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 Louisiana in the Heart of Berkeley |
2261, Shattuck Avenue (between Bancroft & Kitteridge) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States + 510 548 6900 http://angelineskitchen.com/in... |
Located in the heart of downtown Berkeley, this most enjoyable little eatery is becoming a fast favorite of Berkeley locals. Friendly service and delicious, affordable comfort food makes this quaint little restaurant the entire package. Try the Mixed Grill, the Shrimp Po' Boy or the famous Gumbo, while tappin' your toes to the sounds of vintage NOLA Jazz. The desserts are out of this world, so go ahead and reward yourself for finding this little gem of a restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Peace, quiet, caffeine |
2000 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 845 0433 |
A long time favorite of students in search of the perfect place to study, it is a haven for those looking for a wooden-tabled coffee house that is open late and does not get too raucous. Despite its roomy interior, the dark wood and rustle of lecture notes will put you at peace and allow you to hunker down with a mocha and focus on that 19th-century tome. In addition to the many caffeinated choices and standard pastries, it also offers soups and sandwiches throughout the day, and a selection of gourmet desserts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cakes, pies and pastries |
1926 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 841 0773 |
Since 1988, this little bakery has been baking up some of the best cookies, pies, cakes and pastries in the downtown area. The owners use only the freshest ingredients, and bake every day the old-fashioned way. Relax at one of the tables with a warm cup of joe. There are also a few tables outside. Cakes include Apricot-Hazelnut Chocolate Velvet, and both Devil's and Angel's Food Cake. The breakfast pastries are fresh every morning. Its pies are made with hand-rolled butter crust and seasonal fruits like strawberry and rhubarb. You can also find lemon meringue and bourbon pecan pies year-round. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Drummin' up great burgers |
2154 Center Street Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 548 7700 |
Since 1968, this restaurant has been serving chic and delicious burgers, bacon and baklava on the cheap. A cut above a greasy spoon or a fast food joint, it has a sleek, yellow and blue decor, comfy seats and apparent gloss. It serves breakfasts, like omelets with cheese, mushroom, bacon, or sausage, or eggs any style. Also find sandwiches with a decidedly Middle Eastern flair like the Shish Kebab Sandwich. Vegetarian selections include falafel and hummus sandwiches. But really, you are here for the burgers, which are big, cheap and juicy. Try the All-American and the Bacon. Everything is grilled and made to order. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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With a Greek bent |
1849 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 101 Berkeley, CA 94709 United States +1 510 849 1319 |
Offering a touch more than the typical coffee house, this is the perfect place to dine alone with a good book for company. If you need something more than a mocha and a pastry, there are breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus on offer along with beer and wine at the bar. Menu items change daily, but a typical morning means omelettes, hot cereals, and fresh-baked items. Lunches and dinners include panini sandwiches, gourmet salads, mousaka, pizzas and pastas. The dessert menu is equally captivating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Cambodian comfort |
2156 University Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 843 4630 |
At this quaint Cambodian restaurant you will find a delightful influences from India, China and even hints of France. In this comfortable restaurant with yellow walls and Indo-Chinese artwork, you will enjoy flavors rarely tasted outside the country itself. It offers an extensive vegetarian menu that includes potatoes in a magic coconut sauce, and a variety of stir-fried or steamed vegetable dishes. The menu is divided up based on the sauces like the Cambodiana Sauce, Cottage Sauce (soy, chili, shallots, lime), the Curry Sauce, Naga Princess Sauce, and the Ginger Blossom Sauce. Try the Smoky Eggplant or the Catfish Mekong. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Healthy burritos and wraps |
2164 Center Street Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 704 8688 |
Murals of villas and a marketplace grace the wall of this restaurant. The music is fun, the service great, the food cannot be beat. This eatery makes its ingredients in small batches, ensuring you get the freshest available. Its meat is hand-trimmed, lean and low in sodium. Healthy cooking is key here. Choose from a whole wheat, spinach or tomato tortilla. Wraps and burritos can be had traditionally, or more creatively, like the picante (with chipolte). Choose from chicken, beef, carnitas or chorizo, salmon, snapper and prawns. For breakfast, try Chorizo and Eggs, Huevos Rancheros or the Mexican Omelet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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On the go |
2125 University Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 841 7722 |
This place is definitely tailored for those on the go and with little to go on budget-wise. But it is a comfy little friendly place with a few tables and a counter where you can grab a crepe for a couple of bucks, wolf it down, and head to class or shopping or what have you. Crepes can be filled with every and any thing from cheese, spinach, avocado, garlic, nutella, you name it. Some basic sandwiches are offered for the less crepe-inclined, as well as espresso drinks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Downtown |
2102 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 649 3810 http://www.downtownrestaurant.... |
Close proximity to the Berkeley Repertory Theatre makes sure this place is always crowded, even on weekdays. The wood panels and glossy furnishings bathed in dazzling lights give the restaurant a modern appeal. Seared Ahi Tuna and Niman Ranch Pork Loin Chop, among the entrees, and desserts like Honey Mascarpone Torte make sure diners come back. A calendar of events for live performances ensures entertainment while dining. Private rooms, banquet menus and special flower arrangements are some of the reasons why cocktail receptions and parties should be held here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Incoming hamachi |
1984 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 540 5900 |
This small Japanese restaurant features simple booths, white walls and traditional blue hangings. However, the food is nothing but colorful. During lunch, it offers pre-made self-serve sushi, bento boxes that include things like Chicken Teriyaki, Tempura, Saba and gyoza. The dinner combinations like the Kaki Fri (deep-fried oysters) shioyaki dishes and sashimi plates are inexpensive and include rice, soup, salad and fruit. Besides the usual nigiri and maki, there are interesting inventions like the Nagano roll (eel, ebi tempura, avocado), Pokemon roll (great for kids, with shrimp, egg, and cucumber) and the Caterpillar roll (eel, cucumber, avocado). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Superb gelatos |
