Guidebook for Berkeley
Essentials
Absolutely the best for local, organic, well priced produce.
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Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StAbsolutely the best for local, organic, well priced produce.
Old school quality butcher - good cuts, good prices.
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Magnani Poultry
1576 Hopkins StOld school quality butcher - good cuts, good prices.
Good for staples - milk, dairy, bread, beer, wine, and of course all of the TJ's "specialties"
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Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaGood for staples - milk, dairy, bread, beer, wine, and of course all of the TJ's "specialties"
Food Scene
A Berkeley Institution - vegetarian pizza and live music.
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveA Berkeley Institution - vegetarian pizza and live music.
Worth the trip across town - best coffee in the Bay Area.
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Cole Coffee Cafe
307 63rd StWorth the trip across town - best coffee in the Bay Area.
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveNice outdoor beer garden, decent food.
Comal
2020 Shattuck AveUpscale "mexican" food, very nice atmosphere.
It doesn't get better than this - Cafe upstairs for a more casual experience, fancy dinner downstairs. Book ahead!
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveIt doesn't get better than this - Cafe upstairs for a more casual experience, fancy dinner downstairs. Book ahead!
Our go-to when Chez Panisse is full - very well done Californian cuisine in a nice setting.
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Rivoli
1539 Solano AveOur go-to when Chez Panisse is full - very well done Californian cuisine in a nice setting.
Super Convenient Food Trucks on Sunday evenings!
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North Berkeley Station
1750 Sacramento StSuper Convenient Food Trucks on Sunday evenings!
Shopping
Swanky shopping district within walking distance. Good people watching.
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Fourth Street
Fourth StreetSwanky shopping district within walking distance. Good people watching.
Sightseeing
Very scenic paved bike and hiking path with views of the bay.
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Inspiration Point
Wildcat Canyon RoadVery scenic paved bike and hiking path with views of the bay.
Everything Else
Nice, colorful Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings.
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Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market
1947 Center StNice, colorful Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings.
The only shop of world famous wine connoisseur Kermit Lynch. Worth a visit if you're into old world wines!
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Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
1605 San Pablo AveThe only shop of world famous wine connoisseur Kermit Lynch. Worth a visit if you're into old world wines!