Cafe Gara
2424 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA
Crema's Take
“Cafe Gara is a sun-filled Berkeley gem that's earned its reputation as a study sanctuary with genuinely creative drinks—think salted coffee with pandan cold foam and hojicha alongside Vietnamese coffee—though you'll want to arrive with patience since the leisurely pace is part of the experience. The newly designed space impresses with beautiful tile work and a spacious layout, and their light breakfast (including a stellar banh-mi sandwich) pairs perfectly with both specialty coffee and matcha, even if they do tend to run out of the latter.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
service is sooooooo slow. also always out of matcha
Super tasty and great vibes but I have never seen a coffee shop put this much ice in their drinks. After I paid $8 for my salted coffee with Pandan cold foam, I watched in horror as the barista filled the cup to the brim with ice and pull out the salted coffee in a jug from the fridge. He then poured the coffee 3/4 of the way to the ice and squeeze the Pandan foam on top. I finished the drink in two minutes because it was mostly ice. Oh well!
I had the hojicha for the first time, was impressed! We also tried Vietnamese coffee and breakfast banh-mi sandwich. Spacious, clean, and bright place to get some work and study done.
Brand new beautiful space. Decor and tile work are perfect. Coffee delicious and menu looks yum. Definitely hit it up
The best new coffee spot. Great coffee and food. Perfect place to study.
Crema Reviews
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