Guidebook for Berkeley

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Guidebook for Berkeley

Food Scene

Not a fancy looking place, but surprisingly good Thai food.
Bangkok Thai Cuisine
1459 University Avenue
Not a fancy looking place, but surprisingly good Thai food.
The best cheap Mexican in walking distance. Try the enchiladas. Not a ton of indoor dining space, so either avoid peak hours or plan on sitting outside (or taking food home).
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La Mission
1255 University Ave
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The best cheap Mexican in walking distance. Try the enchiladas. Not a ton of indoor dining space, so either avoid peak hours or plan on sitting outside (or taking food home).
Not quite as good as La Mission but closer and easier.
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Taqueria Monte Cristo
1446 University Ave
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Not quite as good as La Mission but closer and easier.
The best coffee in the neighborhood, with excellent pastries, and a good place to hang out. Good cocktails in the evening, but the food is not great and sometimes actively not good.
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Townie
1799 University Avenue
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The best coffee in the neighborhood, with excellent pastries, and a good place to hang out. Good cocktails in the evening, but the food is not great and sometimes actively not good.
An acceptable second choice coffee stop if you're heading this way.
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Fellini
1401 University Ave
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An acceptable second choice coffee stop if you're heading this way.
The best of the local Indian places. Vegetarian. Try a dosa; they're huge and yummy.
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Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia St
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The best of the local Indian places. Vegetarian. Try a dosa; they're huge and yummy.
If you're craving a pizza, this place is the best (unless it's midday, then head to the Cheeseboard on Shattuck). Pizza Moda on University is closer and not bad if you want a sit-down meal. Under no circumstances go to North Beach Pizza; that place is vile.
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Gioia Pizzeria
1586 Hopkins St
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If you're craving a pizza, this place is the best (unless it's midday, then head to the Cheeseboard on Shattuck). Pizza Moda on University is closer and not bad if you want a sit-down meal. Under no circumstances go to North Beach Pizza; that place is vile.

Drinks & Nightlife

Our favorite local place for excellent cocktails. The food is also great but pricey.
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Revival Bar + Kitchen
2102 Shattuck Ave
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Our favorite local place for excellent cocktails. The food is also great but pricey.

Essentials

There is nowhere better for produce. Nowhere. Expect a crowd. You can also get most staples here, but for a real shop we recommend Berkeley Bowl West.
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Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins St
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There is nowhere better for produce. Nowhere. Expect a crowd. You can also get most staples here, but for a real shop we recommend Berkeley Bowl West.
This is where we do most of our full grocery runs. They've got pretty much everything, and in good quality / selection.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Ave
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This is where we do most of our full grocery runs. They've got pretty much everything, and in good quality / selection.
We kind of hate Trader Joe's, but it's good if you want a frozen meal or something weird dipped in chocolate. It's the closest place if you need to run out for some sugar or a lemon.
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Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito Plaza
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We kind of hate Trader Joe's, but it's good if you want a frozen meal or something weird dipped in chocolate. It's the closest place if you need to run out for some sugar or a lemon.
The best place in town to get booze or beer. Fantastic selection, friendly staff, honest prices.
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Ledger's Liquor
1399 University Ave
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The best place in town to get booze or beer. Fantastic selection, friendly staff, honest prices.
The closest pharmacy.
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
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The closest pharmacy.

Entertainment & Activities

The biggest screen (if you're downstairs) and usually the best stuff playing.
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Landmark's California Theatre
2113 Kittredge St
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The biggest screen (if you're downstairs) and usually the best stuff playing.

Getting Around

Your closest BART station.
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North Berkeley Station
1750 Sacramento St
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Your closest BART station.