Guidebook for Berkeley
Everything Else
Ashby station
3100 Adeline StWe are one block from the train to San Francisco.
Convenient to the Berkeley campus by foot or one stop on the train.
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Oxford StreetConvenient to the Berkeley campus by foot or one stop on the train.
A restaurant and community center. Check the schedule for performances.
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La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck AveA restaurant and community center. Check the schedule for performances.
Essentials
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StA great grocery store with a fantastic produce section.
Food Scene
Flacos
3031 Adeline StDelicious vegan Mexican food. Try the taquitos or huaraches.
Nomad Cafe
6500 Shattuck AveOur favorite of the many nearby cafes.
Café La Renaissance
3045 Shattuck AvenueA great spot for coffee or a quick bite.
Crixa Cakes
2748 Adeline StOtherworldly pastries at this oldworldy Eastern European cafe.
The best Japanese food in Berkeley. It's a popular spot, so expect a wait.
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Kirala
2100 Ward StThe best Japanese food in Berkeley. It's a popular spot, so expect a wait.
Smokey J's BBQ
3015 Shattuck AvenueA casual place for serious BBQ, served at picnic tables.
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline StTasty pastries.
Shopping
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StFor essentials.
Drinks & Nightlife
A fun community bar, home to frequent poetry slams and bluegrass jams. Nice beer selection too, and the garlic fries are excellent.
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The Starry Plough Pub
3101 Shattuck AveA fun community bar, home to frequent poetry slams and bluegrass jams. Nice beer selection too, and the garlic fries are excellent.