Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Alice Waters' famous restaurant -- gotta try it but book a reservation early, they fill up fast!
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveAlice Waters' famous restaurant -- gotta try it but book a reservation early, they fill up fast!
The Original! And the best cup of coffee this side of the San Francisco Bay!
259 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StThe Original! And the best cup of coffee this side of the San Francisco Bay!
Fancy some fancy french-inspired take-out? Look no further and definitely don't miss out on the potato puffs!
71 locals recommend
Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar StFancy some fancy french-inspired take-out? Look no further and definitely don't miss out on the potato puffs!
Cesar
1515 Shattuck AveAwesome cocktails. Scrumptious small plates. Yum!
Entertainment & Activities
Best. Park. Ever. There is an awesome concrete slide that is both magnificent and thrilling, complete with cardboard pieces scattered around for the extra thrill!
34 locals recommend
Codornices Park
1201 Euclid AveBest. Park. Ever. There is an awesome concrete slide that is both magnificent and thrilling, complete with cardboard pieces scattered around for the extra thrill!
Everything Else
They give you as many cheese samples as you want. They are very knowledgeable about their cheeses and will impart said knowledge willingly. Their scones and muffins in the morning are to die for!
83 locals recommend
Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck AveThey give you as many cheese samples as you want. They are very knowledgeable about their cheeses and will impart said knowledge willingly. Their scones and muffins in the morning are to die for!
Almare Gelato Italiano
2170 Shattuck AveDelicious gelato. Interesting flavors. Free samples!
Sightseeing
Gorgeous park, tons of trails and a lake for swimming. What more could you ask for? If you're feeling adventurous, you can actually walk to the park from our house using paths and stairways!
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGorgeous park, tons of trails and a lake for swimming. What more could you ask for? If you're feeling adventurous, you can actually walk to the park from our house using paths and stairways!
Essentials
Wonderful selection of fresh produce and a nice walk from our house.
213 locals recommend
Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StWonderful selection of fresh produce and a nice walk from our house.
Where we always go to buy the freshest meat and poultry. Buy some and throw it on our grill in the backyard!
20 locals recommend
Magnani Poultry
1576 Hopkins StWhere we always go to buy the freshest meat and poultry. Buy some and throw it on our grill in the backyard!