Guidebook for Berkeley
Essentials
The "other" Bowl, bigger selection and cafe, easier underground parking
371 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveThe "other" Bowl, bigger selection and cafe, easier underground parking
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StAwesome market - original location
Food Scene
Riva Cucina
800 Heinz AveRelaxed Italian bistro, great food, mid-priced
Corso
1788 Shattuck AveSmall Italian bistro, great food, atmosphere and bar
Ground zero for California Cusine, and the famous Alice Waters. Upstairs cafe (a la carte menu) easier to get into than downstairs (prix fixe), but reservations needed for both.
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveGround zero for California Cusine, and the famous Alice Waters. Upstairs cafe (a la carte menu) easier to get into than downstairs (prix fixe), but reservations needed for both.
Vegan charcuterie, juicy burgers and interesting stuff in between, including good pizza. Nice bar and outside seating.
77 locals recommend
Gather
2200 Oxford StVegan charcuterie, juicy burgers and interesting stuff in between, including good pizza. Nice bar and outside seating.
La Note
2377 Shattuck AveSweet French bistro, great outdoor garden in the back.
Everything Else
Dizzying selection of cheeses, amazing pizza and baked goods next door. Yum.
83 locals recommend
Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck AveDizzying selection of cheeses, amazing pizza and baked goods next door. Yum.
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGreat hiking with expansive views of the east Bay and SF
Flat, paved pathways for a stroll along Berkeley's waterfront — great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin.
75 locals recommend
Cesar Chavez Park
11 Spinnaker WayFlat, paved pathways for a stroll along Berkeley's waterfront — great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin.
Million dollar views of San Francisco, and cool "found art" sculpture.
56 locals recommend
Albany Bulb
1 Buchanan StMillion dollar views of San Francisco, and cool "found art" sculpture.