Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Nomad Cafe
6500 Shattuck AveCoffee house with tasty sandwiches, very close by.
Friendly neighborhood coffee house one block away!
23 locals recommend
Jump'n Java Coffeehouse Oakland/Berkeley
6606 Shattuck AveFriendly neighborhood coffee house one block away!
A visit to Berkeley is not complete without stopping in to one of the famous Peet's coffee houses. THis is the closest one...the original Peet's is a bit further away in North Berkeley.
259 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StA visit to Berkeley is not complete without stopping in to one of the famous Peet's coffee houses. THis is the closest one...the original Peet's is a bit further away in North Berkeley.
Vault
3250 Adeline StStop in for food or drink at the nearby Vault Cafe!
There is a Royal Grounds Coffee here, and also one near the Peets at Alcatraz and College Avenues.
26 locals recommend
Royal Ground Coffee
2216 Polk StThere is a Royal Grounds Coffee here, and also one near the Peets at Alcatraz and College Avenues.
Flacos
3031 Adeline StFine Mexican food just around the corner.
Gather
2200 Oxford StVery popular and highly rated vegan restaurant in downtown Berkeley!
Venus Restaurant
2327 Shattuck AveAnother very popular restaurant in downtown Berkeley.
Excellent and reasonably priced Chinese vegetarian and seafood fare, in the Upper Rockridge or Lower Elmwood area.
Great Wall | Chinese Restaurant
6247 College AveExcellent and reasonably priced Chinese vegetarian and seafood fare, in the Upper Rockridge or Lower Elmwood area.
Japanese dining in the Lower Elmwood shopping area, across from Peet's coffee.
7 locals recommend
Mitama
3201 College AveJapanese dining in the Lower Elmwood shopping area, across from Peet's coffee.
The original Cafe Med, part of the Telegraph Avenue scene in the 1960's and 1970's.
9 locals recommend
Caffe Mediterraneum
2475 Telegraph AveThe original Cafe Med, part of the Telegraph Avenue scene in the 1960's and 1970's.
Mexican food and a beautiful mural, close to Berkeley Bowl grocery store.
17 locals recommend
Taqueria La Familia
2971 Shattuck AveMexican food and a beautiful mural, close to Berkeley Bowl grocery store.
Simply Greek Berkeley
2929 Shattuck AveGreek restaurant close to Berkeley Bowl grocery store.
Tuk Tuk Thai
2468 Shattuck AvenueThai food in the downtown Berkeley area.
Chris Thai Cuisine
2364 Shattuck AveThai food in downtown Berkeley.
Extreme Pizza
2352 Shattuck AvePizza in downtown Berkeley
Extreme Pizza
2352 Shattuck AvePizza in the Lower Elmwood district.
La Note
2377 Shattuck AveFrench restaurant in downtown Berkeley
Suya African-Caribbean Grill
408 22nd StAfrican-southern food in downtown Berkeley.
Green Earth Cafe & Bakery
2124 Center StreetVegan food in downtown Berkeley.
Saturn Cafe Berkeley
2175 Allston WayVegetarian food in downtown Berkeley.
Le Bateau Ivre
2629 Telegraph AveFrench cafe on lower Telegraph Avenue.
Mount Everest Restaurant
2598 Telegraph AveNepali food on Telegraph Avenue
If you want to dine at ALice Waters' legendary Berkeley landmark, it is likely to cost you more than a night at an Airbnb.
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveIf you want to dine at ALice Waters' legendary Berkeley landmark, it is likely to cost you more than a night at an Airbnb.
Everything Else
Colorful mural, Latin-American cultural events, music,food and more.
36 locals recommend
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck AveColorful mural, Latin-American cultural events, music,food and more.
Offers lectures, meditation classes, in the tradition of Paramahansa Yogananda.
6 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship Berkeley Temple
3201 Shattuck AveOffers lectures, meditation classes, in the tradition of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Inexpensive acupuncture one block away, by a caring practitioner.
6 locals recommend
Yellow Emperor Community Acupuncture Clinic
3111 Shattuck AveInexpensive acupuncture one block away, by a caring practitioner.
The celebrated Berkeley grocery store, perfect for foodies, filled to overflowing with an enormous produce selection. Take-out and sit-down eating in the cafe available there as well.
419 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StThe celebrated Berkeley grocery store, perfect for foodies, filled to overflowing with an enormous produce selection. Take-out and sit-down eating in the cafe available there as well.
