Guidebook for Berkeley
Parks & Nature
Easy walking distance to one of the most beautiful terraced rose gardens, with one of the most precious vistas you can imagine
140 locals recommend
Berkeley Rose Garden
1200 Euclid AveEasy walking distance to one of the most beautiful terraced rose gardens, with one of the most precious vistas you can imagine
Tilden is a short drive away and has everything from a golf course to merry go round, lake, hiking trails and horses.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdTilden is a short drive away and has everything from a golf course to merry go round, lake, hiking trails and horses.
Food Scene
Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar StTakes "Take Out" to a whole different level
Comal
2020 Shattuck AveFantastic mexican food in a beautiful dining room and outdoor patio
Cesar
1515 Shattuck AveGreat spanish tapas and even better lively atmosphere
Possibly the best vegetarian (and cheapest to boot) pizza you will ever find. Others must agree; it was named #2 on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the US for 2016. And music every day.
317 locals recommend
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AvePossibly the best vegetarian (and cheapest to boot) pizza you will ever find. Others must agree; it was named #2 on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the US for 2016. And music every day.
Eclectic California/Indian fare in a nicely remodeled restaurant with music many nights
19 locals recommend
Tigerlily Berkeley
1513 Shattuck AveEclectic California/Indian fare in a nicely remodeled restaurant with music many nights
Jodie's Restaurant
902 Masonic AveTo satisfy your kosher-style craving
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveTerrific pizza, beer, outdoor seating and music most nights
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StThis is the original Peet's store
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveGround zero of California Cuisine
Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck AveIncredible selection of cheeses and excellent baked goods
Lo Coco's
1400 Shattuck AveGood old style Italian food
Kamado Sushi
1400 Shattuck AveExcellent sushi and Japanese cuisine
This place opened up relatively recently. I haven't been there but people have told me its very good.
6 locals recommend
People's Coffee and Tea
2015 Shattuck AveThis place opened up relatively recently. I haven't been there but people have told me its very good.
The best Italian restaurant in the area that specializes in Sicilian food.
7 locals recommend
Agrodolce Osteria
1730 Shattuck AveThe best Italian restaurant in the area that specializes in Sicilian food.
Popular place for very good Indian cuisine at an affordable price
28 locals recommend
Taste of the Himalayas
1700 Shattuck AvePopular place for very good Indian cuisine at an affordable price
Crepevine
624 Irving StTasty and filling place to go for breakfast
Everything Else
CVS
2655 Telegraph AveCause you never know...
Berkeley Station
2160 Shattuck AveEasy transit to Airports, Oakland, San Francisco, and beyond
Arts & Culture
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison StRenowned as one of the best theaters in the region
Drinks & Nightlife
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StAn iconic venue for traveling musicians
Worth a stop if you need a well-brewed cool one and decent bar food
34 locals recommend
Triple Rock Brewery
1920 Shattuck AveWorth a stop if you need a well-brewed cool one and decent bar food
Essentials
Safeway
1444 Shattuck PlOur national market
United States Postal Service
4900 Shattuck AveIn case you still use the mail
This store is owned by Safeway and offers a slightly better choice of natural and organic items
14 locals recommend
Safeway Community Markets
1550 Shattuck AveThis store is owned by Safeway and offers a slightly better choice of natural and organic items
Sightseeing
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetPleasant walk to north side of campus