Food Scene
Simple cafe with coffee, tea, sandwiches, salads, and pastries
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sack's Coffee House
2701 College AveSimple cafe with coffee, tea, sandwiches, salads, and pastries
An historical soda fountain transformed into a great neighborhood café (the soda fountain counter and stools are still intact). Wonderful for breakfast, lunch or a simple dinner.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elmwood Cafe
2900 College AvenueAn historical soda fountain transformed into a great neighborhood café (the soda fountain counter and stools are still intact). Wonderful for breakfast, lunch or a simple dinner.
Dream Fluff Donuts
2637 Ashby AveOld school donut shop
One of the best Ehtiopian restaurants in the East Bay. Affordable and delicious.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Colucci
5849 Telegraph AveOne of the best Ehtiopian restaurants in the East Bay. Affordable and delicious.
Bustling restaurant serving a more modern interpretation of Chinese food. Takeout available too.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shen Hua
2914 College AveBustling restaurant serving a more modern interpretation of Chinese food. Takeout available too.
Good food, coffee, has two spaces – one is a quiet, study room.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Espresso Roma
2960 College AveGood food, coffee, has two spaces – one is a quiet, study room.
Special dining experience in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland. They specialize in pork, but have a variety of delicious options and a fabulous bar. Reservations recommended.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wood Tavern
6317 College AveSpecial dining experience in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland. They specialize in pork, but have a variety of delicious options and a fabulous bar. Reservations recommended.
Great restaurant for local, organic dining. It has a variety of options as simple as pizza, burgers and roasted chicken and as complex as a Vegan Charcuterie platter. Great bar too!
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gather
2200 Oxford StGreat restaurant for local, organic dining. It has a variety of options as simple as pizza, burgers and roasted chicken and as complex as a Vegan Charcuterie platter. Great bar too!
Freshest hummus, baba ghanoush and falafel around. The Chicken Pomegranate and the Vegetarian Middle Eastern Plate are both amazing.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Mediterranee
2936 College AveFreshest hummus, baba ghanoush and falafel around. The Chicken Pomegranate and the Vegetarian Middle Eastern Plate are both amazing.
Modern Mexican. Great décor, drinks and unique, tasty food. It gets crowded, but is a fun place to dine. Reservations recommended.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Comal
2020 Shattuck AveModern Mexican. Great décor, drinks and unique, tasty food. It gets crowded, but is a fun place to dine. Reservations recommended.
OIne of the best, more unique Italian restaurants in the area. Small, there is often a wait, and they serve family style.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trattoria La Siciliana
1730 Shattuck AvenueOIne of the best, more unique Italian restaurants in the area. Small, there is often a wait, and they serve family style.
Not marked and hard to find, but worth it for a very unusual dining experience. Reservations recommended (not sushi).
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ippuku
2130 Center StNot marked and hard to find, but worth it for a very unusual dining experience. Reservations recommended (not sushi).
Kirala 2
1511 Shattuck AveGreat, higher-end sushi.
Quick, reasonably priced sandwiches and salads. Great service. Beer and wine too.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southie
6311 College AveQuick, reasonably priced sandwiches and salads. Great service. Beer and wine too.
Burgers, fries and shakes done right. Cash only.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smokehouse
3115 Telegraph AveBurgers, fries and shakes done right. Cash only.
Arts & Culture
California Memorial Stadium
2227 Piedmont AveHome of the Golden Bears!
Haas Pavilion
115 Haas PavilionHome of Cal Basketball, Gymnastics and Volleyball.
On-campus theater hosting plays and concerts.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cal Performances
101 Zellerbach HallOn-campus theater hosting plays and concerts.
Essentials
Iconic Berkeley grocery store. Extensive selection of organic produce.
419 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StIconic Berkeley grocery store. Extensive selection of organic produce.
High-end grocery store. Organic foods, and good prepared food selection.
553 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlHigh-end grocery store. Organic foods, and good prepared food selection.
Small bodega for basic grocery needs. Convenient and friendly.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Derby Food Center
2707 College AveSmall bodega for basic grocery needs. Convenient and friendly.
Shopping
CVS
2655 Telegraph AvePharmacy and basic food items right next door!
Entertainment & Activities
Interactive science museum with incredible views of the Bay Area!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lawrence Hall of Science
Interactive science museum with incredible views of the Bay Area!