Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Jerusalem Organic Kitchen
1897 Solano AveIt's cheap and delicious. We love the salmon dish and the lamb wrap.
It's even recommended by Alice Waters! This is a very classy and delicious Indian Restaurant and is well-regarded by the best chefs in the area.
30 locals recommend
Ajanta
1888 Solano AveIt's even recommended by Alice Waters! This is a very classy and delicious Indian Restaurant and is well-regarded by the best chefs in the area.
EVERYTHING we've ordered here is delicious. We especially love the pumpkin curry.
7 locals recommend
Bangkok Jam Thai Restaurant
1892 Solano AvenueEVERYTHING we've ordered here is delicious. We especially love the pumpkin curry.
The pizza is outstanding, especially the deep dish Mediterranean.
247 locals recommend
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveThe pizza is outstanding, especially the deep dish Mediterranean.
Cactus Taqueria
5642 College AveIt's super reasonably priced and has fresh healthy options.
Bopshop Korean Kitchen
1823 Solano AvenueIt's the best Korean food we've had and at a very reasonable price.
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StPeets is a short block away and has delicious coffee.
There's a perfect mix of classic and exotic ice cream flavors, all of which are superb.
13 locals recommend
iScream
1819 Solano AveThere's a perfect mix of classic and exotic ice cream flavors, all of which are superb.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fieldwork Brewing Company
1160 Sixth StA relatively new microbrewery with outstanding beers!
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveThe outdoor patio, live music, and IPAs are fantastic.
Parks & Nature
There are tons of awesome hiking trails that start around here - the Gorge Trail is especially beautiful. The Little Farm is especially great for small kids.
38 locals recommend
Tilden Little Farm
1500 Canon DrThere are tons of awesome hiking trails that start around here - the Gorge Trail is especially beautiful. The Little Farm is especially great for small kids.
This huge granite rock, situated on a quiet street in the Berkeley hills just 5-10 minutes walking distance from our home, is a great place to watch a stunning sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge. There are stone steps carved into one side of the rock, making for an easy climb up to the top. Rock climbers love the other side of the rock, which has some pretty difficult routes.
121 locals recommend
Indian Rock Park
950 Indian Rock AveThis huge granite rock, situated on a quiet street in the Berkeley hills just 5-10 minutes walking distance from our home, is a great place to watch a stunning sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge. There are stone steps carved into one side of the rock, making for an easy climb up to the top. Rock climbers love the other side of the rock, which has some pretty difficult routes.
Arts & Culture
You can't spend time in Berkeley without visiting the campus!
427 locals recommend
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetYou can't spend time in Berkeley without visiting the campus!
Essentials
The produce is incredible. This is where our family does most of our grocery shopping. People come from all over the Bay Area to shop here, and the prices are fairly reasonable.
213 locals recommend
Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StThe produce is incredible. This is where our family does most of our grocery shopping. People come from all over the Bay Area to shop here, and the prices are fairly reasonable.
Look closely at prices - it's a very expensive store, but you can get out the door without spending much if you're very careful.
36 locals recommend
Andronico's Market
Look closely at prices - it's a very expensive store, but you can get out the door without spending much if you're very careful.