Category:
French
Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
Gourmet takeout? Who knew there was such a thing?! I used to laugh at the term, but after visiting Gregoire, I'm a fan of gourmet takeout, especially the fancy pants disposable silverware and takeout boxes.
ATMOSPHERE:
This place is discreetly located…More »
Categories:
Cajun/Creole,
Southern,
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley
I love Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen. They have the best jambalaya I've ever tasted! The atmosphere and the food are to die for.
ATMOSPHERE:
It's always busy here but the service is pretty good. The waitresses are attentive and friendly. The dark mood…More »
My favorite burger joint in Berkeley, hands down!!
ATMOSPHERE
I love the large glass windows and the ample seating! It never feels cramped in there and I especially love stealing the large table right next to the cashier-- gives my friends and me…More »
Categories:
Seafood,
Steakhouses,
American (Traditional)
I love how versatile Skates is. It's a great place for dates, celebration dinners, and happy hour. I came here for an anniversary dinner and for happy hour, both of which were memorable experiences.
ATMOSPHERE:
Skates is a classy restaurant uniquely…More »
Category:
Brazilian
Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley
Don't underestimate this eccentric little shack sitting on University Avenue. You will find the best tri-tip sandwich at Brazil Cafe. I brought my hometown friend here and she constantly craves their tri-tip sandwiches.
ATMOSPHERE:
There are actually 2…More »
Categories:
Bakeries,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Temescal, Rockridge, North Oakland
Best fried chicken sandwich, ever.
ATMOSPHERE
This is such a quirky hole in the wall (it even lacks a storefront sign)! Characterized by ironing boards as tables, foreign hot sauce bottles, and a friendly staff, Bakesale Betty is one of my favorite…More »
Category:
Mediterranean
Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area
By far my favorite cheap and fast Mediterranean restaurant in Berkeley. I can always count on D'Yar to satisfy my Mediterranean cravings.
ATMOSPHERE
It's a tiny place with enough seating as long as you don't come during busy hours (aka: lunch time).…More »
Categories:
Music & DVDs,
Cafes
Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area
This is my new favorite cafe in Berkeley. Its convenient location, scrumptious food, and cozy atmosphere make it my new favorite study spot/lunch spot.
ATMOSPHERE:
Cute, cozy, and sophisticated, the ambiance here is perfect for lunch, afternoon tea, or…More »
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhoods: Elmwood, Claremont
I always take my friends here when they visit me in Berkeley (not gonna lie, I use their visits as an excuse to treat myself to some delicious ice cream at Ici). A lot of people say that Ici is overrated, but I disagree. It's definitely a place you…More »
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area
This review is only for their KIMCHI FRIED RICE.
THIS PLACE IS CASH ONLY!! (there's a BOA atm 1 minute away)
ATMOSPHERE
Located in the "Asian Ghetto," it's a tiny place with barely enough seating inside. However, you can always take your food outside to…More »
Category:
Hot Dogs
Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area
How can a Cal Bear dislike Top Dog? It's a Berkeley establishment!
ATMOSPHERE
It's a tiny place, to say the least. Expect to take your dog to go or eat outside on the curb. There's barely enough room to fit those who want to order a hot dog, let alone…More »
Categories:
Mediterranean,
Middle Eastern,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhoods: Elmwood, Claremont
ATMOSPHERE
This place is super cute and cozy. I love coming here for special occasions because the ambiance is great. It's always bustling so expect a wait. I have sat both inside and outside and I recommend sitting outside. They have heat lamps so it…More »
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Elmwood, Claremont
Manpuku is definitely a good place for students because it's tasty, cheap, and relatively close to campus.
ATMOSPHERE
Don't expect to find seating right away since it's one of the narrowest and smallest restaurants I've ever been to. You have the…More »
Hooray for Taiwanese cuisine! I've been dying to try this place for a year now and was happy to finally venture into this homestyle purple restaurant.
ATMOSPHERE
It's not the cleanest restaurant, but you can't expect much from an authentic Taiwanese…More »
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Financial District
THERE'S ONE IN BERKELEY! SUCCESS! Still amazing. The only issue is that the wraps in SF are bigger than the wraps in Berkeley. Just saying.
I finally got to try the falafel wrap and it did NOT disappoint :) great job Oasis Grill! Read more »
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: UC Campus Area
Ah, Northside-- I love everything about you except the hills. Luckily, Stuffed Inn makes the vertical climb worth it.
ATMOSPHERE
The restaurant is split into two rooms with two doors: one entrance and one exit. The room with the entrance is extremely…More »
Of all the bars in Berkeley, Jupiter is one of my favorites because:
1) It doesn't feel grungy
2) The food is very good
3) Cozy beer garden/back courtyard
4) LIVE MUSIC!
ATMOSPHERE
It's one of the nicer 21+ hang out spots in Berkeley. The front door is…More »
Categories:
American (New),
French
Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
I've been dreaming of going to Chez Panisse even before I became a foodie. Unfortunately it's a little out of my budget, BUT thankfully there is the Chez Panisse CAFE! Gotta learn to appreciate the small miracles :)
I highly recommend making a…More »
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area
It's surprising how many Thai restaurants there are in Berkeley, but hey, I'm not complaining-- I LOVE Thai food. But there's a problem: despite having numerous Thai restaurants, it's hard to find a good one.
Luckily, there's Thai Noodle II, which…More »
House of Curries is the place I go to for comfort food. My friend and I love coming here after midterms/finals. I love coming here to sit and chat, especially on a warm night.
ATMOSPHERE:
I've never been to the one on College Avenue, but the one on…More »
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley
I'm sad to say that my perception of this place has plummeted.
After having a great 1st time experience here in December, I decided to bring my good friend and her boyfriend here when they came to visit me in Berkeley. My boyfriend had a …More »
This place gets 4.5 stars!
My best friend's sister recommended the place and said she used to come…
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Categories:
Desserts,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area
I've been dying to try this place months before I actually stepped foot into CREAM.
The locals know the deal: $1.50 for a big, delicious ice cream cookie sandwich. For college students, this is an amazing deal, so it's no surprise that there's always…More »
Ironically I came here for Yelp Drinks Week but ended up not even getting wine-- the desserts stole my heart!
I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and I'm so glad I finally ventured out there because it's a nice classy escape from…More »
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
The original plan was to grab coffee at Guerilla Cafe, but since it was closed by 2 PM today, my colleague and I decided to try Philz Coffee instead.
... and it was a great choice!
ATMOSPHERE
The layout is very strange. There are separate counters for…More »
Categories:
Fast Food,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area
As a bona fide carnivore, I was surprised that I had lunch at Maoz since it's 100% vegetarian. They totally had me hooked when they gave me a sample of their tasty falafels...
ATMOSPHERE
It is a very eccentric place that seems overly clean (a lot of…More »
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley
*Tip: Show them your student ID before you pay to get a 10% discount off your order*
ATMOSPHERE
Bobby G's is a great place to hang out with your friends.
I love coming here for the ambiance: very laid back and feels like a local treasure. There are a…More »
Categories:
American (New),
Bars,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley
My best friend took me here last night for my birthday and it was a great experience. FIVE is one of the classiest restaurants in Berkeley and definitely a place to go for a special occasion or just to celebrate being fabulous!
Tip: Street parking is…More »
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