The best coffee in Berkeley

A locals' shortlist of coffee spots in Berkeley, CA — hand-vetted by neighbors on Manifest, with the practical details (wifi, outlets, noise level, day-pass pricing, signature drinks) you actually need.

11 curated picks See the full Berkeley map

Every coffee pick in Berkeley

  1. Philz Coffee — Shattuck

    Downtown · 2100 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley

    Berkeley's favorite Philz. Crowded but always fast-moving.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: lively
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Hours: 6a–8p daily
    • Roaster: Philz
    • Oat milk: yes
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  2. Peet's — Vine St Original

    Gourmet Ghetto · 2124 Vine St, Berkeley

    The original 1966 Peet's. Birthplace of American specialty coffee.

    • Wifi: ●●●○○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: limited
    • Hours: 5:30a–7p daily
    • Roaster: Peet's
    • Oat milk: yes
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  3. Artís Coffee

    Gourmet Ghetto · 1717 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley

    Single-cup roaster with a micro-roaster in the cafe.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Roaster: Artís
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes
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  4. Jumpin Java Coffee House

    Telegraph · 2596 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley

    Campus-adjacent. Outlets everywhere, ideal for studying.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome

  5. Highwire Coffee — 4th Street

    Fourth Street

    Sunny Fourth Street outpost. Shopping-day pit stop.

    • Wifi: ●●●○○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: limited
    • Roaster: Highwire
    • Oat milk: yes

  6. Guerilla Cafe

    Gourmet Ghetto · 1620 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley

    Mosaic-tiled counter. Breakfast + strong coffee.

    • Wifi: ●●●○○
    • Outlets: scarce
    • Noise: lively
    • Laptop policy: limited

  7. Caffè Strada

    Telegraph · 2300 College Ave, Berkeley

    UC Berkeley's de facto outdoor reading room.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Hours: 6:30a–10p daily

  8. Blue Bottle — University Ave

    Downtown

    Clean Blue Bottle outpost steps from Downtown Berkeley BART.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Roaster: Blue Bottle
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  9. Local 123 Cafe

    North Berkeley · 2049 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley

    Loft-y cafe with a sun-drenched back patio.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Oat milk: yes

  10. Victory Point Cafe

    Downtown

    Board-game cafe. Surprisingly great espresso.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome

  11. Philz Coffee — Berkeley Way

    Downtown

    Smaller Philz near the UC campus.

    • Wifi: ●●●○○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Oat milk: yes

Frequently asked: coffee in Berkeley

Where's the best coffee in Berkeley?
Locals on Manifest curate these as the top coffee shops: Philz Coffee — Shattuck, Peet's — Vine St Original, Artís Coffee. Full list with notes is above.
Best Berkeley coffee shop for a 2-hour deep-work block?
Philz Coffee — Shattuck in Downtown is the locals' deep-work pick — strong wifi, plenty of outlets and a laptop-welcome policy.
Where can I get coffee early in Berkeley?
Philz Coffee — Shattuck in Downtown opens early — check posted hours: 6a–8p daily.
Where's the best oat-milk latte in Berkeley?
Philz Coffee — Shattuck (Downtown) is a locals' favorite for oat milk and dialed-in espresso.

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