Berkeley
Foodies come to worship here at the church of Alice Waters, inventor of California cuisine. Panisse is located in a lovely arts-and-crafts house in…
Must-see restaurants in Berkeley
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Excellent Burmese fare includes some of the Bay Area's more authentic takes on mohinga (fish noodle soup), ohn no kauk swe (coconut-curry chicken soup),…
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Berkeley does not lack for good Chinese food, but this enormous, upscale restaurant elevates the genre with Northern Chinese specialties like duck-bone…
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Worker owned since 1971, this co-op boasts (surprise) a great collection of cheese, a bakery with a changing selection of fresh bread, and a new…
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Japanese expats gush that Ippuku reminds them of izakaya (Japanese gastropubs) back in Tokyo. Choose from a menu of yakitori (skewered meats and…
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A rustic country-French bistro downtown, La Note serves excellent breakfasts. Wake up to a big bowl of café au lait, paired with brioche pain perdu or…
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When vegan foodies and passionate farm-to-table types dine out together, they often end up here. Inside a salvaged-wood interior punctuated by green vines…
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In West Berkeley, this longtime, popular chaat house gets mobbed at lunchtime by regulars that include equal numbers of hungry office workers, students…
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Grégoire has an interesting theme going – French comfort sandwiches, salads and such (ie fries and puffs) available on the go, and for relatively cheap…
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This stylish little cafe offers a very Berkeley take on diner comfort food, serving up rib-sticking favorites with slight (yummy) twists such as apple and…
Berkeley
Big, delicious bowls of acai are the name of the game here, served in a well lit space that's popular with the kids. Options include acai bases overlaid…
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Feel like you're on Montreal's St Laurent Boulevard in the heart of Berkeley. Augie's serves its own Montreal-style smoked meat on rye bread (smoked,…
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What could be more in tune with Berkeley's granola-crunchy, latter-day-hippie vibe than a vegan deli? Gorge yourself on imitation deli meats and cheeses…
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Pick up some organic produce or tasty prepared food at North Berkeley's weekly farmers market, operating year-round. Also operates a market downtown on…
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Fresh, pretty Comal serves Mexican food, although many come for the cocktail list. Grab a flight of tequila or mezcal, a plate of Latin American-inspired…
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This is a buzzing breakfast spot, especially on the weekends. It dishes up baked soufflé pancakes and German-style potato pancakes with applesauce, plus…
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From food truck to a brick-and-mortar shop, this Korean-Japanese fusion eatery makes addictive short-rib and braised-pork sandwiches out of garlicky fried…
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With a line out the door, this corner shop smooshes together ice-cream sandwiches (or tacos!) with creative flavors (salted caramel, churro etc) and…
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Some of the Bay Area's most sought-after loaves of bread are baked fresh here in Berkeley. Its challah and sourdough loaves are exceptional.
Berkeley
A fine, fresh, French-inspired spot to stock up before a picnic, Poulet is a fresh little purveyor of excellent lunchtime fare. The menu runs from quinoa…
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Since California legalized recreational marijuana use, demand has only increased at this Canadian poutine shop, open till the wee hours. Get the classic…
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In North Berkeley's 'Gourmet Ghetto,' this small cafe has polka-dot tiles on the counter handmade by one of the artist-owners, and organic ingredients…
