Qargo Coffee opened 2 years ago in Noah's Bagels vacated space. Retrofitted into a vibrant, bright large seating space. Saw "new management, new menu" banner on the outside of store or something similar. Don't know what's on menu now. Lavazza coffee still featured. Some new Yemeni drinks featured along with new bakes. Nothing is labeled or priced in pastry/cake section. Ordered an Adeni Chai (7.40) paid. Came in 5ish minutes. Had issues getting receipt from associate. Another associate later showed me a pic of receipt and also texted it to me. Unknown why this space is so empty now. Previously it was packed, jumping. Maybe there was music playing. Wasn't paying attention. Adeni Chai was hot & hefty (20 ounce). Worthy of 7.40 paid. Was too hot to drink for 10ish minutes. Later tasted it. Pretty sweet. Tastes like the usual black tea, cardamon, cinnamon, cloves, milk and sugar. Receipt showed coffee latte 20 ounce (6.95) + whole milk (0.95) charged. Wondering if large servings of coffee affected biz? read more

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First time ever leaving a negative review, but this experience was disappointing. No greeting when we walked in and were told to order at the kiosk. Waited 30 minutes for two lattes even though the place was empty. Drinks were left on the counter with no name called or acknowledgment. Asked for napkins, said thank you--no response. Still waiting on a croissant and had to ask about it while the employee was on the phone, then waited even longer. Overall, poor service, no communication, and long wait times for simple items. Would not return. read more

Qargo Coffee is delicious, in part because they use Lavazza coffee. I went to the kiosk and ordered a Pistachio Iced Latte. It was pretty light on pistachio flavor, so that could actually be improved. But it wasn't too sweet either, and that's more important for me given all the sugar bomb lattes you find at corporate cafes. At $7.39 + tax for a medium (16 oz.) it was not cheap. $8.15 total. When I went, they were offering special lattes galore. Everything from tiramisu to honey lavender, biscoff, and banana caramel. They had several cold foams available and a few flavors of açai. I will say the kiosk for ordering was easy to use. I still prefer talking to a cashier so I can ask questions or see if they have a suggestion. The drink came out quickly enough and they shouted out my drink when it was ready. I guess I'd rank the service as good enough/not bad. The decor is modern and somewhat artificial, not exactly a comfy cafe to my taste. But it's roomy and neutral enough for the many students here. The wifi didn't work right away on my phone. But I had a to-go order, so didn't try too hard. I haven't tried the food yet. If you can't find street parking, the Telegraph-Channing lot is relatively inexpensive at $3/hour. Enter from Channing Way or Durant Ave. read more

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Big selection of food and drink items. Their iced Ube matcha latte was so good! Non-dairy options available, I got mine with oat milk. The service was great and the ambiance was modern. read more

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There was an odd burnt taste to the &4.55 Cafe au Lait I bought here (Photo 7). I've usually had good experiences with Lavazza, the Italian brand of beans they use here, so I was disappointed that even the steamed milk couldn't counterbalance the flavor. Otherwise this was a typical off-campus study spot for undergrads who obviously haven't developed discriminating palates. There was no seat to be had for this aged alumnus. Go Bears? COFFEE - 2 stars...strange burnt taste AMBIANCE - 2 stars...more a study hall for undergrads SERVICE - 1.5 stars...barista training needed TOTAL - 2 stars...probably not for me RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/EMn0edkm0I read more

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I needed a place to hang out and get work done for a few hours while near UC Berkeley. Qargo seemed spacious and bright from the Yelp reviews so I headed there. They have a large touch screen to order or you can order at the counter. I ordered the mango smoothie and found a spot at a counter top. There was power to plug in if needed. The smoothie was thick and flavorful. read more

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My son and I are from Oakdale California. We stopped to get a coffee. Marie was so sweet and kind and had a beautiful smile on her face. Our drink were great we enjoyed till the last drop. Thank you read more

Qargo Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

We ordered a sandwich and they gave it to us without cheese, sauce and basil. Mind you, we came in a few minutes after they opened. They said they ran out but didn't bother to tell us before we ordered and didn't want to refund the sandwich that was missing three of its core ingredients. So, we got stuck with it and offer of some lettuce leaves. read more

I stopped by this coffee shop since the Holiday market was on the street in front of the shop. Very nice aesthetics and it was very bright, I saw a lot of people on their laptops! They had a really good selection of pastries and other food. Lots of coffee and non coffee drink options. I ordered the pistachio latte, it had a mild pistachio flavor and the coffee quality was excellent! I ordered to go, next time I'll sit and enjoy the ambiance. read more

