking a block away to the BevMo. So I guess that added some negative feelings.

    A true hidden gem right at the bottom of Solano Ave in Albany!…read more I'm embarrassed to admit that Picnic has been around for about 5 years in the east bay and I've just tried it for the first time this week. But I'm so glad I was finally introduced to it. The staff greet you promptly when you enter and you can even watch them work effortlessly together in the open prep-station behind the counter. They have a gorgeous display of deli items, wines, cheeses, cold sides, and even some cute candles & house made croutons. They've got everything you would need for an elevated picnic or even a barbecue with the family. They have an intriguing selection of house made sausages-- the Chicken Tikka Masala sausage caught my eye and I can't wait to try it. They also sell whole smoked quail that are seasoned heavily yet each bite has just the right amount of smokiness, spices, and salt. Their hot food items and sandwiches are perfect for a quick lunch during your break from work or on your way home. There are also a few counter seats if you want to enjoy your meal there. So far I've tried the smoked quail, the Muffaletta sandwich, and their green lentil soup with chicken + veg. The sandwich was filled to the brim and each bite was a flavor bomb. The lentil soup was very comforting & paired well with the smoked quail. I'm looking forward to trying everything they have to offer.

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    Braised Italian beef panini on Feb 17th
    Braised Italian beef panini on Feb 17th
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