The Coffee Lab
Hildebrand Hall, Berkeley, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked away near Berkeley's campus, The Coffee Lab is a wonderfully affordable espresso haven where a stellar cappuccino costs just three dollars and the baristas genuinely seem happy to see you walk in. Their iced coffee has a smooth, earthy character that pairs beautifully with their rotating selection of house-made pastries—arrive early for the more adventurous offerings like maple and bacon donuts—and they'll reward your loyalty with a dollar off if you bring your own mug.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Great coffee for cheap prices on top of incredibly friendly service. Best kept secret on campus.
I had high expectation because there were so many good reviews but the iced green tea latte I ordered was absolutely tasteless and blend. It might've because the barista forgot to put syrup in my cup of latte but I probably won't go there again.
Had the Iced Coffee. It had a good earthy taste and smooth feel! The maple glazed donut is also quite solid and typical of its type. Good quality and service overall👌🏾
No one really knows about this wonder, but they have my favorite cappuccino on campus for $3 and if you bring your own mug you get a dollar off any drink. The pastries are also very good and inexpensive. The $3 crossiant larger than my face gets me through early morning chem lectures. You can pay with card now, but the minimum purchase with card is $5.
Incredibly friendly employees who are guaranteed to make your day! Make sure to go early enough in the day to get their more exotic donuts (like maple syrup and bacon).
Crema Reviews
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