Stopped in for a chai tea latte and a quick little dinner while doing errands nearby. The dining area is cafe chic with neutral colored walls, posters, and modern lighting that also creates a welcoming, cozy cafe feel. The menu is large enough to come back again to try something new, offering both sweet and savory options. The staff member who helped me was friendly and helpful in my decision on which food choice to choose. The spinach, kale, cheese filled croissant was very filling and tasty. It was large enough to tide me over for a longer drive ahead. The chai tea latte was a good balance of sweet and spicy. This cafe is a good spot to stop by when in the neighborhood and wanting a treat and hot beverage. read more

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Brief Summary: - Kiosk payment style has an interesting UX - Lots of seating places inside - Felt like the additional options I requested in the kiosk were ignored - Coffee is not sour We visited here on a chilly spring after eating lunch near the university. I was pretty surprised on the interior because it was larger once inside. The wall stretches out with bar tables and chairs, and there were multiple tables of 3-4 people can sit in the other spaces of the cafe. It was a busier time of day because there were students sitting in and studying while having a cup of coffee. We ordered via the kiosk and the style was unique. All of the drinks start off as $0.00. Then as you customize the order the cup's size determines the base price. I ordered two drinks, a latte and a mocha and a tiramisu. The latte I kept things simple, but for the mocha we decided to include additional creams with a special lavender flavor. The staff notified me that the drinks are coming after handing me the tiramisu. The cake itself was soft, but not heavily drenched with coffee that I had hoped. The lady finger cookie was still dry on some parts. The drinks arrived at the same time, so I went to pick it up. Upon a quick glance I could not tell which one was which, so I asked that staff which one was the mocha. Suddenly, there was a flash of looks between the three as they reviewed the receipt. It seems that they have made 2 lattes. The drink was not remade, rather they squeezed in the chocolate syrup and mixed it in. I forgot to ask about the special cream, assuming already that the drink did not contain this either. After taking the drink and tried it, the relative told me they did not taste the lavender. Not complaining too much, but I have added this into the drink, so it is an additional cost. I was on a fence on still putting this on 4 stars because the latte was great. It wasn't sour and at perfect temperature. I came here for coffee and the cafe delivered what I wanted. There were plenty of seats so we were able to sit down, relax our feet, and enjoy a sip. However, if it is the case that I can only enjoy a latte and the other drink and cake options are not up to standards, then it felt appropriate for me to keep it at 3 stars. read more

Qargo Coffee - Latte, mocha, and a tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Having gone to this place twice already, this store has me already questioning the existence of why it was even there to begin with in the first place. It's really hard to find parking, and even if you're lucky, this trip may not even be worth taking public transit or driving to at all. The interior of the shop looks modern, chic, and well organized. However, one can only imagine the environment and its tables -- when I arrived and took a seat, some of the seats were dirty, and some of the tables were not even sanitized. The atmosphere of the shop seemed dead, because despite people studying, the music was too loud, and I could barely hear myself speaking, even while ordering my drinks. I ordered a Passion Me cold brew, and to be honest with you, I tossed that as soon as I walked out the door. They have the weirdest drink options, and honestly passionfruit with cold brew does not sound fitting. The drink had too much passionfruit purée, and there was too less cold brew to even begin with. In addition, their drinks are insanely expensive, which one can expect because it's right next to the UC Berkeley campus. After this experience, I don't think I will be coming back to this establishment again. Their service is really poor, and the person that runs the cashier and register and coffee machine just sits there waiting for our guests to come by. read more

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We ordered a chai latte and a peppermint tea early morning. The vibes upon walking in around 8:40 am on a Monday were eerie. There was a broken window inside. Service wasn't anything special guy had his wired earphones in and didn't really acknowledge us but wasn't overtly rude just seemed like he was sleepy. The chai was really watered down and so was my tea usually there's 2 tea bags but it was just one so my tea was really watered down as well. Wasn't horrible, it's cute inside with some electrical cords for studying but mostly high top chairs which is uncomfortable for studying personally but just came for a quick tea read more

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Location and decoration make me give it 2 stars instead of one. I ordered a berry smoothie that looked nothing like the picture (it was purple instead of blue, they didn't put whipped creme on top, and not jam/syrup on bottom). When they called my name I mentioned it to them and they told me that they were out of whipped creme. I told them then why did you ask my daughter if she wanted whipped creme on her drink (she had declined). He just they ran out after I ordered. I told him, even without the whipped creme it looks nothing like it. He said that's how they make it. He ended up remaking it for me, which he added way to much syrup so it wasn't good at all as the overly sugary syrup and too much amount of it made it unpleasant. My daughter says her dei k wasn't that good either read more

