Be a Local in Berkeley
Elmwood Cafe is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

1. Elmwood Cafe

2900 College Ave (at Russell St), Berkeley, CA
Coffee-shop · 77 consigli e recensioni

MereMere: Love the hot chocolate. The Italian sodas are also delicious, and come in all kinds of interesting flavors, like lavender and sage.

Philz Coffee is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

2. Philz Coffee

1600 Shattuck Ave (at Cedar St), Berkeley, CA
Coffee-shop · North Berkeley · 126 consigli e recensioni

Jonathan R.Jonathan Rodriguez: First of all, the staff is very welcoming and will answer any question. I've had the 7 star specialty brew with medium sugar and cream and it's simply perfect.

Caffe Strada is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

3. Caffe Strada

8.2
2300 College Ave (at Bancroft Way), Berkeley, CA
Coffee-shop · Southside · 97 consigli e recensioni

Ivan R.Ivan Rodriguez: Great place to bring a friend and catch up over coffee!

Sack's Coffeehouse is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

4. Sack's Coffeehouse

2701 College Ave (Derby), Berkeley, CA
Coffee-shop · 37 consigli e recensioni

AliceAlice: Their special nutella hot chocolate is so good.

900 Grayson is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

5. 900 Grayson

9.0
900 Grayson St (at 7th St.), Berkeley, CA
Posto per la colazione · West Berkeley · 113 consigli e recensioni

Benjamin O.Benjamin Ortiz: OMG. The breakfast (what it is called) is so good. All the dishes and sides pair so well.

Babette is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

6. Babette

2625 Durant Ave (Center and Oxford), Berkeley, CA
Bar Caffè · Southside · 17 consigli e recensioni

AliceAlice: Can never go wrong with anything! Highly recommend the quiche and any of their pastries

Saul's Restaurant & Deli is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

7. Saul's Restaurant & Deli

8.7
1475 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Gastronomia · Gourmet Ghetto · 115 consigli e recensioni

Sean R.Sean Rouse: Try the Morning Salad - Poached egg, diced pastrami on a bed of mixed greens. It's a nice low carb alternative to the Deli Hash.

Rick & Ann's Restaurant is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

8. Rick & Ann's Restaurant

8.6
2922 Domingo Ave (btwn Claremont & Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
Ristorante americano · 48 consigli e recensioni
Asha Tea House is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

9. Asha Tea House

8.5
2086 University Ave (at Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Sala da tè · Downtown Berkeley · 71 consigli e recensioni

Jacqueline T.Jacqueline Topete: Very nice place to sit and relax while having a great tea!

Acme Bread Company is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

10. Acme Bread Company

9.0
1601 San Pablo Ave (at Cedar St), Berkeley, CA
Panetteria · West Berkeley · 36 consigli e recensioni
PIQ Berkeley is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

11. PIQ Berkeley

91 Shattuck Sq (at Addison), Berkeley, CA
Panetteria · Downtown Berkeley · 51 consigli e recensioni

Luis G.Luis Gachuz-Meza: Try the real Italian pastries; ask if you don't know what they are! You won't be sorry!

Downtown Berkeley Farmers Market is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

12. Downtown Berkeley Farmers Market

8.0
Center St. (at M.K.King, Jr. Way), Berkeley, CA
Mercato dei contadini · Downtown Berkeley · 32 consigli e recensioni

AD N.AD Nys: Arrive before the opening bell and chat up the friendly farmers for the best stuff. Year round, rain or shine.

Monterey Market is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

13. Monterey Market

9.0
1550 Hopkins St (btwn Hopkins Ct & California St), Berkeley, CA
Minimarket · North Berkeley · 27 consigli e recensioni

Tiffany N.Tiffany Ng: Get the freshly squeezed blood orange juice whenever it's available

Berkeley Bowl is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

14. Berkeley Bowl

8.8
2020 Oregon St (at Adeline St), Berkeley, CA
Supermercato · South Berkeley · 105 consigli e recensioni

Dominic T.Dominic T.: The selection of fruit here is unparalleled!

