This is a unique spot where folks can roast their own beans in the back and coffee fiends can get their bean fix from a number of independent roasters--whether it be ordering your drink of choice at the cafe or buying coffee to brew at home. I have done both--hung out in the cafe with a cup (topped with their own vanilla infused whipped cream), as well as stopped by to get beans to go. Excellent experience all around, with a laid back community feel in the cafe (feels similar to Ain't Normal in Oakland). They've packed in as much seating inside as possible, but since it's a relatively small space, don't expect to find a seat when coming here. However, people are generous with allowing you to share their table and there are a few seats/tables outdoors. If you don't like spending time sitting next to people in close quarters, though, this would not be the hangout place for you. Definitely stop by you are coffee curious and want to discover some under the radar roasters.

CoRo is easily one of my favorite coffee shops in Berkeley! Plenty of room indoors and outdoors to work or chat with a friend. The staff were extremely friendly and answered all of my curious questions. The hot vanilla latte is one of my go-to's and it's perfectly made here. The perfect balance of sweet and fruity notes!

This is really a great place, reminded me a bit of my visits to Paris. Croissants also reminded me the same. We went there on a rainy morning and it was still mostly full, lovely atmosphere and I am really impressed with the selection of coffee beans they had. It's really difficult to find coffee beans from Karnataka here

Stopped in as a group of three on a lazy Saturday morning after Christmas, but for whatever reason, a TON of people all had the same idea and the place was super crowded. The baristas handled the crowd and made the drinks about as fast as is possible while keeping the quality high. I had a cappuccino (my coffee shop benchmark), my girlfriend had a Chai, and my brother had the espresso soda. Across the gamut, we each agreed our drink was about as good as it gets. The seating area has a viewing window into the co-roasting area. I'll have to come back some day when they're actively roasting, as it looks to be quite the show.

This cafe is such a nice spot to study. It could get crowded quick but I never struggled to find a spot. Their drinks are really good and their specials are very creative. They also have a selection of baked goods as well.

4.5/5 - Sunday, December 15th, 2024 Overview: Cool café, large seating area, busy! ---- First off, I love love LOVE that the pastries have prices written next to the item!! This is the one thing that I look for at every café and this is one of the only places that post them. Parking was easy, we found a spot right near the front of the café. We arrived a little before 11am on a Sunday and it was quite busy. While the inside seating area is sizable, all of the seats were already taken by people working or studying, so if you want a seat inside away from the elements, I recommend getting there earlier. The outside seating area had multiple tables, mostly 2-seaters but some with 4 seats, and metal chairs. The metal chairs make your butt a bit cold especially it being wintertime and outside. Service was quick and easy, the staff prefer using They/Them pronouns. The food and drinks arrived 6 minutes after ordering! They also have free water near the front of their entrance inside. They have a regular drink menu as well as seasonal specials! And they offer both sweet and savory pastries. There's also a coffee roastery in the back where you can roast your own beans, you can fill out a form on their website to inquire about it. ---- Pastries & Drinks Spiced Blueberry Danish ($6) and Chocolate Croissant ($6): - They warm up the pastries, but both of the items could have been a little warmer - The filling of the blueberry danish was a little cold in the middle - Flavors were good and you can taste the warm holiday spices - Both pastries were flaky Peppermint Mocha $7: - Available hot or iced, we tried both - Hot tasted a lot better 9/10, my friend got his iced and ranked it a 7/10 - The peppermint flavor was more pronounced in the hot version - Iced version was like a good, cold chocolate milk - Since we were sitting outside in the cold, the hot one was a lot more comforting Espresso Single-Origin $4.50: - My boyfriend ranked it an 8/10 - He said it was a solid espresso, liked that it comes with sparkling water - Wished that they had the flavor notes to read with the drink, describing where the coffee was from and the tastes it should have Drip Coffee $4: - My friend that introduced us to here wanted a pour over coffee, but at this time it was not available anymore, so he opted for a drip coffee - He ranked it a 7/10 - Said it was an average, standard coffee, nothing special or standout about it ---- Overall: Neat coffee shop, I LOVE that their pastries have written prices, food and drinks were solid, and cute seasonal rotation of drinks on the menu

CoRo Coffee Room has been on my hit list for over a year. To be frank, I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to try this neighborhood coffee shop. But thanks to my best friend, I was able to! We came to CoRo on a chilly Monday morning. Caffeine was on my mind as a mid-morning pick-me-up. Upon entrance, I could tell this was a popular spot. Most of the tables were taken by busy working (WiFi available) or chitchatting customers. The shop is on the smaller end with several tables, counter seating, and a couple of outside tables. The inside is pretty neat, with a view of their roastery. It's also bright, clean, and minimalistic. We found service exemplary, and I appreciated the recommendations and the extra steps they took to perfect my drink. Aside from traditional coffee and tea beverages, they also offer a seasonal menu. Off the seasonal menu, I got a Small Iced Caramel Latte with Oat Milk. I requested that my drink be a single shot since I wouldn't say I like coffee, but typically, they're all double shots. Even with a single shot, I found it extremely strong. The caramel was burnt caramel, so it was nicely caramelized. I don't often drink coffee, so I tasted more of that than the caramel. My best friend got Isaac's Horchaccini which was pleasant. This is a good spot for intense coffee lovers! CoRo Coffee Room is busy for a variety of reasons--seasonal and traditional drinks, seating and Wi-Fi, dog-friendly, and just a nice vibe. Since it's located on Fifth Street, parking is street only.

Cute space, ample seating, and a simple straightforward menu! One thing to note: the employees prefer they/them pronouns Caramel latte: 5/5 Not too sweet and the caramel tastes a lil smokey or like salted caramel! Great syrup. Espresso tonic: 4/5 Refreshing and you can taste the floral notes. Chocolate croissant: 2/5 A little dry so probably wouldn't order again next time