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CoRo Coffee Room

★★★★½ 4.7/5 (78 reviews)
Brunch
2324 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 542-2543 Website
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Reviews (78)

Frederic Boulay
Frederic Boulay
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

This place has become one of my favorite coffee shops in the East Bay. Unfortunately, I'm not able to go very often when I'm in the area because they open at 8a which is too late for me 😢 but I go whenever I have a later start and I never regret it!

Chinar Singh
Chinar Singh
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Loved this coffee shop, friendly baristas, cute cups and amazing coffee. You can view the processing unit inside and enjoy a nice hot cup of coffee by the large street side windows or outside too. Our order was delayed due to come confusion and they gave us a complementary cup of coffee with sincere apologies.

Mai Ho
Mai Ho
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Amazing lattes and pastries (from Starter Bakery). Nice cafe with a modern vibe.

Jimmy Gunara
Jimmy Gunara
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Delicious Gibraltar 👍

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X
★★★☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

The chai tasted good but had a weird mouthfeel, and their empanadas had a good filling but very dry dough. Additionally, the business might want to update their register and their baristas on the local law — cashless business are illegal in Berkeley and the ordinance was passed last year so the barista who said “It’s not, I looked it up” might be a bit behind on the news.

Emma Smith
Emma Smith
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Bought the locally roasted Drip & Rip beans from here, which is absolutely delicious and has been making my mornings. Not to mention it came with a zine and 2 stickers!!

Caitlan Cole
Caitlan Cole
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

This is among the best cappuccinos I've ever had. Darkly reddish brown, balanced taste and served hot. This is what a cappuccino should be. In addition I appreciate the ethos of CoRo as well as the ambiance of the space -- I came here to study and enjoyed my view of the roasting room through the big glass wall. They have a good amount of seating, but getting there earlier is better, as you'll also have less trouble finding free street parking outside. I also tried a slice of the vegan pumpkin loaf and loved it -- much fresher and spicier than the Starbuck's equivalent. I can't wait to go back!

Ankit Bhawsar
Ankit Bhawsar
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Great coffee, but even better quiche.

Kunal Nagpal
Kunal Nagpal
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Such nice staff!

toker
toker
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Extremely good coffee. Best cappuccino you’ll have in Berkeley. There isn’t any food options besides the few pastries they offer, but that does not take anything away from the kind service they provide and the super TASTY coffee they make, not to mention their latte art skills. If you want good coffee in Berkeley , look no further than here. All coffee is fresh (they have a roastery in house) and served in very nice ornate-style cups. Brilliant shop. Also a cappuccino is only $5 (which is what it should cost everywhere) so it’s affordable for students!

Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I wish I had found this place sooner - it’s likely the best coffee shop in the east bay. Small but really nice space, amazing coffee, tasty pastries from starter (and maybe others?). I’ve been there a few times now and their drip, pourover, and expresso drinks have all been delicious. I also overhead that they do roasting and cupping classes, too :)

Andre
Andre
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Like others point it out, service can vary widely by the person who assist you.

Gabriel Thibaut
Gabriel Thibaut
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

A variety of coffee beans. I love it and the people there know their coffee, delightful.

Shruthi Suresh
Shruthi Suresh
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Excellent coffee and great service! The pour over and the drip were great choices. Definitely one of the better coffee places in Berkeley!

lubna alrubayyi
lubna alrubayyi
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Such an amazing spot with amazing staff, the hot chocolate is so delicious.

Gary Cady
Gary Cady
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great, small Cafe. Really good Coffee

Khwaja Ahmed
Khwaja Ahmed
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Classy coffee and vibes. What more you trying to get out of life? This spot has the beans, it has the baristas, all it needs is you. Come on over an order them CoRo coffee (or hot chocolate like me) and be satisfied on a crisp Bay Area morning. This be Berkeley vibes to the max. With them gender neutral pronouns and coffee roaster smell.

Ngoc Ho
Ngoc Ho
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Excellent, efficient, thoughtful service! I had a cappuccino and a croissant. The croissant is extra buttery and flaky. The cappuccino is quite robust and flavorful. Strong espresso :-)

Lucas Ballek
Lucas Ballek
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Trans friendly coffee, yes please! ❤️

Raimond Sinivee
Raimond Sinivee
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Can I give 6 stars? I had single origin espresso for myself and hot chocolate for my daughter. She described her drink as amazingly chocolate tasting and didn't feel like syrup based at all. It felt like real chocolate and she loved her drink. It had beautiful late art on it even as it was made with almond milk. The espresso was amazingly refreshing and has dynamic taste that I get very rarely. It had amazing balance of fruity and floral tastes, but also lots of depth and nuances. Pure joy to drink! Highly recommend to espresso enthusiasts who like espressos made in Portland OR.