Raxakoul Coffee & Cheese
1578 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA
Crema's Take
“This Berkeley spot pairs espresso-focused coffee with an impressive cheese selection, offering an unconventional combination that rewards curious visitors willing to overlook some inconsistent service. The menu spans traditional and specialty drinks including Vietnamese coffee and matcha tea, with pastries and artisanal cheese making it ideal for lingering conversations. Fair warning: reviews suggest the experience heavily depends on who's behind the counter, so visiting during off-peak hours might help you actually enjoy what could be a genuinely distinctive neighborhood spot.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
really rude service. great tea selection but would not come back because of how rude the cashier was.
I'm just visiting the area and found this store by accident, as it is nextdoor to a restaurant I had dinner in. I am a chocolate connoisseur, and while visiting Berkeley/ San Francisco, I mapped out all the good chocolate stores and am buying quality bars. Raxakoul was not on my…
The people that work here just seem miserable. Rudest service in Berkeley! The cashier rung my my order, then without explanation walked to the back of the store with the item to have a discussion with someone. Another employee walked to the front and started ringing up the…
I enjoyed my experience when I first walked into this establishment. I love the fact that it's independently owned, offers coffee and other drinks in the back like Vietnamese coffee, has an extensive collection of chocolate, cheeses and other offerings. Impressed with the loose…
Do NOT go here. The poor customer service creates a terrible experience. This is Carlo. He is absolutely the rudest cheesemonger I have ever met. While the cashiers are decent, and there is a selection of cheese, this place and Carlo need a serious overhaul with customer…
Crema Reviews
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