Qargo Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

The inside of the cafe is really cute, and the coffee itself was yummy. What was lacking was service. First time, the coffee took forever even though there were 3 dudes working and it was pretty empty on a weekend. Second time, they skipped my number entirely. Usually cafes really want to process you and get everything going, but not here, which is weird. read more

It was a pleasure coming here, the tiramisu latte was great and the costumer service was great and they were so kind. I would recommend anyone to come here! read more

Qargo Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Appreciate the customer service people working there are very friendly and niceCame in for a matcha, they recommended me a banana matcha was 10/10 and had a Spinach cheese croissant as well and man was that so good. Definitely coming back for another visit. read more

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Tl;dr: Kiosk forces one to tip, without communicating until the final payment screen. Seems a bit shady. +++ So I ordered my drinks and food at the kiosk, and my friend that was with me tried to stop me by grabbing my hand. Altas it was too late, and I was a bit confused tbh. Well, they asked if the final amount seemed odd. To be fair, they are better at math than myself, and hadn't been given an itemized breakdown during the process of ordering/paying. Since I had paid via the kiosk, I provided my cell number and sure enough - here was my order number, along with that missing itemized receipt. And then I saw it - a tip. Huh?!... As plain as day, I was charged a tip for some reason. Even though I ordered by myself. Had to physically pick up my drinks. Did I mention the food? When I picked up the drinks, I asked about the food - apparently they had forgot. I.e. what service? Forcing a tip, and not being totally upfront about it - not cool. Or maybe I'm just old fashion that way. read more

Every time I have used a debit card here I have gotten money stolen. I used mine and got various charges over three months that I didn't make. I used someone else's card because mine was still canceled from when they stole from me the first time and that person's card had the same thing happen to them. Not necessarily related to the business, but one of the cashiers (his name is Mohsen, curly hair) followed me around campus at night trying to become romantically involved with me and tried to get me alone, even though I told him I had a boyfriend and never once seemed interested. His cousin that works there with him (he has short hair) is also weird to me, but the woman Julianna is very nice and helped me report it. Overall, the place is pretty sketchy and I don't recommend. read more

I can tell this cafe is about to be the new it place on Telegraph! The interior is aesthetic, and they have a huge menu with Italian specials. They're not technically open yet, but they're holding a promotional event, so I highly recommend checking it out. I ordered an iced latte with almond milk, and the espresso was incredibly smooth. Service is Starbucks-style. read more

Qargo Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Amazing choice of cakes i grabbed a biscoff cheescake and a spinach and cheese croissant and bith was readdy tastey. Frineldy staff and nice space to get some work done. read more

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Very Aesthetic and clean. Friendly staff, they were very helpful. gave us a good recommendation. The adeni chai was really good and flavorful the Biscoff milk cake was really tasty will be back for more. read more

Was walking by and wanted something cold. The barista was nice and helpful and recommended me a strawberry frappe. The place is nice and bright and I enjoyed my drink. Thank you. And will be back to try other items on menu. read more

Qargo Coffee - Italian strawberry frappe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

12oz iced almond milk decaf - $7 overpriced And it tasted a bit watery. Not a fan. You would think for the price they would give you a little more. read more

Came here again last night, amazing Adani chai for a reasonable price. Again, friendly service and very quick!! 10/10 read more

Qargo Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Got a honey matcha boba tea with soy milk! Pretty good! Service was fast on a Saturday morning. Very good at answering my questions about non dairy milk options (on a laminated print out for "create your own beverage"). read more

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Qargo serves up a solid cup of coffee, and the Zátaar pie was genuinely tasty -- fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. However, the overall experience was brought down by the condition of the space. The floor wasn't very clean, and several planks of the laminate flooring looked worn out and in need of replacement. It's a shame, because a bit of upkeep would really elevate the atmosphere to match the quality of the food and drinks. read more

Qargo Coffee - zataar pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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They serve Italian LavAzza coffee/espresso, which is sooo delicious! Truly great espresso!

