Lavender Bread & Cafe’
2101 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
Crema's Take
“Lavender Bread & Cafe in Berkeley has cultivated something rare: a genuinely beloved neighborhood gathering spot where skilled baristas craft excellent matcha lattes and specialty drinks in a naturally bright, unhurried space that feels equally welcoming whether you're studying for hours or meeting a friend. The pastries and toast are solid, and regulars rave about the warm, generous staff who've made this cafe feel like an essential part of their community rather than just another coffee shop.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Came to see the pastries and get a matcha latte. The space is very open, bright from the large windows, and chill. My Matcha latte was tasty and not too sweet! It is very cozy and not too loud. Family friendly. Recommended!
Delicious latte! But the chocolate hazelnut mousse cake was a bit of a letdown. The mousse is delicious but the sponge cake on the bottom was okayish and comprised most of the depth. The chocolate bars on the side were way too sweet spoiling the balance of the dessert. Might…
Always a 10/10. Great quality drinks and perfect study environment. One of my Berkeley favs.
Lavender is my most favorite place in Berkeley. I've been a regular here now for a year and Lavender has become an essential part of my community here. The staff are talented, warm, and generous. They are SO into their craft, and they and the manager are always experimenting…
The coffee and the toast is quite good. The pastries a delicious But the woman taking the order made a mistakes and charged for three cappuccinos instead of. Two. When I did not want to take three, they never apologized and did not refund it even after asked. Wearing a mask…
Crema Reviews
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