Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Great strong, local coffee. Open early at 5:30 am weekdays and 6 am weekends. peets.com
259 habitants recommandent
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StGreat strong, local coffee. Open early at 5:30 am weekdays and 6 am weekends. peets.com
Closest local bagel shop within walking distance.
http://www.noahs.com/
11 habitants recommandent
Noah's Bagels
1883 Solano AveClosest local bagel shop within walking distance.
http://www.noahs.com/
Popular tapas (e.g. duck tacos & beet grapefruit salad). Great cocktails and wines. Tuesday tacos & happy hour until 7 pm. http://www.fondasolano.com/
49 habitants recommandent
Fonda
1501 Solano AvePopular tapas (e.g. duck tacos & beet grapefruit salad). Great cocktails and wines. Tuesday tacos & happy hour until 7 pm. http://www.fondasolano.com/
Destination restaurant that is a local gem with warm, atmosphere, great service and most of all, fantastic food. http://www.rivolirestaurant.com/
33 habitants recommandent
Rivoli
1539 Solano AveDestination restaurant that is a local gem with warm, atmosphere, great service and most of all, fantastic food. http://www.rivolirestaurant.com/
Favorite local burger joint. Salads and other veggie options too. Great milkshakes.
http://www.barneyshamburgers.com/
71 habitants recommandent
Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck AveFavorite local burger joint. Salads and other veggie options too. Great milkshakes.
http://www.barneyshamburgers.com/
Traditional flavors using fresh, sustainable fish and top-quality meats. Not your typical smashed beans and rice place. A long-time favorite. Kid-friendly. http://www.cactustaqueria.com/
62 habitants recommandent
Cactus Taqueria
5642 College AveTraditional flavors using fresh, sustainable fish and top-quality meats. Not your typical smashed beans and rice place. A long-time favorite. Kid-friendly. http://www.cactustaqueria.com/
Known for Chicago-style stuffed pizza with more than 100 "best pizza" awards since 1984. http://zacharys.com/locations/berkeley/
247 habitants recommandent
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveKnown for Chicago-style stuffed pizza with more than 100 "best pizza" awards since 1984. http://zacharys.com/locations/berkeley/
Great pies and baked goods. Classic American fare for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner (pot pie, meatloaf, spaghetti, and good salads). fatapplesrestaurant.com
19 habitants recommandent
FatApple's El Cerrito Restaurant and Bakery
7525 Fairmount AveGreat pies and baked goods. Classic American fare for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner (pot pie, meatloaf, spaghetti, and good salads). fatapplesrestaurant.com
Local Starbucks with pastries, sandwiches, local newspapers & free wifi.
http://www.starbucks.com/store/12168/us/solano-avenue/1799-solano-avenue-berkeley-ca-947072209
57 habitants recommandent
Starbucks
3090 El Cerrito PlazaLocal Starbucks with pastries, sandwiches, local newspapers & free wifi.
http://www.starbucks.com/store/12168/us/solano-avenue/1799-solano-avenue-berkeley-ca-947072209
Alice Waters' legendary California cuisine. Formal restaurant with daily changing fixed menu downstairs. Cafe upstairs. Reservations highly recommended. www.chezpanisse.com
337 habitants recommandent
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveAlice Waters' legendary California cuisine. Formal restaurant with daily changing fixed menu downstairs. Cafe upstairs. Reservations highly recommended. www.chezpanisse.com
Casual Korean fare serving barley tea, interesting condiments, great jap chae noodles, bibimbap. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bowld-Korean-Rice-Bar/101188123296333
35 habitants recommandent
Bowl'd Korean Rice Bar
1479 Solano AveCasual Korean fare serving barley tea, interesting condiments, great jap chae noodles, bibimbap. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bowld-Korean-Rice-Bar/101188123296333
Sophisticated Indian food, voted Best in the Bay for several years in a row.
