Visited this cozy little cafe at Café Buenos Aires was a revelation!The perfect fusion of Chaga’s earthy richness and Matcha’s vibrant notes created a truly unique and delightful beverage. Nestled in this beautiful unassuming spot, the cafe exudes a warm ambiance that pairs perfectly with their array of drinks and empanadas.The Chaga Matcha Latte stands out as a must-try, showcasing the cafe’s commitment to quality and flavor innovation. A delightful discovery for any matcha enthusiast seeking a cozy retreat in Emeryville!
Great little coffee shop, I arrived tired from 22 train ride from Seattle and needed a place to take a couple of meetings and get some good coffee. The guest space is pretty small - just two tables - but the coffee was great and staff friendly and helpful.
Welcome to my 600th review! Whenever I hit a milestone, I hope to be in some spectacular place where I'll have lots to write about - the food, service, etc., but like the weather, these things can't be planned, nor should they be. Today was stormy, and I decided to grab something simple for lunch, like a breakfast burrito, sandwich, or empanada. Ive always passed this place on the way to the Home Depot or Doyles Cafe, and every time I pass, I always wonder the same thing, "Is it worth a stop?" The service is friendly, and the empanadas are good - I like the concept, but I'm not sure how much I would return given that they pretty much only sell empanadas. BB
brentandmelanie kitchens
I'm visiting the area and locals recommended BA. I had the chicken & the caprese empanada. Both we delicious. The flavors & smooth melted cheese of the Caprese were perfect. I'm looking forward to trying their fruit ones.
Was looking for just coffee, but the empanada display added food to my list. Customer service is very good, and the empanada exceeded all my expectations. I ordered the spinach and feta (don't judge me) empanada, and it was delicious. I ordered an Americano coffee, and it is good as well. They also have flavored coffees if that's your thing. Inside seating is limited, so it's best as a grab and go place.
empanada was not heated all the way through and had a small piece of peach pit in
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
D Moorer
Best empandas! Spinach and feta, my fave ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Nyla J.
Nice fully loaded empanadas! So good and delicious. The spinach and feta is healthy and my favorite. It's a grab and go place. 2 tables inside for seating. There are outside seating as well. Prices range from $4 to $6 each. The crust is buttery and flaky. They are so good. Parking is street parking and limited.
Priya F.
This place gets 2 stars for not being able to keep their posted hours. They're not open at 9am and they're definitely closed right now at 3:15pm when their posted hours state that they're open until 4pm.
Jeanne Trang
ive never had mushroom-based coffee and cafe buenos aires made my first experience that much more special bc of so! the shop itself is so intimate and staff were really sweet and attentive to my visit! my favorite empanada would be the mushroom one! during my visit i ordered/tried the chorizo empanada, beef empanada, mushroom empanada, along with mini beignet chocolate trio (White, Dark, Hazelnut) and for my coffee i got the chagaccino!which at first i was hesitant to try bc i heard mushroom based coffee?? but the taste was actually did not have any mushroom flavors and the mixture of the drink itself made the drink itself taste delicious so 10/10 would recommend for yall to try it out!for the beignet they were good but i think i would prefer other fillings -however if youre a fan of chocolate then yall would really appreciate this trioloved how relax and intimate the whole visit felt. theres a small indoor seating along with various outdoor seating spots nearby!tips:street parking availablelots of food and menu options available
I recently started walking here as a treat when I have a day off. The empanadas are the bomb (2 or 3 vegan ones!) and they are the first coffee shop in the area that I know of to have mushroom coffee. Thank you cafe Buenos Aires for introducing me to the chagachino. It has been a game changer as someone who has been trying to stop drinking coffee for years. Love this spot !
Jeanne T.
ive never had mushroom-based coffee and cafe buenos aires made my first experience that much more special bc of so! the shop itself is so intimate and staff were really sweet and attentive to my visit! my favorite empanada would be the mushroom one! during my visit i ordered/tried the chorizo empanada, beef empanada, mushroom empanada, along with mini beignet chocolate trio (White, Dark, Hazelnut) and for my coffee i got the chagaccino! which at first i was hesitant to try bc i heard mushroom based coffee?? but the taste was actually did not have any mushroom flavors and the mixture of the drink itself made the drink itself taste delicious so 10/10 would recommend for yall to try it out! for the beignet they were good but i think i would prefer other fillings -however if youre a fan of chocolate then yall would really appreciate this trio loved how relax and intimate the whole visit felt. theres a small indoor seating along with various outdoor seating spots nearby! tips: street parking available lots of food and menu options available
Marck N.
We ordered the beef, chicken, chorizo, and corn empanadas for lunch for take out. I liked that they heated them up for us. Out of the 4 I enjoyed the beef and corn empanadas. The beef empanada taste was well balanced. The boiled egg and peppers mixed with the beef made it feel like a heavy bite, but it wasn't. The corn empanada was sweet from the corn. The cheese added the nice fattiness to the corn, creating a savory bite. I enjoyed that the breading was not oily, so I assume it was baked and not fried. A very good empanadas and happy to find one so close to home.
Jeff Snell
THE EMPANADAS!! The entree empanadas aren't too salty or oily and the dessert ones aren't too sweet. The mushroom latte is worth trying. Seating limited, one table inside and three outside, so may need to walk to a bench.Wheelchair accessibility: I use a wheelchair. Entry and bathroom accessible, might be a little tight in front of the counter for a power chair.
