Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
Hole-in-the-wall one-woman-show vegan Ethiopian with all teff injera like nowhere else!
Kaffa Ethiopian Cuisine
2987 Sacramento StHole-in-the-wall one-woman-show vegan Ethiopian with all teff injera like nowhere else!
Named because the owner lifted himself up by the bootstraps - have some soul food and listen to his story. Be warned that he has somewhat strange hours.
Bootstrapper
2838 Sacramento StNamed because the owner lifted himself up by the bootstraps - have some soul food and listen to his story. Be warned that he has somewhat strange hours.
Classic - and classy - Korean food with outdoor seating.
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Spoon Korean Bistro
933 Ashby AveClassic - and classy - Korean food with outdoor seating.
Coffee shop and roastery with tasty bites.
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Alchemy Collective Cafe and Roaster
1741 Alcatraz AveCoffee shop and roastery with tasty bites.
Homemade Cafe
2454 Sacramento StSouthwest Berkeley's beloved breakfast spot.
Owned by my next door neighbor, this is a true Oakland institution. Not just pie!
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Lois the Pie Queen
851 60th StOwned by my next door neighbor, this is a true Oakland institution. Not just pie!
Reasonably-priced coffee shop with long hours, great wall art, and tasty soup!
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Mo'Joe Cafe
2517 Sacramento StReasonably-priced coffee shop with long hours, great wall art, and tasty soup!
Essentials
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveThe best grocery store in Berkeley!
Not nearly as good as Berkeley Bowl, but open til 10pm.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlNot nearly as good as Berkeley Bowl, but open til 10pm.
Bob's Liquors & Deli
2842 Sacramento StI LOVE my corner store. They have basics like milk and ritz crackers.
Getting Around
Closest Bike Share station is just around the corner on Park & Oregon.
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Taman San Pablo
2800 Park StClosest Bike Share station is just around the corner on Park & Oregon.
Your ticket to the greater bay area, less than a mile away!
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Adeline St & Ashby BART Station
Your ticket to the greater bay area, less than a mile away!
Entertainment & Activities
Berkeley Iron Works
800 Potter StA classic climbing gym!
Drinks & Nightlife
Novel Brewing Company
6510 San Pablo AveTotally wacky beer.
This place used to be super divey and have wonderfully bad live music all the time (and let us in when I was in high school) - it's been renovated since then, but remains close to my heart ;)
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Missouri Lounge
2600 San Pablo AveThis place used to be super divey and have wonderfully bad live music all the time (and let us in when I was in high school) - it's been renovated since then, but remains close to my heart ;)
Moxy
3136 Sacramento StBeer & eats with great vibes.
Prizefighter
6702 Hollis StBomb cocktails and a lovely outdoor patio.
Parks & Nature
Taman Negara McLaughlin Eastshore
It's great to jog down by the Marina.
When I leave, Tilden is what I miss most about Berkeley. Swim in Lake Anza, hike up the Seaview trail, or bike through South Park Drive.
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Taman Wilayah Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdWhen I leave, Tilden is what I miss most about Berkeley. Swim in Lake Anza, hike up the Seaview trail, or bike through South Park Drive.
Arts & Culture
Shotgun Players
1901 Ashby AveSeriously good theater.