Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Great for dinner, plus late night food menu and an incredible whiskey selection.
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Longbranch Saloon
2512 San Pablo AveGreat for dinner, plus late night food menu and an incredible whiskey selection.
Paisan
2514 San Pablo AveGreat Italian food and awesome brunch. Nice patio out back.
Juan's Place
941 Carleton StOld school sit-down Mexican. Big portions.
Popular brunch spot. Get there early or there will be a big line!
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Homemade Cafe
2454 Sacramento StPopular brunch spot. Get there early or there will be a big line!
Spoon Korean Bistro
933 Ashby AveGreat Korean food. Open until 10 every day.
Riva Cucina
800 Heinz AveHidden gem, great for lunch or dinner
Smoke Berkeley
5333 Adeline StreetKiller BBQ joint.
Caffè Chiave
2500 San Pablo AveSolid coffee and occasionally live music
Mint Leaf Vietnamese
2865 Seventh StreetHighwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo AveGreat. locally-roasted coffee
Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub
2033 CA-123Great pizza & beer with a nice back patio
Essentials
Best produce selection... anywhere? Good deli and hot food as well, with adjoining cafe.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveBest produce selection... anywhere? Good deli and hot food as well, with adjoining cafe.
Parks & Nature
Great for hiking & picnics. Awesome views over Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco
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Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGreat for hiking & picnics. Awesome views over Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco
Popular neighborhood hangout with tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic areas, playground
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San Pablo Park
2800 Park StPopular neighborhood hangout with tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic areas, playground
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rare Barrel
940 Parker StAward winning sour beer brewery. Thursday-Sunday only.
Classic West Berkeley dive bar. Basic bar food on the outdoor patio.
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Missouri Lounge
2600 San Pablo AveClassic West Berkeley dive bar. Basic bar food on the outdoor patio.
Prizefighter
6702 Hollis StLively bar with good cocktails and outdoor seating.
Entertainment & Activities
Berkeley Iron Works
800 Potter StClimbing gym with yoga, spinning, weights.
Getting Around
Simplest way to get into SF (besides Uber). Runs until midnight.
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Ashby station
3100 Adeline StSimplest way to get into SF (besides Uber). Runs until midnight.