Guidebook for Albany
Food Scene
Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar
1621 San Pablo AveBest coffee nearby
Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo AveAnother great coffee shop with awesome brunch
Babette Cafe
2033 Center StGreat coffee shop
Comal
2020 Shattuck AveBest mexican in town
Taqueria Talavera
1561 Solano AveGreat mexican nearby, affordable
Walking distance from the place. There is another Mexican cafe across from Chipotle that is decent.
121 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore AveWalking distance from the place. There is another Mexican cafe across from Chipotle that is decent.
Drinks & Nightlife
Albany Taproom
745 San Pablo AveBrewhouse in walking distance with huge selection of beers
Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse
901 Gilman StreetBrewhouse with in walking distance
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveMust try
East Bay Spice Company
2134 Oxford StExcellent bar
Everything Else
North Berkeley Station
1750 Sacramento StOne of the closest BART Stations
Target
1057 Eastshore HwyIn walking distance, closest big box store
There is a brand new Whole Foods in Walking Distance at 1025 Gilman Street from the place, but this is the other across town.
553 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlThere is a brand new Whole Foods in Walking Distance at 1025 Gilman Street from the place, but this is the other across town.
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveSome of the best Italian in town