LOCAL EATS
 

Breakfast/Brunch

• Bartavelle - West Berkeley - great food and coffee 
• Berkeley Social Club - Downtown Berkeley - trendy and delicious brunch 
• The Butchers Son - Downtown Berkeley (vegan and raw food)
• Gather - Downtown/Central Berkeley - delicious food, relaxed atmosphere
• La Note - Berkeley - cute outside patio and good food
• Betty's Ocean View Diner - Berkeley - pretty view of Berkeley 
• Cafe Gratitude - Berkeley - vegan and raw food

Dinner

• Blind Tiger - Oakland - trendy atmosphere, great food 
• Mua - Oakland - trendy warehouse-style restaurant, lots of tapas options 
• Tigerlilly - North Berkeley - delicious Indian food with a unique twist, unique cocktails, also a go-to for brunch (tikka chicken and waffles!)
• Daughter Thai Kitchen - Oakland - unique and yummy Thai, foodie destination
• Cafe Tibet - Berkeley - Himalayan/Nepalese 
• La Marcha Tapas Bar - date night spot, get the sangria! 
• Taste of the Himalayas - North Berkeley - tasty curries 

• Lucky Bird - Berkeley - Thai chicken-focused menu, tasty Thai desserts
• Epicurious Garden - North Berkeley - small food hall with an upstairs patio and tea garden
• Gregoire - North Berkeley - fresh and seasonal sandwiches and plates, try the potato puffs!
• Saul’s - North Berkeley - soups, sandwiches, and desserts 

• Modern Times - Oakland - popular San Diego-based brewery, fun and colorful taproom
• Fieldwork Brewing - West Berkeley - they have mastered hazy IPAs! 
• Gilman Brewing - Central Berkeley - darts, cornhole, and tasty brews
• Drake’s Dealership - Oakland - a staple in East Bay
• Temescal Brewing - Temescal - large indoor and outdoor taproom, dog-friendly, and food trucks every night! 
• Sierra Nevada Torpedo Room - West Berkeley - huge pours for tasters!

• Freehouse - Downtown Berkeley - a standard Berkeley bar
• Pacific Standard Tap Room - Downtown Berkeley - small taproom, great beer section 
• Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House - try the Monkey Beer on Thursday nights!
• The Albatross Pub - West Berkeley - huge pub, clean, lots of beers on tap, pool/darts
• Prizefighter - Emeryville - upscale bar with great cocktails 

• Zachary's - Oakland, Berkeley - deep dish to die for
• Little Star/The Star - San Francisco, Albany, San Francisco - a local favorite
• Artichoke - Berkeley - NY-based pizza, buy by the slice
• Cheese Board Pizza - North Berkeley - famous pizza spot, vegetarian 
• Gioia - West Berkeley - get the fungi pizza!

• Cinnaholic - Berkeley - make your own cinnamon roll
• Lush Gelato - North Berkeley - gelato spot in Epicurious Garden
• U:Dessert Story - North Berkeley, San Francisco - Asian fusion desserts
• Amausaan uji Matcha - North Berkeley - matcha desserts

Study/Working Cafes & Coffee Shops 

• Cafe Nostos - Berkeley - open space, great Mediterranean food 
• Wrecking Ball Coffee - North Berkeley - cool atmosphere, good coffee
• Victory Point Cafe - North Berkeley - lots of tables, big menu with wine and beer
• Romeo’s - Berkeley - sweeter drinks, many tables/working spaces 
• Hayward Public Library - Hayward - a newly renovated and modern library, huge space with a cafe

GROCERIES

Local Grocery Stores

• Berkeley Bowl - independent grocery store only found in Berkeley - aka the best grocery store ever - $$
• Trader Joes - grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy, and more - pick up your 2-buck Chuck (wine)- $$
• Whole Foods - eco-minded chain with natural and organic grocery items, housewares, and other products - discounts provided to Amazon Prime members - $$$
• Costco Wholesale - members-only warehouse - get a $1 hot dog/churro, a $9.99 large pizza, and cheap gas before you leave - $$
• 99 Ranch Market - Asian supermarket chain carrying imported specialty foods plus meat, seafood, produce, and baked goods - pick up baked goodies at Sheng Kee Bakery and tea at Ten Ren Tea Co before heading back to the car - $$
• KP Asian Market - market for Korean groceries and deli fare including kimchi, plus housewares - check out the home goods section! - $
• Tokyo Fish Market  - Japanese seafood specialist also offering a full selection of produce, prepared foods, and dry goods - $$
• Monterey Market - sustainable produce market offering seasonal, organic fruits, vegetables from local farms - $$
• Mi Tierra Foods - Mexican grocery store - $$
• Safeway - supermarket that carries all the necessities - $$
• Target - one-stop-shop for household items and food - $$