Ada Cafe — Restaurant in Berkeley

May 2021: I've always walked past this place for the past few months since I had appointments in the building, but I finally went in today to grab something to eat and I'm so happy I did. I ordered a pork bahn mi (Vietnamese sandwich on the menu) and a thai tea and damn, they're were both delicious. I didn't get a chance to take a good photo of the thai tea since I drank it so fast, it was really really good! The cafe has nice artwork on the wall and the man behind the counter was so kind! I wished I could've eaten here sooner, but now I know where to get thai tea and a bite to eat after my appointments 👍

December 2021: finally took a photo of the Thai tea before I drank it all. Very delicious, 10/10. Even on a rainy day, this place still feels homey and nice!

January 2023: update, still delicious! Some prices went up by 60 cents to a 1 dollar but still worth it. All his ingredients are fresh and this is probably my favorite homemade Thai tea in the Bay. This place is a hidden gem and owner is still as nice as...

I've only dropped by a few times so far, but should be doing so more often. It's only a few blocks away and on one of my main local routes. It's also right across the street from a BART station.

It's a spacious, clean, airy room set back from the street on an open plaza with a wall of windows facing west and unobstructed view.

The menu doesn't include actually "cooked now" fare, so it's mainly coffee/teas, sandwiches, bakery items and snacks, but a lot of...

Great, simple, reasonable lunch sandwiches, including banh mi. Good coffee/espresso drinks. Bagel breakfast sandwiches have saved my mornings on several occasions. Not sure if currently open due to COVID but really hope they're able to survive. Wonderful service and community feel when you see how they interact with the Ed Roberts campus patrons. There is a special needs art area just behind the cafe kitchen area. Compassion...