Guidebook for Berkeley
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North Berkeley Station
1750 Sacramento StNearest Bart Station
A few more minutes from the house then the North Berkeley Station, and is located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley
122 locals recommend
Berkeley Station
2160 Shattuck AveA few more minutes from the house then the North Berkeley Station, and is located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley
Great yoga instructors. Walk over (one block away) and the mat fee is waived.
7 locals recommend
The Green Yogi
1642 Martin Luther King Jr WayGreat yoga instructors. Walk over (one block away) and the mat fee is waived.
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetGuests have enjoyed a walk through the campus
Chocolaterie
1964 University AveGreat creative chocolates
Quite esthetic, worth a look. Enjoy a cup of tea and/or purchase high quality loose tea
Teance Fine Teas
1036 Grayson StQuite esthetic, worth a look. Enjoy a cup of tea and/or purchase high quality loose tea
Food Scene
Located in the Gourmet Ghetto, this worker owned collective offers great Pizza, music, and vibes
317 locals recommend
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveLocated in the Gourmet Ghetto, this worker owned collective offers great Pizza, music, and vibes
The Gourmet Ghetto began with Chez Panisse. Striving for "both environmental harmony and delicious flavor", this French Restaurant uses fresh, organic, local ingredients, and is known to be one of the top restaurants in the Bay Area
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveThe Gourmet Ghetto began with Chez Panisse. Striving for "both environmental harmony and delicious flavor", this French Restaurant uses fresh, organic, local ingredients, and is known to be one of the top restaurants in the Bay Area
Paleo Diet lovers love this place: Organic, Gluten-free, Chemical-free, Local, Sustainable
9 locals recommend
Mission: Heirloom
2085 Vine StPaleo Diet lovers love this place: Organic, Gluten-free, Chemical-free, Local, Sustainable
Taste of the Himalayas
1700 Shattuck AveDelicious Nepalese/Indian Cuisine
Casual environment consists of various restaurants, ice cream, and chocolate shop with an outdoor seating area in back
9 locals recommend
Imperial Tea Court
1511 Shattuck AveCasual environment consists of various restaurants, ice cream, and chocolate shop with an outdoor seating area in back
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StThe original Peet's Coffee.
Guerilla Cafe
1620 Shattuck AveGood food and casual fun vibes
Algorithm Coffee Co.
1122 University AveGreat coffee and pastries
Picante
1328 Sixth StGreat authentic, casual and affordable Mexican Cuisine
Good coffee and if you want to buy coffee beans, they will roast the fresh beans on the spot to your specifications
23 locals recommend
Artís Coffee
1717 Fourth StGood coffee and if you want to buy coffee beans, they will roast the fresh beans on the spot to your specifications
Bettes-To-Go
1807B Fourth StPopular dinner style cafe offers great breakfasts
sweetgreen
1890 Shattuck AveHealthy Fast Food set in a casual and bright environment
Crixa Cakes
2748 Adeline StProbably the best in the world :)
The Acme Bread Company
2730 Ninth StGreat freshly baked bread
Essentials
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaAffordable and great selections
Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StLocal favorite for it's fresh produce
Andronico's Market
Wide verity of household products, produce and groceries
lovely outdoor organic farmer's market offers varieties of produce, vegetables, and cooked food and ice cream stand
16 locals recommend
North Berkeley All Organic Farmers' Market - Thursday
Vine Streetlovely outdoor organic farmer's market offers varieties of produce, vegetables, and cooked food and ice cream stand
Drinks & Nightlife
A relaxing alternative to going out to a normal bar. Melo Melo has a cool ambience and specializes in a tea made from the root, Kava, known to have relaxing properties
10 locals recommend
MeloMelo Kava Bar
1701 University AveA relaxing alternative to going out to a normal bar. Melo Melo has a cool ambience and specializes in a tea made from the root, Kava, known to have relaxing properties
Townie
1799 University AvenueGood selection of beers and great-tasting cocktails
Westbrae Biergarten
1280 Gilman StNice outdoor beer garden
Cesar
1515 Shattuck AveGreat drinks and food
Tigerlily Berkeley
1513 Shattuck AveGreat Drinks and food
Shopping
Quaint strip, nice for walking and exploring the boutiques, cafes, restaurants and bars
184 locals recommend
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetQuaint strip, nice for walking and exploring the boutiques, cafes, restaurants and bars
Parks & Nature
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGreat trails and lovely views