Ada's Cafe
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About Ada's Cafe
At Ada's Cafe, we're proud to serve up delicious comfort food in the heart of Berkeley. Our café is a local favorite, offering great value for quick bites and satisfying meals on-the-go. From our signature banh mi sandwiches to freshly baked bagel breakfast sandwiches, there's something for everyone...
At Ada's Cafe, we're proud to serve up delicious comfort food in the heart of Berkeley. Our café is a local favorite, offering great value for quick bites and satisfying meals on-the-go. From our signature banh mi sandwiches to freshly baked bagel breakfast sandwiches, there's something for everyone. Our friendly and fast service makes us a popular spot for both locals and visitors. We're also happy to accommodate special requests - like charging your phone during off-peak hours! With a cozy atmosphere and plenty of coffee and tea options, Ada's Cafe is the perfect place to grab a bite or meet with friends.
What Customers Say About Ada's Cafe
Ada's Cafe is praised for its friendly staff, fast service, and delicious, affordable sandwiches, especially the Bahn Mi and Thai iced tea. Customers appreciate the convenient location near Ashby BART and the welcoming atmosphere. The lack of a restroom is a drawback.
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Tip: The Bahn Mi and Thai tea are highly recommended. Call in your order ahead of time for fast service.
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Ada's Cafe Berkeley Reviews
This place is a hidden gem for quick bites. The banh mi are especially delicious and a great value ($8). The service is always friendly and fast. It’s located right near Ashby Bart (you can get into the Bart station from the same building). I always just get a pork banh mi and it’s loaded with fresh veg, generous pork, and crispy toasted bread.
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 ever, 12/10!
Great local place to support! The thai tea is delicious, banh mi is a must order, and bagel sandwich was flavorful and filling. Called in a phone order and it was ready within 10 min! New menu with updated prices also.
This place is a hidden gem for quick bites. The banh mi are especially delicious and a great value ($8). The service is always friendly and fast. It’s located right near Ashby Bart (you can get into the Bart station from the same building). I always just get a pork banh mi and it’s loaded with fresh veg, generous pork, and crispy toasted bread.
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 ever, 12/10!
Great local place to support! The thai tea is delicious, banh mi is a must order, and bagel sandwich was flavorful and filling. Called in a phone order and it was ready within 10 min! New menu with updated prices also.
Great sandwiches and drinks, really nice staff. I like this place.
Super fast service from a family run cafe. Great selection and breakfast bagels & pastries. sandwiches and a couple of salad options for lunch. Lots of coffee, tea and cold drink options. And they remember all their regulars...
How the person behind the counter keeps up with the traffic flow is wild! Definitely deserves some recognition! Also, the Tofu Bahn Mi is great!
The Best Bahn Mi in Berkeley Cafe owner is awesome. Reasonable prices, great drinks, and the best Bahn Mi in all of Berkeley.
I love the turkey sandwiches here, my go to place for excellent sandwiches and Thai iced tea 👍👍
One of the best sandwich shops in town, great variety, quality and price (under $10!). Not overstuffed New York style, but with lots of fresh ingredients.
I have walked by this place dozen's of times. I have never felt compelled to go in but today my boss and i decided to give it a try and omg i am so glad we did! So delicious! The owner was so friendly and funny. We left happy and satisfied. I definitely recommend! oh and did i mention how affordable it is?!
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 is apparent.
Great food and prices!
Yummy Thai tea, delicious sandwich, friendly staff, and plenty of places to charge your items. No bathrooms :( but a nice place to see and work for as long as you can go without a bathroom. :)
I love their breakfast sandwichs! The customer service is fabulous the ladies and Mr. Ta greet you ever morning when you enter the cafe. Nice warm atmosphere!
The owner of this cafe saved me by allowing me to charge my phone very early in the morning when my phone run out of power and I couldn’t find a power outlet all the way from the Oakland Airport to the Ashby BART station. The owner is very dedicated, friendly, and helpful. The service is warm, fast, and professional. The place is clean, tidy, straightforward, and calming. I had a very good morning here and hope to return. Thank you so much, Ada Cafe!
The owner of this cafe saved me by allowing me to charge my phone very early in the morning when my phone run out of power and I couldn’t find a power outlet all the way from the Oakland Airport to the Ashby BART station. The owner is very dedicated, friendly, and helpful. The service is warm, fast, and professional. The place is clean, tidy, straightforward, and calming. I had a very good morning here and hope to return. Thank you so much, Ada Cafe!
One of the best sandwich shops in town, great variety, quality and price (under $10!). Not overstuffed New York style, but with lots of fresh ingredients.
I love the turkey sandwiches here, my go to place for excellent sandwiches and Thai iced tea 👍👍
Yummy Thai tea, delicious sandwich, friendly staff, and plenty of places to charge your items. No bathrooms :( but a nice place to see and work for as long as you can go without a bathroom. :)
The Best Bahn Mi in Berkeley Cafe owner is awesome. Reasonable prices, great drinks, and the best Bahn Mi in all of Berkeley.
How the person behind the counter keeps up with the traffic flow is wild! Definitely deserves some recognition! Also, the Tofu Bahn Mi is great!
I have walked by this place dozen's of times. I have never felt compelled to go in but today my boss and i decided to give it a try and omg i am so glad we did! So delicious! The owner was so friendly and funny. We left happy and satisfied. I definitely recommend! oh and did i mention how affordable it is?!
Great sandwiches and drinks, really nice staff. I like this place.
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 is apparent.
I love their breakfast sandwichs! The customer service is fabulous the ladies and Mr. Ta greet you ever morning when you enter the cafe. Nice warm atmosphere!
Great staff!!! good food options, good got and iced drinks.
Super fast service from a family run cafe. Great selection and breakfast bagels & pastries. sandwiches and a couple of salad options for lunch. Lots of coffee, tea and cold drink options. And they remember all their regulars...
Great service, hard working employees. The Vietnamese sandwiches are great and tasty. They do sometimes run out of coffee (or my Danish) in the morning though so you have to wait a little. They can do any kind of bagel (bacon n eggs, lox, etc...), any type of croissant filling, etc... Nice place for breakfast or lunch to go.
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 people"s favorites.
Good cafe for quick bites. They have outlets and a few tables so it's a decent place to work or chill for a bit. They don't have restrooms which is kind of a bummer. The server was really kind and friendly and I would come back just to say hi to him.
Good cafe for quick bites. They have outlets and a few tables so it's a decent place to work or chill for a bit. They don't have restrooms which is kind of a bummer. The server was really kind and friendly and I would come back just to say hi to him.
Great service, hard working employees. The Vietnamese sandwiches are great and tasty. They do sometimes run out of coffee (or my Danish) in the morning though so you have to wait a little. They can do any kind of bagel (bacon n eggs, lox, etc...), any type of croissant filling, etc... Nice place for breakfast or lunch to go.
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 people"s favorites.
haha $4 for one small slice of banana bread and $8 for a small sandwich. I regret forgetting to bring my lunch that day.
haha $4 for one small slice of banana bread and $8 for a small sandwich. I regret forgetting to bring my lunch that day.
Food selection isn’t good, but nice seating area
Food selection isn’t good, but nice seating area
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