30 habitants recommandent
Ajanta
1888 Solano AveSophisticated Indian food, voted Best in the Bay for several years in a row.
Good small breakfast/brunch spot.
http://www.innkensington.com/
41 habitants recommandent
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
41 Tunnel RdGood small breakfast/brunch spot.
http://www.innkensington.com/
Create your own frozen yogurt sundaes and toppings.
7 habitants recommandent
As You Wish Frozen Yogurt - Albany, CA
1205 Solano AveCreate your own frozen yogurt sundaes and toppings.
Friendly, reasonably-priced old-world European food with occasional free live jazz on Saturday evenings from 8-10 pm.
Britt Maries Restaurant
1369 Solano AveFriendly, reasonably-priced old-world European food with occasional free live jazz on Saturday evenings from 8-10 pm.
Great cornmeal crust thin crust & deep dish pizza, salad. Sleek interior. www.littlestarpizza.com
360 habitants recommandent
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StGreat cornmeal crust thin crust & deep dish pizza, salad. Sleek interior. www.littlestarpizza.com
Rustic pick for Neopolitan artisanal pizza, salads, soft-serve ice cream. www.benchmarkpizzeria.com
18 habitants recommandent
Benchmark Pizzeria
1568 Oak View AveRustic pick for Neopolitan artisanal pizza, salads, soft-serve ice cream. www.benchmarkpizzeria.com
An American coffee company and coffee house based in San Francisco considered a major player in third wave coffee. Don't miss their Turkish coffee. www.philzcoffee.com
913 habitants recommandent
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StAn American coffee company and coffee house based in San Francisco considered a major player in third wave coffee. Don't miss their Turkish coffee. www.philzcoffee.com
World-class European style patisserie with beautiful cakes and delicious macarons. Closed Tuesday. www.massespastries.com
22 habitants recommandent
Masse's Pastries
1469 Shattuck AveWorld-class European style patisserie with beautiful cakes and delicious macarons. Closed Tuesday. www.massespastries.com
All-day restaurant dedicated to food of Pacific Northwest (i.e. clam chowder pot pie, smoked fish pate, mochi date muffin). www.cafeeugene.com
7 habitants recommandent
Cafe Eugene
1175 Solano AveAll-day restaurant dedicated to food of Pacific Northwest (i.e. clam chowder pot pie, smoked fish pate, mochi date muffin). www.cafeeugene.com
Excellent contemporary Spanish tapas. Great cocktails. 10 minute drive. cesarberkeley.com
56 habitants recommandent
Cesar
1515 Shattuck AveExcellent contemporary Spanish tapas. Great cocktails. 10 minute drive. cesarberkeley.com
Modern Thai restaurant. Easy walk or takeout & delivery 4:30-9:30 pm. http://berkeley.eat24hours.com/bangkok-jam/6116
7 habitants recommandent
Bangkok Jam Thai Restaurant
1892 Solano AvenueModern Thai restaurant. Easy walk or takeout & delivery 4:30-9:30 pm. http://berkeley.eat24hours.com/bangkok-jam/6116
Troy Greek Cuisine
1843 Solano AvenueCasual eatery with kebabs, gyros, souvlaki. troygreek.com
Locally sourced comfort breakfasts. Tiny & long waits. Voted top 10 spots for brunch in East Bay. samslogcabin.net
36 habitants recommandent
Sam's Log Cabin
945 San Pablo AveLocally sourced comfort breakfasts. Tiny & long waits. Voted top 10 spots for brunch in East Bay. samslogcabin.net
Love this mom and pop place for laid-back American brunch & lunch spot. mealticketrestaurant.com
11 habitants recommandent
Meal Ticket
1235 San Pablo AveLove this mom and pop place for laid-back American brunch & lunch spot. mealticketrestaurant.com
Cute, modern Japanese sushi and Asian fusion restaurant with udon, soba noodles and small plates.
