Listen, I don't like giving poor reviews, but if you know my history here, credit where credit due. Not a berkeley guy, for starters, so idk what y'all do for milk tea but we got out of a decent dinner at Kura and wanted to get the most of our parking charge for being on hallowed Cal grounds. Gadani was highly rated, nuff said. It's got a nice interior, but most shops these days do. First thoughts are they are running a Fanloli in there, lots of cutesy stuff for sale, not common for coffeeshops, but I was excited for a banana mocha latte or honestly whatever that has banana in it, I'm all for that but it was sold out, big bummer. Second thoughts are I hate the kiosk ordering, I had to dig around for that disappointing news, tbh I feel like this kiosk nonsense just means whoever is back there gets more time doom scrolling but call me out for not loving the end of human interactions. Third thought was this is taking awhile, took about 10 minutes to get a milk tea which is a little crazy when no one else is there. Case in point for second thought because anywhere else it would half the time, are they making bead necklaces into the back? Fourth thought was when my wife said her milk tea tasted like water, which I tried and said yep it does, then she asked me if mine was bad, because I had the same order only hot, which I said, "yes it does taste like water, how did you know," to which we both say collectively, "fucking Berkeley." Normally id leave it there, but then I realized that the cup was spilling on me constantly and it actually wasn't me, the top wouldnt close so I was spilling the milk tea flavored water all over my sweater because their cups don't close properly. Listen, it wasn't a nice sweater but comon, insult to injury in a time of failure, people come to places like this to get a night cap, especially in a world where nobody young drinks. How the hell is this top of the mark, is it the ice cream? If it's the ice cream, I'm glad, because otherwise I think y'all are crazy. All that and parking was $20 bucks. Smh, why do people live like this. read more

Maybe the best bubble waffles ever. Fast and friendly service and fun environment. The one down side is that it's probably around 800 cals for a bubble waffle w ice cream and it comes w two toppings too. I'd def share w someone. They have rose petal toppings and exotic ice creams. Fun for a date night. read more

Blackflower chai ice cream was really good! Love how spice-forward it was! The chocolate waffle was a great texture slighly crisp on the outside and soft and chewy inside! read more

Gadani - Ice Ice Cream Combo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I stopped by wanting to get some dessert and sampled multiple ice cream flavors. The cardamom pistachio has real pistachio in it, the matcha is rich and so is the Thai tea, the lychee is good and really does taste like the fruit. I ultimately opted for a 2 scoop of lychee and matcha. They do have many pretty good ice cream flavors, so I recommend trying them out. Service isn't usually that fast though, so be prepared for that if you show up and there are other customers already. read more

Gadani - Matcha and lychee ice cream, 2 scoops - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

They serve Mitchell's ice cream, and have a wide selection of flavors. It's a very hip little shop. - 4.0/5: Double Chocolate waffle with coffee, caramel drizzle, and graham crumble. The waffle itself has a muted flavor; it's mostly for texture to accompany the ice cream. read more

Gadani - Double Chocolate waffle with coffee, caramel drizzle, and graham crumble. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Was pleasantly surprised with Gadani's unique flavors. Some flavors that stood out were Ube, Matcha, Lychee, and Thai Tea (which I got). They had more classic flavors such as Vanilla, Mint, and Coffee too. I just got a single scoop but their egg waffle combo looked VERY enticing. The shop is on the smaller side but there are a couple seats by the window and additional seating out the store front. The girl who served us was super nice, it was Valentine's weekend and she was the only one handling the rush of all the orders. We had to wait due to the amount of customers but she was sweet and I didn't personally mind waiting. Would come again! read more

Gadani - Thai Tea Ice Cream Scoop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Updating our review to add photos! 6 months post-wedding and our guests still rave about this dessert read more

Gadani - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cute shop and very friendly service. The ice cream flavors are really fun and unique! I loved the hojicha. The egg waffle isn't the best - big air pockets and not a lot of chocolate flavor. But the price is reasonable and it's a tasty dessert! read more

Gadani - Hojicha ice cream, double chocolate egg waffle, Oreo crumb - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Love the bubble waffle ice cream cone. So many flavors and choices to try. Good quality!

