Dining
Restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and markets, from Gourmet Ghetto institutions to Telegraph Avenue standbys.
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Bars & Breweries
Bar Panisse
New seasonal tapas bar from the Chez Panisse team, opened December 2025 in the former César space.
Fieldwork Brewing Company
Craft brewery and taproom near UC Berkeley with fresh beer, Detroit-style pizza, and seasonal food.
Gilman Brewing Company
Award-winning West Berkeley brewery with Belgian farmhouse ales, IPAs, and a spacious taproom.
Jupiter
Historic biergarten with wood-fired pizza, house-brewed beers, live music, and Berkeley's best patio.
The Rare Barrel
Specialty sour beer brewery in West Berkeley producing barrel-aged, complex fermented beers.
Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse
Historic 40-year brewpub and pioneering American brewery closing at end of 2026 after four decades.
Cafés & Bakeries
Acme Bread
Artisanal bakery on San Pablo Avenue selling naturally leavened bread and pastries.
Artis Coffee
Ethically sourced, sustainably roasted specialty coffee on Fourth Street with fresh beans.
Café Strada
Popular study spot and gathering place just across from UC Berkeley campus.
Divan
New Turkish breakfast and lunch café with imported tiles, light fare, and handmade pastries.
East Bay Provisions
Casual café at the Claremont Resort serving artisan coffee, pastries, and local wines.
Fournée Bakery
Berkeley's finest French bakery, famous for hand-laminated croissants and seasonal tarts.
Grégoire
French takeout counter since 2002, known for seasonal potato puffs, duck confit sandwiches, and gnocchi.
Massé's Pastries
European-style patisserie since 1997, known for refined cakes, macarons, and celebration desserts.
Peet's Coffee (Original Store)
The birthplace of specialty coffee culture in America, established 1966 on Vine and Walnut.
Yogurt Park
The Bay Area's oldest frozen yogurt shop, serving creamy froyo since 1977 near campus.
Markets & Food Shops
Berkeley Bowl
Large independently-owned grocery and food shop known for organic produce and diverse selection.
Berkeley Bowl West
Expansive natural foods market in West Berkeley with produce, bulk bins, and prepared foods.
Cheese Board Collective
Worker-owned cooperative since 1967, now expanded 2026, with bakery, cheese shop, and coffee counter.
Monterey Market
Independent produce market since 1961 with extensive organic selections and local sourcing focus.
Restaurants
Ashby Eatery
Casual breakfast and brunch spot on Adeline Street serving sandwiches, bowls, and baked goods.
Burma Berkeley
Authentic Burmese restaurant in the Telegraph Asian Ghetto offering traditional dishes.
Cheese Board Pizza
Worker-owned pizzeria with rotating vegetarian pies and a buzzing community atmosphere.
Chez Panisse
Pioneering farm-to-table restaurant where California's slow food movement began in 1971.
Comal
Michelin-recognized Oaxacan restaurant with three-day mole negro, mezcal cocktails, and secluded patio.
Gather
Farm-to-table restaurant focusing on locally sourced ingredients with a lovely outdoor patio.
Ippuku
Michelin Bib Gourmand yakitori restaurant serving authentic Japanese izakaya cuisine since 2010.
KoJa Kitchen
Fast-casual Korean and Japanese fusion with signature burgers on pressed-rice buns.
La Note
Charming Provençal café south of campus serving breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch since 1997.
Limewood Bar & Restaurant
Award-winning restaurant at the Claremont Resort featuring California cuisine and bay views.
Oceanview Diner
Worker-owned diner serving elevated comfort food, the successor to Berkeley's iconic Bette's.
Roses on Adeline
Family-owned neighborhood bar and kitchen in the Lorin District serving California fusion.
Saul's Restaurant and Delicatessen
Jewish-American deli in the Gourmet Ghetto since 1986, serving classic sandwiches and seasonal traditions.
Skates on the Bay
Waterfront restaurant at Berkeley Marina serving fresh seafood with stunning Bay views since 1984.
Tacubaya
Counter-service Mexican taquería with Michelin recognition, named after a Mexico City neighborhood.
The Berkeley Boathouse
Contemporary California restaurant at the Marina with farm-to-table cuisine and waterfront views.
Top Dog
Iconic hot dog stand serving Berkeley since 1966 on Durant Avenue near campus.
Udupi Palace
Inexpensive vegetarian South Indian restaurant on University Avenue serving dosas and curries.
Vik's Chaat
Casual counter-service Indian restaurant and market specializing in street-food chaat on Fourth Street.
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