Sushi 29
1647 Solano AveCute, modern Japanese sushi and Asian fusion restaurant with udon, soba noodles and small plates.
Former Ritz-Carlton chef opened perhaps the Bay Area's finest take-out. Daily 7 am-9 pm. Can order in advance online. Great option to airport food for your flight back home. gregoirerestaurant.com
71 habitants recommandent
Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar StFormer Ritz-Carlton chef opened perhaps the Bay Area's finest take-out. Daily 7 am-9 pm. Can order in advance online. Great option to airport food for your flight back home. gregoirerestaurant.com
Berkeley Bagels
1281 Gilman StBest local classic bagels. Not fluffy.
Drinks & Nightlife
They feature small-production wines from around the world & specialize in hard-to-find CA wines. Artisan cheeses & salumi paired to wine flights. 1580 Solano Ave, Albany at Ordway. solanocellars.com
Solano Cellars Wine Bar
1580 Solano AvenueThey feature small-production wines from around the world & specialize in hard-to-find CA wines. Artisan cheeses & salumi paired to wine flights. 1580 Solano Ave, Albany at Ordway. solanocellars.com
Casual hangout with 30+ draft beers and over 100 bottled beers plus bar bites and burgers. www.albanytaproom.com
11 habitants recommandent
Albany Taproom
745 San Pablo AveCasual hangout with 30+ draft beers and over 100 bottled beers plus bar bites and burgers. www.albanytaproom.com
Friendly, casual outdoor seating for wine & beer and Brazilian cafe, food truck. Picnic tables & heat lamps. www.westbraebiergarten.com
56 habitants recommandent
Westbrae Biergarten
1280 Gilman StFriendly, casual outdoor seating for wine & beer and Brazilian cafe, food truck. Picnic tables & heat lamps. www.westbraebiergarten.com
Sustainable, organic & biodynamic wines from vineyards in Sierra Nevada, Mendocino and Napa. Local tasting room. www.donkeyandgoat.com
13 habitants recommandent
Donkey and Goat Winery
1340 Fifth StSustainable, organic & biodynamic wines from vineyards in Sierra Nevada, Mendocino and Napa. Local tasting room. www.donkeyandgoat.com
Small 12-tap brewpub with good, eclectic food (e.g. pork tacos, housemade sausages, wagyu burger, fish and chips). www.elevation66.com
40 habitants recommandent
Elevation 66 Brewing Company
10082 San Pablo AveSmall 12-tap brewpub with good, eclectic food (e.g. pork tacos, housemade sausages, wagyu burger, fish and chips). www.elevation66.com
Essentials
Great selection of gourmet food products, fresh produce, fish, meats, wines, baked goods and prepared foods and deli. http://www.andronicos.com/category/41
14 habitants recommandent
Andronico's
1850 Solano AvenueGreat selection of gourmet food products, fresh produce, fish, meats, wines, baked goods and prepared foods and deli. http://www.andronicos.com/category/41
Small mom and pop grocery with organic produce. Roast chicken. http://www.yelp.com/biz/colusa-market-kensington
13 habitants recommandent
Colusa Market
406 Colusa AveSmall mom and pop grocery with organic produce. Roast chicken. http://www.yelp.com/biz/colusa-market-kensington
Great produce and selection of ethnic condiments, reasonably priced wines.
montereymarket.com/
213 habitants recommandent
Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StGreat produce and selection of ethnic condiments, reasonably priced wines.
