Guidebook for Richmond
Essentials
It has excellent in house prepared foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, desserts are half price after 7pm!
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El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company
10367 San Pablo AveIt has excellent in house prepared foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, desserts are half price after 7pm!
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaVery affordable groceries!
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlSuper American-style buy in bulk groceries and tons of other things. Requires a membership card (you can borrow mine).
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Costco Wholesale
450 10th StSuper American-style buy in bulk groceries and tons of other things. Requires a membership card (you can borrow mine).
Sprouts Farmers Market
1075 Monroe StAffordable groceries!
Food Scene
El Mono | Fresh Flavors of Peru
11720 San Pablo AvenueExcellent and Unique dishes!
Little Hong Kong
10443 San Pablo AveSuper affordable and fast Chinese food.
Katana-Ya
10544 San Pablo AvenueNoodles!
Gran Milan
5327 Jacuzzi StAmazing Italian food and the desserts are a must have!
Asian mall with lots of restaurants, groceries and stores.
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99 Ranch Market
3288 Pierce StreetAsian mall with lots of restaurants, groceries and stores.
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StExcellent pizza!
Starbucks
3090 El Cerrito PlazaCoffee!
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StMy favorite coffee!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore AveQuick and cheap!
Craft beers, sports games on the TV and great food!
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Elevation 66 Brewing Company
10082 San Pablo AveCraft beers, sports games on the TV and great food!
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveChicago style deep dish pizza!
Café Raj
1158 Solano AveSuper affordable Indian (eat in or take out!).
Bua Luang Thai Cuisine
1166 Solano AveGreat Thai food! Excellent lunch specials.
Mudpuppy's at Point Isabel Dog Park
1 Isabel StCoffee shop in the dog park. Good snacks and sandwiches.
My favorite pastry is the morning bun. So good.
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Semifreddi's Bakery
372 Colusa AveMy favorite pastry is the morning bun. So good.
Great pizza and appetizers. Try the brown sage pizza - to die for.
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Benchmark Pizzeria
1568 Oak View AveGreat pizza and appetizers. Try the brown sage pizza - to die for.
Great views of the Bay, ferry rides to Sausalito and the East Bay, excellent food options and a farmer's market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This is one of those iconic places in SF that tourists and locals alike visit.
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Ferry Building
1 The EmbarcaderoGreat views of the Bay, ferry rides to Sausalito and the East Bay, excellent food options and a farmer's market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This is one of those iconic places in SF that tourists and locals alike visit.
Locally owned coffee shop with excellent pastries - try the blackberry danish!
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Hal's Office Coffee
1207 Solano AveLocally owned coffee shop with excellent pastries - try the blackberry danish!
Cute coffee shop in an Airstream trailer and great plants! The sign always has a cute message.
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Flowerland Nursery
1330 Solano AveCute coffee shop in an Airstream trailer and great plants! The sign always has a cute message.
Excellent pastries, fresh vegetables and pasta! This is our favorite farmer's market in the area and is open on Sundays from 10-2.
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Kensington Farmers' Market
379-389 Colusa AveExcellent pastries, fresh vegetables and pasta! This is our favorite farmer's market in the area and is open on Sundays from 10-2.
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StExcellent tacos! Try the cheese dip.
Excellent Mediterranean food!
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Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar
1133 Solano AveExcellent Mediterranean food!
This is a macaroni and cheese restaurant! I love the gouda dish.
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Homeroom
400 40th StThis is a macaroni and cheese restaurant! I love the gouda dish.
Green Chile Kitchen
1801 McAllister StMy favorite Southwestern food!
Great space for working or catching up with a friend. Great board games too!
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Kaleidoscope Coffee
109 Park PlGreat space for working or catching up with a friend. Great board games too!
Andy's Donut Stop
971 23rd StQuick stop donuts!
Tacos, burritos, and nacho plates are worth the wait, with plenty of vegetarian options such as butternut squash burritos!
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Maya Taqueria
130 Railroad AveTacos, burritos, and nacho plates are worth the wait, with plenty of vegetarian options such as butternut squash burritos!
Port Richmond's top spot for a sandwich, with Italian-inspired hoagies prepared on locally made bread from Semifreddis and deli salads perfect for a picnic!
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Little Louie’s Café & Catering
49 Washington AvePort Richmond's top spot for a sandwich, with Italian-inspired hoagies prepared on locally made bread from Semifreddis and deli salads perfect for a picnic!
A working winery and cidery that also serves as the tasting room for three wineries and a cider company. The views of the sun setting over the bay from the tasting room or patio are some of the best in the city, and well-timed with happy hour or Oyster Sunday every third Sunday of the month, when oysters on the half shell are just $2 and grilled oysters are $2.50. Other special events include open mic trivia and paint nights.
