Sun @9am It's about…read moretime I come here to hang out! What I appreciate about this spot is community oriented it is. Their billboards are covered in local businesses and there's plenty of seating in this spacious shop. It was a cold day so I think the patio area was closed. There are plenty of board games and books for kids, and magazines for adults to enjoy. There's so many drink and food options AND they serve ice cream! Yeah this coffee shop has everything. Any local would be lucky to live near here.

What a fabulous place we discovered on our walk through Point Richmond!…read more Absolutely love the whimsy of this shop/café. And I appreciated all the various seating areas throughout the inside and outdoors in the patio. I thought I was coming in for a coffee, but once I saw that they Affogato, I had to order it. I had the espresso poured over there Tara's coffee, ice cream, and it was incredibly scrumptious. How cute it was that the Barista's did a self portrait of themselves and posted it. And I want to know where they got their light fixtures as they were stunning. As it was a warm day, we chose to sit out in their garden patio under a tree, which was quite lovely.

Looking for another spot to grab coffee in the El Cerrito/Kensington area? Did you know Benchmark…read morehas a grab & go secondary spot essentially across the street from their restaurant and next to Semifreddi's Bakery in the Colusa Circle, Kensington? Now ya do! On a recent Farmers Market morning I noticed they had a blueberry matcha and I couldn't stop thinking about it. I've been on the hunt for fun summer flavors, and blueberry is a new one for me. I finally had a moment to stop back in and noticed the "Summerween" menu. How fun and unique! Service was great, and I ended up trying both the blueberry matcha and the butter brew latte. Both so different, but honestly so delicious. Thoughtful detail for each, and snaps to the cold foam(s)! Benchmark Portavia also has to-go brekky sandwiches and pizza of the day slices, meatballs, salads, dressings, sweet treats, and frozen cookie dough, full pizzas, and more. They are also a small market with a few shelves of jarred and packaged goods. This spot is perfect for grabbing something to-go for just you, creating the ambiance for a yummy cozy night in/date night, or grabbing a gift for someone for a housewarming. To note, those cookie dough balls are divine!

The sandwiches are all tough bread and no filling. Similar to a French sandwich, but for the price…read moreyou should get a lot more.

Advertisements for the latest Matcha are around but I would go for the coffee. Arabic music plays…read moreand the decorations are reflective of their culture. Brought me back to my childhood in Saudi Arabia. The barista was welcoming and the overall vibe was quiet even with the music. I would come here to study. I ordered the orange blossom mint decaf and it was delicious. I should have gotten the Turkish coffee but my body can't handle the caffeine.

AI Slop photos for their drinks and menu :(…read more Drinks were just Okay. Would not go back unless it was the only option. Decent place to study.

I bought an online gift card but my friend never received it. I emailed the store and the owner…read morereplied within a couple of hours. He resent the email with the code to my friend and all is good. Great service. I don't live close but I'd love to try the treats here next time I'm in the area.

I ordered a 2-scoop ice cream on Sunday evening, May 31, 2026 and was disappointed by the portion…read moresize. I was clearly given about 1 scoop but was charged for the double. The employee may have been new or not uniformly trained, but the scoops were noticeably smaller than what is typically served. Unfortunately, this has happened before. Sometimes I receive full scoops, while other times the portions are much smaller depending on who is serving. Consistency is important, and customers should receive the same product regardless of which employee is working. Please provide better training to ensure portion sizes are consistent. Based on this experience, I won't be returning when this employee is working and will likely stay away for a while.

Holy Cow Coffee had thermos of coffee for individual purchase. unfortunately, the regular was out…read more only decaf was available. about a dozen bags of coffee bean blends were on display and available for purchase. the owner, paul, will literally back up his truck someday and bring brewing equipment, water, and enough coffee to last a shift at the farmer's market. locale: orinda farmers market (3/3) pour: decaf coffee(2) -smooth brew from aribica beans (usually harsh), this one not. also not much body nor character. 3ish stars coffee drips: -this review is based on a derivative future anticipation of good/great tasting coffee -past tastings are no guarantee of future satisfaction. -recent yelp ipo exurberance had no bearing on this review. -paul was smooth and cool.

I was able to taste and have a cup of coffee of Holy Cow Coffee Company at the El Cerrito Farmers…read moreMarket on Saturday. I tried their signature coffee, the French Blend. I don't remember the name unfortunately. It had a very good roasted taste and light to the finish. I would have walked passed this booth, but the Emeryville address on the van, got my attention. I like supporting local businesses. What also intrigued me was that they have a vast amount of teas. More than their coffee selection. I will have to come back again to try the teas.

