Guidebook for Berkeley

Verna & Marty
Verna & Marty
Guidebook for Berkeley

Food Scene

consistently good food, fried cheese curds, a truly rare well-seasoned burger with homemade buns, marrow plate, any of the rye cocktails, extensive whisky collection, large rotating local craft beer selection, family-friendly patio good for dogs!
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Longbranch Saloon
2512 San Pablo Ave
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consistently good food, fried cheese curds, a truly rare well-seasoned burger with homemade buns, marrow plate, any of the rye cocktails, extensive whisky collection, large rotating local craft beer selection, family-friendly patio good for dogs!
large plates, tasty and creative combinations, some Asian fusion, love the jook!, great outdoor courtyard good for families and dogs
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Berkeley Social Club
2050 University Ave
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large plates, tasty and creative combinations, some Asian fusion, love the jook!, great outdoor courtyard good for families and dogs
awesome huevos rancheros, tri tip sandwich, harvest forager plate, fresh squeezed orange juice, lovely outdoor courtyard, blues on Sundays sometimes!
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Tomate Cafe
2265 Fifth St
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awesome huevos rancheros, tri tip sandwich, harvest forager plate, fresh squeezed orange juice, lovely outdoor courtyard, blues on Sundays sometimes!
stellar coffee, every time. good place for studying. nice outdoor courtyard.
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Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo Ave
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stellar coffee, every time. good place for studying. nice outdoor courtyard.
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Sanctuary Bistro
6414 Rea Road
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multi-grain savory porridge is crave-worthy, the coffee is stellar, and the piled-high avocado toast and mouth-watering brandade something to crow to all your hipster friends about
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Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar
1621 San Pablo Ave
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multi-grain savory porridge is crave-worthy, the coffee is stellar, and the piled-high avocado toast and mouth-watering brandade something to crow to all your hipster friends about
best sourdough and walnut bread around, olive bread is pretty much to die for ... bring cash and arrive early to avoid lines
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Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo Ave
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best sourdough and walnut bread around, olive bread is pretty much to die for ... bring cash and arrive early to avoid lines
Delicious, crispy yet moist schnitzel and spatzel, with a semi-sweet kraut to round out the heaviness with the right touch of sour. Excellent selection of German beers! Consistently good food and attentive service.
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Gaumenkitzel
2121 San Pablo Ave
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Delicious, crispy yet moist schnitzel and spatzel, with a semi-sweet kraut to round out the heaviness with the right touch of sour. Excellent selection of German beers! Consistently good food and attentive service.

Sightseeing

gem of a place. gorgeous in-n-out tree-lined shore of Berkeley's hidden lake. good for bird watching, or watching kayakers and skulling, and enjoying the sunset among grass, fresh ocean air, and plethora of trees. wonderful wooden playground for the kiddos.
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Aquatic Park
700-898 Beach St
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gem of a place. gorgeous in-n-out tree-lined shore of Berkeley's hidden lake. good for bird watching, or watching kayakers and skulling, and enjoying the sunset among grass, fresh ocean air, and plethora of trees. wonderful wooden playground for the kiddos.

Drinks & Nightlife

unique outdoor area with heat lamps, Adirondack chairs, a chalk-wall lined area for the kiddos, extensive selection of craft beers, and of course Pedro's Brazil Cafe food of mouth-watering fried chicken cozinhas, tri-tip sandwiches and bowls, and tasty cilantro cream sauce.
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Westbrae Biergarten
1280 Gilman St
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unique outdoor area with heat lamps, Adirondack chairs, a chalk-wall lined area for the kiddos, extensive selection of craft beers, and of course Pedro's Brazil Cafe food of mouth-watering fried chicken cozinhas, tri-tip sandwiches and bowls, and tasty cilantro cream sauce.
excellent inexpensive tapas after 10p, with $5 wine or beer to boot, something flamenco guitar and singers add pizazz to the atmosphere ...
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La Marcha Tapas Bar
2026 San Pablo Ave
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excellent inexpensive tapas after 10p, with $5 wine or beer to boot, something flamenco guitar and singers add pizazz to the atmosphere ...
excellent jazz in a great listening venue
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The Sound Room
3022 Broadway
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excellent jazz in a great listening venue
The Back Room Music
1984 Bonita Ave

Parks & Nature

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Cesar Chavez Park
11 Spinnaker Way
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Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Road
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I-Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
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Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd
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Unforgettable views of the Bay. Best place to fly kites, drones, kite skate, bird watch, picnic! Nice quick outdoor run with ocean fresh air.
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Cesar Chavez Park
11 Spinnaker Way
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Unforgettable views of the Bay. Best place to fly kites, drones, kite skate, bird watch, picnic! Nice quick outdoor run with ocean fresh air.

Essentials

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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Ave
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Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito Plaza
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Franklin Bros. Market
901 Bancroft Way
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Entertainment & Activities

you can have a bowl of tofu curry, a kick-ass veggie burger, or tater tot fries and a selection of craft beers, and real-butter popcorn to go with your movie! Drink & Draw Wednesdays, and Pay what you can Tuesdays are highlights too!
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
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you can have a bowl of tofu curry, a kick-ass veggie burger, or tater tot fries and a selection of craft beers, and real-butter popcorn to go with your movie! Drink & Draw Wednesdays, and Pay what you can Tuesdays are highlights too!