Caffe Chiave

2500 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA

★★★★4.4(346 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Caffe Chiave draws a devoted crowd for its consistently excellent espresso and warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like stepping into a European café—reviewers rave about perfectly pulled shots that never disappoint. Beyond the coffee, the kitchen keeps regulars returning with thoughtful breakfast options, vegetarian-friendly pastries, and specials that go beyond the typical cafe fare, making it as much a destination for food as it is for your morning cup.

What to expect

Light foodMeetingsTraditional drinksSlow sitFull breakfastPastries

Google Reviews

Luke Weston
★★★★★3 months ago

Coffee is aggressively mediocre: poorly sourced and poorly made. Food is forgettable. It’s right by my house but I walk a mile every morning for something average over this. Space is neat, just wish it was occupied by something better.

Cori Coccia
★★★★★3 months ago

After trying espresso beverages at several cafe's in Berkeley, this one is my absolute favorite. They make an out of the park espresso every time. It's never burnt or sour like most places I've tried and consistently worth the money. They also have excellent biscotti!

Majestic Limo
★★★★★7 months ago

Good morning This cafe takes me back in time. They have delicious specials and good herbal teas. The seating area is pretty good too! Thank you for the breakfast

Julia Chandler
★★★★★a year ago

My new haunt!! The service is wonderful and the location is so perfect. There are enough vegetarian options and pastry delights to keep me coming back whether breakfast or lunch. Today I am enjoying the breakfast burrito and an oat mocha - they use glass vessels (!) 😍 ... absolutely obsessed with the caramel cheesecake and eclairs 🤍🦾

Emma and Fin
★★★★★2 years ago

Fantastic cafe and restaurant. Stopped in while I was waiting for my car to get fixed and I'm so glad I did. I got the breakfast sandwich on a bagel with egg, cheese, and bacon. It was delicious. The service was super fast and super friendly. It felt like a great family-owned place where people actually care. I'll be back!

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