The space seats about 50 people - the ordering station is at the front door entrance. It is crowding and will cause confusion. Some seating is crowded by the ordering station. The ordering theme is: EMPOWERING THE CREATOR. Be prepared to sit and talk with others. The drinks are hand-made and will take time! read more

Qargo beep beep (lol) The qoffie was inquedible. Had a qargolicious (like fergalicious hehe) encounter with the bartender. Its SO BRIGHT in here like a doctor's office but safe. There are some items strewn about to make you feel extra safe. BUT they're missing some 9Volts on the backsplash but they make for it in high qolity products. Getting me the qargo qombo on the next visit. other clever wordplays I didn't know how to fit in: Esqargo, pasta qarbonara ha ha read more

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Nice coffee spot with a good variety of drinks. The service was friendly and the place was clean. I enjoyed my drink and would come back again." read more

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pros: coffee is okay, they use lavazza. Service is pretty average. it's got a futuristic interior and plenty of seating. cons: this place has no ventilation, it feels like you're suffocating. They also did this soft opening event where in exchange for a five star review you'd get a free drink. This is not an ethical business practice at all. if your coffee is good the reviews will speak for themselves. read more

Qargo Coffee - mocha frappe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I came in on a whim after buying a red bean bun in the bakery across the street. Long ago, I was a customer at the Noah's that preceded this coffee shop. In fact, I've been around so long that I remember vaguely the clothing shop that was here before Noah's! While the neighborhood is not super-attractive, I was happy enough to revisit this stretch of Telegraph after a fairly long absence. Even before I crossed Telegraph with my bun, I had been interested in Qargo called because it's a new coffee shop in the area and belongs to a reputable chain with locations in DC, Florida, Texas and so on. The inside is weirdly lit but could well be an attractive study space for students. The essential setup is classic: Italian beans (presumably imported in vacuum-sealed cans) and a formidable-looking espresso machine. My drink was on the high end of espresso shots near or on the campus. (There's lots of good coffee in Berkeley, though there's plenty of bad coffee as well.) The price that I paid for my macchiato ($4, including a tiny tip) is slightly below average in the category of campus-area double macchiatos. A detail worthy of mention is that the barista served my drink as a double espresso without the milk foam that's required for a macchiato. He realized this on his own, walked over to my table and took the drink back to add its foam topping. He seemed eager to fill the order correctly and apparently took extra care to pull a good shot. My summary description of Qargo Coffee is that it made me a solid espresso drink and has reasonable prices. On the other hand, the ambiance is slightly weird and the neighborhood remains deeply sketchy. I think that the positives outweigh the negatives and recommend that you check out this cafe when you're around Southside or Sproul Plaza. read more

Qargo Coffee - Double macchiato "for here" with the milk foam about to be added - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I paid $17 for a 16oz. Choco Coco Nitro Cold Brew and a cannoli . The cannoli was really good, but the nitro coffee was so-so. Very overpriced -- I think I qualify for a student/academic discount but I forgot to mention it and the cashiers did not ask me "are you a student?" like a lot of the businesses around here do to help you out in catching the discount. Upscale cutesy ambiance is both a pro and a con depending on who you are. read more

Qargo Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

The coffee is not that good at all which is unfortunate since well they're a coffee shop. Their sandwiches and desserts however are serviceable and quite good. ambiance is nice and overall good spot to study with free wifi. read more

Slowest service in the Bay Area. The workers are nice though and the ambiance of the place is vibes. Their food sucks, their coffee sucks. But it's convenient and staff are patient . read more

Qargo Coffee - Strawberries & Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The cafe itself is so pretty and a nice environment! I ordered an Iced Lavender Mocha, I thought it came with whip cream on top since that's what was in the picture. Turns out you have to pay extra for it + they didn't even fill my drink up all the way. The drink itself was okay, I wouldn't get it again. As for food, I ordered a Bacon and Mozzarella Everything Bagel. The bacon and mozzarella itself were good. But what got me was the bread. It was super stale and hard. I had to bite down so hard to eat it that I got a cut on the roof of my mouth. I ended up not being able to eat even half of it. Overall, I payed $15 for both items and it was not worth it. read more

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Paid $15 for a croissant sandwich and a matcha latte. Sandwich came out burnt and overall flavor was pretty gross. Matchas are hard to get wrong so the drink was fine. Probably never getting food from here again. Service sucks but at least the inside is nice. read more

Qargo Coffee - Turkey Bacon Croissant Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Nice decor, but the service and the cleaniness could be improved. Went in for a tea and a chai, $9.50! Ridiculous I felt for basically hot water and milk. I did not leave a tip, if it was less, I might have, except that I asked the guy behind the counter how his day was and... crickets. Maybe because I had made an attempt to hurry along the guy in front of me who despite having been in line took his sweet time, still, come on dude you're in customer service pucker up. OK, so that's that, on top of that the restroom was pretty pretty pretty dirty, even the walls. that always makes me wonder if you can't keep a simple restroom clean. What about a complicated kitchen? Safe to say I shan't go back. read more

Great atmosphere with a great vibe, employees are very friendly and nice. I tried their açai bowl and added Nutella to it was really good. I will be back definitely. read more