This review is more for the egg waffles: I really liked their egg waffles! Super crispy, but I think they needed more batter...they weren't fluffy it felt more like a chip consistency? Other than that service was awesome and the ambience was cute and cozy. read more

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Very good . I had the chocolate waffle with lychee ice cream. It was my first time trying lychee ice cream and I loved it read more

Gadani - Chocolate waffle with lychee ice cream, chocolate drizzle and cookie crumble - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I had Gadani bookmarked for awhile and finally had a chance to try it on a recent Saturday night before closing. The hours on Yelp page are wrong, they close at 10 pm on Saturdays. Small little shop with a small seating area. They have a lot to choose from for desserts. They also sell a bunch of hand crafted items too. Street parking only The service was nice and don't forget the 10% off check in. The gelato melted quick but blueberry cheesecake was good. read more

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I ordered a churro waffle with ube ice cream and caramel and graham crumbs as my toppings. It was so good. The ube flavor was strong and creamy. I love that Gadani has unique flavors! The churro waffle was also a very subtle churro taste. It wasn't burnt and was the perfect soft-crunchy ratio. Service was good but there's only 1 worker so it takes a while to receive your order. Ambiance is cute and a good place to hang with friends. read more

Gadani - churro waffle with ube ice cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great ice cream I love going there to get their special cone and I would really recommend this for getting ice cream and want a cool experience. read more

such a heavenly combo with the hot & fresh egg waffle + the rich & creamy chocolate ice cream! solid spot for anyone with a sweet tooth read more

Gadani - chocolate Ice Cream Combo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ice cream flavors are fun and different. The waffle had a funny flavor, like the waffle iron had something else on it. Was not a fan. read more

Love the aesthetic here and the flavors of ice cream that they have - the ube was solid. It's a small store, and all the workers were very sweet. Two things: 1. I'm not sure the value was there for around $12 total (ice cream + egg waffle). The reason for this is 2. I don't think my egg waffle was completely cooked? The inside of each bubble was a little too mushy to seem right...It wasn't a total deal-breaker - the outside was crispy and overall it still had the chewy inside texture. The entire order comes in a cup, which makes it seem and look like a lot more than it actually is - it feels like you're paying more for the aesthetic than for the taste. Would I come again? Maybe to try their drinks. For their ice cream and egg waffles? Probably not. read more

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Gadani is located in the Downtown Berkeley area - they have inconsistent hours, as I tried coming multiple times and the third time was the charm. Parking is kind of hit or miss here, as they are located in a busy area and on a busy street - I parked a couple of blocks away and walked over. This is a simple and small shop with very limited seating, but they do have a cute flower / leaf backdrop by the seating area, which is great for photos. No service whatsoever - ordering is through the kiosk by the front counter and the employee sitting by the counter does not speak to you / welcome you, nor does she even looks up from her phone. I ordered their Ice Cream Combo with your choice of egg waffle, ice cream flavor (1 flavor), and 2 complimentary toppings. For my egg waffle - I chose matcha, for my ice cream scoop - I chose matcha as well, and for my complimentary toppings - I chose condensed milk and whipped cream. Egg waffle was alright - a bit on the drier side with not much matcha taste to it, while the ice cream did not have a strong matcha taste at all. It was about $10, which I thought was a bit steep for what you get. read more

Lovely hidden gem. Egg tart ice cream what a selection! No bathroom with limited seating. Other than that, delicious! read more

