Babette

Good food, lovely location, great service! Definitely head into BAMPFA and check this place out!

Exciting cafe inside Bafmpa museum. The food and pastries looked exciting but the taste wasn't as exciting. Still I'd give him four star because it's a quiet place to work and chat.

A welcome respite from the manic nature of downtown Berkeley. They make a pretty flawless oat mocha. Babette in all their locations knows how to make stellar coffee and snacks.

Architecturally, the interior is a cavernous space with a striking red, faceted, angled ceiling, very well lit throughout, neither cozy nor oppressive. Great quality of light to draw or watercolor at one of the tables.

Patronage: Lots of older white gals sporting hairdoos that evoke a desire to speak to the manager, but they seem well behaved in this particular space, gabbing about art happily. If you can handle that, you're good.

All in all, a well designed place with good contemporary cafe offerings. I'll definitely be back.

Inspired food! The baked good are so fresh, not too sweet, and always delicious. Every plate is so thoughtfully prepared. Great coffee!