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Riggers Loft Wine Company-R&B Cellars
1325 Canal BlvdA working winery and cidery that also serves as the tasting room for three wineries and a cider company. The views of the sun setting over the bay from the tasting room or patio are some of the best in the city, and well-timed with happy hour or Oyster Sunday every third Sunday of the month, when oysters on the half shell are just $2 and grilled oysters are $2.50. Other special events include open mic trivia and paint nights.
One of area's most entertaining gathering spaces since it opened almost two years ago. At the 12,000-square-foot warehouse and brewing space, find six of the brewery's core beers done in a traditional style (plus the odd limited release, such as the Festbier), as well as pool, bocce, pinball machines, a ping pong table, and board and arcade games. Serious gamers can join the Wednesday night rec room league, which includes a special glass for discounted beer and the chance to compete for various prizes in "parlor games for the non-athlete."
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East Brother Beer Company
1001 Canal BlvdOne of area's most entertaining gathering spaces since it opened almost two years ago. At the 12,000-square-foot warehouse and brewing space, find six of the brewery's core beers done in a traditional style (plus the odd limited release, such as the Festbier), as well as pool, bocce, pinball machines, a ping pong table, and board and arcade games. Serious gamers can join the Wednesday night rec room league, which includes a special glass for discounted beer and the chance to compete for various prizes in "parlor games for the non-athlete."
The city's first brewery, pours largely European-inspired, unfiltered pints, which you can now sample in a flight of four alongside brewery tours at its tasting room
Benoit Casper Brewing Co.
1201 Pennsylvania AveThe city's first brewery, pours largely European-inspired, unfiltered pints, which you can now sample in a flight of four alongside brewery tours at its tasting room
Reclaimed wood barn door, into the tiny taproom, and outside to the fairy light–lit beer garden where you can sip genre-spanning beers from the ever-changing tap list by the fire pit. If you're hungry, grab a bite from the daily-changing food trucks.
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Armistice Brewing Company
845 Marina Bay PkwyReclaimed wood barn door, into the tiny taproom, and outside to the fairy light–lit beer garden where you can sip genre-spanning beers from the ever-changing tap list by the fire pit. If you're hungry, grab a bite from the daily-changing food trucks.
Sandwiches and burgers named for rugby positions and plays, but Tuesday night trivia and Saturday karaoke
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Up & Under Pub and Grill
2 W Richmond Ave.Sandwiches and burgers named for rugby positions and plays, but Tuesday night trivia and Saturday karaoke
Vintage decor combines with old-school comfort food such as prime rib and chicken cordon bleu to create a destination worthy of your next date night. The best deals are to be had during weekday happy hour from 3 to 6pm, but it's worth timing a visit to coincide with the nightly live music later in the evening, when the tunes range from live piano to trumpet-led jazz
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Hotel Mac Restaurant
50 Washington AveVintage decor combines with old-school comfort food such as prime rib and chicken cordon bleu to create a destination worthy of your next date night. The best deals are to be had during weekday happy hour from 3 to 6pm, but it's worth timing a visit to coincide with the nightly live music later in the evening, when the tunes range from live piano to trumpet-led jazz
A cozy 10-seat communal supper club experience tucked into a collection of industrial buildings. The dining experience begins with a chef meet-and-greet over cocktails in the kitchen, followed by a multi-course, farm-to-table meal served around a rustic wooden table, including California wine pairings. The menu changes weekly and the five courses encourage conversation, which helps breaks the ice as you dine with your small group.
Anaviv's Table
600 Hoffman BlvdA cozy 10-seat communal supper club experience tucked into a collection of industrial buildings. The dining experience begins with a chef meet-and-greet over cocktails in the kitchen, followed by a multi-course, farm-to-table meal served around a rustic wooden table, including California wine pairings. The menu changes weekly and the five courses encourage conversation, which helps breaks the ice as you dine with your small group.
Best pie around! Great breakfast too.
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FatApple's El Cerrito Restaurant and Bakery
7525 Fairmount AveBest pie around! Great breakfast too.
Entertainment & Activities
Movie theater with amazing pizza, nachos, sandwiches, and beer/wine is served too!
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Cerrito Speakeasy Theater
10070 San Pablo AvenueMovie theater with amazing pizza, nachos, sandwiches, and beer/wine is served too!
Excellent yoga studio with a great deal for 30 days of classes for only $30. 4-5 classes offered daily. Less than a mile walk from my home.
Square One Yoga El Cerrito
9951 San Pablo AveExcellent yoga studio with a great deal for 30 days of classes for only $30. 4-5 classes offered daily. Less than a mile walk from my home.
Theater, comedy, music venue. I saw Princess Leia here!
