Artís Coffee

Good cold brew. It’s in a nice area. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating in a shaded area. Roasting beans in view. It feels like a nice place to chill.

I had such a unique experience when I came here. First of all Delishhh coffee I couldn’t decide which I wanted and it makes me want to have a new flav for each day of the week! The staff is super friendly and not too chatty like other coffee shops I have been to. I loved watching them roast beans and my daughter thought it was fascinating as well. Comfy environment and yummy healthy treats! We will be regulars here :)

The coffee is expensive but it is very good. The staff smiles and have excellent personality. On the coffee side though I believe their Cortado is more like Machiato and their Machiato is too strong but who cares. The owners have developed an excellent ambiance that tells a beautiful story about coffee. Large windows draw you in and the beautiful aroma of coffee beans make you stay for tens of minutes and allow you to immerse in the experience and forget the pain and the stress of life. The music is well curated. Fantastic place.

I don’t live in the Berkeley area, so I’m not a frequenter of the area, but when i do go up there for work or meetings or whatnot, I like to stop by the 4^th St area for lunch or a quick drink with friends that I don’t get to see often. I actually came here the other day because I had a couple hours to kill between meetings and some work to catch up on… there’s a Peet’s close by, but I’ve never been to Artis before, so thought I’d check it out.
The place is set up with a very open concept, high ceilings, huge windows and lots of bright natural light. There were a decent number of tables set up inside and outside, but the place was very popular, and I got one of the last tables inside. I set up my workstation, with laptop and started to work. The environment was perfect for me to study with a fair amount of social background noise, but no one was obnoxiously loud or disruptive. The wifi was free, which is always appreciated and easy to log onto.
Coffee-​wise, it was great. I ordered a Latte and I liked that they had several non-​dairy creamer options (I feel mildly douchey for saying that, but dairy is something that has been giving me increasingly more discomfort in the last few years… lol, TMI, sorry). They also had different sweetener options, including simple syrup, which was tasty. Their large size was a huge cup and it was delicious. The barista was able to answer any questions I had and the staff was very friendly.
I stayed for about 2.5 hours, and never once felt pressured to leave, re-​order or free up my table. (I kept an eye out to be considerate and there was always at least one other table open when someone was looking to sit down.)
If I happen to need to a coffee shop to work in up in Berkeley, or just a pick-​me-​up before my commute back to the south bay, then I’ll definitely be coming back here.

My number one go-​to-​spot for studying, reading, self-​reflecting, dates… any sort of activity that suggests good coffee is needed. The lighting, the smell of roasted coffee, the clattering of big mug cups against the table gives Artis such a homey vibe. The only thing is the lack of available outlets but I’m sure they did this for a reason. Otherwise, no one would ever want to leave!

Wow, this place is absolutely beautiful. I think I fell in love as soon as I walked in.
There is a lot of natural lighting, which makes the place open and airy. I appreciate that the whole place isn’t covered with tables and chairs because I absolutely hate when a coffee shop packs people inside like sardines. So yes, highly recommend Artis as a place to study or get some work done. There’s also a really cute outdoor area in the front. Seems like a nice place to people watch.
I ordered the London Fog which is Earl Grey with whole milk. It was so good that I don’t think I will ever try anything else on the menu… I already found perfection.
Good vibes, good drinks, and good seating. I’ll be back!

My favorite coffee shop. Anywhere.
I’ve been coming here several times a week recently because of how much I love the atmosphere. It’s a great place to study, read, or just enjoy a cup of coffee.
As for the drinks, I haven’t gotten a lot of different things on the menu because I fell in love with the London Fog and I’ve gotten it basically every time I’ve come here. It’s absolutely amazing! I’ve also tried the Americano and that was really great as well, considering I’m not a huge fan of coffee.
One of my favorite places in the Berkeley area for sure. Consider me a regular!

I stopped by Artis coffee on my recent trip to Berkeley and was blown away by their coffee and their baked goods. The coffee is incredible, and I am a huge coffee snob. I was able to sample a shot and walked away with a pound of delicious espresso beans ground for my machine at home. If you’re a fan of ginger cookies, definitely get one, as it was one of the best ones I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely make an effort to return and might even drive over from Marin to buy more coffee when i run out as it’s that good!