montereymarket.com/
Best international selection of cheeses and famous pizza with lines out the door. Scones, bread, cookies, olives. cheeseboardcollective.coop/
83 habitants recommandent
Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck AveBest international selection of cheeses and famous pizza with lines out the door. Scones, bread, cookies, olives. cheeseboardcollective.coop/
Small natural food grocery store. naturalgrocery.com
39 habitants recommandent
Berkeley Natural Grocery Company
1336 Gilman StSmall natural food grocery store. naturalgrocery.com
Organic produce and natural foods store with prepared foods. wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/gilman
553 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlOrganic produce and natural foods store with prepared foods. wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/gilman
One of the first artisanal bread bakeries (since 1983) 100% organic flour. They mostly sell wholesale. One outlet in Berkeley. Best ham & cheese croissants! www.acmebread.com
107 habitants recommandent
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveOne of the first artisanal bread bakeries (since 1983) 100% organic flour. They mostly sell wholesale. One outlet in Berkeley. Best ham & cheese croissants! www.acmebread.com
Sustainable, freshest fish. Supplier to restaurants. www.montereyfish.com
213 habitants recommandent
Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StSustainable, freshest fish. Supplier to restaurants. www.montereyfish.com
Everything Else
Fast, inexpensive manicures and pedicures with massager chairs. https://locality.com/place/albany-nail-salon-albany-ca
Albany Nail Salon
1327 Solano AvenueFast, inexpensive manicures and pedicures with massager chairs. https://locality.com/place/albany-nail-salon-albany-ca
Great play structure for young children. Community holiday festivities are often held here.
14 habitants recommandent
Memorial Park
1325 Portland AveGreat play structure for young children. Community holiday festivities are often held here.
Sweet, smaller Sunday morning farmers market. http://www.kensingtonfarmersmarket.org/
22 habitants recommandent
Kensington Farmers' Market
379-389 Colusa AveSweet, smaller Sunday morning farmers market. http://www.kensingtonfarmersmarket.org/
Bank of America Financial Center
3939 San Pablo Dam RdATM
Wells Fargo Atm
1095 University AvenueATM & bank
Citibank
1377 Solano AveBank
24 Hour Fitness gym. Go to their website for a free guest pass.
http://www.24hourfitness.com/Website/Club/00704
41 habitants recommandent
24 Hour Fitness
2050 Webster St24 Hour Fitness gym. Go to their website for a free guest pass.
http://www.24hourfitness.com/Website/Club/00704
Integrative pharmacy, free seminars.
http://www.pharmaca.com/pharmaca-berkeley-california-94707.aspx
8 habitants recommandent
Pharmaca
1744 Solano AveIntegrative pharmacy, free seminars.
http://www.pharmaca.com/pharmaca-berkeley-california-94707.aspx
CVS
2655 Telegraph AveCVS pharmacy
What doesn't Target seem to have?
http://www.target.com/sl/Albany-Store/1926
149 habitants recommandent
Target
1057 Eastshore HwyWhat doesn't Target seem to have?
http://www.target.com/sl/Albany-Store/1926
ARCO
3400 Willow Pass RdUsually has lowest gas prices in the vicinity for cash & ATM payments
Closest BART within walking distance.
http://www.bart.gov/stations/plza
89 habitants recommandent
El Cerrito Plaza station
6699 Fairmount AveClosest BART within walking distance.
http://www.bart.gov/stations/plza
Second closest BART station
http://www.bart.gov/stations/nbrk
114 habitants recommandent
North Berkeley Station
1750 Sacramento StSecond closest BART station
http://www.bart.gov/stations/nbrk
Pretty, uncrowded municipal garden with benches. Nice view.
140 habitants recommandent
Jardin de roses de Berkeley
1200 Euclid AvePretty, uncrowded municipal garden with benches. Nice view.
Beautiful small, hidden gem in the hills. Once the UC President's home, it is now an outdoor lab for UC Landscape Architecture dept. M-F 8:30-4:30. Closed wkends. http://blakegarden.ced.berkeley.edu
16 habitants recommandent
Blake Garden
70 Rincon RdBeautiful small, hidden gem in the hills. Once the UC President's home, it is now an outdoor lab for UC Landscape Architecture dept. M-F 8:30-4:30. Closed wkends. http://blakegarden.ced.berkeley.edu
Wonderful modern museum specializes in the natural science, history and art of the Golden State of California. Nice cafe.
www.museumca.org
547 habitants recommandent
Musée de Californie à Oakland
1000 Oak StWonderful modern museum specializes in the natural science, history and art of the Golden State of California. Nice cafe.
www.museumca.org
Walk to a bevy of restaurants, cafes, groceries, local shops, gyms and nail shops. http://www.solanoshop.com/categories.html
41 habitants recommandent
Solano Avenue
Solano AvenueWalk to a bevy of restaurants, cafes, groceries, local shops, gyms and nail shops. http://www.solanoshop.com/categories.html
Joi Nail Spa
1597 Solano AveFume-free natural nail spa for hands, feet, face and body. joinailspa.com
United Postal Service is a reliable package delivery service. Mailing supplies can be purchased here. Accepts pre-stamped letters. Notary available.
