50 Best Cafes near Pinole

“Was on a morning walk and noticed this place was open. Got a breakfast sandwich and a hazelnut latte. Both were great tasting. Nice clean beautiful place. I'll definitely be back for more. The coffee was a little light so next time add an additional shot.“

“One of my favorite dining places! Strongly recommended to anyone looking for a healthy eat.“

“wonderful owners. good concept.“

“I just love this local Berkeley gem. Friendly, warm vibe where everyone is welcome. You can tell a lot of thought and care went into the place. The coffee is THE BEST, the pastries are amazing. From the coffee made with care and the super nice baristas to the comfy/welcoming/inclusive atmosphere, Bench Café has it all. My go to breakfast items are the Spinach Feta Empanadas and the Date Latte. P.S. the music adds a nice touch to the place.“

“Food experience: 4/5
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Beautiful Palestinian cafe. They offer halal chicken sandwiches and I only wish they would offer halal turkey and beef. But the quality of the chicken in the sandwiches is tasty. The cafe drinks are really special and highly recommend it. And the simplicity of their croissant flavors like the zataar and cheese croissant is really tasty. They have lots of Kunafa style desserts here too.“

“Thank You for the Vegan options!! 🌱“

“I saw someome make a TikTok about this place and immediately knew I had to add that to my list. I headed out to Berkeley on a Friday morning to try it out and I bought a friend who isnt a big fan of Thai and or Asian food. I was thankful to experience this style of northern Thai cuisine I believe the order Tanzie referred to it as. The hospitality and service was above average. I enjoyed all of my food and so did my friend. The pork jowl was agreed to be are favorite out of the all the dishes we tried. Very juicy , flavorful and just all around deliscious topped off with that crispy fried garlic. The brown rice over that soft scrambled "lava egg" was to die for paired with the savory tomato based minced pork that I ordered extra spicy of course. The star of the show that me and my friend both agreed on had to be the "prik nam pla" which I would describe as a sweet and spicy vinegar or fish sauce based dipping sauce accompanied by a nice punch of spice from the thai chili peppers. I dont have any complaints whatsoever and I will definitely be back.“

“I have been going to Tay Tah cafe for years. Their Breakfast Energizer smoothie is my go-to lunch meal and my husband loves the Banh Mi sandwiches. We are so lucky to have this wonderful cafe in our neighborhood! The owner and employees are super friendly too!

Vegetarian options: Breakfast Energizer smoothie is delicious and filling.“

“Absolutely love this place! Incredible atmosphere wonderful place to go with friends or family and the food is fantastic! Highly recommend checking this out if you’re in the neighborhood, there’s not that many places like this left that really give a great family experience!“

“The Best of the Best with the owner making the rating of her shop a 5 star! Yes, Michelle is very kind appreciates all customers walking in to make their order. What's even convenient for many of us who needs distraction as we wait for our order, there is a lotto scratchers machine. If your feeling lucky like I did... spent $30 on 1 scratcher and won $100. True story. I recommend their Avocado smoothie. The best Avocado smoothie in the Bay Area. I don't care and don't wanna hear it. Don't waste your money anywhere else. Go to Tapioca Cafe. Michelle makes the drinks better than her associates behind the register. She just knows how to make it. She's in the Boba game for over 10 years. Her donuts are made in house , not her house but at the shop very early in the morning. She's there all day every day and has the best kindest heart you will get to meet. Very professional, clean store. I could go on but I do have to mention that she is very Humble for a business owner. Mostly she could be seen in the back making sandwiches and washing the dishes and utensils that customers and associates have used. Her associates are just as hard working as she is, which I really don't mind tipping them in the tip jar every time I pay them a visit for my yummy taro smoothie. If you mention to her in question "Who's got the Best of the Best Avocado smoothie?" That's the secret 50% off . It only works at lunch and has to be mentioned before making your order at noon up to 30 mins after that, forget it. You'll get the... are you slow look. Don't take it personal, she gives me that look all the time then she breaks into her natural smile.“

“Gran Milan is THE place to get the most delicious foods on the planet!!! I recently ordered mini sfogliatelles, cannolis, (3) meter long pizzas n wonder focaccia bread to make sandwiches and their famous olive bread sticks!!! Thanks for the beautiful foods and service!!! I highly recommend Rufo’s place for your next catering! I haven’t seen sfogliatelles outside of NY!!! Love this place!!“

