I recently tried a new drink on the menu. At the counter, one of the staff members was very helpful and took time to show me how to edit my drink on the app, as I was having trouble changing it. I ordered two drinks--one iced and one hot. The app wasn't allowing me to change the drink to hot, and I clearly told the staff member that I wanted it hot. He even mentioned that he also prefers hot drinks on cold days. When the drink was prepared by another staff member, I tried it at the counter. A female staff member asked how it was, and I told her it was almost room temperature, not hot. I explained that I had asked for it hot. She responded that my order didn't say hot and mentioned that the milk would need to be heated first, but she didn't offer to remake the drink or heat it. I ended up having to take it home and microwave it myself. I found this experience disappointing and unusual, especially since I've been here many times before and my hot drinks have always been served hot. The lack of effort to fix the issue or offer a replacement didn't match the level of customer service I've come to expect from Philz. read more

The coffee is really good here lots of choices N ice, and Strong like I like it They say short comments are accepted, but now I have to add more so I'm just saying something just to post my review read more

I placed my order through the app. When I arrived it was ready . The cashew cocoa was delicious and it's only available for a limited time. read more

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The guy who took my order was so nice he took the effort to ask me my real name because he saw I was hesitant when I gave him my "coffee" name. He made me feel welcome and seen. Very cool to see a team member who cares about their customers! Shout out Faisal read more

They always serve the best coffee with the ultimate customer service. Each person is so friendly and accommodating. They truly make each cup with love and compassion. I would love to come here anytime I'm in the area. Definitely recommend to all my friends visiting the Bay Area! read more

After months of not having Philz Coffee I started to order my drink through the app. I will say that ordering through the app compare to going there in person to order makes a lot of difference. I am guarantee the time that my drink will be done. It does show you the barista that is making your drink on the app. Starbucks and Peet's Coffee will not tell you who is making your drink but will tell you a time frame when your drink will be done. Working in Berkeley for almost six years I been going to this Philz Coffee after work. I have seen lines in the morning with people ordering their drinks. Thankfully for the app it does make it easy to have your drink ready when you arrive there. It is hard to find a seat to sit down at since there are people occupying it for their studies. I do love the view when you are drinking outside. Keep up the good work Philz read more

Philz Coffee - Hot Chocolate made for me - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Love Philz, but this is the most soulless location I've ever been to. The baristas have no personality and so it goes with the customers. I felt like I was surrounded by zombies. Nobody was mean, but there was such a weird, lifeless vibe, and I would know because I went to Sunset View Cemetary and Golden Gate Mausoleum right before I got to Philz. At least my icy mint mojito was perfect as always. read more

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Love this place. The people who work there are extremely friendly. The coffee is great. Highly recommend

Philz Coffee *never* misses! Philz is one of the best cafès in the Bay Area, and this location is my personal favorite. The baristas/cashiers always greet you with a smile, and patiently assist you with your order. The cafè also has a very chill vibe, and you feel welcome the moment you walk in. The coffees are good, strong, and affordable. My personal favorites are the honey haze and rose...who would've guessed you could have pink coffee? :) Now I must admit the service can be a wee bit slow, but that is only because the place is so dang popular! Order ahead online or prepare for a (worthwhile!) wait. Looking forward to my next stop at Philz! read more

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I come here all the time before my work and order in advance ! My drink always comes either on time or a few min after it said it would be out. However when I always order my food I always have ask when is it coming out after waiting 10-15 min after the pick up time. They haven't start it because it's forgotten and they say they will get it started and no apology for the big delay ! That is unacceptable. People that order in line had their food before me. Please be more on top of online order, because what is the point of ordering ahead for people online to get their stuff faster. It's one thing to be behind and it's another to constantly forget and it happens all the time. I work in customer service and I am a manager. read more

I cannot get enough of Philz!! I absolutely love this location as the barista's are so nice and definitely know how to make great coffee. I've been to other Philz and the employees here are so sweet, came in one day after cashless policy began and they accommodated me as I only had cash on hand. Tipped them the cost of the coffee plus more as I knew I would definitely come back because of great service and delicious coffee! *parking lot is a little small and gets full fast but there is some street parking* read more

