Polaris Cafe

Juniper Moureau

2 years ago

This is my FAVORITE cafe, any time I can make it over is a special treat. They have such uniquely crafted drinks, and such kind workers. They also have really cool art and tea-esque things for sale in-store!!!! I've gotten yummy syrups from there.

Charize Apostol

7 months ago

I usually come here for the drinks which are amazing, but I dropped in for some soup and their arroz caldo was on point. Made me feel quite nostalgic for home. Great vibes, great mission. Really love them.

Arlo

9 months ago

Omg, this place is really cute with really nice decor and ambience. The staff were very nice and fast. We got two drinks. The White rabbit and lychee black tea. Both were delicious and at a reasonable price for boba in this area. Really enjoyed all the small business crafts that were for sale as well. Overall really sweet place. Definitely a good spot to grab a drink and a bite to eat and work remotely. Definitely want to come back soon!

Nathalie Defrenne

7 years ago

A little atrium sanctuary with great coffee. We stopped in before a work meeting, anticipating I'll get done black mediocre coffee. Instead I found they had ever kind of milk including a homemade hazelnut. They were out but I was able to snag my signature oat late. Milk we the eighty temperature and espresso wasn't bitter. My colleague for the avocado toast with truffle oil. If only they offered gluten free options. We tried to find out if the hash browns were flourless but the box was already tossed.

catlover99

year ago

One of the best breakfast burritos of my life. Lots of eggs and veggies and they didn't skimp on the sausage. $16 is pricey but so are most things in California. Come here if you get a chance- you won't regret it.

Ashley McElroy

3 years ago

This place is right across from Amtrak. We were looking for a muffin or something of that sort and a cup of coffee. A quick search in the Waze app landed us here. We were greeted with a very chipper and welcoming staff and a calming atmosphere. You can sit at the tables outside in a lobby type area. I gave the Leeche tea a try. They make and sweeten it over night. It was delicious. There is some type of fruit in the drink as well. Very refreshing fruity sweet tea. But onto the bacon breakfast burrito. I’m not a breakfast person but this was hands down the BEST breakfast burrito/dish I have ever had. My husband said the same. Highly recommended!!!!

siobhan ross

year ago

Love this little cafe! They turn out some delicious flavors. I get the breakfast burrito and it’s fire every time. So many yummy options for lunch too! The order ahead option is great too. Overall really cool atmosphere too with small little nick nacks and sauces to purchase.

Adya Roy

5 months ago

One of my absolute favorites in Emeryville. Amazing coffee and matcha both, I have yet to try the food, but the ambience and the plants, the free books they provide, all of it is amazing. You can buy their syrups as well! Love that the menu leans a little into Asian fusion. Haven for my dairy free folks, I’m severely lactose intolerant and they have both Oat and Pistachio as milk options.

Paola Gutierrez

year ago

Polaris Cafe is like a big oasis in the middle of a city. This is my new favorite spot to decompress and study. It is very inviting and relaxing. The staff are very nice and accommodating. The prices are reasonable. The vegetarian, breakfast, lunch, pastry and dessert options are a lot. The specials for today are butter chicken and tandoori chicken over basmati rice. I got my drink for $6. I am very glad to see that it is not packed. I can literally just sleep here. It look so peaceful with all the plants and granite tables + the beautiful fountain and scenery out the floor to ceiling windows. I’ll go the extra 20 miles to study here. I really love the concept and would love to have my own like this in the future.

Valentina Lagomarsino

5 months ago

Came here for lunch and it was such a good find! The baristas were super friendly and thorough — they asked me like 5 variables for my matcha including sweetness, milk, toppings, iced/hot — and it was exactly how I like it! I got a tomato panini which was hot and delicious! Great ambiance seating area … filled with plants!