When I'm in the SF Bay Area, you can find me at one of these locations with a book in hand sipping something delicious. Bring a book or play and meet me here!
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Latino owned. Delicious iced lattes. Gorgeous garden. Check out their Instagram account for updated hours and new specialty lattes!
Flor Hermosa Coffee
Favorite wine bar in the Bay Area. Ask the somm what's new to the BTG list, order the brown butter popcorn, and cozy up with a good book. Especially recommend this approach if you go to Green Apple Books down the street!
High Treason
Nothing hits like reading a good book outside with a cold cold beer in hand. Mexican Lager is a staple for me. Everything on the menu is solid.
East Brother Beer Company
Whether you need a cozy indoor working space to take notes, or a relaxing patio to read in nature, Kaleidoscope has you covered. They also serve Tara's Ice Cream, so order the affogato and share it with a reading buddy!
Kaleidoscope Coffee
HANDS. DOWN. The best pastries in the Bay Area. Ethiopian drip coffee + morning bun = bookworm's delight.
La Farine Bakery
We come to this place for the best bagel sandwiches in town. And the lattes. And the walkability to everything you need in downtown Berkeley.
Cafe Brusco
Hear me out on this one… the upstairs Cafe is super cute with a delicious a la carte menu (downstairs is prix fixed course meal that is much harder to reserve). Grab a glass of champagne and read a play here before meeting up with a friend to see a s...
Chez Panisse
Sometimes you just need an Iced NOLA and a quiet booth with a pile of books. This is my favorite place to sneak away for a moment to myself. (Also, two great independent bookstores within walking distance!)
Blue Bottle Coffee
Steps away from Downtown Berkeley BART. This was my go-to spot when I was taking classes at Berkeley Rep School of Theatre. Now it's my cozy play reading corner of Berkeley.
Pizzeria da Laura
An oldie but goodie for nighttime reading. Impressive list of beers on tap. Always order a pizza!
