V&A Cafe — Restaurant in Berkeley

Can't beat the location for a convenient study spot north of campus. If you nab a good seat, there are a few outlets to be used and a bathroom nearby in the Etcheverry building.

The food is ok on average: some good, some bad; I'd avoid the "salads", unless you want to eat wilted greens. Spanakopita (spinach feta pie) is fairly good, especially when heated up. The bagels are nothing special. Cappuccino is quick and tastes alright. Don't expect to be wowed by the food and drink here.

The service is good. Everyone was very nice, and when I study there for a while, someone usually comes by to take my finished dishes which is great when my mind is elsewhere. The cashier was sometimes preoccupied with managing orders, but I've never had to wait more than a minute or two to get my order in.

The way the orders are done and announced is a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I should be standing waiting the whole time or wait to be called...? One time my number was called but my order wasn't done yet. Also the little slips of paper they put on your order fly around as soon as you touch your cup or plate which...

Has anyone experienced possible discriminatory and highly questionable pricing and/or up-charging at either of these campus cafe?

Last year I went to V&A Cafe (in Etcheverry Hall) ordered a sandwich and was charged an additional fee. This was done by the owner who was at the register. There was no explanation and no signage explaining an additional fee.

This past week I go into the other cafe in Stanley Hall. Order a sandwich to go for which I expected to also get a small side salad that comes with it. However, I was told that there will be an additional fee. There was no explanation and no signage explaining an additional fee.

If anyone else has experienced this, then please...

I dropped my coffee and not only did they help me clean it up but they ended up offering me a new cup of coffee. Very very nice of them. I often come here before my class, which is a high stress time. The atmosphere and hospitality really helps me stay positive before walking into quizzes or dense lectures. The price of coffee here is pretty standard, maybe a little less than many other coffee shops. Would be great if they had more gluten free...