Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Local institution with great, inexpensive coffee and good people-watching.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Espresso Roma
2960 College AveLocal institution with great, inexpensive coffee and good people-watching.
Oliveto
5655 College AveSome of the best Bay Area food around.
Inexpensive and tasty Chinese takeout, great for eating out on the patio.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
King Yen Restaurant
2995 College AvenueInexpensive and tasty Chinese takeout, great for eating out on the patio.
Elmwood Cafe
2900 College AvenueSunny, local, and stylish. A neighborhood hangout.
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveNation's best Chicago-style pizza.
Fantastic food and perhaps the nicest cocktails within ten blocks.
123 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wood Tavern
6317 College AveFantastic food and perhaps the nicest cocktails within ten blocks.
Ramen, but so much more. Great desserts, great cocktails, but give yourself at least 30 minutes to get seated. Crowds start early.
112 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveRamen, but so much more. Great desserts, great cocktails, but give yourself at least 30 minutes to get seated. Crowds start early.
Cole Coffee Cafe
307 63rd StBest local coffee, anywhere.
Box and Bells
5912 College AveAnother unique Bay Area restaurant, stylish and good, but beware: the food is rich!
Trattoria La Siciliana
1730 Shattuck AvenueAlways a line out the door!
House of Curries
2984 College AvenueGreat, inexpensive Indian fare.
Manpuku
2977 College AveSushi, ramen and more. Very tasty, very reasonable.
Troy Greek Cuisine
2985 College AvenueFantastic greek food! And ouzo!
Nabolom Bakery - Pizzeria
2708 Russell StDefinitely get the cookies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wine, great food, great outdoors eating.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
TOAST Kitchen + Bar
5900 College AvenueGreat wine, great food, great outdoors eating.
Shen Hua
2914 College AveGreat space, good food, inexpensive drinks.
Everything Else
Vino
1778 Fourth StBest wine selection around.
Rockridge Station
5660 College AveTrain to the city, anyone?
Started by (yet another) Chez Panisse resident chef, the line for Ici can go for half a block. It's that good.
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ici Ice Cream
2948 College AvenueStarted by (yet another) Chez Panisse resident chef, the line for Ici can go for half a block. It's that good.
Great local theater, always friendly an never crowded.
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood
2966 College AveGreat local theater, always friendly an never crowded.
The Nail Shop
3326 Grand AveWhen you just have to get your nails done....
Galaxy Nail Salon
6210 Claremont AveYet another nail salon.
Jeremys Retail Inc
2967 College AvenueNice clothing at good prices, but check for holes.
lululemon
1981 Union StGet your yoga on.
Mediterranean fare, good and outdoors and lively all the time.
104 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Mediterranee
2936 College AveMediterranean fare, good and outdoors and lively all the time.
United States Postal Service
2705 Webster StWhen you want to wait in line for nothing.
The Dailey Method Berkeley
2631 Ashby AveTake THAT yogalates
Dream Fluff Donuts
2637 Ashby AveWhen only deep-fried bread with sugar will do.
Noah's Bagels
1883 Solano AveIt's Noah's so you know what to expect.
Essentials
Safeway
6310 College AveWhen you have to get conventional anything....
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlIt's Whole Foods....
Small, local, priced right and fresh. Much better than Safeway.
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yasai Produce Market
6301 College AveSmall, local, priced right and fresh. Much better than Safeway.
Sightseeing
The flagship of the UC System and home to the Free Speech Movement.
427 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetThe flagship of the UC System and home to the Free Speech Movement.
Shopping
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
3167 College AveWhen it must be shipped overnight.
The UPS Store
360 Grand AvePhotocopies and shipping and more.
Beanery
2925 College AvenueStudy hard at this local student study-barn.