Polaris Cafe
Located in the heart of Emeryville, California, Polaris Cafe is a charming spot that offers a unique blend of bubble tea, breakfast, and brunch options. This women-owned establishment prides itself on providing a welcoming atmosphere and a diverse menu that caters to a wide range of tastes.
One of the standout features of Polaris Cafe is its extensive list of utilities, which includes takeout, delivery, and even the option to pay with cryptocurrency. The cafe also offers vegan options, making it a suitable choice for those with dietary restrictions. With ample seating, free Wi-Fi, and a relaxing outdoor seating area, Polaris Cafe is not just a place to grab a quick bite but also a cozy spot to catch up with friends or get some work done.
Customers have raved about the innovative drink options at Polaris Cafe, such as the Iced Ube Latte with pistachio milk and the White Rabbit with cereal cream foam. Reviewers have praised the creative flavors and attention to detail in each drink, making them a must-try for anyone visiting the cafe.
In addition to their drinks, Polaris Cafe also offers a range of delicious food options, including sandwiches, salads, and pastries. The chicken pesto sandwich and ham and gruyere croissant have received glowing reviews for their flavorful ingredients and generous portions.
Whether you're looking for a unique beverage experience or a satisfying meal, Polaris Cafe has something for everyone. With its cozy ambiance, friendly staff, and mouthwatering menu offerings, this hidden gem is sure to become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.
Polaris Cafe Menu
Location
Address: 5858 Horton St Ste 151 Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: (510) 350-8225
Business info
- Offers TakeoutYes
- ReservationsNo
- DeliveryNo
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Android PayYes
- Accepts Apple PayYes
- Accepts CryptocurrencyNo
- CasualYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Offers CateringYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good For KidsYes
- Good for Breakfast, LunchYes
- Good for WorkingYes
- Street ParkingYes
- Free Wi-FiYes
- Women-ownedYes
- Outdoor SeatingNo
- Waiter ServiceNo
- Happy HourNo
- AlcoholNo
- Dogs Not AllowedNo
- TVNo
- Covered Outdoor SeatingNo
- Bike ParkingYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Sophia H.
Super cute cafe with great drink options! This cafe is located in a building across from Emeryville Amtrak Station. There's a parking garage across the street, and there's also some street parking. I came around 9:30am on a weekday, so I found street parking around the corner from the entrance of the building. The coffee shop is on the smaller side, but there's plenty of seating available in the building itself. Everything on the menu sounded so good. I wanted to try everything! I ended up getting an Iced Ube Latte w/ pistachio milk. This place was probably my first time seeing pistachio milk offered as an alternative. I've had pistachio milk before. It's subtle and you can't really taste the pistachio, so I decided to get that with my latte. According to the drink description, they use their house ube syrup w/ real ube. I really liked the drink. The ube flavor was very subtle though. I would've liked more ube flavor, but I enjoyed the drink nonetheless. I loved the seating area in front of the shop. From the stone seating to the plants, it felt like I was in a forest. It's a great spot to hang out and do work. There's wifi and restrooms (ask staff for key and directions). I could spend all day here (if only parking was free haha).
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Author: Amina M.
I tried their matcha latte iced with ube taro cream, it was so good! So pretty as well. I also tried their corn cheese grilled sandwhich, so good! My boyfriend brought my food to me since I was working so I didn't get a chance to visit in person in the cafe, but I saw via facetime the place had tond of plants and tables with free wifi to work, I'd love to go in person sometime!
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Author: Mia R.
I absolutely adore this cafe in Emeryville. I don't think I would've ever stumbled upon it but so happy my friends brought me here for a lunch break. It's located within an atrium area which provides great indoor seating that feels like your outdoors with all the greenery. The staff was super friendly and there was a line since it was lunchtime but it moved pretty fast. The menu was extensive enough where I couldn't decide quickly what I wanted but ended up getting the White Rabbit with cereal cream foam and the chicken pesto sandwich. Both were AMAZING. The chicken pesto sandwich had the greatest cheese pull and was probably one of the best chicken pestos I've had in a long time. The White Rabbit drink is supposed to be an ode to the White Rabbit candy (didn't taste much like it but was so goooood) with milk vanilla, sugar and topped with butterfly pea tea. The added cereal foam was the cherry on top and made it all the better. My friends say that they alternate and have monthly different cream foams but I really loved the cereal one so for the sake of those reading this review, I hope they keep it or have it back again. I also loved the little stuff you could get in the store. They happen to be having a deal when I came in this time so my friend and I ended up getting a good bit of things. I brought home my best friend an ube extract which he loves and I got a reusable straw (glass?) and butterfly pea tea from Oakland Tea company. We even got to the meet the owner and I loved being able to support this local, small, women-owned business! Overall, such a great spot and recommend coming here if you can! I can't wait to come back whenever I'm in town.
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Author: Manya Z.
Polaris Cafe is such a hidden gem, and I'm upset I didn't discover it earlier! My friend and I came on a Wednesday for brunch/lunch, and it was not too busy at all. Despite the unassuming exterior, we were very pleasantly surprised by the beautiful indoor seating area filled with greenery and floor-to-ceiling windows, along with the fun trinkets for sale. The food was very fairly priced, in my opinion, and they had so many unique and delicious drink flavors. The only complaint I have is that the service was quite slow, and the employee packaging the food was distracted and on her phone despite how many customers were waiting. Here are all the items we got: - white chocolate matcha (4/5): great matcha flavor and the white chocolate syrup adds a unique layer that makes the sweetness taste almost like sugar cane. Slightly too sweet for my liking but my friend liked it. - vanilla cream coffee (5/5): no complaints, tastes just like you would expect. Essentially a vanilla creama coffee. Super delicious! - ham and gruyere croissant (4.5/5): very flakey, buttery croissant, I loved every bite. Only reason for 4.5 and not 5/5 is because the ham and cheese were only stacked in the very center of the croissant, so you couldn't get some in every bite. - chicken and pesto sandwich (4.5/5): juicy and flavorful, this sandwich was very well-seasoned. Slightly messy to eat, and I wasn't all too impressed by the salad it came with, but great overall.