The Cheeseboard is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

15. The Cheeseboard

9.2
1504 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Negozio di formaggi · Gourmet Ghetto · 69 consigli e recensioni

Ira S.Ira Serkes: Scones, baguettes, bialys and zampano are favorites

Bobby G's Pizzeria is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

16. Bobby G's Pizzeria

7.3
2072 University Ave (Shattuck Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Berkeley · 45 consigli e recensioni

calixton ★.calixton ★★☆☆☆: My usual: the ‘slice and a pint’ deal. Leggi tutto.

Phil's Sliders is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

17. Phil's Sliders

2024 Shattuck Ave (btwn University & Addison St), Berkeley, CA
Locale per hamburger · Downtown Berkeley · 53 consigli e recensioni

Ira S.Ira Serkes: Order the sliders "medium" - they taste better that way. If you're a medium, though, you already knew that!

Nature's Express is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

18. Nature's Express

1823 Solano Ave (Colusa), Berkeley, CA
Ristorante vegetariano e vegano · Thousand Oaks · 32 consigli e recensioni

Ira S.Ira Serkes: Avo Kale on Collard Leaf - just the way my mother Adele made if back in The Bronx! Not quite a Madeleine, but you get the idea

Campanile (Sather Tower) is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

19. Campanile (Sather Tower)

9.4
Campanile Esplanade, Berkeley, CA
Luogo panoramico · University of California-Berkeley · 18 consigli e recensioni

Jordan S.Jordan Silver: This is one of the best lookout points in the Bay Area. Ask the elevator operator what goes on/went on on all the floors you are passing...you might find it fascinating!

Berkeley Marina is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

20. Berkeley Marina

201 University Ave (at Marina Blvd), Berkeley, CA
Porto o porticciolo · Berkeley Marina · 24 consigli e recensioni

MereMere: A beautiful place to hang out and watch the sunset, or just people watch. It can be fun the walk or run (on University) from the University all the way down the pier.

César Chávez Park is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

21. César Chávez Park

8.7
11 Spinnaker Way (at Marina Blvd), Berkeley, CA
Parco · Berkeley Marina · 24 consigli e recensioni

MereMere: Look out for cool kites! This is a great place for people watching, and has amazing views of SF and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Builders Booksource is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

22. Builders Booksource

8.5
1817 4th St (btw Hearst Ave & Virginia St), Berkeley, CA
Libreria · 10 consigli e recensioni

Ira S.Ira Serkes: After you're done at the Apple Store, turn right and visit Builders Booksource, one of my favorite Architectural Book stores on West Coast. Tell George Ira says hi and you learned about it on 4Square

Moe's Books is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

23. Moe's Books

8.6
2476 Telegraph Ave (btwn Haste St & Dwight Way), Berkeley, CA
Libreria · Southside · 18 consigli e recensioni

Tiffany N.Tiffany Ng: Don't miss the top floor and antiquarian treasure trove!

Shattuck Cinemas is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

24. Shattuck Cinemas

2230 Shattuck Ave (btwn Allston Way & Kittredge St), Berkeley, CA
Sala cinematografica · Downtown Berkeley · 45 consigli e recensioni

Jordan S.Jordan Silver: in theatres 1 & 2 you can go up the stairs next to the auditorium doors and there are lovesac couches. sit in the 2nd row of couches for a good view and convenient leg rests

La Mission is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

25. La Mission

8.6
1255 University Ave (at Chestnut St), Berkeley, CA
Ristorante di burrito · West Berkeley · 85 consigli e recensioni

Ira S.Ira Serkes: Our favorite Berkeley Mexican restaurant. Their mole poblano is the best we've had this side of Puebla, Mexico

Zachary's Chicago Pizza is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

26. Zachary's Chicago Pizza

8.5
1853 Solano Ave (btw Colusa Ave & Fresno Ave), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Thousand Oaks · 60 consigli e recensioni

Gal O.Gal Oppenheimer: The only Chicago Style Pizza I would recommend in the Bay.

Picante is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

27. Picante

8.0
1328 6th St, Berkeley, CA
Ristorante messicano · 63 consigli e recensioni

Libby L.Libby Lee-Egan: Nachos are massive, way too much for 2 people. Really delicious though, I thought everything was super flavorful. I wished I had 2 stomaches so I could eat it all

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

28. Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen

8.4
2261 Shattuck Ave (btwn Bancroft & Kittredge), Berkeley, CA
Ristorante con cucina degli Stati Uniti del Sud · Downtown Berkeley · 131 consigli e recensioni

José R.José Rodríguez: Jambalaya and an Abita beer — you're set!

