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
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 have to try their other offerings to better rate.
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 with new flavors, methods, and products to make wonderful drinks and delicious menu items. A lot of people come here to work, but it's also wonderful to see the relationships between the staff and regular customers. It creates a fun and caring atmosphere that I adore. All the love to my barista babes
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 makes it impossible to understand. It is necessary to repeat or show the order so that the guest knows you understood them and made no mistake.
Crema Reviews
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