Berkeley’s Infamous Gourmet Ghetto, A Guidebook

Angela And Kevin
Angela And Kevin
Berkeley’s Infamous Gourmet Ghetto, A Guidebook

Food scene

The birth place of California Cuisine, Alice Water’s Chez Panisse. An innovator in the kitchen, Alice Waters popularized the idea of sourcing locally and creating farm to table meals back int he 60’s. Since then, her flagship restaurant, Chez Panisse, has attracted foodies form all over the world to Berkeley’s Ghourmet Ghetto. Seating at the Cafe upstairs is less limited, but if intending to secure a seat in the main restaurant, make your reservations as soon as possible. This restaurant books months in advance! During Covid restrictions, Chez Panisse has transitioned to offering pre-ordered gourmet lunch items and farm boxes of their favorite seasonal ingredients.
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Ave
337 locals recommend
The birth place of California Cuisine, Alice Water’s Chez Panisse. An innovator in the kitchen, Alice Waters popularized the idea of sourcing locally and creating farm to table meals back int he 60’s. Since then, her flagship restaurant, Chez Panisse, has attracted foodies form all over the world to Berkeley’s Ghourmet Ghetto. Seating at the Cafe upstairs is less limited, but if intending to secure a seat in the main restaurant, make your reservations as soon as possible. This restaurant books months in advance! During Covid restrictions, Chez Panisse has transitioned to offering pre-ordered gourmet lunch items and farm boxes of their favorite seasonal ingredients.
Be prepared to stand in line for this world famous pizza loved by locals and visitors alike. Seasonal ingredients used each day to prepare pizzas so fresh yours will arrive straight out of the oven! One pizza made daily, check their website to find out what vegetarian delight they are serving up. Vegan and Gluten free options offered as well.
317 locals recommend
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck Ave
317 locals recommend
Be prepared to stand in line for this world famous pizza loved by locals and visitors alike. Seasonal ingredients used each day to prepare pizzas so fresh yours will arrive straight out of the oven! One pizza made daily, check their website to find out what vegetarian delight they are serving up. Vegan and Gluten free options offered as well.
Fresh, unique, locally sourced and seasonal, you will be hard pressed to find better cheese and baked goods anywhere else. Some specialty breads rotate through out the week, and standards offered daily. Check their website for daily specifics
83 locals recommend
Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck Ave
83 locals recommend
Fresh, unique, locally sourced and seasonal, you will be hard pressed to find better cheese and baked goods anywhere else. Some specialty breads rotate through out the week, and standards offered daily. Check their website for daily specifics
Grab the ultimate Berkeley cup a’ jo at the original Peet’s Coffee location on Vine Street
259 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine St
259 locals recommend
Grab the ultimate Berkeley cup a’ jo at the original Peet’s Coffee location on Vine Street
The freshness comes to you from all the best farm to table local farms and growers. Can’t miss this best of in local produce and other food specialty masters.
16 locals recommend
North Berkeley All Organic Farmers' Market - Thursday
Vine Street
16 locals recommend
The freshness comes to you from all the best farm to table local farms and growers. Can’t miss this best of in local produce and other food specialty masters.
Outdoor dining, great for breakfast!
56 locals recommend
Crepevine
624 Irving St
56 locals recommend
Outdoor dining, great for breakfast!
Gourmet burgers, spectacular salads & whimsical milk shakes!
71 locals recommend
Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck Ave
71 locals recommend
Gourmet burgers, spectacular salads & whimsical milk shakes!
French Chef Gregorio Jacquet has been serving up knockout take out from this little kitchen since 2002. A local favorite, their menu features fresh housemade ingredients and changes with the season sourced from local farms and select community vendors. Experience a truly local flavor!
71 locals recommend
Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar St
71 locals recommend
French Chef Gregorio Jacquet has been serving up knockout take out from this little kitchen since 2002. A local favorite, their menu features fresh housemade ingredients and changes with the season sourced from local farms and select community vendors. Experience a truly local flavor!
Delicatessen offering delivery and take out services in North Berkeley since 1979. Daily soup, sandwich, frittata, dessert, lunch and dinner specials. Several vegan and vegetarian sides along with roasted chicken, meatballs, burritos and more!
8 locals recommend
Poulet
1685 Shattuck Ave
8 locals recommend
Delicatessen offering delivery and take out services in North Berkeley since 1979. Daily soup, sandwich, frittata, dessert, lunch and dinner specials. Several vegan and vegetarian sides along with roasted chicken, meatballs, burritos and more!
Superb Sicilian style cuisine and perfecto pizzas! Dine in or take out!
14 locals recommend
Lo Coco's
1400 Shattuck Ave
14 locals recommend
Superb Sicilian style cuisine and perfecto pizzas! Dine in or take out!
Fine dining with a bustling yet romantic atmosphere. Their house cocktail “The Revolutionary” and the Fiore Di Zucca are must trys!
7 locals recommend
Agrodolce Osteria
1730 Shattuck Ave
7 locals recommend
Fine dining with a bustling yet romantic atmosphere. Their house cocktail “The Revolutionary” and the Fiore Di Zucca are must trys!
Kosher meets California with a hint oh Manhattan. Excellent kosher menu and Uber fresh meals all day long. A favorite of locals and out of towners!
Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen
Kosher meets California with a hint oh Manhattan. Excellent kosher menu and Uber fresh meals all day long. A favorite of locals and out of towners!

Nearby necessities

Drug store and pharmacy with greeting cards, beer, wine and beauty supplies
CVS
Drug store and pharmacy with greeting cards, beer, wine and beauty supplies
Copy Central Solano
Print shop
Shipping center
The UPS Store
Shipping center
Traditional grocery with florist and bakery
99 locals recommend
Safeway
1444 Shattuck Pl
99 locals recommend
Traditional grocery with florist and bakery

Sightseeing

Beautiful park filled with heritage oak trees, paths and creek bridges to wander through. Playgrounds, picnic tables and BBQ pits available. Lovely spot to cool off in the shade of an ancient oak!
6 locals recommend
Live Oak Park
1301 Shattuck Ave
6 locals recommend
Beautiful park filled with heritage oak trees, paths and creek bridges to wander through. Playgrounds, picnic tables and BBQ pits available. Lovely spot to cool off in the shade of an ancient oak!