Guidebook for Berkeley
Food scene
The restaurant requires at least one month in advance to get a reservation. A place to experience once in a lifetime cuisine.
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveThe restaurant requires at least one month in advance to get a reservation. A place to experience once in a lifetime cuisine.
A classic spot! Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto. Be prepared to wait! Only open 3days a week.
317 locals recommend
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck Ave A classic spot! Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto. Be prepared to wait! Only open 3days a week.
The Butcher’s Son
1954 University AveThe Bay Area’s only all-vegan delicatessen, Berkeley has one!
Local farmers selling their high quality, organic stuff. Fantastic. You can really get everything you need walking.
16 locals recommend
North Berkeley All Organic Farmers' Market - Thursday
Vine Street Local farmers selling their high quality, organic stuff. Fantastic. You can really get everything you need walking.
La Note
2377 Shattuck Ave
One of the hottest brunch places within the Berkeley area, reserve early!
Jewish deli! The food is great. The pastrami sandwich was very good. It’s worth the wait.
64 locals recommend
Jodie's Restaurant
902 Masonic Ave Jewish deli! The food is great. The pastrami sandwich was very good. It’s worth the wait.
Abstract Table
2085 Vine StreetArt is food and food is art at Abstract Table.
Ijo Izakaya
1463 Shattuck AvenueSmall but charming Japanese food place
shopping
Safeway
1444 Shattuck Plconvenient and friendly grocery
Sightseeing
Space Sciences Laboratory
7 Gauss WayGo! citizen scientists!
Botanical Garden Lot
Lovely gardens; worth a visit.