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Caffe Strada is the iconic Berkeley coffee shop known to generations of Cal students and visitors to Berkeley. Home of the original White Hot Chocolate and great espresso drinks. Pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches available to stay or to go. Now serving beer and wine in the afternoon and evening. Pull up a chair in our outdoor patio for great views of the world passing by.
Popular among students, this tree-shaded cafe provides a kick with coffee drinks, teas & pastries.
Hours
| Friday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2300 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 843-5282
Website: https://www.caffestrada.com/
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Reviews
SHRUTI GANDHI
Cafe Strada in Berkeley: Hot Chocolate That Didn’t Live Up to the Hype
If you’re searching for the cozy cafe to spend a weekend afternoon in Berkeley, Cafe Strada may come up on your radar — but don’t get too excited about the hot chocolate. Despite all the hype, it didn’t quite deliver the rich, indulgent experience you might expect from a café with such a strong reputation. The chocolate was decent, but nothing extraordinary.
The café, though, is a bustling hub of activity, especially on weekends. Expect to find it packed with students and those just chilling with friends. The ambiance is laid-back yet vibrant, making it a spot to catch up or get some work done. A friend introduced me to this spot, and while the crowd may be overwhelming at times, the environment has a certain charm. It’s a lively place where you can soak in the energy of the city, but if you’re looking for solitude, you might want to come during the quieter hours.
So, if you’re in the mood for a bustling atmosphere and a place to hang out, Cafe Strada won’t disappoint. Just maybe skip the hot chocolate and try one of their other drinks instead.
… moreIf you’re searching for the cozy cafe to spend a weekend afternoon in Berkeley, Cafe Strada may come up on your radar — but don’t get too excited about the hot chocolate. Despite all the hype, it didn’t quite deliver the rich, indulgent experience you might expect from a café with such a strong reputation. The chocolate was decent, but nothing extraordinary.
The café, though, is a bustling hub of activity, especially on weekends. Expect to find it packed with students and those just chilling with friends. The ambiance is laid-back yet vibrant, making it a spot to catch up or get some work done. A friend introduced me to this spot, and while the crowd may be overwhelming at times, the environment has a certain charm. It’s a lively place where you can soak in the energy of the city, but if you’re looking for solitude, you might want to come during the quieter hours.
So, if you’re in the mood for a bustling atmosphere and a place to hang out, Cafe Strada won’t disappoint. Just maybe skip the hot chocolate and try one of their other drinks instead.
Nabila Nawar
Seating: While there are numerous tables, especially outdoors, it can get crowded during peak hours, particularly when classes are in session. Finding a seat may require some patience.
Power Outlets: Some visitors have noted that while there are outlets available, they can be limited, especially during busy times. It’s advisable to bring a portable charger if you plan to work for extended periods.
⚠️ Considerations
Only Halal food is (chicken Panini)
Otherwise Great coffee spot near UC Berkeley with a chill vibe.
Delicious espresso drinks — the Iced Strada Bianca Mocha is a must-try
Cozy indoor seating with large windows + charming outdoor patio with string lights
Perfect for studying, casual hangouts, or people-watching
Can get busy during peak hours, so seating might be limited
Friendly staff and relaxed, community-focused atmosphere
… morePower Outlets: Some visitors have noted that while there are outlets available, they can be limited, especially during busy times. It’s advisable to bring a portable charger if you plan to work for extended periods.
⚠️ Considerations
Only Halal food is (chicken Panini)
Otherwise Great coffee spot near UC Berkeley with a chill vibe.
Delicious espresso drinks — the Iced Strada Bianca Mocha is a must-try
Cozy indoor seating with large windows + charming outdoor patio with string lights
Perfect for studying, casual hangouts, or people-watching
Can get busy during peak hours, so seating might be limited
Friendly staff and relaxed, community-focused atmosphere
Hunter Hubby
I was really surprised at how bad this place was. Kinda figured that you can’t get away with that in Berkeley anymore.
Cappuccino was not good. I would say on par with a vending machine. Thin extraction, over roasted and no latte art. So milk foam, just lots of silly foam, not mixed foam and coffee. It was $2 less than I would normally pay and still not worth it. If espresso based drinks are you thing, this is not your place. These aren’t baristas, they are operators. They take orders and push buttons. They don’t know what it should be, so they don’t know they aren’t making it.
