Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Having traveled to India and eaten a lot of Indian food prepared in the US. Himalayan Flavors is my favorite.
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Himalayan Flavors
1585 University AveHaving traveled to India and eaten a lot of Indian food prepared in the US. Himalayan Flavors is my favorite.
Chill place for a slice and a pint. They also have a back patio if you'd like to sit outside.
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Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub
2033 CA-123Chill place for a slice and a pint. They also have a back patio if you'd like to sit outside.
Taco Tuesday! Last I was there, it was $2 for a delicious fish taco. The place has a nice blend of cozy and airy.
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Cafe Yesterday
1122 University AveTaco Tuesday! Last I was there, it was $2 for a delicious fish taco. The place has a nice blend of cozy and airy.
The Cheese Steak Shop
1054 University AveHole in the wall deliciousness
Alfonso's Cafe
2309 San Pablo AveMore than just coffee. If you'd like a savory or sweet crepe, you'll dig this place.
Viks Chaat
2390 Fourth StAnother great place for Indian
Gaumenkitzel
2121 San Pablo AveTasty German food
Fantastic BBQ! Not a lot of seating so you might consider takeout.
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Smoke Berkeley
5333 Adeline StreetFantastic BBQ! Not a lot of seating so you might consider takeout.
Tomate Cafe
2265 Fifth StGreat for breakfast or lunch.
Often crowded...and there's a reason for that. Great food. If you don't want to wait, just call in your order to-go.
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Bette's Oceanview Diner
1807A Fourth StOften crowded...and there's a reason for that. Great food. If you don't want to wait, just call in your order to-go.
Skates sits right on the bay so it's a fun place to eat. It's above average food at above average prices. Not amazing, and not ridiculously expensive.
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Skates on the Bay
100 Seawall DrSkates sits right on the bay so it's a fun place to eat. It's above average food at above average prices. Not amazing, and not ridiculously expensive.
$1 oysters every day! A lot of other great food, too.
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Café Rouge Restaurant
1782 Fourth Street$1 oysters every day! A lot of other great food, too.
Essentials
Need something from the grocery? You'll find everything you need here for your Latin American cooking.
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Mi Tierra Foods
2082 San Pablo AveNeed something from the grocery? You'll find everything you need here for your Latin American cooking.
Berkeley Bowl is a great local substitute for Whole Foods.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveBerkeley Bowl is a great local substitute for Whole Foods.
Everything Else
From their site - "The center provides a nourishing environment for the journey towards profound physical
and spiritual well-being."
Rudramandir: A Center for Spirituality and Healing
830 Bancroft WayFrom their site - "The center provides a nourishing environment for the journey towards profound physical
and spiritual well-being."
Rent canoes and paddle boats. Play disk golf. Bring the little ones to the playground. Take a stroll around the lake.
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Waterside Workshops
84 Bolivar DrRent canoes and paddle boats. Play disk golf. Bring the little ones to the playground. Take a stroll around the lake.
Arts & Culture
Great independent movies and documentaries...and you can buy food and beer to have while watching the movie.
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Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck AveGreat independent movies and documentaries...and you can buy food and beer to have while watching the movie.