Guidebook for Berkeley
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store. They have a great selection of fresh and prepared foods, and an excellent wine and beer section.
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Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaThis is the closest grocery store. They have a great selection of fresh and prepared foods, and an excellent wine and beer section.
A fantastic grocery store, with an extraordinary selection of fruits and vegetables. You will get a true feel for the bounty of California produce.
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StA fantastic grocery store, with an extraordinary selection of fruits and vegetables. You will get a true feel for the bounty of California produce.
The newest branch of Berkeley Bowl. Again, an extraordinary selection of organic and traditionally grown produce, as well as all the other groceries and toiletries you could ever need.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveThe newest branch of Berkeley Bowl. Again, an extraordinary selection of organic and traditionally grown produce, as well as all the other groceries and toiletries you could ever need.
On Saturday mornings, walk to the farmer's market for fresh local produce and people watching.
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Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market
1947 Center StOn Saturday mornings, walk to the farmer's market for fresh local produce and people watching.
Shopping
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StPharmacy
Everything Else
Access to San Francisco, Oakland airport, and San Francisco airport. A 15 minute walk from the house.
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Berkeley Station
2160 Shattuck AveAccess to San Francisco, Oakland airport, and San Francisco airport. A 15 minute walk from the house.
Food Scene
Belli Osteria
2016 Shattuck AveCharming, relaxed Italian restaurant. The squid ink linguine with shrimp is fantastic.
Wood oven pizzas, microbrewed beers, and an outdoor courtyard with frequent live music. Lively atmosphere, popular with students.
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Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveWood oven pizzas, microbrewed beers, and an outdoor courtyard with frequent live music. Lively atmosphere, popular with students.
Hip Mexican restaurant with a beautiful and lively outdoor bar/patio area.
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Comal
2020 Shattuck AveHip Mexican restaurant with a beautiful and lively outdoor bar/patio area.
The birthplace of California cuisine, this is one of the best and most famous restaurants in the Bay Area. Reserve well in advance of your visit. I recommend the upstairs cafe.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveThe birthplace of California cuisine, this is one of the best and most famous restaurants in the Bay Area. Reserve well in advance of your visit. I recommend the upstairs cafe.
One of my favorite restaurants. Excellent California farm to table cuisine and friendly atmosphere.
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Venus Restaurant
2327 Shattuck AveOne of my favorite restaurants. Excellent California farm to table cuisine and friendly atmosphere.
A student hangout and a good value for decent quality sushi. My go-to place for takeout.
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C U Japanese Fusion
2152 Center StA student hangout and a good value for decent quality sushi. My go-to place for takeout.
Delicious Thai food at a reasonable price
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Anchalee Thai Cuisine
1096 Dwight WayDelicious Thai food at a reasonable price
Some of the best gourmet pizza I've ever had. They only serve one kind a day. The line is always long but it moves quickly. Kid-friendly. Stay and listen to jazz and enjoy the scene. Closed Sunday and Monday.
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveSome of the best gourmet pizza I've ever had. They only serve one kind a day. The line is always long but it moves quickly. Kid-friendly. Stay and listen to jazz and enjoy the scene. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Excellent Indian food, a 10-minute walk away.
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Breads of India
2448 Sacramento StExcellent Indian food, a 10-minute walk away.
A popular breakfast diner, a 10 minute walk away
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Homemade Cafe
2454 Sacramento StA popular breakfast diner, a 10 minute walk away
Good, basic pizza place, two blocks away.
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North Beach Pizza
800 Stanyan StGood, basic pizza place, two blocks away.
Fellini
1401 University AveGood place to walk to for your morning coffee.
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StGreat coffee!