Jesse + Malari's Guidebook to Berkeley!
Food scene
Lo Coco's
1400 Shattuck AveThe best peperoni pizza!
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveJupiter's has great outdoor seating and live music!
La Mission
1255 University AveFun variety of Mexican eats and large portions!
If you want to soak this up longer for less $$ you can bring your own wine from Vintage Berkeley Wine Shop and pay the cork fee.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveIf you want to soak this up longer for less $$ you can bring your own wine from Vintage Berkeley Wine Shop and pay the cork fee.
Take a stroll down Vine Lane to the first ever Peet's Coffee!
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StTake a stroll down Vine Lane to the first ever Peet's Coffee!
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AvePlan ahead - they're only open 3days a week.
Taste of the Himalayas
1700 Shattuck AveThis is our favorite take out spot.
Tapas restaurant... seating in the back is really nice. Prepare for a long wait.
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Comal
2020 Shattuck AveTapas restaurant... seating in the back is really nice. Prepare for a long wait.
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveSOOO good.
Outdoor Activities
Nearby outdoor activities
Must go when there's no fog. Great sunsets and and views of the city. If you like a good challenge, rent a bike from Sports Basement and climb on! Otherwise you can walk up hidden stair pathways (2.5 miles round trip) or drive.
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Grizzly Peak
Must go when there's no fog. Great sunsets and and views of the city. If you like a good challenge, rent a bike from Sports Basement and climb on! Otherwise you can walk up hidden stair pathways (2.5 miles round trip) or drive.
Bring a wind jacket! You can explore for the vast array of urban art for hours and spot wind surfers.
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Albany Bulb
1 Buchanan StBring a wind jacket! You can explore for the vast array of urban art for hours and spot wind surfers.
They offer classes in Codornices Park, a 2 minute walk from our house.
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The Green Yogi
1642 Martin Luther King Jr WayThey offer classes in Codornices Park, a 2 minute walk from our house.
You can easily wander around the trails for 3hrs. We like to pack a lunch at find a hidden picnic table.
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The University of California Botanical Garden
200 Centennial DrYou can easily wander around the trails for 3hrs. We like to pack a lunch at find a hidden picnic table.
Accessible spot to get to from our home. You can scramble or take a path to the top of the boulder for spectacular views. Also check out Grotto Rock Park & Cragmont Rock Park!
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Indian Rock Park
950 Indian Rock AveAccessible spot to get to from our home. You can scramble or take a path to the top of the boulder for spectacular views. Also check out Grotto Rock Park & Cragmont Rock Park!
Telegraph Avenue
2300 Telegraph AveThrift store shopping!
The Campanile
Check out the top of the clock tower on Campus.
Groceries
My fav spot! Highest quality of produce. Wait in line at 7 am if you want to beat the crowds. There's also a Fish Market and other fun shops up Hopkins Street.
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Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StMy fav spot! Highest quality of produce. Wait in line at 7 am if you want to beat the crowds. There's also a Fish Market and other fun shops up Hopkins Street.
Buy by the bulk here. It can be a bit overwhelming, but is an incredible store. I'd go with a list :)
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StBuy by the bulk here. It can be a bit overwhelming, but is an incredible store. I'd go with a list :)
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaGood spot to buy alcohol and day snack galore.
Andronico's and Safeway are the closest grocery stores to our home. They're both within 15 minute walk, however, be prepared to for a big hill on the way back.
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Safeway Community Markets
1550 Shattuck AveAndronico's and Safeway are the closest grocery stores to our home. They're both within 15 minute walk, however, be prepared to for a big hill on the way back.