The Hidden Cafe

Cuisine	Café / Bakery
Price	$ (under 15)
Rating	7/10
Last Visit	Nov. 11, 2021
Location	SFBA: Berkeley + Oakland

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General Notes

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This is hands down the most aesthetic cafe that I've ever been to. The interior decor has a rustic and cozy feel that feel other places have. In particular, there's a huge "bookshelf" that is so well decorated. The cafe itself faces away from the street towards a lovely park, hence the name "The Hidden Cafe". Study inside, hang out on the chairs/tables outside, or bring a blanket and relax in the park. It's the perfect vibe for any activity. The drinks are great and fairly unique, and they also have a rotating list of food options as well. I will definitely return at some point!

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Dishes Tasted

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• ★☆☆☆ Chicken Katsu -- The chicken itself is a bit dry and the bread is somewhat soggy, though the sauce is nice. This is apparently one of their specials only available on Thursdays.
• ★★★☆ Coffee Cake -- Soft crumb, lovely sugar crumble at top, just the right amount of sweetness.
• ★★★☆ Kokuoto Latte -- Perfectly well balanced between the brown sugar, milk, and espresso. A delightful drink!
• ★★★☆ Hojicha Latte -- A delightful drink, though I'm fairly biased because I love hojicha. Definitely recommend giving it a try!