Krutal’s Berkeley Guidebook
Food scene
Gordo Taqueria is a my favorite burrito in the world and a must try while in Elmwood. Try their super burrito with spinach tortilla.
47 locals recommend
Gordo Taquería
1423 Solano AveGordo Taqueria is a my favorite burrito in the world and a must try while in Elmwood. Try their super burrito with spinach tortilla.
Great place to try some Burmese food. The tea leaf salad is a must try!
146 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveGreat place to try some Burmese food. The tea leaf salad is a must try!
A quick two block walk from our place. Italian Homemade serves fresh Italian fare worth trying.
40 locals recommend
The Italian Homemade Company
716 Columbus AveA quick two block walk from our place. Italian Homemade serves fresh Italian fare worth trying.
Top Dog is a classic UC Berkeley staple. Open late, simple, convenient and quick. Worth the walk down toward campus.
20 locals recommend
Top Dog
2534 Durant AveTop Dog is a classic UC Berkeley staple. Open late, simple, convenient and quick. Worth the walk down toward campus.
Ranked the highest rated Pizza in America on Yelp. They serve one type of pizza per day and a great reason to trot down to The Gourmet Ghetto.
317 locals recommend
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveRanked the highest rated Pizza in America on Yelp. They serve one type of pizza per day and a great reason to trot down to The Gourmet Ghetto.
Great Mac+cheese comfort food. They have the classic Mac and cheese you enjoyed growing up as well as modern variations.
149 locals recommend
Homeroom
400 40th StGreat Mac+cheese comfort food. They have the classic Mac and cheese you enjoyed growing up as well as modern variations.
Chez Panisse is a Berkeley gem. One of the original farm to table restaurants. Higher end restaurant for special occasions. Has been a Berkeley attraction since 1971
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveChez Panisse is a Berkeley gem. One of the original farm to table restaurants. Higher end restaurant for special occasions. Has been a Berkeley attraction since 1971
Kirala is a stylish and local favorite Sushi bar restaurant. Exceptional place if you're in the mood for some sushi.
79 locals recommend
Kirala
2100 Ward StKirala is a stylish and local favorite Sushi bar restaurant. Exceptional place if you're in the mood for some sushi.
Cinnaholic
2132 Oxford StA nice dessert spot, they make great Cinnabons for an after meal treat.
A new and highly touted authentic NY Style Bagel joint. Lines are usually long, but worth the wait if you're in the mood for a bagel.
22 locals recommend
BOICHIK BAGELS
3170 College AveA new and highly touted authentic NY Style Bagel joint. Lines are usually long, but worth the wait if you're in the mood for a bagel.
Great Chicken Sando's if you're in the mood for a Bay Area staple. Usually has a line and only open certain hours in the day for take-out.
196 locals recommend
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveGreat Chicken Sando's if you're in the mood for a Bay Area staple. Usually has a line and only open certain hours in the day for take-out.
A quaint little restaurant that's an easy 5-10 minute stroll from us. Recommend this place for a great breakfast.
47 locals recommend
Rick & Ann's Restaurant
2922 Domingo AveA quaint little restaurant that's an easy 5-10 minute stroll from us. Recommend this place for a great breakfast.
Ippudo is a must try Ramen restaurant in Japan. They have recently expanded and opened two locations in the Bay Area. We were lucky enough to get one right here in Berkeley. If you're a fan of Ramen, this is a must try while in town!
11 locals recommend
Ippudo Berkeley
2015 Shattuck AveIppudo is a must try Ramen restaurant in Japan. They have recently expanded and opened two locations in the Bay Area. We were lucky enough to get one right here in Berkeley. If you're a fan of Ramen, this is a must try while in town!
A small picturesque ice cream shop that makes fresh Ice Cream daily with unique flavors. This is a quick 5 minute walk down to College Ave from our place and a must try if you have a sweet tooth.
Humphry Slocombe Berkeley
2948 College AveA small picturesque ice cream shop that makes fresh Ice Cream daily with unique flavors. This is a quick 5 minute walk down to College Ave from our place and a must try if you have a sweet tooth.
