Penelope's Coffee and Tea

They should call it homeless coffee, I stopped by to get a quick breakfast and it was full of homeless people harassing the cashier and workers, one of them even tried to throw a chair at her and started spilling water all over and cussing out everyone. A customer has to step and threaten to throw him outside. I was myself harassed by a homeless lady and had to buy her coffee to leave me and the cashier alone. The place stinks really bad, I like the idea and the menu but did expect that many homeless hanging out inside. The staff looked so unconformable and fed up. Owner should look into this before someone gets hurt.

Penelope’s is a great spot in Berkeley. The Lillian Latte is perfectly balanced and not too sweet. It’s easily a standout. The free-range avocado toast is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. High-quality ingredients, which I always appreciate. I love a great coffee, and the welcoming vibe making this place well worth a visit! If you haven’t tried it yet go. It’s pretty new to Berkeley.

I can’t stop coming back to Penelope’s! The matcha latte is perfectly perfect. I’m never switching it. And don’t skip the new sandwich, The Morning Melt: soft, thick, crispy bread with eggs your way (I got sunny side up) and ham. I’m obsessed. Tomorrow I’ll try another sandwich (just for variety they all look great😉), but the drink stays the same. Theo, the owner, is all smiles and so welcoming. I watched him greet regulars and ask about them like he’s known them for years. Such a cool, non-commercial feel. Find Penelope’s if you haven’t yet!

The morning melt was absolutely amazing as was the Lillian latte. My wife had the omelette with bacon and a mocha coffee that was delicious. We also split a waffle which was a great topping to our meal.

I go in randomly because I was waiting for my shift at work to start and I commuted early. There is a homeless woman and her dog in there just hanging out. Whatever I try to move on. The ladies up front are speaking Spanish so I order ONE thing of waffles in Spanish and everything good so far. I get home and see my receipt to see I was added an extra item. Idk if they're doing it to scam or just a fat fingered mistake but it's unacceptable either way.