Guidebook for Berkeley
Shopping
REI
1338 San Pablo AveOutdoor gear.
Sketch Ice Cream
2080 Fourth StFantastic ice cream and other treats!
The North Face Outlet
1238 Fifth StWho can resist a look at the North Face outlet?
Blick Art Materials
811 University AvenueArt supplies.
Food Scene
Bette's Oceanview Diner
1807A Fourth StUnpretentious diner, sometimes a long wait.
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StFor your coffee fix.
Carolyn and Jimmy serve up a great brunch, and the lunches aren't bad either.
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Meal Ticket
1235 San Pablo AveCarolyn and Jimmy serve up a great brunch, and the lunches aren't bad either.
Indus Village
1920 San Pablo AveGreat Indian / Pakistani food.
Picante
1328 Sixth StMexican Food, full bar.
Lama Beans
1290 Sixth StCoffee shop and also a full restaurant.
Café Rouge Restaurant
1782 Fourth StreetTake a break from shopping at Cafe Rouge.
Tacubaya
1782 Fourth StReally good Mexican food, no burritos!
Everything Else
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetPlenty of shops to browse, places to eat, an Apple store.
The closest BART station, parking available (usually, and there may be a small fee).
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North Berkeley Station
1750 Sacramento StThe closest BART station, parking available (usually, and there may be a small fee).
An urban winery, check website for tasting times and occasional parties.
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Donkey and Goat Winery
1340 Fifth StAn urban winery, check website for tasting times and occasional parties.
Respected wine importer Kermit Lynch has something for all tastes and budgets.
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Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
1605 San Pablo AveRespected wine importer Kermit Lynch has something for all tastes and budgets.
Berkeley station
700 University AveThe closest Amtrak station.
Trumer Brauerei
1404 Fourth StSee their website to sign up for a tour.
Teance Fine Teas
1036 Grayson StTaste interesting fine teas, very interesting shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar
1621 San Pablo AveCoffee bar, used to be Cafe Fanny.
Sierra Nevada Torpedo Room
2031 Fourth StSierra Nevada Tasting room, recently opened.
Plenty of beer and TV's in the bar, and a full menu.
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Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse
901 Gilman StreetPlenty of beer and TV's in the bar, and a full menu.
Takara Sake USA
708 Addison StHead here for an interesting taste of Japanese Sake.
Essentials
Berkeley Natural Grocery Company
1336 Gilman StNeighborhood grocery store.
Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StFresh produce, a real Berkeley scene.
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveAnother Berkeley institution.
Market Hall Foods Berkeley
1786 Fourth StSandwiches and other groceries available.
Sightseeing
A short walk, see shorebirds and walk over the freeway on the pedestrian bridge.
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Aquatic Park
700-898 Beach StA short walk, see shorebirds and walk over the freeway on the pedestrian bridge.