Tech is a black hole that is swallowing and killing everything around it, and no one is doing anything about it...bye Au Coquelet.
Aaron M.
SAY IT ISN'T SO BERKELEYSIDE! 46 years, Berkeley staple Au Coquelet Cafe closes its doors." Growing up in Berkeley in the 90s, I could count on one hand the number of places a minor could legally, safely, and affordably hang out with friends past midnight. Au Coquoelet was an institution, and it's absence will be felt. Many good late nights were enjoyed here. Au Coquuelet was a watering hole enabling decades of gatherings of people -- people from around the block, around the campus, and around the world. Thank you to all of the wonderful humans who made this place great over the years. In a city full of many great cafes, Au Coquelet was one-of-a-kind.
Morgan Waller
This place always delivers. They serve awesome food for fair rates, there no long wait even when the spot is full.
AJ F.
Got to love a wet soggy burger. Also dare i say mcdonalds has better buns. Coquelet buns are like those thin buns you get at store cheap manufactured and they have access to acme why would you use dollar tree buns. Utterly disgusting and appalling as one is payingn11-12 dollars. You know buns are no better than dollar tree when they are flat out soggy even put tomatos on side and bun was inedible especially bottom. Think about taking you hun dipping it in water than put together your burger
John Redmann
Fantastic breakfast spot, very happy to come by every time i am berkeley. Love the big selection of breakfast pasteries
Juanita Carroll Young
Delightful, affordable eats in a very nice, new sidewalk gazebo, sheltered from passersby with big planters. He had fish and chips with a beer and some cheesecake, while I had some veggie chili and a hot licorice spice tea. We both came away happy.The sole employee was very nice to us.
Paulina M
I remembered this cafe fondly from when my sister was a student at UC but this time I discovered that the food here is greasy, tasteless, poorly presented and overpriced for what it is. I had $13.95 Eggs and Breakfast Meat, a pricy breakfast to me. My ham was way too salty and the potatoes were soggy, covered with huge chunks of uncut onions and fried with too much oil. On the presentation side, my meal looked like someone barfed into my plate. My kid had $9.95 Waffles, which looked dry and unappetizing. We won’t be back.
Anh-Vy P.
I'm a second year UC Berkeley student who doesn't like to venture out to downtown/North Berkeley for foods, but recently one of my favorite YouTubers (Hana Lee!) moved to Berkeley and showed this place on her vlog. It looked so delicious, I couldn't pass up the opportunity when I walked by it on my way to Trader Joe's today!I got the cheeseburger with Swiss cheese and fries; it came out to $15.00, but considering the size of the burger and how delicious it was, the price is kinda justified! Beware though: all the burgers come with a choice of side (onion rings, fries, or side salad). You can't really get the burger by itself, so just remember that! The servers are really nice and the place, although dine-in was not allowed, seemed really clean. They allowed outdoor dining when I visited (June 27th, 2020).For the burger itself: it came separated into two pieces: one side of the container had the bottom bun with the patty and cheese, and the other side had the top bun and lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. The fries were scattered all around the container. The patty was cooked medium (my favorite), and it was phenomenal. The Swiss complimented the burger nicely, and the fries were very thick. Overall amazing lunch, my tummy was happy :)
Mary O'sullivan
Rarely think of this place but stopped in for take out and a latte. Tuna melt was just perfect. Chicken salad sandwich on wheat was also tasty - super fresh, great flavor. So much food in those 2 items and fixings that we have to save the Cobb salad for dinner. The slice of lemon cake was ... I'm trying to make this brief ... Yummy beyond expectations. As in Crixa or Masse's yummy but for $4 not $6. Sole disappointment was the latte, which I was ready to ditch after first sip. Wondered if it was made on the pretty espresso machine or came out of a regular dripper. Staff were on point and masked. However, I wish I didn't have to handle the menu, since there was no bottle of sanitizer around. Relieved I had a bottle in the car. On the whole I would highly recommend this place: good value, great plates of entirely satisfying food. Coquelet has been on that corner so long, now I know why.
Barbara K.
Stuck inside and thought I would order a sandwich from a local deli to support my local businesses. I was beyond shocked that the prices on Uber Eats are $3.00 more per sandwich than on their menu on their own website. I am going to hope that this is not a price gouging thing during these difficult times but I am not going to order from them. Really disappointed in you Au Coquelet.
I have been going into this place occasionally for many years. Always tasty food and a nice atmosphere if you are studying or reading. This morning I had Grubhub deliver a breakfast sandwich which is awesome! They even included a free cup of very strong coffee. Nice!
Edward Moody
Great place for coffee a place where you can use a wall outlet to charge a cellphone or pc with any perches of. Coffee. Drink or food it
Roop K.
This is one of my favorite study cafes in Berkeley especially with their aesthetic interior and late hours. You can get coffee and pastries at the front cafe which has a lot of tables and outlets if you're studying. The back area is typically warmer and has tons of seating. They have pretty much regular cafe food - cake, croissants, etc and coffee but also they have breakfast food that they serve pretty late! We saw a poster for the impossible burger and will definitely be trying that out soon. This is perfect if you want to study, catch up with people, or have a nice meal -- it's a highly versatile cafe.
Debra D.
The environment is nothing special here.. mostly a college study lounge/ cafe vibe going on if anything. But, their sandwiches are legit. I really like their Reuben on marble rye or their tuna melt with onion rings.