Philz Coffee - Iced ecstatic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I think the baristas seem like lovely people, but ordering on the app should be turned off if the location is too busy to handle the volume of orders. I ordered 2 drinks on the app at 9:20 and received them at 10:05. The app had me checking in at 9:50 and the harried baristas just said "oh that's coming." When I actually got the drinks, one was made iced instead of hot (even though the label says hot...) I didn't want to wait another 45 minutes so just walked off with my coffee. I don't mean to at all denigrate the folks working here: they seemed rather stressed but kind. But maybe app ordering needs to be rethought here based on staffing? read more

Had a great experience here! Every time I've gone to a different Philz, I've had relatively negative experiences. Here, it's different! I came in to study, and Tajah took our order. They were extremely helpful and recommended my now favorite drink here! (Limited-Time Spiced Vanilla Soul). Anja made our drinks and they came out perfectly. Great experience overall, and I highly recommend! read more

A wonderful location that delivers on their drinks as usual and plenty of seating to get some work done. There is ample parking on the streets and in the lot too so no worries there. read more

I couldn't believe this place. The staff were super friendly and truly second to none. All the patrons were happy and the atmosphere was by far better than any Starbucks or any other coffee shop I've visited. The staff made this place what it is and I truly enjoyed my coffee and bagel. I would recommend Philz Coffee to anyone and everyone. Great job folks whatever you're doing, keep it up. Thank you so much. read more

I had asked The Husband to call the Philz Gilman location to get their time of closing for today Sunday 6/22/25, as the hours have changed drastically due to their location being short-staffed. Someone had answered and said that they were closing at 6:30PM, so we planned our day today around that. The current CLOSING hours are posted as follows: Monday thru Thursday 1:30PM Friday 5:30PM Saturday and Sunday 6:30PM We were there for a few hours, and imagine my surprise when we were informed at 4:30PM that they were closing at 4:30PM, due to "short-staffing". This closing at whatever time they felt like it is total AF bullshit. Today was not the first time it happened - it has happened a few times already. If the Gilman location can't get their shit together, they should close the location. At the very least, have REALISTIC hours posted, not "WE'RE SHORT-STAFFED SO WE'RE GONNA CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE HOURS WE POSTED" hours. This is absolutely NOT a knock on the employees, as they are doing a wonderful job. I'm just pissed that the Philz Gilman location doesn't have their shit together. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels that way. read more

Nice place to work. Good vibes. The vanilla date delight, with the cinnamon-date syrup combination, is good, although I don't think the vanilla is forward enough to be identifiable off the bat. But I really like dates. There is no wifi here, as per queries to the staff, which is unfortunate. read more

This location is so good! Our barista (Pemma) made our drinks so tasty and perfect. We ordered a mocha tesora, honey haze & philtered soul. I'm a philz fanatic and I would def go back to this location. If you see this, thanks girl for the delicious drinks! read more

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I feel like I give a lot of 5 star reviews but I think Yelp steers me to the best places and so it snow piles. I still wish Yelp allowed for half rating increments - are you guys listening? Philz is as good as it gets for drip, gravity brewed coffee. Yes, it does require a bit of a wait, so don't be in a rush to get in and out. They have a menu of different brews at different strengths. I order a dark roast, which was fresh, smooth, balanced, rich, everything good! read more

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Mmmmmm love the drinks at Philz, well most of them. I normally order "Philz Way" which is medium cream, medium sugar. You can also order "Jacob's Way" which is medium cream + medium honey. My go-to drinks are the ecstatic iced coffee, philtered soul, and iced mint mojito. I've tried a few from their "secret menu" like the Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Oatmeal Cookie, and Mocha Tesora but I personally wasn't a fan of those drinks. read more

This Philz is always on point (I prefer this location over College Ave) Drink - 5/5 - Iced Honey Haze (my favorite) Vibe - 4/5 - Pro: Very vibrant atmosphere - busy at 11:30 am on a Friday - Con: It is small and has limited tables - They do have tables outside (if you're lucky, you'll sit by all the puppies visiting!) Customer Service - 4/5 - Grateful to the barista who asked me to try my drink first and offered to fix anything - She made it 100% good - thank you!! read more

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Ridiculous wait time , they were also closed mid day yesterday on a wednesday. Coffee way too overpriced

Teighan was awesome. Made me the best iced mint mojito! Thank you! Best service. Clean Philz! read more