Tasty treats can be found at this bakery a few blocks away!
115 locals recommend
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline StTasty treats can be found at this bakery a few blocks away!
Excellent bakery and cafe near the Berkeley Bowl grocery a few blocks away!
50 locals recommend
Crixa Cakes
2748 Adeline StExcellent bakery and cafe near the Berkeley Bowl grocery a few blocks away!
Roxie Deli
2999 Shattuck AvenueDelicatessen a few blocks away...good sandwiches.
Whole Foods grocery is a little further than Berkeley Bowl, but only 7 blocks away.
553 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlWhole Foods grocery is a little further than Berkeley Bowl, but only 7 blocks away.
One of the best produce stores in the area, located in the Upper Rockridge or Lower Elmwood shopping district.
21 locals recommend
Yasai Produce Market
6301 College AveOne of the best produce stores in the area, located in the Upper Rockridge or Lower Elmwood shopping district.
A long-time Berkeley landmark, the cooperatively run Nabolom bakery is in the Elmwood district, a great area for walking.
25 locals recommend
Nabolom Bakery - Pizzeria
2708 Russell StA long-time Berkeley landmark, the cooperatively run Nabolom bakery is in the Elmwood district, a great area for walking.
Smokey J's BBQ
3015 Shattuck AvenueBBQ so close by you can almost smell it from here!
Fun bookstore on College Avenue, in the Elmwood shopping district. An enjoyable area to walk and shop.
15 locals recommend
Mrs Dalloway's
2904 College AveFun bookstore on College Avenue, in the Elmwood shopping district. An enjoyable area to walk and shop.
Lewin's Metaphysical Books
2644 Ashby AveBooks to lift your spirits -- new age, tarot, astrology, and more.
The most famous bookstore in Berkeley -- three floors of new and used books, including a rare book selection, and a huge collection of art books.
14 locals recommend
Moe's Books
2476 Telegraph AveThe most famous bookstore in Berkeley -- three floors of new and used books, including a rare book selection, and a huge collection of art books.
Shakespeare & Co Books
2499 Telegraph AveGreat art selection, just across the street from Moe's books.
Elmwood Cafe
2900 College AvenueFood and drink in the beautiful Elmwood district.
If you like herb tea made with bulk herbs, Lhasa Kharnak will have just about every type of herb you might want to try!
6 locals recommend
Lhasa Karnak Herb Company
1942 Shattuck AveIf you like herb tea made with bulk herbs, Lhasa Kharnak will have just about every type of herb you might want to try!
Lhasa Karnak Herb Company
1942 Shattuck AveSecond location of Lhasa Kharnak.
Nothing less than the best bike shop in Berkeley! Very helpful staff -- run as a cooperative.
6 locals recommend
Missing Link Bicycle Cooperative
1988 Shattuck AveNothing less than the best bike shop in Berkeley! Very helpful staff -- run as a cooperative.
Fantasy, science fiction, horror, detective stories, mysteries and a large collection of toys and action figures! In a neighborhood offering very pleasant walking.
Dark Carnival Imaginative Fiction Bookstore
3086 Claremont AveFantasy, science fiction, horror, detective stories, mysteries and a large collection of toys and action figures! In a neighborhood offering very pleasant walking.
Stop in at the Claremont Hotel to ooh and ahh at the luxury of it all...
41 locals recommend
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
41 Tunnel RdStop in at the Claremont Hotel to ooh and ahh at the luxury of it all...
A fun little bookstore just down the street and into downtown Berkeley.
8 locals recommend
Pegasus Books Downtown
2349 Shattuck AveA fun little bookstore just down the street and into downtown Berkeley.
Comic Bookstore right next to Dark Carnival fantasy books...owned by the same man. Vast selection of comic books and graphic novels.
The Escapist Comic Bookstore
3090 Claremont AveComic Bookstore right next to Dark Carnival fantasy books...owned by the same man. Vast selection of comic books and graphic novels.
Nick's Pizza and Bakery Made in Oakland
6400 Shattuck AveCLose by Pizza place!
Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck AveDowntown Berkeley movie theatre.
Noah's Bagels
3351 Lakeshore AveBagel sandwiches and bagels to go.
Books and magazines in European languages. Next to Jumpin' Java coffee house.
