Guidebook for Berkeley
Parks & Nature
Good steep hike with gorgeous views of the Bay. I recommend shoes with a grip and sunscreen. Depending on the time of day, stop at Fournee for a croissant. Try the almond ones.
https://www.ebparks.org/parks/claremont_canyon/default.htm
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Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
Good steep hike with gorgeous views of the Bay. I recommend shoes with a grip and sunscreen. Depending on the time of day, stop at Fournee for a croissant. Try the almond ones.
https://www.ebparks.org/parks/claremont_canyon/default.htm
It is short pretty walk up Scenic from our house. It has two play structures for kids, and a concrete slide for older ones--or kids at heart. Use the cardboard to save your pants. There is a waterfall hike from here too that is fun and it right across from the Rose garden.
https://www.theoutbound.com/san-francisco/photography/explore-berkeley-s-hidden-waterfall-in-codornices-park
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Codornices Park
1201 Euclid AveIt is short pretty walk up Scenic from our house. It has two play structures for kids, and a concrete slide for older ones--or kids at heart. Use the cardboard to save your pants. There is a waterfall hike from here too that is fun and it right across from the Rose garden.
https://www.theoutbound.com/san-francisco/photography/explore-berkeley-s-hidden-waterfall-in-codornices-park
This a beautiful place to watch the sunset. It is also a sweet walk from the house at any time of day. If you happen to be into tennis, there are some free good courts here too that are often open.
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Rose Garden Tennis Courts
1200 Euclid AveThis a beautiful place to watch the sunset. It is also a sweet walk from the house at any time of day. If you happen to be into tennis, there are some free good courts here too that are often open.
A super awesome place to bring kids for a rare playground in the US: a playground with tools and paint. Bring clothes you can get messy in. Also this place is right in the Marina with beautiful views of the Bay.
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Adventure Playground
160 University AveA super awesome place to bring kids for a rare playground in the US: a playground with tools and paint. Bring clothes you can get messy in. Also this place is right in the Marina with beautiful views of the Bay.
Coffee
Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters
1600 Shattuck AveThird wave coffee. Fun fact: owned by My Korean Dad on Tic Tok.
The original Peets is the closest out-of-the-house option.
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StThe original Peets is the closest out-of-the-house option.
The Belgian waffles are a yummy companion to any coffee they make.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StThe Belgian waffles are a yummy companion to any coffee they make.
Cafenated Coffee Company
2085 Vine StDelicious local coffee.
Brunch
If you are looking for a place to enjoy a brunch with a great vibe, this is the place to be. Enjoy the waffles, and the music especially.
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Guerilla Cafe
1620 Shattuck AveIf you are looking for a place to enjoy a brunch with a great vibe, this is the place to be. Enjoy the waffles, and the music especially.
The Butcher’s Son
1954 University AveRenowned vegan food. Be prepared for a line.
Food scene
There are a few different food options in this beautiful food court. The back garden is a beautiful spot to sit and enjoy your treats, any time of day.
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Epicurious Garden
1511 Shattuck AveThere are a few different food options in this beautiful food court. The back garden is a beautiful spot to sit and enjoy your treats, any time of day.
Where California cuisine was born. I highly recommend the cafe if you are unable to make reservations for the main restaurant.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveWhere California cuisine was born. I highly recommend the cafe if you are unable to make reservations for the main restaurant.
Grab a fresh olive baguette from the Phoenix Pacificio, and some delicious fresh pasta.
You can't go wrong with any of the local vegetables and fruit
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North Berkeley All Organic Farmers' Market - Thursday
Vine StreetGrab a fresh olive baguette from the Phoenix Pacificio, and some delicious fresh pasta.
You can't go wrong with any of the local vegetables and fruit
The best Chicken and Waffles if you are headed to Downtown Oakland--this is a must.
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Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayThe best Chicken and Waffles if you are headed to Downtown Oakland--this is a must.
Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck AveA must for any cheese lover.
The almond croissants are hands down the best in the Bay Area.
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Fournée Bakery
2912 Domingo AveThe almond croissants are hands down the best in the Bay Area.
Dining
This is walkable restaurant with outside dining very close to UC. Their specialities are their vegetarian options, but I personally love their burger.
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Gather
2200 Oxford StThis is walkable restaurant with outside dining very close to UC. Their specialities are their vegetarian options, but I personally love their burger.
Endless options for burgers just a short walk down the hill.
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Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck AveEndless options for burgers just a short walk down the hill.
Excellent place for dinner. Delicious food, excellent cocktails and romantic atmosphere.
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Juanita & Maude
825 San Pablo AveExcellent place for dinner. Delicious food, excellent cocktails and romantic atmosphere.
This gem is a quick walk down the hill for some local Indian dining. The owners are very friendly.
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People's Coffee and Tea
2015 Shattuck AveThis gem is a quick walk down the hill for some local Indian dining. The owners are very friendly.
Takeout extraordinaire
You must try their potato puffs. Gregoire is a yummy place to pick up lunch or dinner. They change their menu monthly.
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Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar StYou must try their potato puffs. Gregoire is a yummy place to pick up lunch or dinner. They change their menu monthly.
New to the area, and already beloved. Great place to pick up lunch/brunch. Owners are former Chez Panisse chefs.
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FAVA
2114 Vine StNew to the area, and already beloved. Great place to pick up lunch/brunch. Owners are former Chez Panisse chefs.
The daily sandwich is always a treat. Great for a picnic!
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The Local Butcher Shop
Shattuck AvenueThe daily sandwich is always a treat. Great for a picnic!
Try the hand pulled noodles, or the scallion pancakes. They are our family favorites.
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Imperial Tea Court
1511 Shattuck AveTry the hand pulled noodles, or the scallion pancakes. They are our family favorites.
Kirala 2
1511 Shattuck AveWalk down here to grab freshly made sushi.
Excellent vegetarian pizza. Check their website to find out what pizza they are serving today.
Their cheese counter and bakery are also excellent places to pick up ingredients for dinner.
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveExcellent vegetarian pizza. Check their website to find out what pizza they are serving today.
Their cheese counter and bakery are also excellent places to pick up ingredients for dinner.
A short drive, but completely worth it if you enjoy a little spice. Cholle Bhature is the puffy bread that you'll want to order. They also have a great grocery attached to the restaurant if you any of your culinary needs.
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Viks Chaat
2390 Fourth StA short drive, but completely worth it if you enjoy a little spice. Cholle Bhature is the puffy bread that you'll want to order. They also have a great grocery attached to the restaurant if you any of your culinary needs.
I love this Ethiopian restaurant. My favorite is the Doro ribs (chicken), but you can't go wrong here with any of the options.
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Café Colucci
5849 Telegraph AveI love this Ethiopian restaurant. My favorite is the Doro ribs (chicken), but you can't go wrong here with any of the options.
Culinary adventures worth driving to
The Roti is spectacular. You have to order some.
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Teni East Kitchen
4015 BroadwayThe Roti is spectacular. You have to order some.
Excellent pizza and cocktails. Lovely outside dining--feels a little like Italy. Back in the before times this was also a fun place to grab high end toast with coffee.
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Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveExcellent pizza and cocktails. Lovely outside dining--feels a little like Italy. Back in the before times this was also a fun place to grab high end toast with coffee.