Binge Coffee House
2199 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
Crema's Take
“This Berkeley gem excels at turning matcha into memorable flavor experiences, with cult favorites like the melon matcha that tastes like biting into a Melona popsicle and the perfectly balanced ube matcha that lets the earthy notes shine. Beyond the matcha magic, their signature creations like the egg custard coffee prove they're serious about playful, indulgent specialty drinks that don't skimp on quality. It's the kind of cozy, friendly spot where you can linger with a book or meet a friend, with staff who genuinely know their drinks and care about explaining what you're ordering.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
My wife and I wanted to check out this spot on our way to Vallejo. Service was quick and efficient. The worker was able to explain the drinks that we asked about. Ambiance is a cool little spot. Had some searing but it's not a big cafe. We orders the Ube Viet Coffee and Viet Coffee w/cheese foam We asked for “less sweet” and it was perfect. I really liked the taste of their Vietnamese Coffee and the foams did not overpower the coffee Definitely would come back to try other drinks.
Fun and delicious flavors that pair well with matcha. I got the melon matcha and the milk tastes exactly like the melona popsicles. I wish i could consume more caffeine and had a bigger wallet, id try all the flavors!
The EGG CUSTARD COFFEE (less sweet) is absolute PERFECTION! What an incredible treat! On our first visit, we ordered at the counter and found plenty of seating for a shop of its size. The staff were incredibly friendly and efficient. We loved it so much we had to come back after failing to find egg custard coffee anywhere else outside of Berkeley. The second time, we ordered online—our drinks were ready in no time, and we even got a text when the order was complete.
got the blueberry matcha and absolutely LOVED IT! inside the store is cozy and nice place to study as well. friendly staff and great customer service. the blueberry matcha was more on the sweeter side and I would add extra shot of matcha. will be coming back to try their other matcha flavors!!
Binge Coffee is serving up some creative drinks — I tried the ube matcha and strawberry matcha, and both were on point. The ube matcha was rich, earthy, and perfectly balanced — not too sweet ( ordered half sweet) and the ube added a creamy, nutty layer that paired well with the matcha’s bitterness. The strawberry matcha was lighter, refreshing, and a little fruity without tasting artificial. Visually stunning too — they nail the aesthetic game here. Staff was quick, friendly, and the vibe is modern but relaxed. You can tell they care about quality and flavor. The store is on the small side so it gets crowded. Their AC could use some work too. Bottom line: If you’re into matcha and want something beyond the usual, Binge is a must. Fun flavors, done right.
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