I’m a coffee addict but wouldn’t consider myself an expert by any means. Connoisseur? Perhaps.
My fiancé had found Artìs on Unilocal.He’d been planning this visit for over a week along with brunch at another local spot. I loved the openness & it’s ‘industrial-​like’ atmosphere. Most importantly — I Loved their service!
Ordered my usual Iced Vanilla Lattè as I do at any other coffee bar.
This one was impressively smooth, flavorful and it’s obvious with the first sip that they take their coffee MORE than seriously. Can’t describe it but it’s unlike any other coffee I’ve had. It’s made with true artistry!
Would I come back? MOST DEFINITELY if I’m ever in the area again. Loved it! This is no ordinary coffee blend. It’s crafted like fine wine (if that makes any sense).

Nice little modern coffee shop in Berkeley. We came here on a rainy day after having a good meal at Bette’s Diner to meet our wedding photographer. Lots of good use of white space and minimalist design, says the fiancé. The coffee was very flavorful and the staff was very pleasant. Oh my bad, we had Americanos.
We definitely will return if we’re in Berkeley again.

I heard of Artis being based in Berkeley as they have one now in Hayes Valley of San Francisco, but I came to this location ever since hearing about it from one of my coworkers and I happened to be in the area. It isn’t in the most convenient location, but it seems like they have a lot of visitors and people lounging around. My favorite part of this place was how there’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and the outdoor seating has a little porch area where you’re 100% protected from the rain AND you get to hear the live music as well! (do they have live music here all the time?! It creates a great ambiance!)
I got their vanilla latte and my boyfriend got the flat white. They have pastries by Starter bakery here which I’ve tried plenty of when I used to be at Philz all the time. We shared the giant chocolate chip cookie to go with our drinks. I have to say their coffee here is GOOD. I was in love with my vanilla latte! Sometimes when I have flavored lattes, the syrup always settles to the bottom, making the last bits of the drink WAY too sweet. However, their vanilla syrup here is homemade and each sip I took was a perfect balance of vanilla & coffee. The flat white was also very good! Strong in taste and flavor, just how I like it :)
Will I be back? I’m not sure how often I would frequent this location but I’ll be sure to check out the one in San Francisco soon!

Pretty great café! This is literally a perfect place to work — the wifi here is strong and there’s a good amount of seating indoors and outdoors. They have gender neutral bathrooms and plenty of teas, coffee, pastries, and even some dairy-​free, wheat free treats for folks with dietary restrictions like me.
I really appreciate the long windows, the communal wooden tables, the spacious layout and ultimately how friendly the folks working here are! I wouldn’t hesitate to check out Artis is you’re in the area.

We came here after the long drive back from Yosemite simply because it looked like a very popular spot (based on the many millennials milling around in front of it). Youths always seem to know where the cool places are, it helps to follow them. (Of course, I say this as if I’m not one of them).
THE HIGHLIGHTS.
+ Very Verve-​coffee-​esque style of store (seriously, a lot of their details look extremely similar, if not
+ Decent selection of what looked like locally sourced baked goods
+ Ample seating both indoors and outside for working or lounging
— No air conditioning, which on a hot day like the day we went, made it miserable for both ourselves and I’d imagine the workers stuck behind the hot counter
+ Decent iced chai, though!
If you’re craving a caffeine pick-​me-​up, this isn’t a bad choice at all.

Probably the best coffee I’ve had. They seemed to have made this down to a science pretty well. All this high end coffee stuff is pretty funny to me, but, eh, I guess I’ve fallen for it. Cause dang, it’s good. The pricing could be reduced a bit– but overall I love it

I got a whole latte love for Artis. More often than not you can find me here whenever I have a day off since it’s a great place to get work done:
–phenomenal coffee
–tasty pastries
–clean work tables
–free wifi
–outlets
–huge windows
–friendly staff
Are you sold yet?
My go tos are the vanilla latte, made with house-​made vanilla, and the mocha. Made from freshly ground beans, both are just enough sweet to satisfy my craving without causing a sugar rush, and they are served in-​house with fantastic milk hearts and tulips on the surface (i.e. coffee art). I also adore their vegetable quiche, which they warm up for you, as well as their other baked goods, courtesy of Starter Bakery.
Once Friday hits, you’ll find the place jam-​packed, but stick around and a table should open up. Outdoor seating is there too, a great place to catch up with friends.
P. S. Free parking on the side streets, and there’s a free 3-​hour lot not even a block down.