Great build your own Poke/Poki bowl place. Great to grab a quick bowl for lunch and walk down to Willard Park and enjoy.
Hashtag Poki
3075 Telegraph AveGreat build your own Poke/Poki bowl place. Great to grab a quick bowl for lunch and walk down to Willard Park and enjoy.
Great place for a healthy lunch just a few minutes walk from our place. Great salads/sandwhiches and quick service!
31 locals recommend
Summer Kitchen +bakeshop
2944 College AveGreat place for a healthy lunch just a few minutes walk from our place. Great salads/sandwhiches and quick service!
A great Thai restaurant that is a quick drive up highway 13 from us. Great ambiance and even better food!
45 locals recommend
Daughter Thai Kitchen
6118 Medau PlA great Thai restaurant that is a quick drive up highway 13 from us. Great ambiance and even better food!
Explore Berkeley
A great close-by trail for hiking. Quick and short, but great views. Good trek for everyone to enjoy.
8 locals recommend
Stonewall-Panoramic Trail
99 Stonewall RdA great close-by trail for hiking. Quick and short, but great views. Good trek for everyone to enjoy.
This Botanical Garden is diverse, well curated, and well maintain. I highly recommend a quick trip up to check out what the Garden has to offer if you have a free afternoon on your trip.
77 locals recommend
The University of California Botanical Garden
200 Centennial DrThis Botanical Garden is diverse, well curated, and well maintain. I highly recommend a quick trip up to check out what the Garden has to offer if you have a free afternoon on your trip.
A close by farm you can visit. A great choice for kids to interact and feed farm animals. Bring some lettuce for feeding.
38 locals recommend
Tilden Little Farm
1500 Canon DrA close by farm you can visit. A great choice for kids to interact and feed farm animals. Bring some lettuce for feeding.
Good place to grab a bite at their restaurant, or visit the Spa for a lounge day. It is a 10 minute walk from our place.
8 locals recommend
Claremont Hotel & Spa
Good place to grab a bite at their restaurant, or visit the Spa for a lounge day. It is a 10 minute walk from our place.
Local Coffee Shops
A great minimal Japanese style coffee shop. Try the New Orleans Iced.
173 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StA great minimal Japanese style coffee shop. Try the New Orleans Iced.
A Bay Area staple coffee shop, a quick 10-15 minute walk from our place. They make unique variations of iced coffee worth trying. I recommend the Mint Mojito.
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StA Bay Area staple coffee shop, a quick 10-15 minute walk from our place. They make unique variations of iced coffee worth trying. I recommend the Mint Mojito.
Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters
1600 Shattuck AveGreat for espresso drinks. Unique ambiance with a hipster vibe.
A quick 10 minute walk through the neighborhood to this coffee shop. They serve a great nitro cold brew.
Souvenir Coffee Co.
3084 Claremont AveA quick 10 minute walk through the neighborhood to this coffee shop. They serve a great nitro cold brew.
A nice new coffee shop with a great outdoor seating section with lots of tables. Great place to work out of and explore Downtown Berkeley.
9 locals recommend
Cafenated Coffee Company
2085 Vine StA nice new coffee shop with a great outdoor seating section with lots of tables. Great place to work out of and explore Downtown Berkeley.
If you find yourself walking towards campus, this caffè is down College Ave right where campus starts. On a colder day I highly recommend trying their hot cider. They're open late and have a great outdoor vibe for a very college cafe feel.
19 locals recommend
Caffè Strada
2300 College AveIf you find yourself walking towards campus, this caffè is down College Ave right where campus starts. On a colder day I highly recommend trying their hot cider. They're open late and have a great outdoor vibe for a very college cafe feel.
Groceries & Convenience
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveGreat local Grocery store, great variety and quality.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlA quick drive from our place. Easy parking at this location.
7-Eleven
1501 University AveQuick 5 minute walk from our place, open 24/7.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveOur local Trader Joes, quick drive up College Ave. Easy parking.
Local and smaller high quality grocery store. Has been an elmwood staple for a long time.
24 locals recommend
Star Grocery
3068 Claremont AveLocal and smaller high quality grocery store. Has been an elmwood staple for a long time.