Visiting Berkeley this week and needed my morning coffee. Found this place on Yelp. The coffee was actually delicious. I got the dark brew and it was delicious. Not bitter at all. Service was very friendly.

Cute coffee shop with a small, dog-friendly patio in the back. Even though most of the seats were taken, you can't hear the music in the patio so it was super quiet. Seems perfect if you're looking for a quiet working space. But a bit awkward since I came here to chill a bit with my husband and our dog. Our first barista was nice, but when my husband asked about the daily coffee offerings, they only told us the 2 roast level options. Seems like very little information to offer when they supposedly roast and sell their own beans. There is a photo on Yelp that showed the daily drip/espresso options but it's from a couple years ago and we didn't see one during our visit. I went back to order a to go drink for my friend and the second barista was way less welcoming. It wasn't a big deal but the customer after me even asked if the barista was having a bad day. Drinks: - Iced Matcha Latte, sweetened: A tad light on the matcha flavor but still enjoyable. Came in a disposable container - Drip Coffee: no complaints from my husband - Bloom Latte: my friend said the lavender flavor was nice and not overwhelming, like some lavender drinks can be.

Love the vibes and the flavors of this coffee shop. It can get a bit crowded inside when it's busy so if you're getting a drink to-go, there's not much room to wait. The staff is super friendly and the wide array of flavored lattes are what keeps me coming back, along with the fact that the price doesn't start at 7-8 dollars for a flavored latte. During the fall, I like the seasonal pumpkin spice latte as it has a good balance of bitterness of the coffee with the sweetness. Their other location in Albany is also excellent as well but it is a little smaller.

A long-haul Yelper, I frequently consult checkins on my Yelp app to find new places to try. Souvenir Coffee appeared frequently enough that I decided to try it one day. I remembered that decision as we drove down Claremont on our way to Sweet Maria's. On our way back up, we stopped off at Souvenir Coffee for a couple of sandwiches and one coffee. The ambiance and service were top notch. Also, there's usable WiFi. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich with bacon as an add-on, and then muttered something about a macchiato. After the person taking my order repeated back my drink as a cortado, I agreed that a cortado would be an even better choice than the macchiato that I had in my mind's eye. The cortado came out first, followed not long afterwards by our sandwiches. Both the drink and the grilled cheese sandwich were excellent; we clearly had a 5-star experience. Souvenir Coffee struck me more as a drink place with a few food items than as a lunch destination. I know the high reputation of the sandwiches at the Star Grocery next door. If Souvenir is be OK with my combining an espresso drink with a Star sandwich, I'll try that next.

Came on a weekend. It was pretty busy inside - almost every table had people. But I can see why, as the coffee was good and the beans smell delicious (I bought a "strawberry yogurt, chocolate covered mangoes & velvety one that I'm very excited to try). Next time I'm hoping to try their pastries and sandwiches.