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"I'm so into you I can barely breathe..." - Ariana Grande Hello my name is Pete Davidson! Yea that guy! You might know me as the young dood that looks hella old! The dood that Ariana Grande fell in love with and all the haters go like what the f*** lol. Oh, well such is life and all that matters is I hit it! :D I've been to Philz across Cali 'n this locale in Berkeley is pretty rad. A private parking up front fits my midnight black limousine, tinted windows for y'know! Typical Philz upon entering: You place your order, you pay (thanX, yo sexy sugar mama!), you wait for the Baristas to craft drinks. You find a spot to sit! Peasy! We settle into our chairs and take selfies! Yup, Ariana needs that affirmation on how cute she is, *sigh* high ponytail and all! I admit she hella cute, but the need to remind her every five minutes a tad much:3 All good as our talk is on our drank, right? So yea, Mint Mojita for me and Ariana goes with Sweet Harmony w Oat! Drinks are smooth and paired perfectly with the pastries we snuck in. I mean we need to keep our baddy reps up, right? We chat, we nibble, we slurp, we take even more selfies lol. Oh! Life of the "It Crowd!" I recommend this Philz for those into flavored brews. The ambiance is college energy and people have a good vibe. Great spot for remote work or study. Not the most tables, but it's roomy and airy! The only sucky thing is when Ariana kicked me to the curb and had the balls to write a song about me... yuh savage! "Oh, baby, look what you started..." Peace out, Pete! imu *cries* read more

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I am so elated there is a Philz on this side of town in Berkeley. I get a little taste of heaven close to home, my favorite is the Mocha Teresa and seasonal is the Winter Bliss and Gratitude. Each cup ordered is made with one batch at a time, slow dripped just for your order. The wait time can fluctuate depending on the time you visit. If you have the time, wait and enjoy the cleanliness and operation of what is known as Philz. If you prefer arriving with your order ready to pickup and go, use their mobile app to order ahead. The app saves your favorite selections and preferences, it's as easy as tapping "Re-Order" and "Pay." The location is accessible from the Gilman exit or San Pablo and Gilman turn. There is street and lot parking available and the lot is pretty spacious. It is across from Whole Foods on the opposite side of the street. It can be fairly easy to miss as it is tucked off the street, the Philz sign is big and brilliantly lit so look for that just in case. The service is constant with friendliness, greetings and smiles when I arrive, the store is always well maintained and clean and the quality of my beverage, MOST IMPORTANT!, is always perfection! read more

The location is a very classic Philz atmosphere. Shout out to Faisal for making us some great drinks & friendliness!

All the hype? What the hell!?! Another coffee chain, big deal. Well... It really is good. Lots of bean types, and lots of specialty coffees. $20/lb beans for sale. $6 coffees. Really nice and helpful staff. I'm intrigued. More please. read more

I can't recommend this Philz enough. The baristas are all very friendly and always want to make sure your drinks are served the way you want. I've been to different locations around the Bay Area, and no one makes it like they do here. And nothing but good vibes. All the baristas are really good, so don't worry about who's making it. Philtered Soul Iced Extra Sweet and Extra Creamy Philtered Soul Cold Brew Extra Sweet and Extra Creamy read more

Phil's, always comes with the good coffee. I always mean to try something new but it never fails that I walk out with a refreshing extra creamy light sweet mint mojito iced coffee. Always love how accommodating the baristas are, they have you taste test the drink and make any necessary adjustments so you walk away happy. Had a yum almond croissant to go this time as well. This location does have a parking lot but the spots are a little tight. You can always park on the street too! read more

If you're not on that Philz, then we might not be able to friends!! There are three specific locations I frequent in different cities but this one is my "on the way to work" or "on my way home" from work go it. It's easy mobile ordering and pick up and go. Attached Parking is limited but there is street parking that's not difficult to find. I've never had a drink I didn't like, but my recs are- iced Philtered Soul with light cream and sugar, or a iced Honey Haze (when avail) and Ecstatic. My hubby loves their cold brews- Philtered soul. It's very busy here but there's outdoor seating as a plus. Everyone is super friendly here. Can't wait until my next stop again! read more