Matthew at Artis was amazing! I was there with two friends and he spent ten minutes discussing all of Artis’ roasts specific to our coffee preferences. We learned so much about their blends and various brewing methods and will definitely be back. One of the best coffee shop experiences I’ve had to date! (Try the Ethiopia blend!)

Artis is Berkeley’s little gem. It’s not too far from downtown Berkeley but just far enough where it’s not overly crowded with college students. The shop is pretty spacious but it’s hard to find seating during busy hours. The only negative about this spot is that there aren’t enough outlets. There’s only one open outlet against the back wall. As a result, I would recommend coming here with your laptop fully charged if you’re planning on doing work. Otherwise, Artis is a great place for some friendly convos or to enjoy a good book. It does get pretty loud during certain hours from everyone around you talking, trying to find a seat + the roasters going off. I love coming here early morning around 8am — 9am because it’s pretty quiet (with plenty of open seats) and the ambiance is just perfect for me.
As for the drinks, my favorite is the vanilla latte! I can taste how fresh the vanilla is. This is my to-​go drink and I honestly can’t get myself to order anything else.
There’s a parking lot next to Artis for the plaza and you can park there up to 3 hours (extra perk!) I guess this place is a hit or miss for some people but it’s my personal favorite during the weekends, whether I’m with a friend or if I need to catch up with work by myself.

This place has a pretty bomb single origin selection. Most places offer about 3 choices but here I was able to chose between 8!!! CRAZYYYYY.
The lady making my pour over was extremely helpful and informative. She answered all of my questions and she didn’t take herself too seriously, which some baristas do.
I ended up getting the Panama single origin and it was SOOO good. And to think I was beginning to only choose African choices.
This place also has a very good seating situation. If you want to have a small meeting or just study there is plenty of room. Not a shit ton of outlets but definitely a lot of room. They also offer a lot of coffee materials and machines.
Best place in the area by far!

This place is awesome! By far, the best place in the east bay. It’s basically one stop shop for all your coffee needs. Not only will you pick out your favorite green coffee beens, it could also be roasted on the spot for you to take home. It can’t get any better.
Most importantly they have excellent customer service. Their staff are very knowledgable about products. I especially recommend Eddie. I honestly appreciated his recommendations and thoughtful advices.
Go and enjoy, you won’t be disappointed.

I’m in year two of being a coffee drinker. Since then, I’ve grown to love my aeropress and get a warm tingle in my heart when I hear the words «bright cup».
My usual at-​home coffees have been stumptown’s holler mountain and allegro’s decaf (gotta have a good chemical-​free decaf option).
Recently when I was back in town and staying at a friend’s house, I found myself longing for a smooth cup of fragrant and tangy coffee.
At Artis I tried both Ethiopian coffees and landed on the Ethiopia Kochere. And, even though I know the barrista died a little inside, he ground the beans for me at my request. I wasn’t going to let the lack of a grinder keep me from having good coffee while traveling.
Now I’m home and still finishing off that Ethiopia Kochere. I don’t know what I’m going to do when I drink my last cup. I’ll probably be haunted by its deep vanilla and bright yet soothing flavors. Until I’m back in Berkeley. For all of you locals – don’t miss out!

Open layout, lots of seating, and good drink options. I usually get me some tea, but coffee options are plentiful here. I appreciate how Artís is a bit further off the bustling area of 4^th street. That laptop, working crowd comes here, but it’s good place to chat with a friend, as well.

I do not, by any stretch of the imagination, consider myself a coffee connoisseur, but I can certainly appreciate the attention to detail Artis provides for those that do. The customizable live roasting (picking your beans, degree of roasted preferred, etc) feature here is unlike anything I have seen offered elsewhere. Also given the sheer amount of coffee-​making paraphernalia displayed for purchase all around the café, I was mildly surprised as how friendly and (dare I say) un-​snobbyish everyone was here.
Being the coffee plebeian I am, I can unashamedly say that the latte art here is enough to win me over in and of itself, but I was actually very impressed with the chai I had here! I had thought it was going to be just tea, but it turned out to be more of a latte with an AMAZING gingery top note. What I was blown away by was the lack of the «burning”/“spicy» sensation on your palate you typically learn to anticipate from ginger flavor anywhere on that magnitude. Not sure if the fat content from the latte masked it, or the ginger essence was just THAT masterfully obtained, but either way, it made for a refreshing new spin on my go to drink. =] Can’t wait to come back for more!

