Guidebook for Berkeley
Drinks & Nightlife
Hoi Polloi Brewing Taproom and Beat Lounge
1763 Alcatraz AveFriendly owner, good brews
Nick's Lounge
3218 Adeline StOne of the best Karaoke spots in the East Bay
The Starry Plough Pub
3101 Shattuck AveRun-of-the-mill Irish pub
Food Scene
Alchemy Collective Cafe and Roaster
1741 Alcatraz AveGreat coffee, airy interior
Easy Creole
1761 Alcatraz AveTasty Creole cuisine
Giin Thai Canteen
3278 Adeline StAuthentic Thai street food. Highly recommended.
Domino's Pizza
3264 Adeline Steh? generic pizza, good in a pinch.
My preferred second work space. Lots of seating, great coffee, delicious food. *Strict no-laptop policy during the weekend.
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Actual Cafe
6334 San Pablo AvenueMy preferred second work space. Lots of seating, great coffee, delicious food. *Strict no-laptop policy during the weekend.
Victory Burger
1099 Alcatraz AvenueIf burgers are your thing, go here.
Nick's Pizza and Bakery Made in Oakland
6400 Shattuck AveGourmet pizza.
Everything Else
Ashby station
3100 Adeline StCatch the train here. Only 5 blocks from our apartment.
Essentials
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StLocal, organic products and a world-class produce section.