Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
consistently good food, fried cheese curds, a truly rare well-seasoned burger with homemade buns, marrow plate, any of the rye cocktails, extensive whisky collection, large rotating local craft beer selection, family-friendly patio good for dogs!
33 locals recommend
Longbranch Saloon
2512 San Pablo Aveconsistently good food, fried cheese curds, a truly rare well-seasoned burger with homemade buns, marrow plate, any of the rye cocktails, extensive whisky collection, large rotating local craft beer selection, family-friendly patio good for dogs!
large plates, tasty and creative combinations, some Asian fusion, love the jook!, great outdoor courtyard good for families and dogs
13 locals recommend
Berkeley Social Club
2050 University Avelarge plates, tasty and creative combinations, some Asian fusion, love the jook!, great outdoor courtyard good for families and dogs
awesome huevos rancheros, tri tip sandwich, harvest forager plate, fresh squeezed orange juice, lovely outdoor courtyard, blues on Sundays sometimes!
26 locals recommend
Tomate Cafe
2265 Fifth Stawesome huevos rancheros, tri tip sandwich, harvest forager plate, fresh squeezed orange juice, lovely outdoor courtyard, blues on Sundays sometimes!
stellar coffee, every time. good place for studying. nice outdoor courtyard.
105 locals recommend
Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo Avestellar coffee, every time. good place for studying. nice outdoor courtyard.
Sanctuary Bistro
6414 Rea Roadmulti-grain savory porridge is crave-worthy, the coffee is stellar, and the piled-high avocado toast and mouth-watering brandade something to crow to all your hipster friends about
48 locals recommend
Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar
1621 San Pablo Avemulti-grain savory porridge is crave-worthy, the coffee is stellar, and the piled-high avocado toast and mouth-watering brandade something to crow to all your hipster friends about
best sourdough and walnut bread around, olive bread is pretty much to die for ... bring cash and arrive early to avoid lines
107 locals recommend
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo Avebest sourdough and walnut bread around, olive bread is pretty much to die for ... bring cash and arrive early to avoid lines
Delicious, crispy yet moist schnitzel and spatzel, with a semi-sweet kraut to round out the heaviness with the right touch of sour. Excellent selection of German beers! Consistently good food and attentive service.
26 locals recommend
Gaumenkitzel
2121 San Pablo AveDelicious, crispy yet moist schnitzel and spatzel, with a semi-sweet kraut to round out the heaviness with the right touch of sour. Excellent selection of German beers! Consistently good food and attentive service.
Sightseeing
gem of a place. gorgeous in-n-out tree-lined shore of Berkeley's hidden lake. good for bird watching, or watching kayakers and skulling, and enjoying the sunset among grass, fresh ocean air, and plethora of trees. wonderful wooden playground for the kiddos.
49 locals recommend
Aquatic Park
700-898 Beach Stgem of a place. gorgeous in-n-out tree-lined shore of Berkeley's hidden lake. good for bird watching, or watching kayakers and skulling, and enjoying the sunset among grass, fresh ocean air, and plethora of trees. wonderful wooden playground for the kiddos.
Drinks & Nightlife
unique outdoor area with heat lamps, Adirondack chairs, a chalk-wall lined area for the kiddos, extensive selection of craft beers, and of course Pedro's Brazil Cafe food of mouth-watering fried chicken cozinhas, tri-tip sandwiches and bowls, and tasty cilantro cream sauce.
56 locals recommend
Westbrae Biergarten
1280 Gilman Stunique outdoor area with heat lamps, Adirondack chairs, a chalk-wall lined area for the kiddos, extensive selection of craft beers, and of course Pedro's Brazil Cafe food of mouth-watering fried chicken cozinhas, tri-tip sandwiches and bowls, and tasty cilantro cream sauce.
excellent inexpensive tapas after 10p, with $5 wine or beer to boot, something flamenco guitar and singers add pizazz to the atmosphere ...
36 locals recommend
La Marcha Tapas Bar
2026 San Pablo Aveexcellent inexpensive tapas after 10p, with $5 wine or beer to boot, something flamenco guitar and singers add pizazz to the atmosphere ...
The Sound Room
3022 Broadwayexcellent jazz in a great listening venue
The Back Room Music
1984 Bonita AveParks & Nature
Cesar Chavez Park
11 Spinnaker Way
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Road
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdUnforgettable views of the Bay. Best place to fly kites, drones, kite skate, bird watch, picnic! Nice quick outdoor run with ocean fresh air.
75 locals recommend
Cesar Chavez Park
11 Spinnaker WayUnforgettable views of the Bay. Best place to fly kites, drones, kite skate, bird watch, picnic! Nice quick outdoor run with ocean fresh air.
Essentials
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveTrader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaFranklin Bros. Market
901 Bancroft WayEntertainment & Activities
you can have a bowl of tofu curry, a kick-ass veggie burger, or tater tot fries and a selection of craft beers, and real-butter popcorn to go with your movie! Drink & Draw Wednesdays, and Pay what you can Tuesdays are highlights too!
156 locals recommend
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th Styou can have a bowl of tofu curry, a kick-ass veggie burger, or tater tot fries and a selection of craft beers, and real-butter popcorn to go with your movie! Drink & Draw Wednesdays, and Pay what you can Tuesdays are highlights too!