Just an absolutely awesome restaurant with amazing, high quality food and actually gives you enough portion size.Kinda cliche but Abe’s Cafe has literally brightened my time at Berkeley lol especially these past semesters where it has gotten pretty tough and miserable. Thank you Abe’s Cafe for always making my day better every time I go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Blair P.
Abe's is a cute lil spot to grab delicious food, fresh juice, smoothie or coffee to go. There are also a few small tables inside and out. Great jazz music plays from the speakers. There's a deli case where you can find tasty sweet treats. Their breakfast burritos are yummy, and grilled perfectly; the smoothies are super fresh! The guy at the counter is very helpful too.
eric c.
Updating my review to add the message Abe sent to me in response to my original review. I'll let you decide if it's reasonable or totally insane. Also attached a few reviews from the past from other folks of Abe being creepy and/or racist. ***Abe's Response*** Eric! Things could always be solved by talking and not trying to hurt a business already hurt by pandemic. We are in the city of Berkeley Alameda county and as you and everybody knows inflation and taxes ate very high and of course if you want to use your card you have to pay a fee. Don't expect someone else pay for you. You ate welcome to ho back for a latte on the house and your money back. Thank you for your star. I hope you find a place to go an enjoy a late.
Wayne H.
If the wall art is any indication, Abe's is extremely beloved by students and locals alike. Located on Euclid, just north of the campus, they offer a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Based on several reviews here, I stopped in to pick up a chorizo breakfast burrito (~$12 after tax). I had very high expectations based on the reviews, but sadly the burrito was nothing to write home about. Don't get me wrong - it's a solid breakfast burrito, but IMHO, I wouldn't go anywhere near calling it the best. The chorizo and potatoes are mixed and reheated together, so they're hot, but the potatoes are mushy and offer no textural contrast with the scrambled eggs and the chorizo had absolutely no caramelization. The burrito is quite large, so I can see how it offers great value, but taste-wise, it's just average. On the other hand, the staff/owner were extremely delightful - very friendly and welcoming, so I can understand why people love this place. Might check out their lunch offerings one of these days, but I'm not sure I'd be back for another breakfast burrito.
Maria G.
The owner is an incredibly nice guy and the food/coffee was absolutely delicious! It's so rare to find a cafe like this where the management is so invested in their customers and the neighborhood. Definitely will be back for more!
esperanza m.
Have heard a lot of good things about this place and finally got a chance to try it. The owner was very friendly and welcoming and waved for my friend and I to stop in. He gave us samples of the aguas frescas and both the watermelon and spinach pineapple were amazing! The place was very well kept and cleaned after each customer. Everyone looked happy to be there and most knew the owner like they come in every day. I ordered the steak sandwich and my friend had the chicken and they were both so good, fresh! We also got to taste a few of the desserts and the owner took the time to talk to us and made us feel right at home. Definitely going to frequent this place.
Sofia A.
Visited Berkeley and got to say hi to Abe again! Treated my friend to a hot cocoa and split a chocolate croissant between the two of us. It was awesome to introduce her to Abe. He even went out of his way to cut the croissant and place them in two separate little parchment bags! Such excellent service and a wonderful little cafe that leaves you homesick when you leave. Feels like the perfect little slice of Northside heaven :) Such a cozy, relaxing little spot! Abe's + a walk through the early October fog of UC Berkeley's campus = perfect morning
Matthew Z.
I met Abe in 2020 when I started my undergrad at Berkeley, his cafe was right down the block of my apartment. His shop has my favorite breakfast meals in the area, even after all these years!
Aaron Zhuo
Made my drink THEN told me there’s a 5 dollar minimum for cardA little predatory. Would have much preferred if they were upfront with customers
Random spot on northside that I'd never tried before, so I finally decided to swing by during my last 2 months of college. I was pleasantly surprised! I tried the steak sandwich, which was warm and super flavorful! The seasoning set it apart from other sandwiches, which just taste like deli meat and mayo most of the time. I came back once more to try the breakfast burrito, which I liked even more. The burritos are huge! I ordered it with the pineapple pork sausage, which was slightly sweet and so flavorful! Highly recommend.
Yuval Dagan
Truly excellent smoothies, you could really feel the fruit in your mouth! Just like in Mexico (and even better than that). Cool Spanish music
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin B
The most friendly customer service. Their chai latte is sooo good.