Can I get something STARTED for you? For years at various…read morecoffee shops, I've enjoyed their fine product, usually the blueberry muffin. Today, I'm at their company store on Solano Avenue in the gastronomic epicenter of the lovely town of Albany, California enjoying a nice warmed up chocolate croissant, and a passionfruit Madeline. A nice clean facility, friendly staff, and calm environment. To say that this is the best chocolate croissant I've ever had might be stretching it, but I can't imagine better? The warm melting bittersweet chocolate is what makes it so tasty. Nothing worse than a chocolate croissant with cold hard chocolate in the center. First the chocolate croissant, and then for dessert the passionfruit Madeline. Snap, crackle, pop. What a way to START the day! Next time I'll grab one of these sandwiches for lunch. This is a real winner. Don't hesitate, bring a date. Note: They have a huge wholesale business and if I had a coffee shop, that's where I'd get my product.

Stopped by after brunch to get some pastries for the ride home…read more I've been to their other locations. This one is nice because it has plenty of street parking. The line was short and I could see that the selection was still good. I came for the kouign amann. They have some of the best, always crispy and buttery.

Visited: Saturday, August 15, 2026 -- around 3:30 PM…read more HYPER-HOT COFFEE, FLYING CARPETS & THE DEATH OF DRIVE-THRU MONOTONY Had a late-afternoon coffee craving while wandering Berkeley and landed at Qahwa Time. "Qahwa," appropriately enough, means coffee in Arabic, so nobody here is hiding the ball. First impression: friendly service, casual atmosphere, and just enough energy to make the place feel fun without someone trying to convince me I've joined a movement. I ordered the Modawar, a Yemeni-style coffee with evaporated milk, a touch of sugar and cardamom. And sweet caffeinated Moses -- this coffee arrived HYPER HOT. Not "wait two minutes before sipping" hot. I mean HOT hot. The kind of temperature where weaker men begin blowing frantically across the lid while quietly researching personal-injury attorneys. Perfect. I like my coffee served somewhere between volcanic and OSHA investigation, and this was excellent. Rich, aromatic, lightly sweet, with the cardamom coming through beautifully without kicking down the door and taking the entire beverage hostage. I was also stranded in that bizarre 3:30 PM jurisdiction where lunch has already left town but dinner hasn't been sworn into office, so I ordered a beef fatayar. Now THIS thing was fun. Warm folded pastry stuffed with beef and potatoes, carrying these wonderful curry-flavored undertones. Soft, savory, hearty, slightly doughy -- comfort food with just enough spice and personality to make you sit up and pay attention. About three bites in, I felt like I should have been sitting cross-legged on a carpet, flying directly into a genie lamp at full speed. I realize this may not be the traditional Yemeni dining experience. But it was mine. There was something almost pierogi-ish about the warm potato-and-meat comfort of it, except somebody apparently handed the pierogi a passport, introduced it to cardamom and curry, and told it there was a much larger world outside Cleveland. And speaking of that larger world: I am absolutely stoked that Yemeni coffee houses keep popping up all over the Bay Area. Bring them on. Yemeni coffee. Ethiopian food. Salvadoran pupusas. Korean barbecue. Burmese noodles. Filipino breakfast. Afghan kebabs. Georgian dumplings. Give me cuisines I can't pronounce correctly on the first attempt. Because when it comes to food, the more the merrier. A world where 95% of your culinary decision-making consists of Wendy's, McDonald's or Chick-fil-A isn't technically a human-rights violation, and I doubt The Hague will be opening an investigation anytime soon. But good Lord, what a dull existence. There are only so many times a grown adult can stand beneath fluorescent lights contemplating whether tonight represents a Dave's Double moment or a Spicy Chicken Sandwich moment before the human spirit begins requesting asylum. So yeah. Give me the Yemeni coffee house. Give me the nuclear-temperature Modawar. Give me the beef-and-potato fatayar that launches me across Berkeley on an imaginary flying carpet toward a genie lamp. Qahwa Time made my afternoon substantially less boring. And these days, that's worth celebrating.

Wow. Just wow. Talk about a NICE refresher…read more If you like juice/refreshers and have been looking for a good spot outside of Starbucks, please definitely give this place a try. Their service was very quick and nice. The ambiance was very nice as well, with a lot of nice decor.

I go here all the time for a quick stop for a snack, sandwich, pastries and they are always so kind…read moreand perfect spot next to the college. Great place for studying too.

I've had matcha from many places, but I've never had matcha that tasted this bad. It was honestly…read moreawful. On top of that, the staff treated me very poorly. When I asked about the issue, instead of helping me, they laughed and made fun of me. ‼I will never come back to this place or spend my money here again.