I also ordered a bacon, egg and cheese breakfast burrito on a spinach tortilla. Honestly, not really sure how you can mess up this most basic of breakfast food. Taco trucks crank this out to perfection and they are using a kitchen inside a truck! Tasted like it was made from powdered eggs, the cheese seemed like a sauce and the whole thing tasted like it was frozen and then microwaved. The bacon looked more like warmed deli ham, and oddly, the spinach flavor in the tortilla was extremely pronounced—in an unpleasant, overwhelming way.
Now, if you get a pastry and some black coffee and you get a nice day and you sit outside, then you could have a nice experience here. Just set your expectations low, like really low, and you can enjoy this spot. If not, keep looking. Lots of other great coffee and food options not too far away.
… moreCappuccino was not good. I would say on par with a vending machine. Thin extraction, over roasted and no latte art. So milk foam, just lots of silly foam, not mixed foam and coffee. It was $2 less than I would normally pay and still not worth it. If espresso based drinks are you thing, this is not your place. These aren’t baristas, they are operators. They take orders and push buttons. They don’t know what it should be, so they don’t know they aren’t making it.
I also ordered a bacon, egg and cheese breakfast burrito on a spinach tortilla. Honestly, not really sure how you can mess up this most basic of breakfast food. Taco trucks crank this out to perfection and they are using a kitchen inside a truck! Tasted like it was made from powdered eggs, the cheese seemed like a sauce and the whole thing tasted like it was frozen and then microwaved. The bacon looked more like warmed deli ham, and oddly, the spinach flavor in the tortilla was extremely pronounced—in an unpleasant, overwhelming way.
Now, if you get a pastry and some black coffee and you get a nice day and you sit outside, then you could have a nice experience here. Just set your expectations low, like really low, and you can enjoy this spot. If not, keep looking. Lots of other great coffee and food options not too far away.
alex chandra
Love their Bianco Mocha (THE BIRTHPLACE OF WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE. CREATED HERE IN 1969). Great atmosphere, across from campus.
Fast and friendly service. Reasonable price
… moreFast and friendly service. Reasonable price
Vipin Kalra
The location of this place makes it a perfect place to catch on the vibe of this university town. For most of the times this place has lot of traffic but it has lot of sitting indoor and outdoor to sit down and work. Regular black coffee tasted reasonably well and had a smooth yet bold texture. Blueberry scone tasted good and wasn’t overly sweet.
… moreAnna Tchetchetkine
Most of the seating is outside; there are heatlamps, though some spots are still a bit cold at night. Love that it’s open late though. Had a hot spiced cider and a blueberry danish, this was just what I needed after a hike
… morerakel
cutest ambience. so cosy, very american town vibes. has an old school, classic, 2000s feel to it. plenty of seating. love their iced latte + lavender syrup
update: came the day after reviewing ^^ and am here right now
… moreupdate: came the day after reviewing ^^ and am here right now
A M
There are many seats, but the number of seats inside of the store is limited. There are heaters outside but it’s still very cold if you go there after sunset.
I always order smallest size, but the smallest size of this cafe is bigger than other cafes’ small size.
The staff members are kind.
This cafe opens until midnight, which is amazing.
Iced matcha latte was good!
… moreI always order smallest size, but the smallest size of this cafe is bigger than other cafes’ small size.
The staff members are kind.
This cafe opens until midnight, which is amazing.
Iced matcha latte was good!
Bryan Vadhin
My friend at Berkeley frequents this place a lot so he brought me here when I came to visit. Service was very friendly even with a confused customer. The layout of the cafe is organic feeling but is still orderly and has plenty of outdoor seating and some indoor seating with lots of greenery it looked amazing. I ordered a blueberry Danish, a ham and cheese panini, and then a chai latte. The panini bread was crisp on the outside fluffy on the inside with a satisfying melty filling. Chai was not that strong but it definitely doesn’t have the overly milky taste a lot of chai lattes have even from some Indian restaurants I’ve been to. The Danish was pleasant. The environment is very conducive to meeting people or studying alike assuming you’re someone who can study with the cafe and pedestrian buzz. Lots of dogs come in and out they’re very cute. People from kids to the elderly were gathered. My friend had to stop me from buying a tote bag preemptively and told me if I liked the food enough when I come back I’ll get the bag to represent. I’ll be getting that bag the next time I come to Berkeley at all costs. Love this place.
… moreStitch
Amazing coffee! Give Bianca Mocha a try if you around.
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