Guidebook for Berkeley
Essentials
It has an incredible produce section along with gourmet foods. It's a Berkeley institution!
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StIt has an incredible produce section along with gourmet foods. It's a Berkeley institution!
Great all around grocery store, walking distance from the cottage.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlGreat all around grocery store, walking distance from the cottage.
The only grocery store I have been to that is equally as good as a farmer's market. They have incredible produce and prices on organic food is incredibly reasonable.
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Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StThe only grocery store I have been to that is equally as good as a farmer's market. They have incredible produce and prices on organic food is incredibly reasonable.
The best fish market in Berkeley. Try the crab if in season. The rockfish is fantastic! It's an amazing place.
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Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StThe best fish market in Berkeley. Try the crab if in season. The rockfish is fantastic! It's an amazing place.
THE place to buy meat and farm fresh eggs in Berkeley. The butchers are incredibly knowledgeable and the decor is modern yet at the same time harkens back to the old days of butcher boys.
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The Local Butcher Shop
Shattuck AvenueTHE place to buy meat and farm fresh eggs in Berkeley. The butchers are incredibly knowledgeable and the decor is modern yet at the same time harkens back to the old days of butcher boys.
Food Scene
This is an ice cream parlor boasting the best ice cream we've had in our lives. Started by ex pastry chef at Chez Panisse.
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Ici Ice Cream
2948 College AvenueThis is an ice cream parlor boasting the best ice cream we've had in our lives. Started by ex pastry chef at Chez Panisse.
Fantastic Chai tea. The best biscuits they warm for you and serve with homemade preserves and whipped butter. The best scones- currant with lemon custard on the side! And try the quiches! YUM
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Elmwood Cafe
2900 College AvenueFantastic Chai tea. The best biscuits they warm for you and serve with homemade preserves and whipped butter. The best scones- currant with lemon custard on the side! And try the quiches! YUM
The best pizza around! $20 for a delicious gourmet pie. Sit and enjoy the ambiance and live music. Menu changes daily.
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveThe best pizza around! $20 for a delicious gourmet pie. Sit and enjoy the ambiance and live music. Menu changes daily.
Great authentic Chinese American food. They use fine quality produce. The dumplings, potstickers, asparagus are must trys!
Da Lian Restaurant
1674 Shattuck AveGreat authentic Chinese American food. They use fine quality produce. The dumplings, potstickers, asparagus are must trys!
Fantastic sandwich spot! Menu changes, so check online. You can't go wrong with any sandwich. Casual seating outside.
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Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar StFantastic sandwich spot! Menu changes, so check online. You can't go wrong with any sandwich. Casual seating outside.
Lovely brunch spot (also serves lunch and dinner.) Fresh produce. Airy space.
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Gather
2200 Oxford StLovely brunch spot (also serves lunch and dinner.) Fresh produce. Airy space.
Everything Else
Our favorite wine shop, walking distance from the cottage. Fabulous California and French/Italian/S American wines for under $20. The owner has a fantastic palate. We rarely spend over $12 for wine.
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Vintage Berkeley
2113 Vine StOur favorite wine shop, walking distance from the cottage. Fabulous California and French/Italian/S American wines for under $20. The owner has a fantastic palate. We rarely spend over $12 for wine.