Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Great Indian food, really nice vibe. One of the original Karma Kitchen venues.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taste of the Himalayas
1700 Shattuck AveGreat Indian food, really nice vibe. One of the original Karma Kitchen venues.
Iconic Berkeley landmark, not to be missed! Arguably the best pizza in California, also an amazing cheese selection, excellent breads, olives, etc.. Live music in the pizza/cafe area. There is one pizza selection per day, available half-baked (whole or half) -- locals will pickup a half baked pizza and eat at home to avoid the line.
317 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveIconic Berkeley landmark, not to be missed! Arguably the best pizza in California, also an amazing cheese selection, excellent breads, olives, etc.. Live music in the pizza/cafe area. There is one pizza selection per day, available half-baked (whole or half) -- locals will pickup a half baked pizza and eat at home to avoid the line.
A meal "downstairs" can be a "bucket-list" event, but try the cafe for lunch and have one of the best value meals in Berkeley.
337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveA meal "downstairs" can be a "bucket-list" event, but try the cafe for lunch and have one of the best value meals in Berkeley.
A pleasant walk down the Ohlone trail, and then enjoy great beer and food at this local favorite. (Thursdays there is an excellent pop-up BBQ restaurant - go early before the brisket sells out!)
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westbrae Biergarten
1280 Gilman StA pleasant walk down the Ohlone trail, and then enjoy great beer and food at this local favorite. (Thursdays there is an excellent pop-up BBQ restaurant - go early before the brisket sells out!)
Fantastic Mexican food, local/organic/sustainable ingredients, friendly staff, wins "best mole" year after year.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Mission
1255 University AveFantastic Mexican food, local/organic/sustainable ingredients, friendly staff, wins "best mole" year after year.
Great Spanish food, nice bar, hopping scene, and open late.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cesar
1515 Shattuck AveGreat Spanish food, nice bar, hopping scene, and open late.
Excellent Thai food, friendly service - a Berkeley institution.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cha Am
1543 Shattuck AveExcellent Thai food, friendly service - a Berkeley institution.
Cha-Ya
762 Valencia StVegetarian/Vegan Japanese food, all very fresh.
Mom and Pop style Italian, been in the Bay area for ever. Good food and friendly service
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lo Coco's
1400 Shattuck AveMom and Pop style Italian, been in the Bay area for ever. Good food and friendly service
Good place to pick up a delicious breakfast or lunch, menu changes frequently. No seating inside, but some outside seating.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar StGood place to pick up a delicious breakfast or lunch, menu changes frequently. No seating inside, but some outside seating.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StGood coffee, nice location.
The original Peet's location! A Berkeley landmark, and excellent coffee. ("Friends don't let friends drink Starbucks" as we Peetniks say in Berkeley!)
259 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StThe original Peet's location! A Berkeley landmark, and excellent coffee. ("Friends don't let friends drink Starbucks" as we Peetniks say in Berkeley!)
Saturday farmers market, lots of fun, food trucks and more.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market
1947 Center StSaturday farmers market, lots of fun, food trucks and more.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaShopping
One of the top produce markets around, you might bump into Mark Bittman or Alice Waters. Check out the mushroom aisle...
213 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StOne of the top produce markets around, you might bump into Mark Bittman or Alice Waters. Check out the mushroom aisle...
Getting Around
North Berkeley Station
1750 Sacramento StEntertainment & Activities
Really nice yoga studio, inexpensive classes with excellent teachers, nice ambiance.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Green Yogi
1642 Martin Luther King Jr WayReally nice yoga studio, inexpensive classes with excellent teachers, nice ambiance.
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous park with 360 degree views of the entire bay area. Walk or jog the 1.5 mile circuit path, or crisscross the interior for stunning views. Afternoon breezes bring kite fliers from all over the Bay Area, and you can't beat the sunsets (when there's no fog). Look for the burrowing owls on the north west side.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Cesar Chavez
11 Spinnaker WayGorgeous park with 360 degree views of the entire bay area. Walk or jog the 1.5 mile circuit path, or crisscross the interior for stunning views. Afternoon breezes bring kite fliers from all over the Bay Area, and you can't beat the sunsets (when there's no fog). Look for the burrowing owls on the north west side.