Guidebook for Berkeley

Chelsea
Guidebook for Berkeley

Food Scene

One of our favorite restaurants in Berkeley. Delicious Mexican and cocktails. Comal can get very busy, but you can typically find a spot at the bar inside or at the bar out back on their patio. If you have to wait for a table, you can always enjoy a cocktail and some chips, salsa, and guacamole (delicious!) next to the fire pit on the patio.
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Comal
2020 Shattuck Ave
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One of our favorite restaurants in Berkeley. Delicious Mexican and cocktails. Comal can get very busy, but you can typically find a spot at the bar inside or at the bar out back on their patio. If you have to wait for a table, you can always enjoy a cocktail and some chips, salsa, and guacamole (delicious!) next to the fire pit on the patio.
Romantic and classy dinner spot if you're looking for a "splurge" night out. Reservations are definitely recommended. Dining at their Cafe is equally as lovely, and can be easier to get into and also a little gentler on the bank account.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Ave
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Romantic and classy dinner spot if you're looking for a "splurge" night out. Reservations are definitely recommended. Dining at their Cafe is equally as lovely, and can be easier to get into and also a little gentler on the bank account.
Inexpensive and tasty Mexican restaurant within walking distance. One of our quick and easy "go-tos" for lunch or dinner.
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Taqueria Monte Cristo
1446 University Ave
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Inexpensive and tasty Mexican restaurant within walking distance. One of our quick and easy "go-tos" for lunch or dinner.
Delicious Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Fourth Street Berkeley restaurants and shopping. Quick and inexpensive Uber away.
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Tacubaya
1782 Fourth St
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Delicious Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Fourth Street Berkeley restaurants and shopping. Quick and inexpensive Uber away.
One of our favorite casual and budget friendly breakfast, brunch, and lunch spots. If you're up for a long walk (25 minutes), easy to get to on-foot. Also an inexpensive Uber should you prefer.
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Tomate Cafe
2265 Fifth St
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One of our favorite casual and budget friendly breakfast, brunch, and lunch spots. If you're up for a long walk (25 minutes), easy to get to on-foot. Also an inexpensive Uber should you prefer.
Fantastic breakfast and brunch spot. Please note: 900 Grayson is closed on Sundays! Long 30 minute walk or an inexpensive Uber away. One of the best burgers in Berkeley!
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900 Grayson
900 Grayson St
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Fantastic breakfast and brunch spot. Please note: 900 Grayson is closed on Sundays! Long 30 minute walk or an inexpensive Uber away. One of the best burgers in Berkeley!
No frills, amazing French food. This small walk-up shop only has seating outside or you can take a quick walk and find a grassy spot on the Cal Berkeley Campus to enjoy your meal. Believe you can still BYOB if sitting outside. Great for pre-concert dining if you're seeing at show at the Greek.
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Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar St
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No frills, amazing French food. This small walk-up shop only has seating outside or you can take a quick walk and find a grassy spot on the Cal Berkeley Campus to enjoy your meal. Believe you can still BYOB if sitting outside. Great for pre-concert dining if you're seeing at show at the Greek.
Always busy, but if you have the time, definitely worth the wait! We are spoiled with delicious pizza options in Berkeley and this is in our top three.
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck Ave
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Always busy, but if you have the time, definitely worth the wait! We are spoiled with delicious pizza options in Berkeley and this is in our top three.
Yet another favorite pizza spot in Berkeley. If you're looking for a quick, reasonable, and tasty meal (and drinks) this is a great spot. Especially if dining before a show at the Greek.
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SLIVER Pizzeria
2468 Telegraph Ave
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Yet another favorite pizza spot in Berkeley. If you're looking for a quick, reasonable, and tasty meal (and drinks) this is a great spot. Especially if dining before a show at the Greek.
Great pizza spot right around the corner! Order to-go and pickup for a relaxing lunch or dinner at "home" or dine-in. No frills, but delicious.
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North Beach Pizza
800 Stanyan St
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Great pizza spot right around the corner! Order to-go and pickup for a relaxing lunch or dinner at "home" or dine-in. No frills, but delicious.
Very easy to walk to, tasty pizza and other dishes, a nice budget-friendly dinner out. Often will have great wine specials.
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Pizza Moda
1401 University Ave
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Very easy to walk to, tasty pizza and other dishes, a nice budget-friendly dinner out. Often will have great wine specials.
Perfect morning stroll just a few blocks away. Great coffee and pastries (the sweet potato rolls are phenomenal). Coffee shop is walk-up only, but they do have some seating outside.
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Fellini
1401 University Ave
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Perfect morning stroll just a few blocks away. Great coffee and pastries (the sweet potato rolls are phenomenal). Coffee shop is walk-up only, but they do have some seating outside.
Burgers and other food options are solid. Another great spot in downtown Berkeley for a quick and budget friendly meal, especially before a show at the Greek. Great beer selection. Good Happy Hour deals (late night, especially). Service can be so-so at times, unfortunately, but it hasn't stopped us from dining at Eureka or recommending to others.
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Eureka!
2068 Center St
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Burgers and other food options are solid. Another great spot in downtown Berkeley for a quick and budget friendly meal, especially before a show at the Greek. Great beer selection. Good Happy Hour deals (late night, especially). Service can be so-so at times, unfortunately, but it hasn't stopped us from dining at Eureka or recommending to others.
Best ice-cream sandwiches ever! Line is typically around the block, but moves pretty quickly, and definitely worth the wait.
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CREAM Berkeley
2399 Telegraph Ave
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Best ice-cream sandwiches ever! Line is typically around the block, but moves pretty quickly, and definitely worth the wait.
Delicious and unique "ice-cream experience". BART or inexpensive Uber to the Berkeley/Oakland border where you'll find the Rockridge neighborhood with great shops, bars, and restaurants.
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Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia St
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Delicious and unique "ice-cream experience". BART or inexpensive Uber to the Berkeley/Oakland border where you'll find the Rockridge neighborhood with great shops, bars, and restaurants.
Great beer selection (especially if you like sour beers). Limited food menu.
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The Rare Barrel
940 Parker St
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Great beer selection (especially if you like sour beers). Limited food menu.
Looking for a fun and inexpensive adventure? Go sake tasting at Takara.
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Takara Sake USA
708 Addison St
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Looking for a fun and inexpensive adventure? Go sake tasting at Takara.

