Essentials
Young's Market
285 Arlington Avegreat local market
Colusa Market
406 Colusa Avewonderful takeout, including bento boxes
Everything Else
Semifreddi's Bakery
372 Colusa AveFamous East Bay bread. Good for breakfast and coffee to go.
Arlington Wine & Spirits
295 Arlington Avegood selection of wines
Kensington Farmers' Market
379-389 Colusa AveEvery Sunday Morning 10-2. Fresh local products
First Run features AND classics. Serve food (pizza, nachos, salads) and beer on tap and wine. Living-room furniture instead of theater seats. Very fun
58 locals recommend
Rialto Cinemas Cerrito
10070 San Pablo AveFirst Run features AND classics. Serve food (pizza, nachos, salads) and beer on tap and wine. Living-room furniture instead of theater seats. Very fun
El Cerrito Plaza station
6699 Fairmount AveNearest BART connection to all parts of the Bay Area
Food Scene
Inn Kensington Restaurant
293 Arlington AveGood Breakfast menu
Benchmark Pizzeria
1568 Oak View Avepizza and other meals
Kensington Circus Pub
389 Colusa AveLocal hang out with local live music
Kid friendly
FatApple's El Cerrito Restaurant and Bakery
7525 Fairmount AveGood "home-cooked" food