Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Great place for Japanese izakaya and yakitori dishes! Can be busy at times, especially weekends so going at opening time or making reservations recommended. Local tip: you can order food and drinks at the bar (first come first serve) while waiting for a table.
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Ippuku
2130 Center StGreat place for Japanese izakaya and yakitori dishes! Can be busy at times, especially weekends so going at opening time or making reservations recommended. Local tip: you can order food and drinks at the bar (first come first serve) while waiting for a table.
Great place for dinner or lunch! Grab a beer and sit in their outdoor patio and enjoy a whole wood-fired pizza.
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Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveGreat place for dinner or lunch! Grab a beer and sit in their outdoor patio and enjoy a whole wood-fired pizza.
Located directly downstairs from the apartment! Lois and Richard have been running this family shop for years. Grab a cup of coffee with pastry during the morning or a quick, hearty sandwich in the afternoon.
Sandwich Zone
2117 Kala Bagai WayLocated directly downstairs from the apartment! Lois and Richard have been running this family shop for years. Grab a cup of coffee with pastry during the morning or a quick, hearty sandwich in the afternoon.
Asian fusion restaurant with large beer selection. Can't beat their bottomless mimosa!
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Berkeley Social Club
2050 University AveAsian fusion restaurant with large beer selection. Can't beat their bottomless mimosa!
Modern Chinese restaurant known for is special dishes and Peking duck. Can be busy in evenings - phone in your order and take-out for a quicker alternative!
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Great China Restaurant
2190 Bancroft WayModern Chinese restaurant known for is special dishes and Peking duck. Can be busy in evenings - phone in your order and take-out for a quicker alternative!
Called 'the shack', this little structure was built by Pedro whom is often standing outside serving out samples of his famous tri-tip. Definitely grab a mango lassi and try any of the tri-tip dishes!
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Brazil Cafe
1960 University AveCalled 'the shack', this little structure was built by Pedro whom is often standing outside serving out samples of his famous tri-tip. Definitely grab a mango lassi and try any of the tri-tip dishes!
Great cozy and quaint brunch place! Definitely can get busy on weekends. Weekdays are brisk but easier to get a table.
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Venus Restaurant
2327 Shattuck AveGreat cozy and quaint brunch place! Definitely can get busy on weekends. Weekdays are brisk but easier to get a table.
Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen
2261 Shattuck AveCozy space that serves up Thai street food. Lots of noodles and rice dishes to choose from!
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Imm Thai Street Food
2068 University AveCozy space that serves up Thai street food. Lots of noodles and rice dishes to choose from!
Very popular brunch spot! People line up before the doors even open. Lots of good brunch and coffee option (French-style).
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La Note
2377 Shattuck AveVery popular brunch spot! People line up before the doors even open. Lots of good brunch and coffee option (French-style).
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StFamous Japanese ramen chain! Busy in evenings and on weekends. Hearty bowls of ramen with a good beer / sake selection.
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Ippudo Berkeley
2015 Shattuck AveFamous Japanese ramen chain! Busy in evenings and on weekends. Hearty bowls of ramen with a good beer / sake selection.
Local burger chain that's been serving Niman beef burgers since 1968! Must try the mushroom burger. Lots of middle eastern dishes and variety of food options.
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Bongo Burger
2505 Euclid AveLocal burger chain that's been serving Niman beef burgers since 1968! Must try the mushroom burger. Lots of middle eastern dishes and variety of food options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to grab some Indian street food plus beer and cocktails.
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East Bay Spice Company
2134 Oxford StGreat place to grab some Indian street food plus beer and cocktails.
Brews + Burgers! Lots of tables and TVs playing every type of sport. Great place for lunch or dinner.
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Eureka!
2068 Center StBrews + Burgers! Lots of tables and TVs playing every type of sport. Great place for lunch or dinner.
Best known for its special brew on Thursday called Monkey Head! Expect lines on Thursday evenings but ample seating in the afternoon. Enjoy a beer with some great bar food.
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Triple Rock Brewery
1920 Shattuck AveBest known for its special brew on Thursday called Monkey Head! Expect lines on Thursday evenings but ample seating in the afternoon. Enjoy a beer with some great bar food.
Tupper & Reed
2271 Shattuck AveComal
2020 Shattuck AveSightseeing
Carillon / bell performances on:
Sunday
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Monday through Friday
7:50 AM – 8:00 AM
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM
6:00 PM – 6:10 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
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Sather Tower
Carillon / bell performances on:
Sunday
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Monday through Friday
7:50 AM – 8:00 AM
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM
6:00 PM – 6:10 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Main entrance to UC Berkeley from the southern entry. Hub of undergraduate life!
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Sather Gate
Sather RoadMain entrance to UC Berkeley from the southern entry. Hub of undergraduate life!
Universiti California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetGreat area to take pictures of the main library and Campanile. Large grassy area known as Memorial Glade is a good area to relax on sunny days. The library has multiple stories right beneath the grass!
Memorial Glade
University DriveGreat area to take pictures of the main library and Campanile. Large grassy area known as Memorial Glade is a good area to relax on sunny days. The library has multiple stories right beneath the grass!
Valley Life Sciences Building
Check out the T-rex located in the atrium between floors 1 and 2!
Parks & Nature
Large regional park with a petting zoo, steam trains, miles of hiking trails, and scenic views.
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Taman Wilayah Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdLarge regional park with a petting zoo, steam trains, miles of hiking trails, and scenic views.
City garden up in the North Berkeley Hills with beautiful views of San Francisco Bay among rows and rows of rose bushes.
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Berkeley Rose Garden
1200 Euclid AveCity garden up in the North Berkeley Hills with beautiful views of San Francisco Bay among rows and rows of rose bushes.
UC Berkeley's Botanical Garden - see unique plant types from around the world!
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Centennial Drive:UC Botanical Garden station
UC Berkeley's Botanical Garden - see unique plant types from around the world!
Arts & Culture
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StFreight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StBerkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison StAurora Theatre Company
2081 Addison StCal Performances
101 Zellerbach HallGetting Around
Berkeley Station
2160 Shattuck AveLots of rental cars to choose from for a day or long-term. High demand when UC Berkeley in in session due to student / faculty use. Reserving a vehicle ahead of time recommended.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3001 Shattuck AveLots of rental cars to choose from for a day or long-term. High demand when UC Berkeley in in session due to student / faculty use. Reserving a vehicle ahead of time recommended.
Grab a bike and cruise around town! Bike rental by the hour or for the day. Multiple GoBike stations across the East Bay to leave or pick-up bikes.
Ford GoBike Station
Grab a bike and cruise around town! Bike rental by the hour or for the day. Multiple GoBike stations across the East Bay to leave or pick-up bikes.
Shopping
Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market
1947 Center StTarget
1057 Eastshore HwyWalgreens
2801 Adeline St