Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Alice Waters and Chez Panisse are convinced that the best-tasting food is organically and locally grown and harvested in ways that are ecologically sound.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveAlice Waters and Chez Panisse are convinced that the best-tasting food is organically and locally grown and harvested in ways that are ecologically sound.
La Mediterranee
2936 College AveDelicious well priced mediterranean food!
Best coffee in the area, with great poached eggs before 2pm!
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Cole Coffee Cafe
307 63rd StBest coffee in the area, with great poached eggs before 2pm!
Viks Chaat
2390 Fourth StAmazing Indian food
Cafe Gratitude
1730 Shattuck AveRaw food restaurant
Wood Tavern
6317 College Averecommeded.
À Côté Restaurant
5478 College AveGreat Tapas
Gather
2200 Oxford StExcellent organic, local food. Delicious. Good cocktails.
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveFantastic Pizza! be prepared to wait.
Great coffee, Best fried chicken sandwiches, fantastic scones and pot pies to go. ironing boards as tables. Great place.
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Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveGreat coffee, Best fried chicken sandwiches, fantastic scones and pot pies to go. ironing boards as tables. Great place.
Oliveto
5655 College AveGood fine dining.
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StIts a ways but the coffee is worth it. Its My Favorite!
The lighting is intimate. The sitting area is plush and cozy. Good food. Great just for drinks too.
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Marc 49
4915 Telegraph AveThe lighting is intimate. The sitting area is plush and cozy. Good food. Great just for drinks too.
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveGreat Italian
Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueGreat Mexican food. Good atmosphere.
Essentials
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveGood selection of organic and bulk produce
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Plhandy , good quality food.
Rockridge Market Hall
5655 College AveWonderful array of specialty groceries.
Everything Else
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison StWonderful theater.
Great out door pool - Check for times.
Also great 7 mile trail run right next to it!
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Strawberry Canyon Pool
Centennial DriveGreat out door pool - Check for times.
Also great 7 mile trail run right next to it!
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvdnice day out
Tilden Park Golf Course
10 Golf Course DrSpot of golf.
Berkeley Iron Works
800 Potter StGreat Indoor rock climbing gym. Day passes available.
lots of seagulls, silent types fishing from the pier, unleashed dogs and, especially on windy weekends, lots of colorful kites.
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Berkeley Marina
lots of seagulls, silent types fishing from the pier, unleashed dogs and, especially on windy weekends, lots of colorful kites.
Berkeley Rose Garden
1200 Euclid AveLovely.
The Visitor Services Center has info and leads free campus tours (reservations required).
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University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetThe Visitor Services Center has info and leads free campus tours (reservations required).
Arts & Culture
Julia Morgan Theater
2640 College Avebuilt by the famous architect Julia Morgan.
Wide rage of works from ancient Asian to contemporary Art.
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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StWide rage of works from ancient Asian to contemporary Art.
Drinks & Nightlife
Philz Coffee
3101 24th Stgood pub, younger crowd
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveNice outdoor garden area.
Friendly staff, good food, reasonable prices. Zero snobbery. Great for both loud weekend-night events and quieter early-evening hanging-out. inclusive & diverse crowd. Children and families welcome.
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The Starry Plough Pub
3101 Shattuck Ave Friendly staff, good food, reasonable prices. Zero snobbery. Great for both loud weekend-night events and quieter early-evening hanging-out. inclusive & diverse crowd. Children and families welcome.
Funky, slightly grimy, yet full of charm dive bar. complimentary popcorn and shuffle board.
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Kingfish Pub & Cafe
5227 Telegraph AveFunky, slightly grimy, yet full of charm dive bar. complimentary popcorn and shuffle board.
Shopping
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetGreat shopping area.