Drinks & Nightlife

Just a quick and inexpensive Uber away, this is one of our favorite bars. Great for afternoon drinks in the sun, an evening out, or a nightcap. Lounge seating and shuffleboard inside.
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Prizefighter
6702 Hollis St
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Just a quick and inexpensive Uber away, this is one of our favorite bars. Great for afternoon drinks in the sun, an evening out, or a nightcap. Lounge seating and shuffleboard inside.
Classy cocktails in Downtown Berkeley. Great location for avoiding the "college scene". Rotating/seasonal cocktail menu. Love Tupper & Reed for pre or post dinner drinks.
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Tupper & Reed
2271 Shattuck Ave
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Classy cocktails in Downtown Berkeley. Great location for avoiding the "college scene". Rotating/seasonal cocktail menu. Love Tupper & Reed for pre or post dinner drinks.
If you're looking for a hole-in-the-wall dive bar, with diverse and interesting patrons, this is your spot. Within walking distance. Outdoor seating, limited food menu.
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Missouri Lounge
2600 San Pablo Ave
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If you're looking for a hole-in-the-wall dive bar, with diverse and interesting patrons, this is your spot. Within walking distance. Outdoor seating, limited food menu.
Low-key, very casual, dive bar on the Berkeley/Oakland border. Can get overwhelmed with college kids on occasion.
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The Graduate
6202 Claremont Ave
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Low-key, very casual, dive bar on the Berkeley/Oakland border. Can get overwhelmed with college kids on occasion.
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Acme Bar & Company
2115 San Pablo Ave
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Albatross Pub
1822 San Pablo Ave
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Essentials

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Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito Plaza
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Safeway
1444 Shattuck Pl
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CVS
2655 Telegraph Ave
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
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Target
1057 Eastshore Hwy
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7-Eleven
1501 University Ave
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Chevron
1500 University Ave
BODYROK Berkeley
1601 University Ave
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24 Hour Fitness
2050 Webster St
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Liquor store within walking distance from our listing.
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Ledger's Liquor
1399 University Ave
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Liquor store within walking distance from our listing.

Parks & Nature

Amazing views. Worth the short climb up the rocks. Great place to "hike" up with a cup of coffee or French take-out from Gregoire.
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Indian Rock Park
950 Indian Rock Ave
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Amazing views. Worth the short climb up the rocks. Great place to "hike" up with a cup of coffee or French take-out from Gregoire.
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Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd
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Getting Around

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Berkeley Station
2160 Shattuck Ave
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Closest BART Station to our listing. Also has casual carpool into San Francisco during the week.
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North Berkeley Station
1750 Sacramento St
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Closest BART Station to our listing. Also has casual carpool into San Francisco during the week.