La Méditerranée is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

29. La Méditerranée

7.2
2936 College Ave (btwn Ashby & Russell), Berkeley, CA
Ristorante con cucina mediterranea · 39 consigli e recensioni

Jacqueline T.Jacqueline Topete: Mediterranean Meza if you want to do it the way it´s done!

Gather is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

30. Gather

8.2
2200 Oxford St (at Alston Way), Berkeley, CA
Nuovo ristorante americano · Downtown Berkeley · 119 consigli e recensioni

Ira S.Ira Serkes: The curved glass walls make the space bright and airy. They also reflect conversations from one table to another, so be sure to only say nice things. Leggi tutto.

Paisan is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

31. Paisan

2514 San Pablo Ave (at Dwight Way), Berkeley, CA
Ristorante italiano · West Berkeley · 50 consigli e recensioni

Luis G.Luis Gachuz-Meza: Wonderful pizza...mostly vegetarian choices.

Zut! is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

32. Zut!

7.8
1820 4th St, Berkeley, CA
Ristorante con cucina mediterranea · 51 consigli e recensioni
Wat Mongkolratanaram is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

33. Wat Mongkolratanaram

8.6
1911 Russell St (btw Martin Luther King Jr Way & Otis St), Berkeley, CA
Ristorante thai · South Berkeley · 51 consigli e recensioni

MereMere: Love the curry. And the Thai iced tea. Make sure to exchange your real money for coins before ordering!

Gregoire Berkeley is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

34. Gregoire Berkeley

8.6
2109 Cedar St (btw Shattuck & Walnut), Berkeley, CA
Ristorante francese · Gourmet Ghetto · 84 consigli e recensioni

AliceAlice: Make sure you get their signature potato puffs! Outdoor and limited seating, so it's good for a group of at most five.

Ici Ice Cream is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

35. Ici Ice Cream

2948 College Ave (at Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
Gelateria · 135 consigli e recensioni

Benjamin O.Benjamin Ortiz: Pink peppercorn. If you ever get the chance. Also, affogato or their root beer float. Damn.

CREAM of Berkeley is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

36. CREAM of Berkeley

8.0
2399 Telegraph Ave (at Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Gelateria · Southside · 98 consigli e recensioni

Jacqueline T.Jacqueline Topete: The double chocolate cookie with the banana fudge walnut is the best!!!

Berkeley Repertory Theatre is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

37. Berkeley Repertory Theatre

9.0
2025 Addison St (Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Teatro · Downtown Berkeley · 29 consigli e recensioni

Gieson C.Gieson Cacho: If you're younger than 30, your tickets are half off. Get them cheaper while you still can.

Jupiter is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

38. Jupiter

9.0
2181 Shattuck Ave (at Allston Way), Berkeley, CA
Birrificio · Downtown Berkeley · 222 consigli e recensioni

José R.José Rodríguez: A downtown Berkeley fixture since the 1990s. While their house beers are good, try the guest beers or "beers of interest" – and be rewarded.

Triple Rock Brewing Co. is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

39. Triple Rock Brewing Co.

7.8
1920 Shattuck Ave (btwn Hearst Ave. & Berkeley Way), Berkeley, CA
Birrificio · Downtown Berkeley · 105 consigli e recensioni

Christine C.Christine Coolieo: Get a baked potato with vegan chili for your starter or maybe just a snack.

Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

40. Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse

901 Gilman St (btw 7th and 8th), Berkeley, CA
Birrificio · 79 consigli e recensioni

Libby L.Libby Lee-Egan: I usually get apps here, I highly recommend the wings, pizza twists and nachos. Obviously the beer is excellent

Ledger's Liquors is one of Be a Local in Berkeley.

41. Ledger's Liquors

7.3
1399 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
Negozio di liquori · West Berkeley · 13 consigli e recensioni

Gieson C.Gieson Cacho: One of the best beer places in the Bay Area. If you're looking for a drink. It's probably here.