Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveSimply the best bread in the Bay.
Excellent food, right in the middle of the lovely Elmwood neighborhood, which is packed with nice little boutiques and restaurants.
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Elmwood Cafe
2900 College AvenueExcellent food, right in the middle of the lovely Elmwood neighborhood, which is packed with nice little boutiques and restaurants.
Caffè Chiave
2500 San Pablo AveGreat coffee. Live jazz in the evenings.
Contemporary American Cuisine which respects seasonal, organic, sustainable, farm fresh ingredients and artisan products. Lots if French and Mediterranean influences. Great food, not too pricey.
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Longbranch Saloon
2512 San Pablo AveContemporary American Cuisine which respects seasonal, organic, sustainable, farm fresh ingredients and artisan products. Lots if French and Mediterranean influences. Great food, not too pricey.
Drinks & Nightlife
Albatross Pub
1822 San Pablo AveThe oldest pub in Berkeley.
Trendy place. Lots of really great beer and wine and mixed drinks. Great for late night cocktail lounge experience.
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Townie
1799 University AvenueTrendy place. Lots of really great beer and wine and mixed drinks. Great for late night cocktail lounge experience.
Pizza place and brewery. Very nice. Cozy heated patio, often with live music, always on Friday nights.
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Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AvePizza place and brewery. Very nice. Cozy heated patio, often with live music, always on Friday nights.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park, playground for children. Excellent view over the bay.
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Codornices Park
1201 Euclid AveBeautiful park, playground for children. Excellent view over the bay.
One of the best places to watch the sunset in Berkeley.
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Indian Rock Park
950 Indian Rock AveOne of the best places to watch the sunset in Berkeley.
Charlie Dorr Mini Park
2208 Acton StPlayground for toddlers.
A great place to relax, barbecue, or play sports. Tennis, volleyball and basketball courts available.
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Strawberry Creek Park
1260 Allston WayA great place to relax, barbecue, or play sports. Tennis, volleyball and basketball courts available.
Great for a relaxing stroll or an intense run. Magnificent view over the bay.
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Cesar Chavez Park
11 Spinnaker WayGreat for a relaxing stroll or an intense run. Magnificent view over the bay.
Essentials
The only grocery store that I would refer to as "an experience." Don't miss out on it.
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StThe only grocery store that I would refer to as "an experience." Don't miss out on it.
Getting Around
An easy 20-minute walk or a 5-minute Uber ride away. By far the easiest way to get to San Francisco and avoid a parking nightmare.
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North Berkeley BART Station
An easy 20-minute walk or a 5-minute Uber ride away. By far the easiest way to get to San Francisco and avoid a parking nightmare.
Berkeley Station
2160 Shattuck AveThe downtown BART station.
Hertz Rent A Car
1061 San Pablo Ave