Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Very low cost, fast burritos/Mexican food, but delicious.
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Gordo Taquería
1423 Solano AveVery low cost, fast burritos/Mexican food, but delicious.
This is one of the top 100 restaurants of the Bay Area. Dinner should be around $50 depending on whether you have wine or not with your meal (less if you don't).
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Rivoli
1539 Solano AveThis is one of the top 100 restaurants of the Bay Area. Dinner should be around $50 depending on whether you have wine or not with your meal (less if you don't).
Ajanta
1888 Solano AveDelicious (upscale) Indian cuisine.
Delicious burgers and wonderful curly-fries.
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Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck AveDelicious burgers and wonderful curly-fries.
Starbucks
3090 El Cerrito PlazaHas wi-fi and is very close to my place.
The best coffee you'll ever have, and delicious, exotic teas.
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StThe best coffee you'll ever have, and delicious, exotic teas.
Another good taqueria serving delicious Mexican food at very reasonable prices.
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Cactus Taqueria
5642 College AveAnother good taqueria serving delicious Mexican food at very reasonable prices.
This grocery market has the most worldly selection of fresh produce, meats, deli foods, seafood, and packaged products under one roof in the Bay Area if not the entire State. It's a mind-boggling experience if you're a gourmet food lover.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveThis grocery market has the most worldly selection of fresh produce, meats, deli foods, seafood, and packaged products under one roof in the Bay Area if not the entire State. It's a mind-boggling experience if you're a gourmet food lover.
One of the best pizzas in town. They only serve one kind a day as they have long lines that move quickly, but they're out the door and down the street. They have jazz trios that play during lunchtime hours.
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveOne of the best pizzas in town. They only serve one kind a day as they have long lines that move quickly, but they're out the door and down the street. They have jazz trios that play during lunchtime hours.
This is right next to the Cheese Board Pizzeria. They have an outrageous collection of top-notch cheeses that you can sample and mouth-watering breads, rolls, muffins, etc.. My favorite is the corn and cherry scone (yum!).
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Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck AveThis is right next to the Cheese Board Pizzeria. They have an outrageous collection of top-notch cheeses that you can sample and mouth-watering breads, rolls, muffins, etc.. My favorite is the corn and cherry scone (yum!).
Everything Else
Safeway
6310 College AveYour basic needs...
Closest post office. Open 9am to 5pm weekdays and 9 to 3pm Saturdays.
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United States Postal Service
1191 Solano AveClosest post office. Open 9am to 5pm weekdays and 9 to 3pm Saturdays.
The closest pharmacy to my house (a bit pricier than CVS).
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Pharmaca
1744 Solano AveThe closest pharmacy to my house (a bit pricier than CVS).
Essentials
Better quality produce & goods than Safeway (but more pricey).
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Andronico's
1850 Solano AvenueBetter quality produce & goods than Safeway (but more pricey).
Banking needs can be addressed here. Alternatively, Bank of America is down Solano Ave next to Safeway.
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Mechanics Bank
4100 Macdonald AveBanking needs can be addressed here. Alternatively, Bank of America is down Solano Ave next to Safeway.
Arts & Culture
Landmark's Albany Twin
1115 Solano AveGood (arty) movies.
There are pricey boutiques, restaurants, small galleries/art shops, etc. along this 2-3 block stretch on the north side of University Ave. Bette's Diner is a popular breakfast/lunch spot in the middle of this shopping area. The outdoor Christmas lighting here is outstanding.
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Fourth Street
Fourth StreetThere are pricey boutiques, restaurants, small galleries/art shops, etc. along this 2-3 block stretch on the north side of University Ave. Bette's Diner is a popular breakfast/lunch spot in the middle of this shopping area. The outdoor Christmas lighting here is outstanding.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a lively upper-quality tapas lounge that serves food and drinks until 2am. They have divine "duck tacos", fantastic salads, and their wines and mixed drinks are yummy. This will run you about $40/meal with a drink or two.
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Fonda
1501 Solano AveThis is a lively upper-quality tapas lounge that serves food and drinks until 2am. They have divine "duck tacos", fantastic salads, and their wines and mixed drinks are yummy. This will run you about $40/meal with a drink or two.
Entertainment & Activities
It has fascinating science exhibits for kids and adults alike. There are sweeping views of the Bay Area from their parking lot.
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Centennial Drive:Lawrence Hall of Science station
It has fascinating science exhibits for kids and adults alike. There are sweeping views of the Bay Area from their parking lot.
Parks & Nature
This is an expansive park with plenty of hiking trails through redwood groves and scenic views, a botanical garden, a merry-go-round, a golf course, a lake, and an environmental center with animals for the kids.
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Parque Regional Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdThis is an expansive park with plenty of hiking trails through redwood groves and scenic views, a botanical garden, a merry-go-round, a golf course, a lake, and an environmental center with animals for the kids.
Lovely ocean views, occasional fairs and other activities, walk on pier to see what local fishermen have caught with their fishing poles, birding, etc.
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Berkeley Marina
Lovely ocean views, occasional fairs and other activities, walk on pier to see what local fishermen have caught with their fishing poles, birding, etc.
This is a dog park, but it connects to the Pacific Coast Trail that mostly spans the whole Bay Area. Park in the lot well-past Costco, walk along the trail that passes through restored wetlands and watch the shorebirds forage and soar or just stay within the dog park to watch delirious dogs bound and leap into the Bay channels to fetch balls.
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Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
2701 Isabel StThis is a dog park, but it connects to the Pacific Coast Trail that mostly spans the whole Bay Area. Park in the lot well-past Costco, walk along the trail that passes through restored wetlands and watch the shorebirds forage and soar or just stay within the dog park to watch delirious dogs bound and leap into the Bay channels to fetch balls.