8 locals recommend
European Books and Media
6600 Shattuck AveBooks and magazines in European languages. Next to Jumpin' Java coffee house.
French language and cultural center, just around the corner from my house.
Alliance Francaise de Berkeley
2004 Woolsey StreetFrench language and cultural center, just around the corner from my house.
Visit UC Berkeley, the best public university in the nation.
427 locals recommend
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetVisit UC Berkeley, the best public university in the nation.
Sconehenge Bakery & Cafe
2787 Shattuck AveBakery and cafe across the street from Berkeley Bowl.
Kirala
2100 Ward StVery popular Japanese restaurant on the edge of downtown Berkeley.
Herbivore the Earthly Grill
2451 Shattuck AveVegetarian fare in downtown Berkeley.
Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen
2261 Shattuck AveSouthern style food in downtown Berkeley.
The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life
2121 Allston WayJewish Museum in downtown Berkeley.
La Mediterranee
2936 College AveMIddle Eastern food in the Elmwood district.
Pegasus Books
1855 Solano AveBookstore in the Rockridge district.
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StLive music, often folk music, in downtown Berkeley.
Shotgun Players
1901 Ashby AveLive theatre just around the corner on Ashby Ave.
Yoga Tree Telegraph
2807 Telegraph AveYoga on lower Telegraph avenue.
See the art at UC Berkeley art museum!
171 locals recommend
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StSee the art at UC Berkeley art museum!
The BART station located 2 blocks from my home. BART is the Bay ARea Rapid Transit, the local subway system, which can take you to most any destination in the SF Bay Area.
159 locals recommend
Ashby station
3100 Adeline StThe BART station located 2 blocks from my home. BART is the Bay ARea Rapid Transit, the local subway system, which can take you to most any destination in the SF Bay Area.
Visit the famous SF MOMA, or San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StVisit the famous SF MOMA, or San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Berkeley Zen Center
1931 Russell StLocal Zen meditation center!
The Berkeley BUddhist monastery has several weeknight events --dharma talks with meditation -- led by Spirit ROck teachers.
Berkeley Buddhist Monastery
2304 McKinley AveThe Berkeley BUddhist monastery has several weeknight events --dharma talks with meditation -- led by Spirit ROck teachers.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3001 Shattuck AveCar rental spot only 4 blocks away!
Shopping
5th String
3051 Adeline StreetGuitars, violins and mandolins, and friendly help at the Fifth String.
Listen to classical music while eating your sandwich at this cafe, then browse their CD store to find classical CD's to take home.
The Musical Offering
2430 Bancroft WayListen to classical music while eating your sandwich at this cafe, then browse their CD store to find classical CD's to take home.
Games, games and more games! Puzzles and games, action figures and more.
7 locals recommend
Games of Berkeley
2510 Durant AveGames, games and more games! Puzzles and games, action figures and more.
Nepali and Tibetan clothing and gifts. Buddha statues, colorful scarves, handbags, pants, shirts, jackets and more.
Kathmandu Imports
2515 Telegraph AveNepali and Tibetan clothing and gifts. Buddha statues, colorful scarves, handbags, pants, shirts, jackets and more.
Eudemonia
2154 University AveGames, games and more!
Used and new CD's and LP's in all categories...this is a HUGE music store on Berkeley's legendary Telegraph Avenue.
13 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
2455 Telegraph AveUsed and new CD's and LP's in all categories...this is a HUGE music store on Berkeley's legendary Telegraph Avenue.
The closest art supply shop....about 11 blocks away from my house.
Artist & Craftsman Supply Berkeley
2573 Shattuck AveThe closest art supply shop....about 11 blocks away from my house.
Very tasty organic ice cream in the Lower Elmwood shopping area.
50 locals recommend
Tara's Organic Ice Cream
4731 Telegraph AveVery tasty organic ice cream in the Lower Elmwood shopping area.
The original Peet's coffee, located in North Berkeley's "Ghourmet Ghetto".
259 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StThe original Peet's coffee, located in North Berkeley's "Ghourmet Ghetto".
Drinks & Nightlife
A real live Irish pub with live music weekly, just around the corner from my house...2 blocks away.
74 locals recommend
The Starry Plough Pub
3101 Shattuck AveA real live Irish pub with live music weekly, just around the corner from my house...2 blocks away.
Giovanni Restaurant
2420 Shattuck AveItalian food in downtown Berkeley.