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I was super excited to try out Gadani after looking at the reviews and photos on Yelp. The egg puff waffle had crunchy bits but was soft on the insides and even had mini spots of chocolate in it. The hojicha (dark roasted green tea) ice cream was so tasty and went really well with the chocolate waffle. My only complaint was that it melted too quickly! I asked for rose petals and graham cracker crumbs as toppings but only received the latter on my ice cream combo. The seating options are limited and not super comfortable; it's definitely more of an order to-go cafe. There was only one worker who seemed to be multitasking at everything, making it a bit of a wait (~10 minutes). However, I enjoyed my visit and will be back to try their other ice cream flavors and drinks. Note that they are closed on Mon/Tues and typically do not open until 4:30 pm the rest of the week. read more

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A cute little ice cream/ drinks mom and pap shop located in downtown Berkeley. They didn't have extensive ice cream selections (~10), however, they had some "unique" flavors to choose from... ube, matcha, dark roasted green tea, hochata, etc. Best of all, serving it with an egg waffle was the best. :) read more

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Cute shop but both the ice cream and the egg waffle missed the mark. The egg waffle had kind of a strange flavor and the ice cream (cookies n cream) was missing the rich cookie flavor. read more

The man that attended to us was so kind!!! We misunderstood the closing time and headed over there almost 30 minutes after they closed BUT he let us come in. Noticing that the door was closed we asked and he told us that they had closed for a little bit to eat dinner. He was so welcoming and allowed us to try as many flavors as we wanted. We had a great conversation and walked away with our ice creams happily BEFORE we looked at the sign on their door reading that they had closed already. We felt quite bad and are extremely grateful for the service! Will come again for sure! read more

I absolutely loveddd this dessert place! My boyfriend and I stopped by a few days ago after spending time browsing for dessert places and were very pleased that we made the choice to come here. The service was pretty fast and the ice cream combo with the egg waffles were absolutely delicious. I also appreciated how clean and nice the inside looked, it was very aesthetic. We will definitely be back! read more

Gadani - Chocolate Ice Cream Combo with oreo crumbs and condensed milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The place is nice and pretty welcoming, I had taken the family members out and wanted some late night ice cream. The service was amazing and the scoops are huge! Ice cream was very good! The ambiance was really calm and chill. 10/10 recommended for some good day and night ice cream! read more

Gadani - Lychee and Thai Tea Ice Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Loved the matcha ice cream in the waffle cone simple and delicious! I also got the double chocolate egg waffle on the side to try it and discovered that egg waffles aren't for me. I wanted to like it, but unfortunantly I wasn't a fan. I'll definitely be back for their green tea ice cream tho read more

Gadani - Green tea Ice Cream Cone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Per post dinner ritual for the kids, we found Gadani while exploring Berkeley downtown. Conveniently located across from the Bart station and a few steps away from the campus and numerous student housings. Small but cozy and clean interior and easy to navigate menu. A perfect place and ambiance to study and have conversations despite constant flow of customers, most of whom were doing take outs. The young lady who I believe is the owner was friendly, service-oriented, and very accommodating. It was nice to strike a conversation about how this business stormed through constructions and pandemic. Try the classic egg waffles. Homemade batter and perfect crispiness. Will return again soon! read more

Discovered this gem after lunch while walking around Downtown with friends. Although we shared a big meal at Imm Thai right around the corner, my violently lactose intolerant self can never pass up a good ice cream cone (especially one as unique as Gadani's). After sampling a few of their flavors, I settled on the strawberry ice cream with the double chocolate egg waffle. I was not prepared for such phenomenal ice cream from an outwardly unassuming cafe. The ice cream aired on the lighter end, almost bearing a resemblance to whipped cream even. The egg waffle was rich with its bittersweet chocolate flavor and even had semisweet chips littered inside. Next time though, I'd probably go for the matcha waffle to try something new! Pro tip: order the rose petals! Their flavor is subtle, but they add a certain je-ne-sais-quoi fragrance that complements fruity ice creams crazy well. Contrary to what other reviews say, I think the prices are actually really fair. The quality, portion, and appearance of their ice cream combos justify the price point imo. But, this definitely is a "treat Audrey" dessert than "regular degular Audrey" dessert. read more

