Our Favorites in Berkeley
Food Scene
Amazing pizza but be ready for a long line to get it.
317 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveAmazing pizza but be ready for a long line to get it.
This is the original Peet's before it was a franchise. Locals gather here daily.
259 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StThis is the original Peet's before it was a franchise. Locals gather here daily.
Where Alice Water's made famous fresh and local cooking as "California Cuisine"
337 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveWhere Alice Water's made famous fresh and local cooking as "California Cuisine"
They have a menu with organic food choices where possible. We eat here often and really enjoy it.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Thai Delight Cuisine
1700 Shattuck AvenueThey have a menu with organic food choices where possible. We eat here often and really enjoy it.
The best for burgers and salads. Check out their sweet potato fries too.
71 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck AveThe best for burgers and salads. Check out their sweet potato fries too.
Good Himalayan and Indian food. Fresh ingredients well prepared.
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Taste of the Himalayas
1700 Shattuck AveGood Himalayan and Indian food. Fresh ingredients well prepared.
True Italian gelato with non-dairy choices as well.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Caravaggio Gelato Lab
1797 Shattuck AveTrue Italian gelato with non-dairy choices as well.
Very small but very tasty. French. Nice for a quick snack while walking in the neighborhood.
71 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar StVery small but very tasty. French. Nice for a quick snack while walking in the neighborhood.
Yum -- really good French pastries and afternoon tea.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Masse's Pastries
1469 Shattuck AveYum -- really good French pastries and afternoon tea.
Good S. Indian vegetarian food at very good prices.
101 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia StGood S. Indian vegetarian food at very good prices.
Turkish Kitchen
1986 Shattuck AveGood Mediterranean food at a good price.
Alborz Restaurant
1245 Van Ness AvePersian. Yum!
Sushi. Good and reasonably priced. Lots of students eat here.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
C U Japanese Fusion
2152 Center StSushi. Good and reasonably priced. Lots of students eat here.
Quiet neighborhood spot for breakfast and lunch plus bakery. Some of the best croissants in the area.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
FatApple's Berkeley Restaurant and Bakery
1346 Martin Luther King Jr WayQuiet neighborhood spot for breakfast and lunch plus bakery. Some of the best croissants in the area.
Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen
Handcrafted pasta dishes & Northern Italian specials presented in an airy, light-filled space. 1 block away!
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Corso
1788 Shattuck AveHandcrafted pasta dishes & Northern Italian specials presented in an airy, light-filled space. 1 block away!
Essentials
Its where we like to shop. Short walk from the house. Corner of University and Martin Luther King.
219 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaIts where we like to shop. Short walk from the house. Corner of University and Martin Luther King.
Sam's Cleaners
1784 Shattuck AveThey are one block away on Shattuck between Delaware and Francisco.
Shopping
Walk Shop
2120 Vine StBest selection of good walking shoes -- vital for happy feet when you travel.
Everything Else
Nice park to take your children and for a picnic.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Live Oak Recreation Center
1301 Shattuck AveNice park to take your children and for a picnic.
The music department at Cal puts on free Wednesday and Friday noon concerts and some weekend concerts. Schedule can be found here: http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/music.html
Hertz Hall
101 Cross-Sproul PathThe music department at Cal puts on free Wednesday and Friday noon concerts and some weekend concerts. Schedule can be found here: http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/music.html
The Berkeley Public Library was recently renovated and is a very pleasant place to visit. Often noon time special activities for children and adults. The children's library has a play room.
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Berkeley Public Library
2090 Kittredge StThe Berkeley Public Library was recently renovated and is a very pleasant place to visit. Often noon time special activities for children and adults. The children's library has a play room.
Helpful if you have to ship a package. 2 blocks from the house - next to Taste of the Himalayas and across from Berkeley Art's Magnet school
P O Pack
1700 Shattuck AveHelpful if you have to ship a package. 2 blocks from the house - next to Taste of the Himalayas and across from Berkeley Art's Magnet school
For those of you interested in gardening this is the garden started by Alice Waters that is incorporated into the local middle school curriculum. Best to go on weekend or after school hours.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Edible Schoolyard Berkeley
1781 Rose StFor those of you interested in gardening this is the garden started by Alice Waters that is incorporated into the local middle school curriculum. Best to go on weekend or after school hours.
Berkeley Station
2160 Shattuck AveConnections to all of the Bay Area.
Tilden Park Golf Course
10 Golf Course DrArts & Culture
As good as anything in SF. Really good theater.
127 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison StAs good as anything in SF. Really good theater.
A small theater in the round. They do some exceptional and adventurous productions.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Aurora Theatre Company
2081 Addison StA small theater in the round. They do some exceptional and adventurous productions.
Great concerts and performances. Check them out at Cal Performances
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cal Performances
101 Zellerbach HallGreat concerts and performances. Check them out at Cal Performances
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StFun musical performance venue in Berkeley, California that primarily hosts Americana music and world music acts.
87 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StFun musical performance venue in Berkeley, California that primarily hosts Americana music and world music acts.