Guidebook for Berkeley
Essentials
Fine supermarket on Solano Avenue commercial district, many excellent restaurants here.
14 habitants recommandent
Andronico's
1850 Solano AvenueFine supermarket on Solano Avenue commercial district, many excellent restaurants here.
Sightseeing
John Hinkel Park
41 Somerset PlNice park a block away.
Quaint hills neighborhood retail area with a few restaurants, cafe, market and Sunday farmer's market.
Kensington
Quaint hills neighborhood retail area with a few restaurants, cafe, market and Sunday farmer's market.
Lovely tree-lined walking path starts from Indian Rock (3 blocks away) to Solano Avenue commercial district (10 min pathway walk).
Indian Rock Path
Indian Rock PathLovely tree-lined walking path starts from Indian Rock (3 blocks away) to Solano Avenue commercial district (10 min pathway walk).
Everything Else
Huge wonderful regional park with lake, hiking, biking and much more.
495 habitants recommandent
Parc régional Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdHuge wonderful regional park with lake, hiking, biking and much more.
Climbers love it, great for sunset, beginning of walking path to Solano Avene commercial district.
121 habitants recommandent
Parc Indian Rock
950 Indian Rock AveClimbers love it, great for sunset, beginning of walking path to Solano Avene commercial district.
Arts & Culture
Best of several multi-screen movie theaters on Shattuck in UC retail/entertainment district.
23 habitants recommandent
Landmark's California Theatre
2113 Kittredge StBest of several multi-screen movie theaters on Shattuck in UC retail/entertainment district.
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StRenowned folk music venue.
World class reputation in Berkeley's theatre district. Adjacent to Aurora Theatre Company.
127 habitants recommandent
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison StWorld class reputation in Berkeley's theatre district. Adjacent to Aurora Theatre Company.
Covid has closed it down for now except for streaming and an occasional sidewalk performance, but this was recently renovated into a state-of-the-art music venue.
9 habitants recommandent
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
2036 University AveCovid has closed it down for now except for streaming and an occasional sidewalk performance, but this was recently renovated into a state-of-the-art music venue.
Food Scene
Famous for Chez Panisse, Cheeseboard and many cafes/restaurants.
65 habitants recommandent
Gourmet Ghetto
Famous for Chez Panisse, Cheeseboard and many cafes/restaurants.
Recommended popular neighborhood fast serve mexican restaurant. Take-out-only during Covid.
62 habitants recommandent
Cactus Taqueria
5642 College AveRecommended popular neighborhood fast serve mexican restaurant. Take-out-only during Covid.
Nice friendly Italian restaurant and bar with wood fired pizza oven. Great for take-out, but there are a couple of sidewalk tables.
Cugini Restaurant
1556 Solano AveNice friendly Italian restaurant and bar with wood fired pizza oven. Great for take-out, but there are a couple of sidewalk tables.
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveUnbelievably great Chicago style "stuffed" pizza.
Only one choice of pizza a day at this treasured Berkeley pizzeria, and you usually wait in a fast-moving socially distanced line to get one, but the pizza is exceptional. In normal times there is a band playing inside for tips, and there is a lot of musical talent in Berkeley. Be sure to pick up the Papi Chulo sauce for your pie. There is a "parklet" outdoor seating area.
317 habitants recommandent
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveOnly one choice of pizza a day at this treasured Berkeley pizzeria, and you usually wait in a fast-moving socially distanced line to get one, but the pizza is exceptional. In normal times there is a band playing inside for tips, and there is a lot of musical talent in Berkeley. Be sure to pick up the Papi Chulo sauce for your pie. There is a "parklet" outdoor seating area.
Extraordinary Vietnamese fare in small plates at one of our favorite restaurants for food and ambiance. There is a small but nice front outdoor seating area.
14 habitants recommandent
Vanessa's Bistro
1715 Solano AveExtraordinary Vietnamese fare in small plates at one of our favorite restaurants for food and ambiance. There is a small but nice front outdoor seating area.
This is the famous California cuisine restaurant founded by Alice Waters with main level restaurant and more casual dining upstairs.
337 habitants recommandent
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveThis is the famous California cuisine restaurant founded by Alice Waters with main level restaurant and more casual dining upstairs.
There are only a handful of restaurants here in this gourmet food court, but that doesn’t make the decision process any easier. There is Kirala, where you can get anything from sushi to udon. Soop that specializes in hearty soups and bahn mi that feature Mexican flavors. Save room for dessert because Lush Gelato is not to be missed. Take your food out back to the hidden courtyard that boasts a tranquil zen garden and multi-level platforms. There is also the Imperial Tea Garden, a separate restaurant that serves doughy handmade noodles in various dishes.
17 habitants recommandent
Epicurious Garden
1511 Shattuck AveThere are only a handful of restaurants here in this gourmet food court, but that doesn’t make the decision process any easier. There is Kirala, where you can get anything from sushi to udon. Soop that specializes in hearty soups and bahn mi that feature Mexican flavors. Save room for dessert because Lush Gelato is not to be missed. Take your food out back to the hidden courtyard that boasts a tranquil zen garden and multi-level platforms. There is also the Imperial Tea Garden, a separate restaurant that serves doughy handmade noodles in various dishes.
This is a favorite of your hosts with a great ambiance, delicious Indian food with new twists, and an extensive cocktail menu.
19 habitants recommandent
Tigerlily Berkeley
1513 Shattuck AveThis is a favorite of your hosts with a great ambiance, delicious Indian food with new twists, and an extensive cocktail menu.
Outstanding and authentic Chinese restaurant on Solano Avenue, a favorite of Marcia's brother's Chinese wife. Extensive menu with dishes you won't find at most places.
Sichuan Style Restaurant
1699 Solano AvenueOutstanding and authentic Chinese restaurant on Solano Avenue, a favorite of Marcia's brother's Chinese wife. Extensive menu with dishes you won't find at most places.
Fantastic and innovative Spanish tapas menu with an outdoor patio. Excellent paellas and cocktails.
36 habitants recommandent
La Marcha Tapas Bar
2026 San Pablo AveFantastic and innovative Spanish tapas menu with an outdoor patio. Excellent paellas and cocktails.
There is a closer Peet's Coffee on Solano Avenue, but we recommend a visit to the original Peet's coffee shop established in 1966 by Alfred Peet in the Gourmet Ghetto. Alfred Peet was a mentor to the founders of Starbucks.
259 habitants recommandent
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StThere is a closer Peet's Coffee on Solano Avenue, but we recommend a visit to the original Peet's coffee shop established in 1966 by Alfred Peet in the Gourmet Ghetto. Alfred Peet was a mentor to the founders of Starbucks.
Plank is a bit of a drive to Oakland's Jack London waterfront district, but worth it to enjoy American fare in an expansive well-spaced outdoor dining area. It's a fun area to walk around before or after dining.
68 habitants recommandent
Plank
98 BroadwayPlank is a bit of a drive to Oakland's Jack London waterfront district, but worth it to enjoy American fare in an expansive well-spaced outdoor dining area. It's a fun area to walk around before or after dining.