Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Great for brunch but beat the crowds by going weekdays or right at opening!
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Homemade Cafe
2454 Sacramento StGreat for brunch but beat the crowds by going weekdays or right at opening!
Caffè Chiave
2500 San Pablo AveGreat coffee, good vibes and music on Friday nights.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StBest single-drip coffee in the Bay!
Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck Avekid-friendly, sustainably delicious eats!
right around the corner for when you run out of coffee or coconut water!
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Mo'Joe Cafe
2517 Sacramento Stright around the corner for when you run out of coffee or coconut water!
Great working café with indoor and outdoor space, WiFi and great food and vibes.
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Espresso Roma Cafe
1549 Hopkins StGreat working café with indoor and outdoor space, WiFi and great food and vibes.
Everything Else
Great local hair salon but make your appointment fast because Virginia's calendar fills up fast!
Vika Beauty Salon
2442 Sacramento StGreat local hair salon but make your appointment fast because Virginia's calendar fills up fast!
Local bakery with goods sold at farmer's markets but get the goods warm (cinnamon rolls, in particular) when doors open at 8am Tuesday-Friday!
Vital Vittles Premium Natural
2810 San Pablo AveLocal bakery with goods sold at farmer's markets but get the goods warm (cinnamon rolls, in particular) when doors open at 8am Tuesday-Friday!
Berkeley Public Library
2090 Kittredge StLocal public library
CorePower Yoga
2295 Shattuck AveOne week of free (addictive) power yoga!
Great coffee, baked goods, and pizza for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Check the hours and don't get stuck in a long line for a slice of pizza but baked goodies are delicious too!
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Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck AveGreat coffee, baked goods, and pizza for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Check the hours and don't get stuck in a long line for a slice of pizza but baked goodies are delicious too!
Wash & Shop Laundromat
2450 Sacramento Stdry-cleaning just blocks away.
Tuesday farmers' market on Alcatraz @ Adeline area...
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South Berkeley (Tuesday) Farmers' Market
63rd StreetTuesday farmers' market on Alcatraz @ Adeline area...
Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market
1947 Center StSaturday morning farmers' market!
North Berkeley Farmers' Market on Thursdays!
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North Berkeley All Organic Farmers' Market - Thursday
Vine StreetNorth Berkeley Farmers' Market on Thursdays!
Lake Anza Road
Lake Anza Roadlocal beach day!
Regional Parks Botanic Garden
1550 Wildcat Canyon Roadlovely nature walk
King School Park
1700 Hopkins Stgreat outdoor swimming pool, check hours before going!
Berkeley Marina
Great place to go for a run or walk by the Bay
Entertainment & Activities
Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel
2001 Allston WayLots of great classes at the Y!
remember to bring lettuce and celery to feed the animals!
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Isifunda sase-Tilden
600 Canon Driveremember to bring lettuce and celery to feed the animals!
El Cerrito Swim Center
7007 Moeser Lnmultiple pools with water slide and splash park!
Strawberry Canyon Pool
Centennial Drivefor a hot day dip!
Essentials
Get all your groceries here - don't make the mistake of going to the other one!
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveGet all your groceries here - don't make the mistake of going to the other one!
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito Plazafor all your affordable snackable cravings...
farmers' market produce and more, all local and affordably priced. A Berkeley wonder!
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Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins Stfarmers' market produce and more, all local and affordably priced. A Berkeley wonder!
Arts & Culture
Bay Street
Bay Streetfor shopping, dinner and a movie night.
Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck Avelocal movie theater - help keep them open!
California Jazz Conservatory
2087 Addison Stcheap music shows
The Marsh Arts Center
2120 Allston Waygreat improv and local performances at affordable costs. Great vibe too!
Awesome for adults and kids with an extra special Friday night with food trucks and musical entertainment!
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I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StAwesome for adults and kids with an extra special Friday night with food trucks and musical entertainment!
Shopping
for all your Bed, Bath & Beyond and other suburban needs
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El Cerrito Plaza station
6699 Fairmount Avefor all your Bed, Bath & Beyond and other suburban needs
Fourth Street
Fourth Streetupscale shopping and eating
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Avefor all your grocery needs
Drinks & Nightlife
Prizefighter
6702 Hollis Stnice outdoor vibe, closeby
Sierra Nevada Torpedo Room
2031 Fourth Stalways poppin'
Moxy
3136 Sacramento Stoutdoor beer garden vibe
Longbranch Saloon
2512 San Pablo Avewalking distance cocktails and brewskys!