Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Picante often has a line out the door, for good reason. Its solid, regional Mexican cuisine can satisfy classic, adventurous and even picky tastebuds. Their website is www.picanteberkeley.com
45 localnici recomandă
Picante
1328 Sixth StPicante often has a line out the door, for good reason. Its solid, regional Mexican cuisine can satisfy classic, adventurous and even picky tastebuds. Their website is www.picanteberkeley.com
I love O Chame for the understated and warm aesthetic in decor and food, the sincere and friendly service, but most of all for the amazing Japanese cuisine. You can't go wrong with tempura and udon.
O Chamé
1830 Fourth StI love O Chame for the understated and warm aesthetic in decor and food, the sincere and friendly service, but most of all for the amazing Japanese cuisine. You can't go wrong with tempura and udon.
Another Berkeley institution, Bette's caters to American taste with the expected upscale Berkeley sensibilities. They open early and have great local ambiance, situated on 4th Street.
76 localnici recomandă
Bette's Oceanview Diner
1807A Fourth StAnother Berkeley institution, Bette's caters to American taste with the expected upscale Berkeley sensibilities. They open early and have great local ambiance, situated on 4th Street.
Fun Thai food, friendly owners and locally loved, Sabuy Sabuy is fresh and delicious.
7 localnici recomandă
Sabuy Sabuy II
1233 San Pablo AveFun Thai food, friendly owners and locally loved, Sabuy Sabuy is fresh and delicious.
Not a restaurant at all, but Acme is where the American artisan bread movement began. Locals line up to buy fresh bread and pastries to take away.
107 localnici recomandă
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveNot a restaurant at all, but Acme is where the American artisan bread movement began. Locals line up to buy fresh bread and pastries to take away.
Berkeley's answer to Starbucks, "original Peets" is in North Berkeley, but this 4th street version comes in a homey second place, especially on sunny days. Great for people watching on 4th street.
259 localnici recomandă
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StBerkeley's answer to Starbucks, "original Peets" is in North Berkeley, but this 4th street version comes in a homey second place, especially on sunny days. Great for people watching on 4th street.
Everything Else
Kermit Lynch imports the best wines from mostly France and Italy. Go here to pick up a special bottle of wine and their laid back, unpretentious staff will help you choose just the right one.
19 localnici recomandă
Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
1605 San Pablo AveKermit Lynch imports the best wines from mostly France and Italy. Go here to pick up a special bottle of wine and their laid back, unpretentious staff will help you choose just the right one.
Essentials
"Natch" is a small powerhouse of delightful produce and quality food items. They sell with integrity by labeling those companies which opposed GMO labeling and for that I am forever faithful.
39 localnici recomandă
Berkeley Natural Grocery Company
1336 Gilman St"Natch" is a small powerhouse of delightful produce and quality food items. They sell with integrity by labeling those companies which opposed GMO labeling and for that I am forever faithful.
Drinks & Nightlife
Zut! got off to a rocky start but is now a wonderful place for a California dining experience. Cocktails are superb, great wine list and upscale fare make it a neighborhood gem.
28 localnici recomandă
Zut!
1820 Fourth StZut! got off to a rocky start but is now a wonderful place for a California dining experience. Cocktails are superb, great wine list and upscale fare make it a neighborhood gem.