The UPS Store
360 Grand AveUnited Postal Service is a reliable package delivery service. Mailing supplies can be purchased here. Accepts pre-stamped letters. Notary available.
Shopping
Cool unusual exhibits you can buy of insects, fossils, skulls, and skeletons for art, decor and gifts.
https://www.boneroom.com/
The Bone Room
Cool unusual exhibits you can buy of insects, fossils, skulls, and skeletons for art, decor and gifts.
https://www.boneroom.com/
I love the carefully edited, beautiful jewelry at this shop. Wonderfully tasteful & hip.
http://lava9.com/
Lava 9
1797 Solano AveI love the carefully edited, beautiful jewelry at this shop. Wonderfully tasteful & hip.
http://lava9.com/
Persimmon
904 The AlamedaSmall clothing & gift shop with an artful eye.
Best local boutique shopping & hot Japanese restaurant Iyasare. The Gardener, Design Within Reach, Margaret O'Leary, Erica Tanov, Sur La Table, Rabat, Kiehl's, Aveda... www.fourthstreet.com
184 habitants recommandent
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetBest local boutique shopping & hot Japanese restaurant Iyasare. The Gardener, Design Within Reach, Margaret O'Leary, Erica Tanov, Sur La Table, Rabat, Kiehl's, Aveda... www.fourthstreet.com
Used & new independent bookstore. Annual calendar sale in January. Excellent selection of magazines.
29 habitants recommandent
Pegasus Books
1855 Solano AveUsed & new independent bookstore. Annual calendar sale in January. Excellent selection of magazines.
Excellent gift shop with great selection of greeting cards, joke gifts, t-shirts, stuffed animals, you name it.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/greetings-berkeley
Coquette
Excellent gift shop with great selection of greeting cards, joke gifts, t-shirts, stuffed animals, you name it.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/greetings-berkeley
SF-founded high quality outdoor wear company at discount prices.
http://stores.thenorthface.com/ca/berkeley/USA60/
15 habitants recommandent
The North Face Outlet
1238 Fifth StSF-founded high quality outdoor wear company at discount prices.
http://stores.thenorthface.com/ca/berkeley/USA60/
Favorite outdoor gear, clothing and sporting store. http://www.rei.com/stores/berkeley.html
30 habitants recommandent
REI
1338 San Pablo AveFavorite outdoor gear, clothing and sporting store. http://www.rei.com/stores/berkeley.html
Therapy Stores
2951 College AveFun, friendly store for gifts & knick knacks.
Outlet for retail chain featuring stylish kitchenware, home essentials & furniture. http://www.crateandbarrel.com/stores/berkeley-outlet/str405
Crate and Barrel Outlet - Closed
1785 Fourth StOutlet for retail chain featuring stylish kitchenware, home essentials & furniture. http://www.crateandbarrel.com/stores/berkeley-outlet/str405
Small shopping mall. Farmer's market Tue & Sat. Stores include famous local See's Candies, Trader Joe's, Ross, CVS. http://www.mallsandoutlets.com/malls/el-cerrito-plaza-el-cerrito-ca-mall/stores/
34 habitants recommandent
El Cerrito Plaza
2000-8000 El Cerrito PlazaSmall shopping mall. Farmer's market Tue & Sat. Stores include famous local See's Candies, Trader Joe's, Ross, CVS. http://www.mallsandoutlets.com/malls/el-cerrito-plaza-el-cerrito-ca-mall/stores/
Locally made chocolate shop offering mostly dark bonbons, barks, sipping chocolate, artful figurines. Vegan options. Open Wed-Sun 12-6. thexocalatebar.com
The Xocolate Bar
1709 Solano AveLocally made chocolate shop offering mostly dark bonbons, barks, sipping chocolate, artful figurines. Vegan options. Open Wed-Sun 12-6. thexocalatebar.com
Beautiful selection of high-end women's clothing, jewelry and accessories appropriate for work or casual wear. sottovocesolano.com
Sottovoce
1845 Solano AveBeautiful selection of high-end women's clothing, jewelry and accessories appropriate for work or casual wear. sottovocesolano.com
Arts & Culture
Friendly local movie theater with real buttered popcorn.
