Guidebook for Berkeley

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Guidebook for Berkeley

Food Scene

Peet's started in Berkeley, and the Domingo Avenue shop is one of the original locations. Best to go at mid-morning, especially on weekdays.
51 residents recomanen
Peet's Coffee
63 Moraga Way
51 residents recomanen
Peet's started in Berkeley, and the Domingo Avenue shop is one of the original locations. Best to go at mid-morning, especially on weekdays.
La Med is a College Avenue landmark. Great Greek food and large portions. The interior is a throw-back to the 70's.
104 residents recomanen
La Mediterranee
2936 College Ave
104 residents recomanen
La Med is a College Avenue landmark. Great Greek food and large portions. The interior is a throw-back to the 70's.
World - Famous restaurant with set menu, outstanding preparation and presentation. You need to make reservations in advance. If you want to try the food at a lesser cost, check out the Cafe upstairs - but reservations are also needed here.
337 residents recomanen
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Ave
337 residents recomanen
World - Famous restaurant with set menu, outstanding preparation and presentation. You need to make reservations in advance. If you want to try the food at a lesser cost, check out the Cafe upstairs - but reservations are also needed here.
Another iconic Berkeley spot. Just down the street from Chez Panisse, and it only serves vegetarian pizza. You can get it by the slice or a whole or half. One type of pizza, and it changes everyday. Not open on Sunday or Monday.
317 residents recomanen
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck Ave
317 residents recomanen
Another iconic Berkeley spot. Just down the street from Chez Panisse, and it only serves vegetarian pizza. You can get it by the slice or a whole or half. One type of pizza, and it changes everyday. Not open on Sunday or Monday.
Great Chinese Food in a modern and airy setting. There are the usual menu items, but my favorites are the green beans, and fried rice. Very friendly staff, and open on Christmas!
13 residents recomanen
King Yen Restaurant
2995 College Avenue
13 residents recomanen
Great Chinese Food in a modern and airy setting. There are the usual menu items, but my favorites are the green beans, and fried rice. Very friendly staff, and open on Christmas!
A great breakfast and lunch spot. There are specialty menu items and a great staff. Expect to wait if you go on a Saturday or Sunday morning. There's a community table, and a couple of places to sit outside under an awning.
47 residents recomanen
Rick & Ann's Restaurant
2922 Domingo Ave
47 residents recomanen
A great breakfast and lunch spot. There are specialty menu items and a great staff. Expect to wait if you go on a Saturday or Sunday morning. There's a community table, and a couple of places to sit outside under an awning.
This is a new restaurant in our area, but a great place with fantastic homemade pasta and a friendly staff. Informal set-up with ordering at the counter and your food is brought to your table. It can be very busy with students and young families, but it's well worth the wait.
40 residents recomanen
The Italian Homemade Company
716 Columbus Ave
40 residents recomanen
This is a new restaurant in our area, but a great place with fantastic homemade pasta and a friendly staff. Informal set-up with ordering at the counter and your food is brought to your table. It can be very busy with students and young families, but it's well worth the wait.
Great sushi and ramen and friendly service. Fish comes in from Tokyo every day.
7 residents recomanen
Mitama
3201 College Ave
7 residents recomanen
Great sushi and ramen and friendly service. Fish comes in from Tokyo every day.

Sightseeing

The flagship university campus of California -- and beautiful scenery as well. Many buildings are historical treasures, and there's also plenty of events that have made history over the last 50+ years. Be sure to check out the new Student Union, the Campanile, and the Faculty Club.
427 residents recomanen
Universitat de Califòrnia, Berkeley
Oxford Street
427 residents recomanen
The flagship university campus of California -- and beautiful scenery as well. Many buildings are historical treasures, and there's also plenty of events that have made history over the last 50+ years. Be sure to check out the new Student Union, the Campanile, and the Faculty Club.

Arts & Culture

Ongoing exhibits of late 20th century and contemporary art. Also, they have an amazing schedule of films in their theater. Go on-line to see what's showing.
171 residents recomanen
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center St
171 residents recomanen
Ongoing exhibits of late 20th century and contemporary art. Also, they have an amazing schedule of films in their theater. Go on-line to see what's showing.
Not a place to find the big blockbuster films, but great selection of indie films, National Theatre productions from London’s West End, and other art films. Walking distance from our home!
44 residents recomanen
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood
2966 College Ave
44 residents recomanen
Not a place to find the big blockbuster films, but great selection of indie films, National Theatre productions from London’s West End, and other art films. Walking distance from our home!

Parks & Nature

A great big park with plenty of attractions for the grandkids, including a merry-go-round, little farm, and miniature steam trains. Also a great golf course, a botanical garden and plenty of hiking trails.
495 residents recomanen
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd
495 residents recomanen
A great big park with plenty of attractions for the grandkids, including a merry-go-round, little farm, and miniature steam trains. Also a great golf course, a botanical garden and plenty of hiking trails.

Shopping

This is a great locally-owned bookstore with a variety of books, gardening supplies, and regularly scheduled author talks. If you're looking for a specific type of book, just ask one of their staff -- they're very friendly.
15 residents recomanen
Mrs Dalloway's
2904 College Ave
15 residents recomanen
This is a great locally-owned bookstore with a variety of books, gardening supplies, and regularly scheduled author talks. If you're looking for a specific type of book, just ask one of their staff -- they're very friendly.
Unique and beautiful chocolates which are perfect for gifts!
Casa de Chocolates
2629 Ashby Ave
Unique and beautiful chocolates which are perfect for gifts!
Beautiful selection of scarves, jewelry, and other accessories.
Personal Pizazz
2928 College Ave
Beautiful selection of scarves, jewelry, and other accessories.