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Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison StTheater, comedy, music venue. I saw Princess Leia here!
There are cute shops, restaurants, frequent farmer's markets and the ferry to San Francisco!
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Jack London Square station
245 2nd StThere are cute shops, restaurants, frequent farmer's markets and the ferry to San Francisco!
510-Waterline | Stand Up Paddle Board
1340 Marina Way SStand up paddle boarding and yoga too, all on the water!
An escape room adventure! It traps participants in one of three different escape rooms with an hour to get out.
OMESCAPE
5327 Jacuzzi StAn escape room adventure! It traps participants in one of three different escape rooms with an hour to get out.
A big beautiful event space with wonderful views of the water. Check out their event schedule.
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The Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way SA big beautiful event space with wonderful views of the water. Check out their event schedule.
A restored five-room Victorian B&B hidden on an island in the strait separating the San Francisco and San Pablo bays. Four of the rooms are former keepers quarters, with just one option available in the fog signal building, and stays include a gourmet multi-course dinner with wine pairings and a full breakfast, all shared by the guests so they can get to know one another. Accessing the light station is an adventure in itself, and involves climbing a vertical ladder down to a bobbing boat for a 10-minute ride to the island.
East Brother Light Station
1900 Stenmark DrA restored five-room Victorian B&B hidden on an island in the strait separating the San Francisco and San Pablo bays. Four of the rooms are former keepers quarters, with just one option available in the fog signal building, and stays include a gourmet multi-course dinner with wine pairings and a full breakfast, all shared by the guests so they can get to know one another. Accessing the light station is an adventure in itself, and involves climbing a vertical ladder down to a bobbing boat for a 10-minute ride to the island.
Sightseeing
This is the largest leash free dog park in the SF Bay Area with amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge and SF. Great for walking at sunset!
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Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
2701 Isabel StThis is the largest leash free dog park in the SF Bay Area with amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge and SF. Great for walking at sunset!
It's fun to walk or bike across it and take in the great views of the city and Bay Area!
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeIt's fun to walk or bike across it and take in the great views of the city and Bay Area!
The curviest street in the world! It is fun to drive down or walk down and has great views of Coit Tower.
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Lombard Street
Lombard StreetThe curviest street in the world! It is fun to drive down or walk down and has great views of Coit Tower.
Getting Around
Easiest transit to SF, a 10 minute walk from my home.
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El Cerrito Plaza station
6699 Fairmount AveEasiest transit to SF, a 10 minute walk from my home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Large menu with a variety of Chinese dishes. Very clean space!
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Noodles Fresh | El Cerrito CA Chinese Cuisine
10042 San Pablo AvenueLarge menu with a variety of Chinese dishes. Very clean space!
This is a locals bar and has a simple hipster vibe and pool tables. Taco truck outside for the late night munchies!
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Hotsy Totsy Club
601 San Pablo AveThis is a locals bar and has a simple hipster vibe and pool tables. Taco truck outside for the late night munchies!
This is an excellent high end Mexican restaurant and great for a margarita or two.
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Comal
2020 Shattuck AveThis is an excellent high end Mexican restaurant and great for a margarita or two.
Cool new brewery with a bicycling crowd. No need to have a bike though! :)
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Fieldwork Brewing Company
1160 Sixth StCool new brewery with a bicycling crowd. No need to have a bike though! :)
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StGreat music venue!
Gilman Brewing Company
912 Gilman StThis place is hopping! Get it?!
Shopping
Everything - clothes, groceries, essentials, toiletries, etc.!
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Target
1057 Eastshore HwyEverything - clothes, groceries, essentials, toiletries, etc.!
This is where all the mega store brands are and makes for a fun shopping day!
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Union Square
333 Post StThis is where all the mega store brands are and makes for a fun shopping day!
This is an outdoor mall with a movie theater near Ikea.
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Bay Street Emeryville
5616 Bay StThis is an outdoor mall with a movie theater near Ikea.
Thoughtfully curated selection of cheeky greeting cards, mixed-media artwork, prints, kids games, and California-inspired home wares including throw pillows and glassware.
Mom & Pop Art Shop
24 W Richmond Ave.Thoughtfully curated selection of cheeky greeting cards, mixed-media artwork, prints, kids games, and California-inspired home wares including throw pillows and glassware.
Specializes in fragrant candles, bath bombs, and other luxurious self-care essentials, plus on-trend clutches, an impressive array of matte Chalk Paint colors, and rustic-chic furniture.
Station One Farmhouse
145 Park PlSpecializes in fragrant candles, bath bombs, and other luxurious self-care essentials, plus on-trend clutches, an impressive array of matte Chalk Paint colors, and rustic-chic furniture.