http://www.fandango.com/albanytwin_aadcz/theaterpage
24 habitants recommandent
Landmark's Albany Twin
1115 Solano AveFriendly local movie theater with real buttered popcorn.
http://www.fandango.com/albanytwin_aadcz/theaterpage
Albany Bowl
540 San Pablo AveA fun place for the family.
Local artists, jewelers, photographers and crafts people represented here.
http://abramsclaghorn.com
Abrams Claghorn Gallery
1251 Solano AvenueLocal artists, jewelers, photographers and crafts people represented here.
http://abramsclaghorn.com
Great, intimate space to hear world class jazz performances for usually less than $20. Accredited conservatory and community music programs. Music store and cafe. http://cjc.edu/?gclid=CODp6tDP9MICFQ
7 habitants recommandent
California Jazz Conservatory
2087 Addison StGreat, intimate space to hear world class jazz performances for usually less than $20. Accredited conservatory and community music programs. Music store and cafe. http://cjc.edu/?gclid=CODp6tDP9MICFQ
Performing arts space on the UC Berkeley campus with world class music, dance, and performing artists. http://calperformances.org/visit/venues/zh.php
32 habitants recommandent
Cal Performances
101 Zellerbach HallPerforming arts space on the UC Berkeley campus with world class music, dance, and performing artists. http://calperformances.org/visit/venues/zh.php
Renowned theatre company performing new and classic works under the artistic direction of Tony Taccone. http://www.berkeleyrep.org/
127 habitants recommandent
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison StRenowned theatre company performing new and classic works under the artistic direction of Tony Taccone. http://www.berkeleyrep.org/
Excellent small, local theatre company. https://auroratheatre.org/
19 habitants recommandent
Aurora Theatre Company
2081 Addison StExcellent small, local theatre company. https://auroratheatre.org/
Gorgeous, new performance space for traditional music. http://www.thefreight.org/
87 habitants recommandent
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StGorgeous, new performance space for traditional music. http://www.thefreight.org/
Sightseeing
2079 acres of hiking & biking trails, golf course, merry-go-round, Lake Anza beach, Botanical Gardens, Nature Center.
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden
495 habitants recommandent
Parc régional Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd2079 acres of hiking & biking trails, golf course, merry-go-round, Lake Anza beach, Botanical Gardens, Nature Center.
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden
Beautiful campus with historic landmarks. Free tours, noon concerts and lectures. Don't miss Campanile tower. http://berkeley.edu/visit/
427 habitants recommandent
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetBeautiful campus with historic landmarks. Free tours, noon concerts and lectures. Don't miss Campanile tower. http://berkeley.edu/visit/
Near Berkeley Marina. Easy walking along waterfront. http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Trees_Parks/Cesar_Chavez_Park.aspx
75 habitants recommandent
Parc Cesar Chavez
11 Spinnaker WayNear Berkeley Marina. Easy walking along waterfront. http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Trees_Parks/Cesar_Chavez_Park.aspx
Rock climbers frequent this spot and a nice place to sit for a pretty view. http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Trees_Parks/Parks__Indian_Rock_Park.aspx
121 habitants recommandent
Parc Indian Rock
950 Indian Rock AveRock climbers frequent this spot and a nice place to sit for a pretty view. http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Trees_Parks/Parks__Indian_Rock_Park.aspx