Phoebe F.
absolutely delicious! it doesn't look like much from the outside but this place is a gem. Abe himself is lovely, incredible/fresh/flavorful food, and great music
David
Had an amazing breakfast here, delicious bagels and smoothiesthe owner is also 10/10
Tasty breakfast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just an absolutely awesome restaurant with amazing, high quality food and actually gives you enough portion size.Kinda cliche but Abe’s Cafe has literally brightened my time at Berkeley lol especially these past semesters where it has gotten pretty tough and miserable. Thank you Abe’s Cafe for always making my day better every time I go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abe's is a cute lil spot to grab delicious food, fresh juice, smoothie or coffee to go. There are also a few small tables inside and out. Great jazz music plays from the speakers. There's a deli case where you can find tasty sweet treats. Their breakfast burritos are yummy, and grilled perfectly; the smoothies are super fresh! The guy at the counter is very helpful too.
Updating my review to add the message Abe sent to me in response to my original review. I'll let you decide if it's reasonable or totally insane. Also attached a few reviews from the past from other folks of Abe being creepy and/or racist. ***Abe's Response*** Eric! Things could always be solved by talking and not trying to hurt a business already hurt by pandemic. We are in the city of Berkeley Alameda county and as you and everybody knows inflation and taxes ate very high and of course if you want to use your card you have to pay a fee. Don't expect someone else pay for you. You ate welcome to ho back for a latte on the house and your money back. Thank you for your star. I hope you find a place to go an enjoy a late.
If the wall art is any indication, Abe's is extremely beloved by students and locals alike. Located on Euclid, just north of the campus, they offer a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Based on several reviews here, I stopped in to pick up a chorizo breakfast burrito (~$12 after tax). I had very high expectations based on the reviews, but sadly the burrito was nothing to write home about. Don't get me wrong - it's a solid breakfast burrito, but IMHO, I wouldn't go anywhere near calling it the best. The chorizo and potatoes are mixed and reheated together, so they're hot, but the potatoes are mushy and offer no textural contrast with the scrambled eggs and the chorizo had absolutely no caramelization. The burrito is quite large, so I can see how it offers great value, but taste-wise, it's just average. On the other hand, the staff/owner were extremely delightful - very friendly and welcoming, so I can understand why people love this place. Might check out their lunch offerings one of these days, but I'm not sure I'd be back for another breakfast burrito.
The owner is an incredibly nice guy and the food/coffee was absolutely delicious! It's so rare to find a cafe like this where the management is so invested in their customers and the neighborhood. Definitely will be back for more!
Have heard a lot of good things about this place and finally got a chance to try it. The owner was very friendly and welcoming and waved for my friend and I to stop in. He gave us samples of the aguas frescas and both the watermelon and spinach pineapple were amazing! The place was very well kept and cleaned after each customer. Everyone looked happy to be there and most knew the owner like they come in every day. I ordered the steak sandwich and my friend had the chicken and they were both so good, fresh! We also got to taste a few of the desserts and the owner took the time to talk to us and made us feel right at home. Definitely going to frequent this place.
Visited Berkeley and got to say hi to Abe again! Treated my friend to a hot cocoa and split a chocolate croissant between the two of us. It was awesome to introduce her to Abe. He even went out of his way to cut the croissant and place them in two separate little parchment bags! Such excellent service and a wonderful little cafe that leaves you homesick when you leave. Feels like the perfect little slice of Northside heaven :) Such a cozy, relaxing little spot! Abe's + a walk through the early October fog of UC Berkeley's campus = perfect morning
I met Abe in 2020 when I started my undergrad at Berkeley, his cafe was right down the block of my apartment. His shop has my favorite breakfast meals in the area, even after all these years!
Made my drink THEN told me there’s a 5 dollar minimum for cardA little predatory. Would have much preferred if they were upfront with customers
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Random spot on northside that I'd never tried before, so I finally decided to swing by during my last 2 months of college. I was pleasantly surprised! I tried the steak sandwich, which was warm and super flavorful! The seasoning set it apart from other sandwiches, which just taste like deli meat and mayo most of the time. I came back once more to try the breakfast burrito, which I liked even more. The burritos are huge! I ordered it with the pineapple pork sausage, which was slightly sweet and so flavorful! Highly recommend.
Truly excellent smoothies, you could really feel the fruit in your mouth! Just like in Mexico (and even better than that). Cool Spanish music
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The most friendly customer service. Their chai latte is sooo good.
absolutely delicious! it doesn't look like much from the outside but this place is a gem. Abe himself is lovely, incredible/fresh/flavorful food, and great music
Had an amazing breakfast here, delicious bagels and smoothiesthe owner is also 10/10