Sam
Berkeley classic. Decent coffee. Not the best cafe in town but it stays open very late (I think around 1-2am) and has been around for ages. Great for studying or getting some work done. A plus is that there are an abundance of electrical outlets available to charge your laptop.
Tech is a black hole that is swallowing and killing everything around it, and no one is doing anything about it...bye Au Coquelet.
SAY IT ISN'T SO BERKELEYSIDE! 46 years, Berkeley staple Au Coquelet Cafe closes its doors." Growing up in Berkeley in the 90s, I could count on one hand the number of places a minor could legally, safely, and affordably hang out with friends past midnight. Au Coquoelet was an institution, and it's absence will be felt. Many good late nights were enjoyed here. Au Coquuelet was a watering hole enabling decades of gatherings of people -- people from around the block, around the campus, and around the world. Thank you to all of the wonderful humans who made this place great over the years. In a city full of many great cafes, Au Coquelet was one-of-a-kind.
This place always delivers. They serve awesome food for fair rates, there no long wait even when the spot is full.
Got to love a wet soggy burger. Also dare i say mcdonalds has better buns. Coquelet buns are like those thin buns you get at store cheap manufactured and they have access to acme why would you use dollar tree buns. Utterly disgusting and appalling as one is payingn11-12 dollars. You know buns are no better than dollar tree when they are flat out soggy even put tomatos on side and bun was inedible especially bottom. Think about taking you hun dipping it in water than put together your burger
Fantastic breakfast spot, very happy to come by every time i am berkeley. Love the big selection of breakfast pasteries
Delightful, affordable eats in a very nice, new sidewalk gazebo, sheltered from passersby with big planters. He had fish and chips with a beer and some cheesecake, while I had some veggie chili and a hot licorice spice tea. We both came away happy.The sole employee was very nice to us.
I remembered this cafe fondly from when my sister was a student at UC but this time I discovered that the food here is greasy, tasteless, poorly presented and overpriced for what it is. I had $13.95 Eggs and Breakfast Meat, a pricy breakfast to me. My ham was way too salty and the potatoes were soggy, covered with huge chunks of uncut onions and fried with too much oil. On the presentation side, my meal looked like someone barfed into my plate. My kid had $9.95 Waffles, which looked dry and unappetizing. We won’t be back.
I'm a second year UC Berkeley student who doesn't like to venture out to downtown/North Berkeley for foods, but recently one of my favorite YouTubers (Hana Lee!) moved to Berkeley and showed this place on her vlog. It looked so delicious, I couldn't pass up the opportunity when I walked by it on my way to Trader Joe's today!I got the cheeseburger with Swiss cheese and fries; it came out to $15.00, but considering the size of the burger and how delicious it was, the price is kinda justified! Beware though: all the burgers come with a choice of side (onion rings, fries, or side salad). You can't really get the burger by itself, so just remember that! The servers are really nice and the place, although dine-in was not allowed, seemed really clean. They allowed outdoor dining when I visited (June 27th, 2020).For the burger itself: it came separated into two pieces: one side of the container had the bottom bun with the patty and cheese, and the other side had the top bun and lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. The fries were scattered all around the container. The patty was cooked medium (my favorite), and it was phenomenal. The Swiss complimented the burger nicely, and the fries were very thick. Overall amazing lunch, my tummy was happy :)
Rarely think of this place but stopped in for take out and a latte. Tuna melt was just perfect. Chicken salad sandwich on wheat was also tasty - super fresh, great flavor. So much food in those 2 items and fixings that we have to save the Cobb salad for dinner. The slice of lemon cake was ... I'm trying to make this brief ... Yummy beyond expectations. As in Crixa or Masse's yummy but for $4 not $6. Sole disappointment was the latte, which I was ready to ditch after first sip. Wondered if it was made on the pretty espresso machine or came out of a regular dripper. Staff were on point and masked. However, I wish I didn't have to handle the menu, since there was no bottle of sanitizer around. Relieved I had a bottle in the car. On the whole I would highly recommend this place: good value, great plates of entirely satisfying food. Coquelet has been on that corner so long, now I know why.
Stuck inside and thought I would order a sandwich from a local deli to support my local businesses. I was beyond shocked that the prices on Uber Eats are $3.00 more per sandwich than on their menu on their own website. I am going to hope that this is not a price gouging thing during these difficult times but I am not going to order from them. Really disappointed in you Au Coquelet.
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I have been going into this place occasionally for many years. Always tasty food and a nice atmosphere if you are studying or reading. This morning I had Grubhub deliver a breakfast sandwich which is awesome! They even included a free cup of very strong coffee. Nice!
Great place for coffee a place where you can use a wall outlet to charge a cellphone or pc with any perches of. Coffee. Drink or food it
This is one of my favorite study cafes in Berkeley especially with their aesthetic interior and late hours. You can get coffee and pastries at the front cafe which has a lot of tables and outlets if you're studying. The back area is typically warmer and has tons of seating. They have pretty much regular cafe food - cake, croissants, etc and coffee but also they have breakfast food that they serve pretty late! We saw a poster for the impossible burger and will definitely be trying that out soon. This is perfect if you want to study, catch up with people, or have a nice meal -- it's a highly versatile cafe.
The environment is nothing special here.. mostly a college study lounge/ cafe vibe going on if anything. But, their sandwiches are legit. I really like their Reuben on marble rye or their tuna melt with onion rings.
Berkeley classic. Decent coffee. Not the best cafe in town but it stays open very late (I think around 1-2am) and has been around for ages. Great for studying or getting some work done. A plus is that there are an abundance of electrical outlets available to charge your laptop.