Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Viks Chaat
2390 Fourth StBest South Indian in Berkeley.
Tacubaya
1782 Fourth StGreat Mexican tapas.
Best breakfast in town - gotta go early to get a seat, though.
76 recommandé par les habitants
Bette's Oceanview Diner
1807A Fourth StBest breakfast in town - gotta go early to get a seat, though.
Great local cafe with plenty of delicious breakfast and lunch choices.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Tomate Cafe
2265 Fifth StGreat local cafe with plenty of delicious breakfast and lunch choices.
Bangkok Thai Cuisine
5959 Shellmound StreetAn excellent nearby Thai restaurant.
A fun market to walk through - always lots of free music (though donations are always appreciated) and fantastic food. You can buy lunch there, sit in the park, and observe Berkeley characters.
50 recommandé par les habitants
Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market
1947 Center StA fun market to walk through - always lots of free music (though donations are always appreciated) and fantastic food. You can buy lunch there, sit in the park, and observe Berkeley characters.
Some of the best fine dining in Berkeley, courtesy of Alice Waters and crew.
337 recommandé par les habitants
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveSome of the best fine dining in Berkeley, courtesy of Alice Waters and crew.
Caffè Chiave
2500 San Pablo AveLocal coffee and music.
Fellini
1401 University AveGood coffee and pastries - outdoor seating only.
Paisan
2514 San Pablo AveGreat California/Italian cuisine.
Great vegetarian and vegan diner food. Definitely get the sweet potato fries!
15 recommandé par les habitants
Saturn Cafe Berkeley
2175 Allston WayGreat vegetarian and vegan diner food. Definitely get the sweet potato fries!
Lush Gelato
4184 Piedmont AveOne of the two best gelato slingers in Berkeley.
Delicious and authentic Chinese food, and you can follow a great meal here with gelato at Lush downstairs.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Imperial Tea Court
1511 Shattuck AveDelicious and authentic Chinese food, and you can follow a great meal here with gelato at Lush downstairs.
Three Twins Ice Cream
641 Del Ganado RdGreat organic and locally made ice-cream just a short walk away.
Gecko Gecko Thai California Eatery
2101 Milvia StOur favorite Thai restaurant located in downtown Berkeley.
Essentials
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveAwesome grocery store with the best produce.
A place to meditate, do yoga, and a number of other healthy things. Right around the corner.
Rudramandir: A Center for Spirituality and Healing
830 Bancroft WayA place to meditate, do yoga, and a number of other healthy things. Right around the corner.
Very convenient corner store next door to our house selling organic groceries, beer, wine, etc.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Franklin Bros. Market
901 Bancroft WayVery convenient corner store next door to our house selling organic groceries, beer, wine, etc.
Mi Tierra Foods
2082 San Pablo AveCorner market specializing in Mexican food.
Amazing selection of cheese as well as other groceries.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Country Cheese
2101 San Pablo AveAmazing selection of cheese as well as other groceries.
Arts & Culture
Berkeley Public Library
2090 Kittredge StBeautiful newly renovated library.
Getting Around
North Berkeley Station
1750 Sacramento StThe closest BART station to our house.
Berkeley station
700 University AveSightseeing
Aquatic Park
700-898 Beach StNice place to go for a walk or play frisbee golf.
Great place to jog, go bird watching, or see the sunset.
157 recommandé par les habitants
Berkeley Marina
Great place to jog, go bird watching, or see the sunset.
Check out the view from the Campanile tower on campus.
427 recommandé par les habitants
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetCheck out the view from the Campanile tower on campus.