The people who work the register are unfailingly sleepy.
I’m familiar with high end coffee shop culture. Most of the customer services to be had is, thankfully, not the Starbucks style of hysterical perkiness. The modern barista is too busy admiring their impeccable foam art to give strangers the friend experience. I get it. I don’t love it, but I accept that sort of nonchalance as the norm.
But these people! Say I walk in off the street, I smile and I say «Hey! What do you recommend to eat that isn’t too too expensive?» The register girl, or boy, or whatever will stare back at me, blankly, and then just stand there, staring some more, like I’m their mom, in the doorway of their messy room, which I’m hassling them to clean. «I don’t know,» they respond. «I mean, this is what we have.» And an arm might lackadaisically gesture in the general direction of the pastry case. Like frankenstein, come to life.
Every time I go in it’s like this. I shit you not. I’m like, «Hi, how are you?»
They fall to the floor, drooling on themselves.
But the coffee’s great! As long as you don’t need to sleep in the next three days you’re all set.

Great place for coffee lovers! I had front row seats to watch their live coffee roasting! There’s something memorizing about watching green beans turn brown. Lol…
The seas are limited even though it is quite a spacious store. Can’t really find a place to study unless you come here early. There is free wifi!
They sell their own merchandise and a coffee machine for a few thousand. Their coffee is on the pricier side compared to other coffee shops, but the quality is definitely better.
Also free cup of coffee when you check-​in to Unilocal!:)

I finally came back here (with high expectations, of course) and was extremely disappointed. I ordered a latte, as usual, no discount this time… and it pretty much tasted like milk. It was trés lacking in espresso. It was also not nearly hot enough. It was colder than baby’s milk! The lack of taste combined with the temperature made it taste like I was drinking someone’s drink who had left it there 5 hours before I arrived.
Also, my friend ordered a hot chocolate… er shall I say, warm chocolate. It was disgusting and disappointing. It may have been the barista at the time as she had forgotten to add the vanilla to this woman’s vanilla latte right in front of us.
I don’t know if I will come back now. mixed feelings.

Artís, you’ve officially made it to my list of favorite coffee shops.
I’m a total coffee snob. Every time I travel, I make sure to visit a new coffee joint each day of my trip and order the same thing: an almond milk cappuccino. I’ve literally traveled up and down the United States looking for «the one» and all along, it was a mile away from home.
You are the definition of nirvana in a cup.

Minimalistic café adorned with hanging lights, a coffee making display, and several coffee-​related trinkets that most people probably don’t buy (but they make for good decorations anyway).
Pros:
–Delicious coffee — smooth, bitter, ends on a slightly sweet note. Tastes very similar to Equator coffee!
–Great place to study, provided that you can find a seat. Lots of natural light flowing in from outside
–Lots of food/​drink choices: kombucha, muffins, fruit, beef jerky, nutrition bars, milk
Cons:
–Coffee is definitely a bit watered down
–Muffins are very overpriced at nearly $ 6
–Spacious, but limited number of tables and chairs

I hadn’t explored the Marina area in a number of years, but it sure has evolved. We stopped by Artis for a caffeine fix before heading out since it looked like a legit coffee place. The espresso pour was okay, a little on the watery side for me, but the cold brew was pretty good.
There is tons of «space» in this place, but it seems like very little of it is put to a useful purpose. With so much square footage available, an increase in the number of seating options and a decrease in floor displays would be welcome. The place was packed without a single seat available (which isn’t abnormal) but it didn’t feel full. That seems like a good thing until you start to think that adding a number of more tables might actually be beneficial without detracting from the open design.
The other annoying this was how long it took for an espresso. There wasn’t really even a line, just one person before, and it took an unusual amount of time to get an espresso and cold brew.