“Good people, good food, easy going place ... what's not to like about it?“

“Great spot for a coffee date.“

“Best coffee by far in this part of Berkeley“

“Fui por primera vez y probé los Chicken Waffles muy ricos el sabor es de cocina en casa muy delicioso.“

“Ordered a mocha with a rugelach this morning and got an unexpected rabbit in the foam - I would give you 10 out of 10 for design creativity, and an extra 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟for carrying this rugelach!
The 🐻 was from my previous visit 😎

A+ for making my day 😎“

“Good attention good sandwich“

“Estubo delicioso el almuerzo 💯 recomendado 👌😋😋😋“

“My party ordered three distinctly different dishes and they were all great! My chicken croffle was decadent. The bulgogi sandwich and the salmon avocado toast were both healthier choice but delicious nonetheless. It’s a self service place but the ambience is great!“

“Went here for the first time even though I always drive by their market. Now they have a whole stand alone cafe. I ordered the chicken thigh plate and it was juicy, flavorful, and just really fresh.

Service was attentive and friendly even though I just got take out. You feel so welcomed here. Definitely coming back to try the other items. Great spot.

Their patio is so freaking cute and breezy, awesome date spot for sure.“

“The real thing whatever they serve you. And delicious.“

“To start off, the staff and service was excellent and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. The Bloody Mary was a little underwhelming with the overall flavor and garnishes. The California Benedict and Bagel Delux were exquisite, unique flavors and a lovely presentation and the portion sizes were perfect on each plate. We left feeling adequately full but not overstuffed and very satisfied“

“Very cute cafe with pastries and a hot/cold drink menu. I really enjoyed the genoise and London fog, great on a cold rainy day. The Christmas tree was up and twinkly lights about really made it a perfect cozy cafe to hide in.

Wheelchair accessibility: On the first level, very accessible with wide berth around the counter.“

“Lovely people and awesome coffee. My favorite is the Tumeric Late. Living Ketovore, I get it made with half and half, which cuts the carbs way down, and turns it into a meal, practically. Love it!!! ❤☕“

“Lovely place! I got the strawberry slushie with strawberry popping boba , AMAZING. Best boba ive ever had , and the service was eady , fast , and super friendly! With take out for the boba they also have these amazingly convenient little holders for the cups! Perfect for take out, lovely dine in, the place is nice and lively!“

“Eunice Gourmet Café is a hidden gem! The coffee was amazing. I tried The Ash sandwich and was completely blown away fresh ingredients, perfect flavors, and honestly one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. I’m more than willing to drive the extra distance just to have it again!

The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. If you’re looking for amazing food and a warm, inviting atmosphere, don’t miss out on Eunice Gourmet Café. Highly recommend!!“

“Tasty less fattening food. Good coffee - delish food“

“Had to visit this place again to try the arroz con leche drink. I loved it!“

“Delicious food and awesome service 😊“

“Amazing waffle & flavour and lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend you check them out!!!!!“

“I live their expert roasts!“

“There were three in my party. We ducked in here to take a break from the cold rain. We ordered a chai, a golden/turmeric chai, and a caffé latté, all with oat milk. It’s our first try of oat milk. We all liked it a lot. The foam on my golden chai was lovely. I’d reorder it anytime. I tried my mate’s latté with oat milk, I can recommend it. The pastries we ordered were all worth the consumption. I’m so glad there was one pretzel cheese bun left. It was delicious even though it wasn’t warm. I highly recommend them. We also ordered a quiche, a chocolate croissant, and an almond pastry. They were all superb. The almond pastry which was super light and flaky tasted like baklava more so than an almond filling. I liked the vibe here. So often I want to grab my order and split, not here. I felt fine taking refuge from the outside environs. The staff were sweet regardless of their spoken English being nearly impossible to understand. It was cool assuming they were part of the refugee program. It felt good being a patron there and the inspired conversation it led to. I am sure my party was surprised I was already knowledgeable about the topic on current refugees. That made our café and conversation time only that much more enjoyable.“

“Living at the International House, UC Berkeley, profoundly affected me, changing my life in amazing ways, connecting me with brilliant and open-minded people from around the world who valued diversity, inclusion, friendship, and who celebrated cultural differences and made people feel welcome. It helped make me more of a leader in life, and I saw, firsthand, how several friends also became stronger leaders in their communities and in the world, in general, both during and after their time at I-House. I-House is a warm place where real friendships blossom. And from friendship and connection can sometime come love. It was heartwarming, although not entirely surprising, to see some residents find their future spouses at I-House. Some found a future husband or wife while taking part in the amazing activities, groups, and events, that took place at I-House, both formally by the Program Office and informally from the small events and groups that residents themselves created for friends and people who wanted to share their time together in a place that many of us felt was a once-in-a-lifetime experience we were lucky to be a part of. Thank you, International House, UC Berkeley, for enriching my life. To anyone who wonders if I -House is right for them, while I cannot necessarily say if it is right for each individual, I am glad to share my experience and how living in I-House has positively affected my life to this day.“

