Small local place with tasty food. Fast preparing.
Safia Hasan
Grabbed a special croissant without the bacon before an exam. I couldn’t even finish it all before because it was so big. The flavors, ingredients, and portions were fantastic.
The croissant was flaky and soft. Everything inside it was delicious. I’m not a fan of arugula so I always love when I’m able to eat and enjoy it in ways I’ve never tried :)
Manthan Shah
Food is quite tasty; just quantity was a little low for me.
Shm Garanganao Almeda
berkeley students love abe's ! :-)
nayanathara hendeniya
Got a chicken empanada and a pecan swirl. As Prue Leith from GBBO would say, “worth all the calories.” The empanada was properly seasoned, doesn’t feel heavy. Perfect for breakfast. The star of the show is the pecan swirl, however. The best flaky, buttery pastry I had so far. Perfect level of sweetness. I should’ve taken Abe’s suggestion to have some coffee or tea. Definitely trying, the next time. :) Going to Abe’s in the morning is definitely going to set your mood for the day.
Brynne Stevens
the best service and nicest people around, great vegetarian and vegan options
Marissa Marsh LoVullo
Don't let the no frills atmosphere fool you; Abe's is amazing. The coffee and service was fantastic. Also, do yourself a favor and get more than one empanada and enjoy the flavor and salsa. Prices were reasonable by Berkeley standards.
Aron
Closes far ahead of hours. Hopefully will go bankrupt eventually
Pablo Vazquez
Wow! The salsa music, the tropical smoothies, the empanadas, it all brought me back home to Latin America. Delish and feels like home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Yusuf Shahab
A Bagel Letdown: Abe's Cafe 3 Star Disappointment
This place had the potential for a breakfast win, but sadly, it fell flat in most areas. Let's get this out of the way first: the atmosphere is, well, lacking. It feels more like a forgotten corner than a vibrant breakfast spot. Service wasn't much better - think disinterested and impersonal.
Now, onto the main event: the food. With high hopes, I dove into their bagel with eggs. Unfortunately, the bagel itself was a major disappointment. Small and underwhelming, it lacked the satisfying heft you crave in a good breakfast bagel. To make matters worse, it wasn't even toasted properly, leaving me with a mouthful of doughy disappointment.
The price point for this underwhelming experience? Shockingly high. For what I got, I could have had a far superior breakfast elsewhere.
Unless you're desperate and have low expectations, I'd recommend steering clear. There are much better bagel and egg options out there that won't leave you feeling ripped off.
Friendly neighborhood place, the Good Morning Yogurt bowl, with granola, banana and fresh berries is terrific. It was almost enough to get me to move to Berkeley!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolina
Good people, good food. Had the daily special croissant sandwich. Incredibly fresh and packing with flavor. Eating here is a must and the cold brew was smooth and everything you’d want it to be.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Formy TaxPro
Delightful local spot for delicious breakfast with courteous staff and delicious food. Will be a must stop when visiting Cal as it’s right next door
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel, Breakfast Burrito
Jake Melbourne
Just a nice place to grab a coffee, or sandwich, or even a plate of chile verde. Delicious, consistent, and friendly, Abe's is one of the best.
Small local place with tasty food. Fast preparing.
Grabbed a special croissant without the bacon before an exam. I couldn’t even finish it all before because it was so big. The flavors, ingredients, and portions were fantastic.
The croissant was flaky and soft. Everything inside it was delicious. I’m not a fan of arugula so I always love when I’m able to eat and enjoy it in ways I’ve never tried :)
Food is quite tasty; just quantity was a little low for me.
berkeley students love abe's ! :-)
Got a chicken empanada and a pecan swirl. As Prue Leith from GBBO would say, “worth all the calories.” The empanada was properly seasoned, doesn’t feel heavy. Perfect for breakfast. The star of the show is the pecan swirl, however. The best flaky, buttery pastry I had so far. Perfect level of sweetness. I should’ve taken Abe’s suggestion to have some coffee or tea. Definitely trying, the next time. :) Going to Abe’s in the morning is definitely going to set your mood for the day.
the best service and nicest people around, great vegetarian and vegan options
Don't let the no frills atmosphere fool you; Abe's is amazing. The coffee and service was fantastic. Also, do yourself a favor and get more than one empanada and enjoy the flavor and salsa. Prices were reasonable by Berkeley standards.
Closes far ahead of hours. Hopefully will go bankrupt eventually
Wow! The salsa music, the tropical smoothies, the empanadas, it all brought me back home to Latin America. Delish and feels like home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
A Bagel Letdown: Abe's Cafe 3 Star Disappointment
This place had the potential for a breakfast win, but sadly, it fell flat in most areas. Let's get this out of the way first: the atmosphere is, well, lacking. It feels more like a forgotten corner than a vibrant breakfast spot. Service wasn't much better - think disinterested and impersonal.
Now, onto the main event: the food. With high hopes, I dove into their bagel with eggs. Unfortunately, the bagel itself was a major disappointment. Small and underwhelming, it lacked the satisfying heft you crave in a good breakfast bagel. To make matters worse, it wasn't even toasted properly, leaving me with a mouthful of doughy disappointment.
The price point for this underwhelming experience? Shockingly high. For what I got, I could have had a far superior breakfast elsewhere.
Unless you're desperate and have low expectations, I'd recommend steering clear. There are much better bagel and egg options out there that won't leave you feeling ripped off.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Friendly neighborhood place, the Good Morning Yogurt bowl, with granola, banana and fresh berries is terrific. It was almost enough to get me to move to Berkeley!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good people, good food. Had the daily special croissant sandwich. Incredibly fresh and packing with flavor. Eating here is a must and the cold brew was smooth and everything you’d want it to be.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delightful local spot for delicious breakfast with courteous staff and delicious food. Will be a must stop when visiting Cal as it’s right next door
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel, Breakfast Burrito
Just a nice place to grab a coffee, or sandwich, or even a plate of chile verde. Delicious, consistent, and friendly, Abe's is one of the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chile Verde Plate Sandwich, Chicken and Avocado, Special Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Burrito, Carnitas Sandwich, Mole Quesadilla, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Tinga, Hummus Avocado Sesame Bagel, Sandwich
Tasty breakfast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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