Crema's Take
“SIGNAL Coffee Roasters is a beloved Berkeley institution where knowledgeable baristas like James and Rose genuinely care about getting your drink right, whether that's a perfectly pulled espresso or a silky oat milk cappuccino. The cozy, laptop-friendly space strikes that rare balance between serious coffee craftsmanship and casual hangout viability, making it equally suited for a quick bagel between classes or settling in with homework for hours. Their house-roasted medium to dark roast beans are complemented by thoughtfully made pastries—including standout mochi offerings and gluten-free egg bites—though fair warning that prices reflect the quality and location rather than the Berkeley bargain end of the spectrum.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →James and Rose attended me today and they were amazing! Rose did great on the latte and James delivered such great customer service - he also accommodated my drink which I highly appreciated. Went above and beyond.
I stop here all the time for coffee and a bagel- also to do homework and relax between classes. Easily my favorite shop and perfect distance between the train and campus. Eliza and James will make you feel like royalty at 11am on a Wednesday - its glorious
Signal is a local coffee chain & roaster featuring mainly medium to dark roast beans. Overall solid coffee but on the pricier side compared to many local coffee chains in the Bay. The ube latte was good but the flavor of ube itself does not shine through as I would’ve liked.…
always excellent oat milk cappuccinos, love their food offerings as well. delicious mochi pastries and egg bites for wheat/gluten-free. but also great bagels, morning pastries, and those wonderful el porteño empanadas. cool music posters and decor.
I stopped in here around 4 pm before going to the Study Hall rooftop across the street since I had 30 min to spare. There were some people sitting/ eating for coffee but no line to order. No one really greeted us when we walked in and took a few min for them to say they would…
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