Gadani - Double Chocolate with Strawberry Ice Cream Combo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

so happy we found this little gem right after dinner. First thing that sold me was the Thai tea ice cream. Secondly they have the bubble waffles which the kids love. Very affordable. The staff here is very nice and courteous. Let the boys try out some sampled before picking out their ice creams. Whenever you guys are in the area come by and check this place out read more

Great ice cream & bubble waffle combo in downtown Berkeley. There wasn't any indoor seating available when I went yesterday (Friday ~8p) but service was quick enough and dessert tasted great. I got the Horchata wrapped in a Churro waffle topped with graham cracker crumbs and sprinkles. Would swap the graham cracker with oreo if I got a do-over. Flavors were on point, waffle broke apart so perfectly when I bit/tore it. Satisfying treat for an ice cream craving. Would recommend. read more

Gadani - Ice Cream Combo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

First egg waffle place I've been to in Berkeley! The place is super cute and located in downtown Berkeley. I only tried their matcha and classic egg waffles today but I definitely wanna try their churros one. Their waffle batter actually tastes different than typical Hong Kong egg waffles in a way. Still good! The matcha flavored one has a slight bitter taste, which surprised me because I thought they would use artificially flavored matcha but the bitterness makes me think that they used fresh matcha powder to make it. read more

Gadani - Matcha crepe with chocolate ice cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Perfect spot to have yummy dessert after dinner! I feel like you can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Our little party of 4 decided to each get something a little different and I'm glad we did. The cute decor is perfect for pictures and gives the place a nice relaxing feel. Definitely worth a try! We can't wait to go back to try something new. read more

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I came here looking for a matcha dessert after the nearby matcha cafe was sold out. The matcha egg waffle here fulfilled my craving, but wouldn't be my first choice if I was looking for matcha dessert. The lychee ice cream was light and not too sweet. Overall we had a good time here! The worker was nice and there were lots of cute decorations inside. read more

Gadani - Matcha Egg Waffle + Lychee Ice Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

- Amazing flavors - good staff - 10/10 ambience Gadani has really good flavors. I usually get the matcha flavor woth sesame with a little drizzle of honey read more

A wonderful experience! Drinks: I recommend the rose latte as an espresso option and rose fizz as a non-espresso drink. Dessert: The double chocolate egg waffles were made to order (very warm on a cold day), delicious and not too sweet. Environment: Overall ambience was peaceful and aesthetic. Service: I was able to meet one of the owners; she is a holistic nutritionist and we spoke about using the best products as possible. Her care and through consideration about using healthy and organic ingredients defiantly shows in the food. We will be back :) read more

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Such a cute little space with lovely music! It feels like the perfect place to start the new year - and they were open until 9pm! We ordered 2 signature Gadani egg waffles and a scoop of lavender & lychee. Delicious!! read more

Gadani - Gadani Classic Waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Aesthetically pleasing and delicious dessert spot! I used to frequent Gadani all the time as a student at Berkeley. Their desserts were fairly priced for the amount of food you get in the waffle + ice cream combo, and really tasty. The banana chip waffle is crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and easily able to break off circle by circle. The ice cream is not too sweet or heavy, but soft and silky. I personally always chose rose petals as a topping for the olfactory pleasantry and the aesthetic preference. The drinks here are good too, and complement the desserts. The rose latte is very floral and hearty. Two can share a single waffle + ice cream combo. Gadani makes for a great dessert spot for a date! read more

Gadani - Banana Chip Waffle with Ice Cream Combo and wafer on top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Gadani is an awesome cafe around the corner from UC Berkeley. Lots great deserts to choose from and they're open late! I stumbled in a little before 9PM. Swing by soon! Anthonyxibarrax read more

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$6.68 matcha waffle. Fantastic and fluffy textured dessert. Matcha was on the minimal side and barely detectable but enjoyed the overall flavor. Workers were friendly and patient with some rambunctious customers read more

Gadani - Matcha egg waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Egg waffle was good, but a little undercooked inside. Otherwise it was pretty good. Staff is friendly.