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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 197 reviews

What ryan mccann likes about Jazz Cafe:
My regular go-to at least once a week. Can't beat the super nice staff, great owner and great quality food. Lots of menu options with an excellent specials menu that changes every day and always includes a vegetarian soup, a panini, a salad and a stew. The protein choices offered are amazingly varied. I really enjoyed the swordfish salad. I often get the grilled goat cheese salad. Had a stew last week, and it was per... View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Lilly
15.06.2023 - 04:24

Low key café with coffee, breakfast and lunch. The food is thoughtful and tasty as well as inexpensive

Constantin
15.06.2023 - 04:24

Great service, beautiful place, good coffee. You have no more live jazz appearances in the café, sad, but it is still a nice place to relax and relax. I know so...

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Scotty
15.06.2023 - 04:24

My regular visit at least once a week. Can't beat the super nice staff, big owners and good quality food. Many menu options with an excellent special menu that...

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Helene
15.06.2023 - 04:24

Great food, another stew every day. Comfortable atmosphere and sometimes you get a free jazz concert. My favorite place!

Lara
15.06.2023 - 04:24

Food and Service always Amazing, Barristas on point. One of downtown Berkeley's Hidden Gems. Try the stews , Vegan soups , unique Salads and Paninis. Next door...

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The restaurant in question is a cozy, hidden gem in downtown Berkeley that offers a variety of menu options and excellent daily specials. The staff is known for being super friendly and the food is top-notch, with highlights including swordfish salad, grilled goat cheese salad, and hearty stews. While some customers may find the no laptops policy during lunch hours off-putting, others appreciate the laid-back, old-timey vibe of the cafe. Even though the cafe no longer hosts live jazz performances, it remains a great spot to relax with a good cup of coffee or enjoy a delicious meal before a show at the nearby Berkeley Rep. Overall, despite a few minor issues with management and service, the cafe seems to be a popular choice among regular patrons for its quality food, friendly staff, and charming ambiance.

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4.2 ★ from 158 reviews
Kristine
17.08.2023 - 16:00

It's the best kept secret downtown. Always delicious food. Don't miss out on the daily specials.

Thomas
17.08.2023 - 16:00

Low key cafe that offers coffee, breakfast, and lunch. The food is thoughtful and delicious as well as reasonably priced

ryan
17.08.2023 - 16:00

My regular go-to at least once a week. Can't beat the super nice staff, great owner and great quality food. Lots of menu options with an excellent specials menu...

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17.08.2023 - 16:00

Great service, cute spot, good coffee. They don 't have live jazz performances in the cafe anymore, sadly, but it 's still a nice place to relax and unwind. I k...

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Menulist
4.3 ★ from 3 reviews
Bacchisio
24.12.2017 - 10:09

I didn't get to try the food here, but the coffee is more than decent and is reasonably priced.

Furman
24.12.2017 - 10:09

We stumbled upon this little cafe before hitting a show at the Berkeley Rep Theater We got there with 45 minutes to spare.

Jonathon
24.12.2017 - 10:09

Delicious! This is the best lunch you can get for a good price in Shattuck areaI got the salad special with swordfish and an americanoExcellent.

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