Recommended dishes: Kale
David Stoeckle
Spinach empanadas yum yum yum! Savory, moist, flavorful. I could eat these all day
Visited this cozy little cafe at Café Buenos Aires was a revelation!The perfect fusion of Chaga’s earthy richness and Matcha’s vibrant notes created a truly unique and delightful beverage. Nestled in this beautiful unassuming spot, the cafe exudes a warm ambiance that pairs perfectly with their array of drinks and empanadas.The Chaga Matcha Latte stands out as a must-try, showcasing the cafe’s commitment to quality and flavor innovation. A delightful discovery for any matcha enthusiast seeking a cozy retreat in Emeryville!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Champiniones Empanada
Great little coffee shop, I arrived tired from 22 train ride from Seattle and needed a place to take a couple of meetings and get some good coffee. The guest space is pretty small - just two tables - but the coffee was great and staff friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, Empanadas, Soyrizo Empanada
Welcome to my 600th review! Whenever I hit a milestone, I hope to be in some spectacular place where I'll have lots to write about - the food, service, etc., but like the weather, these things can't be planned, nor should they be. Today was stormy, and I decided to grab something simple for lunch, like a breakfast burrito, sandwich, or empanada. Ive always passed this place on the way to the Home Depot or Doyles Cafe, and every time I pass, I always wonder the same thing, "Is it worth a stop?" The service is friendly, and the empanadas are good - I like the concept, but I'm not sure how much I would return given that they pretty much only sell empanadas. BB
I'm visiting the area and locals recommended BA. I had the chicken & the caprese empanada. Both we delicious. The flavors & smooth melted cheese of the Caprese were perfect. I'm looking forward to trying their fruit ones.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Capresse, Empanadas, Chicken Empanada
Was looking for just coffee, but the empanada display added food to my list. Customer service is very good, and the empanada exceeded all my expectations. I ordered the spinach and feta (don't judge me) empanada, and it was delicious. I ordered an Americano coffee, and it is good as well. They also have flavored coffees if that's your thing. Inside seating is limited, so it's best as a grab and go place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Spinach Feta Empanada
empanada was not heated all the way through and had a small piece of peach pit in
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Best empandas! Spinach and feta, my fave ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas
Nice fully loaded empanadas! So good and delicious. The spinach and feta is healthy and my favorite. It's a grab and go place. 2 tables inside for seating. There are outside seating as well. Prices range from $4 to $6 each. The crust is buttery and flaky. They are so good. Parking is street parking and limited.
This place gets 2 stars for not being able to keep their posted hours. They're not open at 9am and they're definitely closed right now at 3:15pm when their posted hours state that they're open until 4pm.
ive never had mushroom-based coffee and cafe buenos aires made my first experience that much more special bc of so! the shop itself is so intimate and staff were really sweet and attentive to my visit! my favorite empanada would be the mushroom one! during my visit i ordered/tried the chorizo empanada, beef empanada, mushroom empanada, along with mini beignet chocolate trio (White, Dark, Hazelnut) and for my coffee i got the chagaccino!which at first i was hesitant to try bc i heard mushroom based coffee?? but the taste was actually did not have any mushroom flavors and the mixture of the drink itself made the drink itself taste delicious so 10/10 would recommend for yall to try it out!for the beignet they were good but i think i would prefer other fillings -however if youre a fan of chocolate then yall would really appreciate this trioloved how relax and intimate the whole visit felt. theres a small indoor seating along with various outdoor seating spots nearby!tips:street parking availablelots of food and menu options available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I recently started walking here as a treat when I have a day off. The empanadas are the bomb (2 or 3 vegan ones!) and they are the first coffee shop in the area that I know of to have mushroom coffee. Thank you cafe Buenos Aires for introducing me to the chagachino. It has been a game changer as someone who has been trying to stop drinking coffee for years. Love this spot !
ive never had mushroom-based coffee and cafe buenos aires made my first experience that much more special bc of so! the shop itself is so intimate and staff were really sweet and attentive to my visit! my favorite empanada would be the mushroom one! during my visit i ordered/tried the chorizo empanada, beef empanada, mushroom empanada, along with mini beignet chocolate trio (White, Dark, Hazelnut) and for my coffee i got the chagaccino! which at first i was hesitant to try bc i heard mushroom based coffee?? but the taste was actually did not have any mushroom flavors and the mixture of the drink itself made the drink itself taste delicious so 10/10 would recommend for yall to try it out! for the beignet they were good but i think i would prefer other fillings -however if youre a fan of chocolate then yall would really appreciate this trio loved how relax and intimate the whole visit felt. theres a small indoor seating along with various outdoor seating spots nearby! tips: street parking available lots of food and menu options available
We ordered the beef, chicken, chorizo, and corn empanadas for lunch for take out. I liked that they heated them up for us. Out of the 4 I enjoyed the beef and corn empanadas. The beef empanada taste was well balanced. The boiled egg and peppers mixed with the beef made it feel like a heavy bite, but it wasn't. The corn empanada was sweet from the corn. The cheese added the nice fattiness to the corn, creating a savory bite. I enjoyed that the breading was not oily, so I assume it was baked and not fried. A very good empanadas and happy to find one so close to home.
THE EMPANADAS!! The entree empanadas aren't too salty or oily and the dessert ones aren't too sweet. The mushroom latte is worth trying. Seating limited, one table inside and three outside, so may need to walk to a bench.Wheelchair accessibility: I use a wheelchair. Entry and bathroom accessible, might be a little tight in front of the counter for a power chair.
Recommended dishes: Kale
Spinach empanadas yum yum yum! Savory, moist, flavorful. I could eat these all day
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4