Something about their iced mocha here sets it apart from any other iced mocha i’ve ever had. Iced Mocha’s are my go-​to drink at any coffee place I go to, but none have ever been as delicious as the one at Artis! Even if you aren’t a coffee drinker, it’s cool to see the inside and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to see them roasting some coffee beans behind the counter. The staff is always very friendly and quick to serve the line.
The only thing that would make this better is if they had a bigger sized iced mocha, since whenver I get mine I drink it so fast cause it’s so tasty! For their other drinks, I haven’t really tried anything else in fear of nothing being as satisfying as the iced mocha, but I have had a sip of my friends vanilla latte which was very good!

A halfway hybrid between a Peet’s coffee and a full-​bore artisan urban roaster, Artis is all things to all people. Which is why, perhaps, the line on a Saturday afternoon to get a quick cup or flat white was so predictably long.
As was the line to use the single unisex bathroom. Seems like a problem just waiting to happen.
Frustrated potential patrons, unable to contain their pre-​caffeinated rage, or simply distracted by the latest text on their smartphone, gave up in desperation and wandered aimlessly in the wide open space that allows for crowds to gather. A small herd of sheep could fit inside, probably, given the ratio of standing room to sitting spots that were available.
The persistent who had five whole minutes to wait — and with bladders of steel to handle the backup at the bathroom — could receive excellent pourover coffee service. If they also had another five minutes to wait for the 12 oz. single serve brew to be ready.
The end product is quite good. Those fancy hot-​air roasters turn the green beans in the clear plastic bins (with lovely maps showing the regions of origin) into ultra-​fresh, aromatic, and smooth coffee. Patience can indeed be a virtue.
Perhaps the waiting game is a good thing. Perhaps more of the less persistent people will leave and cross the street to the actual Peet’s, where assembly-​line service and lower than living wages prevail.
And that would leave more time and space for the rest.
Unless, of course, they had decided to leave the 4^th street shopping-​industrial complex and explored other, less consumer-​centered sections of West Berkeley. Like Broc Cellars on 4^th and Gilman, if it’s a weekend after 1 pm and they were OK with great wine served well rather than good coffee brewed slowly, and pricewise, it’s somewhat similar: $ 5 for a pourover (with tax) versus $ 10 for a tasting of 5 wines, fee waived with bottle purchase. Or if it was too early for wine, they could head to the Saturday Ecology Center’s farmers’ market to get a great cup of Red Bay coffee made to order while purchasing fruit and veg for the week. The healthier option, I suppose. And places like Highwire certainly enter the equation.
But Berkeley is a big place, with lots of coffee options to choose from, and Artis has a niche to fill. Whether you want to add to the lines of eager-​beaver drinkers, however, is a matter of personal preference.
If you are visiting the Bay Area in search of a classic cult coffee experience, I’d still lean towards SoMa’s Sightglass at 7:15 am on a Saturday morning, or Blue Bottle HQ in Oakland — if you don’t mind waiting outside to do so. Artis on 4^th, by comparison with over-​loved places like the Bottle — which has been pulling out of smaller markets and museum café concessions (i.e. SFMOMA) to focus on expansion of its own brick-​and-​mortar locations — maybe on second thought, the wait here isn’t all that bad.

A place for caffeine addicts. From their in house coffee roasters to accessories and appliances, the mastermind behind the concept is a genius.
Usually I would pour creamer into my iced coffee, but drinking it plain was already an enjoyment to my taste buds. Also, their vanilla latté is a clear winner. Never tasted a latté like it. It’s a different recipe from the norm that’s for sure.
The open floor plan is perfect for foot traffic and for large parties. Baristas provide a quick turnaround and their espresso shots default by 3 shots rather than 2 unlike other places.

Got a nonfat vanilla latte and drank less than half of it. Not a fan… not much coffee taste not much vanilla taste. Just tasted strongly of milk and something sweet, but not vanilla. Props to them for making their own vanilla syrup but I honestly couldn’t taste the vanilla in it. Plus a large was $ 5…way overpriced.
If you’re coming and you can handle strong coffee, just go with black coffee or an espresso. Don’t go for a latte. Way too milky.
Service is friendly. Ambiance is nice. I love that they roast their own beans. However very hard to find seating outdoors and extremely difficult to find seating indoors so students, beware!
Might be back to try a cappuccino or an espresso but def not the vanilla latte…