Peet's Coffee — Restaurant in Berkeley

But it all depends on the barista's skill and the store. The original Vine St store is pretty consistent in quality with some outdoor sidewalk seating...local hangout for decades for some who are now gray haired...a nice location, but parking can be challenging. Walk there if you can. Several good quality boutique stores nearby and Gourmet Ghetto's sought after eateries . The Shattuck downtown store is a different environment...and they always have an insufficient amount of chairs. There you have to have a code for the bathrooms. More street people around, virtually no parking but a hop , skip and a jump from downtown BART stn. With Berkeley's downtown at your doorstep, including 2 3 movie theaters! The Solano Ave Peets continues to be ,a good place to stop over for a relaxing cup. Recently remodeled there's ample seating inside and on the extra wide sidewalk there. Lots of shops and eateries nearby. Finally, the Telegraph Ave site....pkg again a chore so best for walkers. Cal student area including student oriented casual eateries and shopping. Very little left of Telegraph of the 60's...this Peets is fine..again, coded bathrooms as this area is part of the street...

I love Peet's coffee from the first time I tried it, and it's been my go-to coffee of choice. I've tried many, many types and brands of coffee and I keep coming back to Peet's. There is just something wholesome about the flavor, taste, and strength of their coffee compared to others. Whenever I get a chance to, I go to the Vine St. Peet's location to get my coffee fix since I work close by. This location is a bit hidden in a quiet area above Shattuck and is so nice to walk by the small shops and restaurants here. You'll never know what you'll find. I don't think I've ever been disappointed by getting coffee from Peet's here. The corner shop is so quaint and unassuming that you'll miss it if you aren't aware it's there. Once inside the shop is just like any other Peet's shop. Sitting space is okay, lots of space but not too many tables and chairs. It's okay though, I usually just take my coffee and have a nice walk if I must. There are just lots of things to see...

This is where it all started. Different vibe now within and without - I can only imagine the craziness that would ensue if they ever tried filling the neighborhood with the wonderful aroma of roasting beans again as they did back in the day, and who serves brew in ceramic cups anymore? However, staff remains friendly, service oriented, and knowledgeable. Coffee remains excellent, the best you'll find, and in recent eons the company has become quite serious about encouraging their growers and supporting marketplace reforms to further assist them. Brewed coffee reflects the business' global vision so maybe not the exact same thing day after day but you can learn a lot from drinking their varying selections and asking questions of the baristas. The baked munchies are always on with the quality and tastiness in...