Guidebook for Berkeley
Essentials
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaAffordable, Interesting, Open Late
Andronico's Market
Handy but pricey
Everything Else
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StDrugstore, friendly pharmacy without long lines.
Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck AveGood hamburger
United States Postal Service
4900 Shattuck Aveclose post office
Food Scene
Cha Am
1543 Shattuck AveHigh quality Thai food
Tandoori Nite Pakistani and Indian Cuisine
2160 University AveAffordable good buffet
Platano
2042 University AveThe #8 combo with plantain and avocado salad is excellent and great value.
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveBreads, pastries, vegetarian pizza
Mission: Heirloom
2085 Vine Stspecialty for people with Celiac or Crohn's disease, e.g. pale
Poulet
1685 Shattuck AveChicken and salads
Masse's Pastries
1469 Shattuck AveAmazing pastries that are works of art
Crepevine
624 Irving StBasic crepes and american food
Bongo Burger
2505 Euclid Avegood hamburgers
Excellent french inspired take out. Very popular so it is best to order first and pickup.
71 locals recommend
Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar StExcellent french inspired take out. Very popular so it is best to order first and pickup.
Guerilla Cafe
1620 Shattuck AveGreat for coffee and breakfast
Friendly service for your coffee fix. Nice quiet place to work with Amazon drop boxes.
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StFriendly service for your coffee fix. Nice quiet place to work with Amazon drop boxes.
SenS Hotel
1538 Shattuck AveConvenient coffee which offers a chance to meet the locals
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StFamous, friendly coffee shop.
Shopping
Jodie's Restaurant
902 Masonic AveJewish food
Baubles & Beads
Crafting mecca for beads.
Parks & Nature
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd