Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
My favorite Indian food restaurant of all time. I eat here at least once a week!
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Mount Everest Restaurant
2598 Telegraph AveMy favorite Indian food restaurant of all time. I eat here at least once a week!
There are a ton of amazing restaurants in this area between UC Berkeley campus and the room!
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Thai Basil
2519 Durant AveThere are a ton of amazing restaurants in this area between UC Berkeley campus and the room!
Thai Delight Cuisine
1700 Shattuck AvenueMy favorite Thai restaurant!
On your way to the BART or UCB? Grab a cup of coffee on the way here!
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StOn your way to the BART or UCB? Grab a cup of coffee on the way here!
Bongo burger is famous around these parts for their awesome burgers. I personally love their turkey burger!
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Bongo Burger
2505 Euclid AveBongo burger is famous around these parts for their awesome burgers. I personally love their turkey burger!
Best japanese restaurant! The chefs here are super nice. Come during the afternoon for their lunch special combo!
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Joshu-ya Brasserie
2441 Dwight WayBest japanese restaurant! The chefs here are super nice. Come during the afternoon for their lunch special combo!
Cheap, delicious Chinese comfort food. It might not be the healthiest option but you can find some great dishes on a budget!
Happy Valley Chinese Restaurant
2502 Telegraph AveCheap, delicious Chinese comfort food. It might not be the healthiest option but you can find some great dishes on a budget!
If you're feeling adventurous and in the mood for ethiopian food, this place is right across the street!
Finfine Restaurant
2556 Telegraph AveIf you're feeling adventurous and in the mood for ethiopian food, this place is right across the street!
Pasta Bene
2565 Telegraph AveThis is my all time favorite Italian food place period.
Subway
3801 3rd StSubway sandwich shop
Koryo Restaurant
2556 Telegraph Avenueyummy yummy korean across the street!
Busy izakaya-style Japanese tapas eatery featuring locally sourced ingredients in a modest setting.
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Kiraku
2566B Telegraph AveBusy izakaya-style Japanese tapas eatery featuring locally sourced ingredients in a modest setting.
The most popular dish is the kimchi fried rice with spam. It's about a 5 minute walk from home.
Bear's Lair Tavern
2521 Durant AveThe most popular dish is the kimchi fried rice with spam. It's about a 5 minute walk from home.
My favorite vietnamese pho noodle place. I always get the #8 pho with everything in it! (#15 is the same in case you don't like tendon, yum!)
Phở K & K
2533 Telegraph AveMy favorite vietnamese pho noodle place. I always get the #8 pho with everything in it! (#15 is the same in case you don't like tendon, yum!)
A nice local cafe with a wide selection of tea and coffee
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Caffe Mediterraneum
2475 Telegraph AveA nice local cafe with a wide selection of tea and coffee
Steve's Korean Bar-B-Que
2521 Durant AveAwesome place for a big dinner on a budget. I love their BBQ chicken combo.
The best Asian bakery on campus. Try their tiger milk tea and egg tarts. No sitting area!
Sheng Kee Bakery
2307 Telegraph AveThe best Asian bakery on campus. Try their tiger milk tea and egg tarts. No sitting area!
Pieology Pizzeria
2468 Telegraph AvePizza!
This ice cream sandwich stop has almost turned into a landmark for UCB students. Their 2 dollar sandwiches attract people from all over. You might have to wait in line for this one so plan ahead!
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CREAM Berkeley
2399 Telegraph AveThis ice cream sandwich stop has almost turned into a landmark for UCB students. Their 2 dollar sandwiches attract people from all over. You might have to wait in line for this one so plan ahead!
Sweetheart Café
2523 Durant AveBoba Tea Place!
RareTea Berkeley
2440 Bancroft WayBubble Tea Place
Noah's Bagels
3351 Lakeshore AveNice bagel place for breakfast
an open late night favorite of many students. Their wide selection of hot dogs and sausages are a well known attraction. I personally recommend the Calebrese.
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Top Dog
2534 Durant Avean open late night favorite of many students. Their wide selection of hot dogs and sausages are a well known attraction. I personally recommend the Calebrese.
Racha Café
2516 Telegraph AveA great thai restaurant. I like their red pumpkin curry
Ladle & Leaf
2512 Bancroft WayGreat soup place. I always come here for their clam chowder
A nice local cafe that has a nice upstairs sitting area that overlooks the cafe.
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Café Milano
2522 Bancroft WayA nice local cafe that has a nice upstairs sitting area that overlooks the cafe.
A favorite cafe among UCB students with a nice outdoor sitting area
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Caffè Strada
2300 College AveA favorite cafe among UCB students with a nice outdoor sitting area
An all vegan restaurant. Every single item on the menu is vegan and delicious.
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Saturn Cafe Berkeley
2175 Allston WayAn all vegan restaurant. Every single item on the menu is vegan and delicious.
An all vegan restaurant. I love their "chicken" fried rice.
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Herbivore the Earthly Grill
2451 Shattuck AveAn all vegan restaurant. I love their "chicken" fried rice.
Starbucks
3090 El Cerrito PlazaStarbucks with a nice upstairs dining area
People come from all around the bay to have their Pe King Duck! I've enjoyed every dish I ever had here.
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Great China Restaurant
2190 Bancroft WayPeople come from all around the bay to have their Pe King Duck! I've enjoyed every dish I ever had here.
If you're into Americanized sushi, this place is for you. They have a lot of sushi roll creations that are reasonably priced. I personally like the bay scallop and crunchy rolls here.
Tako Sushi
2379 Telegraph AveIf you're into Americanized sushi, this place is for you. They have a lot of sushi roll creations that are reasonably priced. I personally like the bay scallop and crunchy rolls here.
Jamba
2514 Bancroft WaySmoothies!
Late night pizza option! As the name would suggest, their portions are indeed, "fat."
Fat Slice Pizza
2375 Telegraph AveLate night pizza option! As the name would suggest, their portions are indeed, "fat."
Crepes A-Go Go
2334 Telegraph AveDelicious crepes all day!
Little Lotus House Restaurant
2517 Durant AveDelicious chinese food with no MSG.
La Burrita
1832 Euclid Avelate night mexican food option
Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana
2519 Durant AveA favorite Italian restaurant among UCB students
D'Yar
2511 Durant AveBest Gyros that I've ever had anywhere
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore AveChipotle
One of the best Indian curry restaurants in Berkeley. The chicken is very well marinated here.
Indian Flavors Express
2548 Bancroft WayOne of the best Indian curry restaurants in Berkeley. The chicken is very well marinated here.
Gordito amigos
Mexican food!
Honey Berry Berkeley
2380 Telegraph AveSelf serve frozen yogurt
Remy's
2506 Haste StMexican food and bar!
Everything Else
10 second walk away from home is a 7-eleven for all your basic necessities.
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7-Eleven
1501 University Ave10 second walk away from home is a 7-eleven for all your basic necessities.
CVS
2655 Telegraph AveFor all your misc needs, CVS is right around the corner.
$10 per day gym access without a 24 hour fitness membership
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24 Hour Fitness
2050 Webster St$10 per day gym access without a 24 hour fitness membership
Bank of America Financial Center
496 Lake Park AveBank of America
7-Eleven
1501 University AveOpen 24 Hours
Yogurt Park
2433 Durant AveLate night frozen yogurt options
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlMy local whole foods market!
Shopping
If you have to get something printed or are working on a project this place is pretty decent and across the street.
Krishna Copy
2595 Telegraph AveIf you have to get something printed or are working on a project this place is pretty decent and across the street.
In case you're in the mood for some thrift shopping!
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Buffalo Exchange
1210 Valencia StIn case you're in the mood for some thrift shopping!
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StFor the essentials
Yogurtland
Everybody loves yogurtland
Rasputin Music
2401 Telegraph AveHas a wide selection of vinyl you can peruse
Amoeba Music
2455 Telegraph AveHas a wide selection of vinyl you can peruse
Arts & Culture
UC Berkeley's very own modern art museu
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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StUC Berkeley's very own modern art museu
Regal UA Berkeley
2274 Shattuck AveMovie Theater
Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck AveMovie Theater
Drinks & Nightlife
Come for drinks and Taco Tuesday! Bustling with students during every game day!
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Pappy's Grill & Sports Bar
2367 Telegraph AveCome for drinks and Taco Tuesday! Bustling with students during every game day!
Kip’s Bar and Grill
2439 Durant AveA popular local bar