Red Bay Coffee
1741 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA
Crema's Take
“Red Bay Coffee is a Berkeley institution that balances serious espresso craft with a welcoming, laid-back vibe perfect for lingering with friends or your dog. Their signature drinks like the silky oat milk latte and charcoal latte showcase creative flavor work alongside traditionally excellent pour-overs and shots, and the diverse, genuinely kind staff contribute to the kind of place where good coffee and good people-watching go hand in hand.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Dog friendly.
Google Reviews
This is the best coffee on the street, and there are a lot of places serving coffee on the street. Pet friendly, diverse staff. I recommend going here for good vibes and good people watching. If it’s open. I’m new to the neighborhood and trying to make getting a cup here my…
Manager is excellent, coffee generally very good. This location had a rough start up but the staff has stabilized some and seems much more consistent. Two stars off because they are constantly out of decaf, which is the only coffee I’m able to drink for medical reasons.
Superb coffee. Amazing flavor. Baristas know how to pull shots and the foam on their lattes is expertly done. BTW their otamilk latte (not pictured) is the best I've ever had.
My favorite drink since I started drinking Red Bay Coffee is the charcoal latte. It's so delicious and smooth that if they were closer I would definitely have thos several times a week.
Hey, I love the people who work at this café—everyone’s so friendly and nice. But I think they might be going out of business, because about once a week they’re just not open. Like today—it’s Tuesday at 9 a.m., and they’re closed. It happens all the time, so I’m guessing…
Crema Reviews
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