Best Berkeley Bites

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My favorite go-to eateries in Berkberk!

 1. Gregoire

2109 Cedar St
Berkeley, CA 94709
USA
+1-510-883-1893

Category: French

Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  5/31/2010

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 »

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 2. Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen

2261 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-548-6900

Categories: Cajun/Creole, Southern, Seafood

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  6/1/2010

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 »

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 3. Bongo Burger

2505 Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-548-4100

Categories: Burgers, Fast Food

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

5.0 star rating
  12/28/2010

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 »

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 4. Skates On The Bay

100 Seawall Dr
Berkeley, CA 94710
USA
+1-510-549-1900
5.0 star rating
  6/1/2010

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 »

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 5. Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe

2161 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-845-8011

Category: Brazilian

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  5/31/2010

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 »

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 6. Bakesale Betty

5098 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
USA
+1-510-985-1213

Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Temescal, Rockridge, North Oakland

5.0 star rating
  12/13/2010

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 »

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 7. D'Yar

2511 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-848-5587

Category: Mediterranean

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

5.0 star rating
  12/28/2010

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 »

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 8. Musical Offering

2430 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-849-0211

Categories: Music & DVDs, Cafes

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

4.0 star rating
  6/1/2010

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 »

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 9. Ici

2948 College Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
USA
+1-510-665-6054

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhoods: Elmwood, Claremont

4.0 star rating
  5/31/2010

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 »

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 10. Bear's Ramen House

2521 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94701
USA
+1-510-848-7482

Category: Korean

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

4.0 star rating
  12/28/2010

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 »

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 11. Top Dog

2534 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-843-5967

Category: Hot Dogs

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

4.0 star rating
  12/28/2010

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 »

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 12. La Mediterranee

2936 College Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
USA
+1-510-540-7773

Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Ethnic Food

Neighbourhoods: Elmwood, Claremont

4.0 star rating
  5/31/2010

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 »

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 13. Manpuku

2977 College Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
USA
+1-510-848-2536

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhoods: Elmwood, Claremont

4.0 star rating
  12/21/2010

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 »

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 14. Taiwan Restaurant

2071 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-845-1456

Categories: Chinese, Taiwanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  12/13/2010

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 »

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 15. Oasis Grill

91 Drumm St
San Francisco, CA 94111
USA
+1-415-781-0313

Categories: Middle Eastern, Greek, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: Financial District

4.0 star rating
  Update - 9/16/2010

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.

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  • 4.0 star rating
    8/16/2010

    I finally got to try the falafel wrap and it did NOT disappoint :) great job Oasis Grill! Read more »

 16. The Stuffed Inn

1829 Euclid Ave
Berkeley, CA 94709
USA
+1-510-849-0378

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: UC Campus Area

4.0 star rating
  9/16/2010

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 »

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 17. Jupiter

2181 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-843-8277

Categories: Pubs, Pizza, Breweries

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  8/21/2010

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 »

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 18. Chez Panisse Cafe

1517 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94709
USA
+1-510-548-5049

Categories: American (New), French

Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  8/19/2010

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 »

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 19. Thai Noodle II - CLOSED

2426 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-644-9292

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

4.0 star rating
  7/12/2010

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 »

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 20. House of Curries

2520 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-848-5800

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

4.0 star rating
  6/1/2010

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 »

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 21. Giovanni

2420 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-665-7700

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

3.0 star rating
  Update - 1/24/2011

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 »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/10/2011

    This place gets 4.5 stars!

    My best friend's sister recommended the place and said she used to come… Read more »

 22. CREAM

2399 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-649-1000

Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

4.0 star rating
  1/24/2011

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 »

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 23. Cioccolata Di Vino

1801 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94709
USA
+1-510-898-1392

Categories: Desserts, Italian, Wine Bars

Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  4/12/2011

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 »

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 24. Philz Coffee

1600 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94709
USA
+1-510-705-1083

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  4/12/2011

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 »

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 25. Maoz Vegetarian

2395 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-356-4090

Categories: Fast Food, Vegetarian

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

5.0 star rating
  5/23/2011

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 »

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 26. Bobby G's Pizzeria

2072 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-665-8866

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  5/23/2011

*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 »

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 27. FIVE

2086 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
+1-510-225-6055

Categories: American (New), Bars, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  3/13/2011

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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