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Best Cafe in Berkeley

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A Charming Berkeley Café Experience

At Café Etoile, we blend creative flavors with a laidback vibe, crafting unique dishes like our signature Chicken and Croffle to delight and inspire every visit. Rooted in community and passion, we’re here to be your cozy spot for great food, friendly faces, and moments that linger.

What our guests are saying

We rarely visit this neighborhood, so we were pleasantly surprised to discover this place. It’s an ideal spot for work, study, or meetings. The food was also excellent and offered creative twists, such as cappuccino muffins, spicy basil croffles, and bibim salads. The service was prompt and the staff was friendly. However, the downside was parking, which was challenging to find a safe spot without worrying about getting towed.

Foodie Traveler

Foodie Traveler

Great cafe with a laidback/chill atmosphere. Love that it offers both food, pastries, & lots of drink options. 9/10 score for me. Would love to see more ‘snack-like’ options for those who prefer to eat lighter, and maybe open a couple hours later.

badaciousness

badaciousness

Delicious and one-of-a-kind. Recommend ordering the Rose Latte and Chicken and Croffle.

Bronwyn Seward Limon

Bronwyn Seward Limon

Food tasted great and plated well, but the wait time, service and location sours the experience. Chicken and Croffle ($16): comes with a delicious spicy syrup with a great kick. The Croffle was made fresh and was buttery and soft which absorbed the syrup and paired well. The chicken was tender and had a great crust that reminded me of Taiwanese street chicken. Service: I’m not sure if the service was disappointing due to the large influx of customers, but orders took long to come out and tables were not bussed by the customers properly. A friend I went with had to wait about 25-30 minutes for their order and another friend had their order completely mistaken. Also, the restroom was out of order. Atmosphere: the space was small with very limiting seating.

Thai Bui

Thai Bui

Our menus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast and Lunch

Where are you located?

We are located in Berkeley, CA at 1930 Martin Luther King Jr Way

What areas do you serve?

Our location

Map showing the location of Café Etoile on 1930 Martin Luther King Jr Way in Berkeley

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