Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Peet's started in Berkeley, and the Domingo Avenue shop is one of the original locations. Best to go at mid-morning, especially on weekdays.
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Peet's Coffee
63 Moraga WayPeet's started in Berkeley, and the Domingo Avenue shop is one of the original locations. Best to go at mid-morning, especially on weekdays.
La Med is a College Avenue landmark. Great Greek food and large portions. The interior is a throw-back to the 70's.
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La Mediterranee
2936 College AveLa Med is a College Avenue landmark. Great Greek food and large portions. The interior is a throw-back to the 70's.
World - Famous restaurant with set menu, outstanding preparation and presentation. You need to make reservations in advance. If you want to try the food at a lesser cost, check out the Cafe upstairs - but reservations are also needed here.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveWorld - Famous restaurant with set menu, outstanding preparation and presentation. You need to make reservations in advance. If you want to try the food at a lesser cost, check out the Cafe upstairs - but reservations are also needed here.
Another iconic Berkeley spot. Just down the street from Chez Panisse, and it only serves vegetarian pizza. You can get it by the slice or a whole or half. One type of pizza, and it changes everyday. Not open on Sunday or Monday.
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveAnother iconic Berkeley spot. Just down the street from Chez Panisse, and it only serves vegetarian pizza. You can get it by the slice or a whole or half. One type of pizza, and it changes everyday. Not open on Sunday or Monday.
Great Chinese Food in a modern and airy setting. There are the usual menu items, but my favorites are the green beans, and fried rice. Very friendly staff, and open on Christmas!
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King Yen Restaurant
2995 College AvenueGreat Chinese Food in a modern and airy setting. There are the usual menu items, but my favorites are the green beans, and fried rice. Very friendly staff, and open on Christmas!
A great breakfast and lunch spot. There are specialty menu items and a great staff. Expect to wait if you go on a Saturday or Sunday morning. There's a community table, and a couple of places to sit outside under an awning.
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Rick & Ann's Restaurant
2922 Domingo AveA great breakfast and lunch spot. There are specialty menu items and a great staff. Expect to wait if you go on a Saturday or Sunday morning. There's a community table, and a couple of places to sit outside under an awning.
This is a new restaurant in our area, but a great place with fantastic homemade pasta and a friendly staff. Informal set-up with ordering at the counter and your food is brought to your table. It can be very busy with students and young families, but it's well worth the wait.
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The Italian Homemade Company
716 Columbus AveThis is a new restaurant in our area, but a great place with fantastic homemade pasta and a friendly staff. Informal set-up with ordering at the counter and your food is brought to your table. It can be very busy with students and young families, but it's well worth the wait.
Great sushi and ramen and friendly service. Fish comes in from Tokyo every day.
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Mitama
3201 College AveGreat sushi and ramen and friendly service. Fish comes in from Tokyo every day.
Sightseeing
The flagship university campus of California -- and beautiful scenery as well. Many buildings are historical treasures, and there's also plenty of events that have made history over the last 50+ years. Be sure to check out the new Student Union, the Campanile, and the Faculty Club.
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University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetThe flagship university campus of California -- and beautiful scenery as well. Many buildings are historical treasures, and there's also plenty of events that have made history over the last 50+ years. Be sure to check out the new Student Union, the Campanile, and the Faculty Club.
Arts & Culture
Ongoing exhibits of late 20th century and contemporary art. Also, they have an amazing schedule of films in their theater. Go on-line to see what's showing.
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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StOngoing exhibits of late 20th century and contemporary art. Also, they have an amazing schedule of films in their theater. Go on-line to see what's showing.
Not a place to find the big blockbuster films, but great selection of indie films, National Theatre productions from London’s West End, and other art films. Walking distance from our home!
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Rialto Cinemas Elmwood
2966 College AveNot a place to find the big blockbuster films, but great selection of indie films, National Theatre productions from London’s West End, and other art films. Walking distance from our home!
Parks & Nature
A great big park with plenty of attractions for the grandkids, including a merry-go-round, little farm, and miniature steam trains. Also a great golf course, a botanical garden and plenty of hiking trails.
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Parque Regional Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdA great big park with plenty of attractions for the grandkids, including a merry-go-round, little farm, and miniature steam trains. Also a great golf course, a botanical garden and plenty of hiking trails.
Shopping
This is a great locally-owned bookstore with a variety of books, gardening supplies, and regularly scheduled author talks. If you're looking for a specific type of book, just ask one of their staff -- they're very friendly.
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Mrs Dalloway's
2904 College AveThis is a great locally-owned bookstore with a variety of books, gardening supplies, and regularly scheduled author talks. If you're looking for a specific type of book, just ask one of their staff -- they're very friendly.
Casa de Chocolates
2629 Ashby AveUnique and beautiful chocolates which are perfect for gifts!
Personal Pizazz
2928 College AveBeautiful selection of scarves, jewelry, and other accessories.