Depending on the time and day it could get pretty busy here that I do recommend ordering online via the app. I do like that they have an app where you can order your drink because all you have to do is pick your drink, what time are you picking up, show up and just wait for the drink. Just like most coffee shops, their pricing is pretty standard compared to other places. The service here is also excellent where if you feel that something needs to be changed with your drink, just let them know and they will fix it for you. They do have their own parking lot that can hold around 10-15 cars and if the lot is full, there is street parking available. You really can't go wrong with the drinks here to be honest. They have a variety of options for those who are coffee drinkers and those who are not. They have iced coffees, dark/medium/light blends of coffee, tea, food such as bagels, and they have their own beans that you can buy and make coffee at home. A few of my favorite coffees that I recommend are : - Philtered soul : Hazelnut flavor, chocolate. You can't go wrong if it's hot or iced - Silken Splendor : Dark cocoa, citrus, and butterscotch. - Mint Mojito : An iced drink that has a fresh mint, sweet and creamy - Iced Coffee Rose : Sweet, creamy with a hint of rose taste - Gingersnap : An iced gingersnap coffee that has the sweet, creamy and spices taste Highly recommend trying out philz if you are near one! read more

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4-25-21 Extraordinary tasting coffee. The iced mocha Tesoro tastes like chocolate heaven in a cup. Doc had preordered the drinks but there was a long wait to get the 3 beverages: mine plus 2 mint mojitos. Definitely wins hands down on s. To say hits the spot is mild because the taste will elevate your mood and tastebuds. Thanks for treating dad and I read more

Philz Coffee - Yum, fancy iced coffee for 3 please - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

24 min to get a coffee, nobody really pay attention Waited to be helped, then waited a very long time to get my cup of coffee which was just basic. read more

They keep closing on the middle of the day!! This is the second time I came and had this situation!

As usual, this location is filled with friendly, energetic and helpful people. I ordered a Tesora and decaf blend with Almond milk extra hot. I also ordered two turkey sausage sandwiches and one bacon burrito for my guys. I ate half of the turkey sandwich and spit it out. It had a chemical aftertaste that I did not like at all. The good thing is that I did like my coffee. That was the most important thing! Lol read more

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Philz is good...but I'm not addicted...except that rose flavor is soooo good on that Iced Coffee Rose. It's a dessert, really. Which I really don't need at breakfast. I should order it for my afternoon snack. Anywhoo, what Philz really deserves is accolades for their employees because every one of them is top notch friendly. Every time I'm a complete numbskull about what I want to order, and I forget they don't actually have espresso, they never make me feel dumb...they just explain it to me kindly. They're not in a convenient enough location for me, so I only come once every couple of years, so that's why I forget. But yeah...go get you some Philz. You'll enjoy it. read more

Ordered through their app and it was very convenient! When I got to the place, it was quite long so all I had to do was wait for my drink to be made. Taste: I've been to Philz Coffee before, but not at this location so I basically have a go to drink, which is a Mint Mojito. However, I replaced the sugar with Stevia (a tad bit bitter than sweet if you're into it which I wasn't so that's why it's 4 stars. If you're into sweet iced coffee drinks, I recommend this but with sugar! Pricing: pretty standard for a franchise coffee shop in my opinion. Parking: this is the first time I've ever seen some part of Berkeley having some sort of free parking. There's some curbs that don't have meter parking and also a tiny parking lot next to the building! Service: excellent! The barista who made my drink was super friendly! Definitely gonna be stopping by here more after I graduate from college! Seems like a great spot to study even though it's a tad bit small. read more

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I remember coming to this Philz location years ago. I'm not sure where my review went? Better now than never lol. This location is great especially being in the Berkeley neighborhood. I always loved it's 'Warehouse' feel with its outside appearance. Just like all the other Philz locations, it has a cult following with lots of locals sipping and eating inside. The baristas are friendly and super quick with the drinks. The drinks are consistent and tastes delicious. They have another person at the pastry station which is great; most Philz places, the cashier has to put everything at a pause to do it. This is a great coffee shop to stop-in while in B-town. It's also away from the busy strip so parking is a bit more available here. read more

I like to come here whenever I'm in the area shopping. I usually place my order online 15 minutes ahead of time so that it's ready when I arrive. I love getting the mint mojito, my favorite drink at Philz. Workers are always very friendly, good location. read more

I usually come here after placing an online order when I'm on my way to work but I was able to sit down and enjoy my coffee in the location during my last visit. I ordered hot mocha tessora which is one of my go-to's and it came out just a bit warm. Service was ok that visit. Guy at the register wasn't too thrilled to take my order and tossed my pasty at me on the counter, though he apologized. Will probably just keep my online orders for this one read more