Coffee in Berkeley
Alley Brews Brewery & Coffee Shop
Rates above the average for coffee near Berkeley — one of 31 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Alley Brews Brewery & Coffee Shop is a craft brewery and coffee shop hidden in an alley behind Ohana Yoga known for its curated beer selection and quality food program, located in a quieter Denver neighborhood away from busier street scenes.
This place succeeds because it feels approachable and comfortable without the hectic energy of busier brewery districts, offering a varied beer selection that isn't IPA-heavy, plus solid coffee and food programs that work equally well for a quick lunch or laid-back evening.
- ✓Curated beer selection with non-IPA options like Marcel and Golden Hour that reviewers specifically praised
- ✓Hidden location in an alley creates a secret-spot vibe and feels less chaotic than nearby Tennyson Street options
- ✓Friendly, knowledgeable staff who make the experience feel welcoming
- ✓Quality coffee and food programs (pork sliders mentioned specifically) make it work for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
People Order
- —pork sliders
- —beer slushie
- —coffee
What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsChelsea Rhoads
4 months ago
Love this place! Fantastic beer, friendly service, and the food + coffee programs are legit. It’s hidden in the alley behind Ohana Yoga, so it still feels like a Denver secret. Great spot for coffee, lunch, dinner, or a laid-back date night — and the cocktails are way better than you'd expect.
Kristen Halpern-Morgan
8 months ago
Love love love this place! Amazing selection of beers; and especially not heavy on IPA’s. Marcel was my fave and the hubby loved golden hour. Gypsy was an amazing beer tender too! Great vibes and much less hectic vs. Tennyson Street options. Can’t wait to come back.
Alex Connelly
a month ago
I really enjoyed the staff here and the beer selection was varied I also got the pork sliders which I would highly recommend - I don't know if it's only on certain days of the week but I came here and got my drink under their happy hour which was from 3:00 to 5:00 today.
Campbell Hawk
7 months ago
Loving the remodel under new ownership 🥰 it feels so approachable and comfortable!! The beers are delicious and that beer slushie is perfect for summer. Loved the launch point delta, West coast IPA Excited to come back!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alley Brews Brewery & Coffee Shop worth it in Berkeley?
This place succeeds because it feels approachable and comfortable without the hectic energy of busier brewery districts, offering a varied beer selection that isn't IPA-heavy, plus solid coffee and food programs that work equally well for a quick lunch or laid-back evening. Known for: hidden alley gem with killer beer selection.
What should I order at Alley Brews Brewery & Coffee Shop?
Popular choices at Alley Brews Brewery & Coffee Shop include pork sliders, beer slushie, coffee.
What do visitors love about Alley Brews Brewery & Coffee Shop?
Curated beer selection with non-IPA options like Marcel and Golden Hour that reviewers specifically praised Hidden location in an alley creates a secret-spot vibe and feels less chaotic than nearby Tennyson Street options Friendly, knowledgeable staff who make the experience feel welcoming Quality coffee and food programs (pork sliders mentioned specifically) make it work for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
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