“They had fresh bagels and a customer service attitude in comparison to Bagley Street Cafe on Telegraph in Berkeley down the street from campus. I live on Telegraph and I will go to Lox Stock & Bagel which is several blocks farther away for a fresh bagel and a smile.“

“Very delicious and fresh fruits, snacks very well served, quality and very reasonable price

Kid-friendliness: Lots of variety of snacks for the whole family

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible to all including wheelchairs“

“What a gem! In the courtyard of the Anthropology Museum, you’ll find this charming oasis. Everything from the furniture, landscape, menu, and soundtrack are all thoughtfully procured. Afternoon tea consisted of 3 refreshing flavors of tea and 3 sweet dishes. The chia seed porridge was a generous portion with a delicious flavor profile as well as texture. The toasted hazelnuts added a tasty crunch. Blackberries and gooseberries were a nice palate cleanser, and the chia seed flour brownie bites were addictive! The black walnuts and coarse East Bay salt were a perfect combination! I’m thankful they don’t sell these individually otherwise I would be eating them daily. In bulk.Not only was the meal unique and delicious, we also learned some Ohlone history and words as well as heard some lovely songs and spoken word that were pre-recorded. It’s such a nice experience and so much more than just food and drinks!“

“My mom took my there to Breakfast the other morning neither of us ever had Fried Chicken and Waffles…. So that’s what we ordered. It was very good and fresh, we will definitely be going back again… Thanks for the great and friendly service too….“

“I’ve been coming here since I was in college over 15 years ago. The owners are lovely, the food and coffee is good, and I’ve always enjoyed coming here. Highly recommended if you want to meet up with friends, do some work, or have a nice quiet time alone!“

“Great food and wonderful staff! Our favorite breakfast place, and there is a lot of competition!“

“This place AMAZING. The food is fresh and delicious. It’s a cozy place to get a bite and treats, not to mention the warm owners who are an adorable mother and daughter team! Highly recommend checking this place out — so excited for their new toasts!“

“it's a great place, especially if you're looking for a place to work and eat/drink“

“tried it for the first time. we got the chicken enchiladas and meatloaf burger. good prices food was good next time I'm getting two meatloaf burgers!!“

“Outdoor patio Salad Lunch Breakfast Brunch“

“Everything about this place is amazing. Sounds are always amazing. Drinks are always amazing. Pastries are always amazing. As far as sales and sandwiches you kind of have to play around with the ingredients to find what you like. Love the vibes and can’t beat the prices. Love you Mezzo!“

“The food and staff was excellent and the portions were large. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Just maybe mark a few parking spaces with their name.“

“Great food good service! We Highly recommend this Restaurant!💕🤗“

“Found this place by accident. Everyone here, both employees and park visitors alike, is friendly towards both humans and dogs. The club was quite delicious, and Copper just gave compliments (a la belch) to the chef of his hot dog! And the view is quite picturesque.“

“As a regular customer of Babette since their opening I had to respond to GoGo's 1 star review. This review was do obviously written by someone with a grudge, perhaps an employee who just terminated for just cause. Babette is a lovely place. The food is great, vast majority of the staff had been there for years. The owners are kind and care about all aspects of their business and staff. That's been clearly obvious every time I've dined there. Pay no mind to this person who speaks so poorly out of spite. Babette is a great place, worthy of the community's parsonage.“

“The interior design is terrific with the velvet rope curtain, the huge orange arch and the colorful mural. The food is also very good and they serve the best lattes

Parking: A huge red parking structure is a 5 minute walk away and on the same block

Wheelchair accessibility: Completely wheelchair accessible...not steps. everything is flat.“

“The chicken chipotle sandwich was so good, it was actually spicy. I got the oat horchata matcha(regular sweetness level) I enjoyed it but next time I’ll get it sweeter. I love sugar lol. My partner got the dulce de leche latte and loved it, delicious and creamy. The people who work there are quick and professional. My first time going and will definitely be back!“