Food Scene
Chef Alice Waters is an American pioneer of a culinary philosophy that maintains that cooking should be based on the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients that are produced sustainably and locally.
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveChef Alice Waters is an American pioneer of a culinary philosophy that maintains that cooking should be based on the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients that are produced sustainably and locally.
Cafe Gratitude is a 100% organic vegan restaurant specializing in gourmet vegan cuisine.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
1730 Shattuck AveCafe Gratitude is a 100% organic vegan restaurant specializing in gourmet vegan cuisine.
Everything on the menu at GRÉGOIRE is meticulously prepared from scratch and cooked to order using the best natural, organic and imported ingredients from around the world.
71 locals recommend
Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar StEverything on the menu at GRÉGOIRE is meticulously prepared from scratch and cooked to order using the best natural, organic and imported ingredients from around the world.
100% worker owned business. The cheese store and bakery now features an espresso bar, they sell almost 400 different cheeses and an extensive selection of freshly baked breads and pastries.
83 locals recommend
Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck Ave100% worker owned business. The cheese store and bakery now features an espresso bar, they sell almost 400 different cheeses and an extensive selection of freshly baked breads and pastries.
Cheeseboard features a pizza of the day, made from fresh ingredients, for lunch and dinner 5 days a week. Lines out the door! Live music.
317 locals recommend
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveCheeseboard features a pizza of the day, made from fresh ingredients, for lunch and dinner 5 days a week. Lines out the door! Live music.
Family owned and operated Northern Indian restaurant, using fine, fresh ingredients. Kartik approved!
6 locals recommend
Mint Leaf Indian Bistro
Family owned and operated Northern Indian restaurant, using fine, fresh ingredients. Kartik approved!
It all started in 2003, from the humble and passionate roots of Phil Jaber. As he would tell you, Frank Sinatra was born to sing, and Phil Jaber was born to make coffee.
908 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StIt all started in 2003, from the humble and passionate roots of Phil Jaber. As he would tell you, Frank Sinatra was born to sing, and Phil Jaber was born to make coffee.
The Sunny Side Up Café
1499 Solano AveA great breakfast at a good price.
La Note is an authentic Provençal restaurant in the heart of downtown Berkeley. It gets super busy on weekends!
80 locals recommend
La Note
2377 Shattuck AveLa Note is an authentic Provençal restaurant in the heart of downtown Berkeley. It gets super busy on weekends!
Next to the Claremont Hotel. A good breakfast spot. Locals love it and it gets quite busy on the weekends.
47 locals recommend
Rick & Ann's Restaurant
2922 Domingo AveNext to the Claremont Hotel. A good breakfast spot. Locals love it and it gets quite busy on the weekends.
Chef Baker crafted a signature menu that utilizes whole vegetable and animalcookery, blends old-world and modern cooking techniques, and draws inspiration from the local farmers and ranchers.
77 locals recommend
Gather
2200 Oxford StChef Baker crafted a signature menu that utilizes whole vegetable and animalcookery, blends old-world and modern cooking techniques, and draws inspiration from the local farmers and ranchers.
Recognized locally and nationally with over 150 Best Pizza Awards, Zachary’s offers 2 styles of pizza: a Chicago-style stuffed pizza and a traditional thin crust pizza. 100% worker owned.
247 locals recommend
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveRecognized locally and nationally with over 150 Best Pizza Awards, Zachary’s offers 2 styles of pizza: a Chicago-style stuffed pizza and a traditional thin crust pizza. 100% worker owned.
Nice spot to sit outside and have breakfast and a coffee. Next to Monterey Market. Coffee is good, but not ah-mazing. If you're a fanatic my favorite place is Bartavelle, next to ACME bread.
23 locals recommend
Espresso Roma Cafe
1549 Hopkins StNice spot to sit outside and have breakfast and a coffee. Next to Monterey Market. Coffee is good, but not ah-mazing. If you're a fanatic my favorite place is Bartavelle, next to ACME bread.
Espresso done right. The toasts are divine as well. Pick up a nice bottle of wine to boot!
48 locals recommend
Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar
1621 San Pablo AveEspresso done right. The toasts are divine as well. Pick up a nice bottle of wine to boot!
Essentials
"Our philosophy is to run a village-based business that supports both the local farmers as well as the local community. We sell tasty and healthy organic foods at great prices." It's FANTASTIC!
