Cafe Buenos Aires Berkeley

OMGGGGG the coffee is so good here. This is a high-class cafe, although for the more-brisk crowd, as it is at the corner of two major berkeley roads, Ashby and Shattuck. The barista

They have the best Barista in Berkeley! 👏🏻👏🏻🤗 And a delicious empanadas!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Make sure to specify how many empanadas you want and what size drink u order! Otherwise they will up charge you 😂 asked for a coffee and empanada and ended up paying 10 dollars more than I should have. Not the biggest deal but enough for me to write this review

1st time here. Will definitely be coming back. Coffee ☕️ 100% empanadas delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Chicken Empanada, Mushroom Empanada, Ham \u0026 Cheese, Apple Pie Empanada

We tried each of the three vegan options - soyrizo, zucchini, and mushroom medley. They were all fantastic, tasted just like I remember from Buenos Aires 🤩. I meant to take a pic but then we ate them too fast. The chimichurri was also great and the mate 🧉 latte was tasty. I made sure to leave a review since there haven't been any in a couple years. It's still here, still serving vegan empanadas, and still great!

This place is fantastic! The owner Jaen is so kind and he makes THE best chimichurri sauce I've ever had. 10/10! Do yourself a favor - go get yourself some empanadas and coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best coffee shop in berkeley. Easily. I go here everyday no matter what.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mushroom Empanada

It’s nice to find locations with empanadas. It’s a bit pricey and not the best empanadas I had. However, I tried their Nopales one and it was tasty. It was unique filling and I’m glad I had the chance to try such empanada. Coffee was good. If I happen to be around the area. I will certainly go again for a quick morning bite.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great place! Super friendly. Empanadas are fabulous.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered 4 empanadas: Chorizo,Mushrooms,Chicken and beef. They have the best chimichurri that I have tasted in US!! I was craving it since Monday.
But the amazing discovery was the new drink that has 20g of protein when asked for dairy, collagen!!!! And forgot what else.. too bad I didn't take picture of drink this morning. It was good, to me taste, it had a childhood flavor ... almost like a light fortified chocolate milk , and yes it also has caffeine. 1 Espresso shot for small drink.
It was quiet. To bad a homeless broke their front door ugh... :(

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Chicken Empanada, Mushroom Empanada, Peach Cobbler Empanada

Coffee is really good, costumer service 10/10, ambient is good for working, is not loud, and the empanadas are amazing 👏

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Used to love patronizing this establishment but the ownership has changed and it’s quite obvious in the service and product.

I’m occasionally sent incentives and coupons and made an attempt to use one today (10% off purchase) but was rudely denied by the cashier. I asked if the coupon could be honored this last time since I wasn’t made aware of the ownership change or that incentives were no longer honored (despite being sent out via email less than 10 days ago).

The cashier refused me. With that said I went to Julio 9 Empanada Kitchen in Temescal instead.

I find the poor service and refusal to honor a measly 10% discount to be unethical, greedy and ghastly. I’ve supporting this business from day one and will no longer do so. I recommend any readers to follow suit. What a shame.

Service: 1

Love love love all their empanadas ! Ask for extra hot cuz they often get served warm. Just don’t burn your mouth! The drinks are mostly made with a powdered packet which is fine but underwhelming. I appreciate the vibes and kind staff! Great location for co working and spending hours on their wifi haha

Very average empanadas to say the least.

Good point was the young worker there who was attentive and welcoming.

After an exceptionally hard and frustrating morning I happened to wander in this cafe looking for a small coffee to help brighten my mood. I’m new to the area and have had some trouble settling in. What I was met with this morning went far beyond my expectations. I spoke to a very kind gentleman at the front who was very quick to offer genuine kind words and an ear to listen if I needed. The kindness I found here was exactly what I needed today. I came for a coffee but left feeling a little lighter. Thank you for creating such a warm atmosphere ;)
(also the food is delicious)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5