Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
(unmarked doorway in Strawberry Creek Park, next to Johnny B’s Cafe; 3-minute walk). Olive bread, fresh pasta, cookies, pizza. Open 6 AM to 6 PM, Monday-Saturday
The Phoenix Pastificio
1250 Addison St(unmarked doorway in Strawberry Creek Park, next to Johnny B’s Cafe; 3-minute walk). Olive bread, fresh pasta, cookies, pizza. Open 6 AM to 6 PM, Monday-Saturday
Revered Berkeley institution with cheese, bread, beverages, pizza, and live music.
83 locals recommend
Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck AveRevered Berkeley institution with cheese, bread, beverages, pizza, and live music.
Viks Chaat
2390 Fourth StBest Southern Indian food in Berkeley
Iyasare
1830 Fourth StNoveau Japanese restaurant
Poki Poke
1941 University AveCasual restaurant for Hawaiian-style seafood
Drinks & Nightlife
Acme Bar & Company
2115 San Pablo AveParks & Nature
Strawberry Creek Park
1260 Allston WayShopping
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetArts & Culture
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetBeautiful, welcoming campus
Art museum and theater with high-brow cinema
171 locals recommend
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StArt museum and theater with high-brow cinema
Essentials
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveLess than 2 blocks from the house--carries basic foods, milk, and some useful items
149 locals recommend
Target
1057 Eastshore HwyLess than 2 blocks from the house--carries basic foods, milk, and some useful items
Getting Around
North Berkeley Station
1750 Sacramento St