213 locals recommend
Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins St"Our philosophy is to run a village-based business that supports both the local farmers as well as the local community. We sell tasty and healthy organic foods at great prices." It's FANTASTIC!
Alex Hozven and her team at Cultured turn out some of the best fermented vegetables anywhere.
Cultured Pickle Shop
800 Bancroft WayAlex Hozven and her team at Cultured turn out some of the best fermented vegetables anywhere.
Amazing, fresh bread. Delicious coffee and well-stocked wine store in adjoining lot. Try the cinnamon twist, or pain chocolat.
107 locals recommend
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveAmazing, fresh bread. Delicious coffee and well-stocked wine store in adjoining lot. Try the cinnamon twist, or pain chocolat.
Berkeley Bowl is an independent, full-service supermarket committed to bringing you the highest quality groceries at the lowest possible prices.
419 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StBerkeley Bowl is an independent, full-service supermarket committed to bringing you the highest quality groceries at the lowest possible prices.
Sightseeing
Tilden Regional Park, is a 2,079-acre regional park in the East Bay, part of the San Francisco Bay Area in California. It is situated between the Berkeley Hills and San Pablo Ridge.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdTilden Regional Park, is a 2,079-acre regional park in the East Bay, part of the San Francisco Bay Area in California. It is situated between the Berkeley Hills and San Pablo Ridge.
Berkeley’s Historic Rose Garden is a regional destination with its 3,000 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses, along with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
140 locals recommend
Berkeley Rose Garden
1200 Euclid AveBerkeley’s Historic Rose Garden is a regional destination with its 3,000 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses, along with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Take a free campus tour, book a group tour or residence- hall tour, get information on visiting Sather Tower (a.k.a. the Campanile).
427 locals recommend
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetTake a free campus tour, book a group tour or residence- hall tour, get information on visiting Sather Tower (a.k.a. the Campanile).
Indian Rock Park is a well-known Berkeley favorite. It is particularly popular for its view of the sun setting over the San Francisco Bay.
121 locals recommend
Indian Rock Park
950 Indian Rock AveIndian Rock Park is a well-known Berkeley favorite. It is particularly popular for its view of the sun setting over the San Francisco Bay.
Arts & Culture
Tony Award-winning nonprofit regional theatre in Berkeley, California.
127 locals recommend
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison StTony Award-winning nonprofit regional theatre in Berkeley, California.
Shopping
Lots of shopping on 4th Steet!
Apple, Sur la Table, Crate and Barrel, Anthroplogie, and a plethora of restaurants.
184 locals recommend
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetLots of shopping on 4th Steet!
Apple, Sur la Table, Crate and Barrel, Anthroplogie, and a plethora of restaurants.
Solano Ave. is full of shops, cafes, nail salons, grocery stores, a pub.
41 locals recommend
Solano Avenue
Solano AvenueSolano Ave. is full of shops, cafes, nail salons, grocery stores, a pub.
College Ave is a nice street upon which to meander and window shop. Nice restaurants, independent shops, home made ice cream, all sorts of delights.
19 locals recommend
College Avenue
College AvenueCollege Ave is a nice street upon which to meander and window shop. Nice restaurants, independent shops, home made ice cream, all sorts of delights.
Everything Else
Zen Day Spa
775 Haight StVery inexpensive massage. Not a fancy place, but I've always had a great massage here!
Delicious home made ice cream with exciting flavors like orange cardamom, and chocolate lavender.
50 locals recommend
Ici Ice Cream
2948 College AvenueDelicious home made ice cream with exciting flavors like orange cardamom, and chocolate lavender.
We practice Yoga here. Tell them Breeze sent you!
If you've never been to a Core Power you can practice free for a week.
9 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
2295 Shattuck AveWe practice Yoga here. Tell them Breeze sent you!
If you've never been to a Core Power you can practice free for a week.
Has a playground for kiddos. Nice for a picnic or to throw the ball around ;)
34 locals recommend
Codornices Park
1201 Euclid AveHas a playground for kiddos. Nice for a picnic or to throw the ball around ;)
I prefer Monterey Market and Berkeley Bowl for a local experience, but Whole Foods is always nice.
553 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlI prefer Monterey Market and Berkeley Bowl for a local experience, but Whole Foods is always nice.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | Alta Bates Campus
2450 Ashby AveNearby Medical Center