2170 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 649 1888 http://www.gelatomilano.com/ |
People just can't seem to stop raving about the sorbettos and gelatos on offer at this Italiano ice-cream place. After-eight, Grapefruit Sorbetto, or Lemon Sorbetto - take your pick and it's easy to lose track of time while savoring on the rich, natural flavors. The owner's care and efforts are apparent in the delicacies, as suggestions and other feedback are welcome. Shattuck Avenue can surely boast about this ice-cream parlor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Glories of gourmet |
Around Shattuck Avenue (from Rose to Delaware streets) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States |
North of downtown Berkeley, this area features some of the best in fine cuisine and gourmet shopping in the city. Locals looking for food that is a cut above head here for the best in ethnic and local dining. The keystone is definitely Chez Panisse, known throughout the world as the place to eat in the Bay Area. You will also find some of the best tapas can be found at Cesar, sushi at Toyo and authentic Thai at Cha Am. There are also several vegetarian options, like the Japanese Cha-Ya, and great breakfasts and lunches at Smokey Joe's Cafe, to name just a few. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Itchin' for Ichiban |
2017 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 848 2200 |
Hankerin' for some traditional Japanese food in Downtown Berkeley? Duck into this small, blink-and-you-will-miss-it nook for fresh and delicious sushi, flawless tempura and quick bento box lunches. Its quiet setting is perfect for couples seeking intimate conversation, or for casual business meetings (you will always find a few here during the lunch hour). A la carte sushi includes the traditional selections of salmon, tuna, octopus, bean curd and roe. Try a bento box for a tasty lunch, or their tempura or donburi dishes. There are also decent choices for vegetarians. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More Than Just Curry |
2160 University Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 848 7252 |
This eatery specializes in Northern Indian cuisine. It uses lots of fresh ingredients and select spices. Find a comfortable setting with a full bar that includes Indian beers and a few bottles of vintage wine. The tandoori specialties and curries are excellent, and there's a large variety of vegetarian dishes to choose from. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Is it a church or a bar? |
2181 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 843 7625 http://www.jupiterbeer.com/ber... |
This hip little jazz club and brewpub has taken post-modernism to the extreme by adopting an original, if not heretical, approach to its décor. Inside you will find pews, fixtures, and other bits and pieces from a local Berkeley church. But sit back, relax, and enjoy one of its three dozen beers on tap, and nibble on gourmet sandwiches like roast chicken, and mozzarella and basil, as well as freshly baked pizzas (most items around $8). Local bands are featured on Thursday through Saturday nights, and the crowd, though mostly students, is rather mixed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary Fusion Cuisine |
2037 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 644 1913 http://www.larosebistro.com/ |
If a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner is what you want when in downtown Berkley, a good choice would be La Rose Bistro. A friendly and warm environment accompanies your meal and the unique murals on the walls will pleasantly surprise you. The menu is creative and adventurous with appetizers such as Pear Salad with Pecans and Blue Cheese USD7, and main courses such as Duck Confit with Port Wine Sauce USD18. Reservations are accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pints & Slices |
2033 San Pablo Avenue (at University Avenue) Berkeley, CA 94702 United States +1 510 845 1652 http://www.lanesplitterpizza.com |
At this East Bay beer and pizza joint, located on San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, patrons can feast on thin and crispy slices while momentarily evading the bustle of the noisy neighborhood intersection outside. Begin your meal with a big salad full of fresh veggies and topped with your choice of house-made dressings. The pies here are strictly New York-style (some with names like "Carnivore," "Garbage Pie" and the cult classic, "Heartstopper" with bacon and Gorgonzola), and regulars will attest that Lanesplitter does it right. Plenty of tables and a ton of barstools mean there's almost always a spot for you, and there's even a charming patio out back complete with heat lamps and picnic tables. On the stereo: rock 'n' roll. On the walls: a rotating collection of locally produced artwork. On tap: a rotating selection of more than a dozen locally produced microbrews (including Russian River Brewing Company's Damnation, a favorite of regulars). See website for menu and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live a long life |
2129 University Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 845 6072 |
The decor here is odd, yet the wood paneling is somehow comforting as you sit beneath the immense paper lanterns and the giant swordfish. Long Life believes a veggie diet is the secret to a long life, and its expansive menu is testament to the fact that the taste and skill of authentic Chinese cuisine can be delicious and inexpensive. It offers soy protein dishes and wheat gluten like Kung Pao Vegi Beef. The seafood is real, however, and includes Lobster Creamed Sauce Prawns. It offers a weekend Dim Sum brunch where dumplings and buns can be had for pennies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Heinz 57 of Asian restaurants |
1782 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709 United States +1 510 644 1005 |
Find a mix of primarily Chinese food with hints of Japanese, Indian, Korean and some Southeast Asian touches thrown in for good measure. It features noodle plates with vegetables, chow mein and Hong Kong noodles, claypots and many vegetarian and traditional plates like Curry Shrimp and Almonds with Tofu and Shrimp among the daily specials and more than 100 regular dishes. Drinks include homemade soy milk, soft drinks and Vietnamese iced tea. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Work and fun |
2015 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 666 0666 http://www.peoplesjoint.com/ |
Located in the busy Shattuck Avenue, this small café is frequented by university students and weary shoppers of the vicinity. The coffee served here is 100 percent organic and hot. You can savor the doughnuts, burgers, sandwiches and bagels, and if you want something lighter, try the salads—they are filling and healthy. An added plus is the free Wi-fi service for your laptop, so you can finish that pending project while sipping on a hot cuppa. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vietnamese and vegetarian |
2126 Center Street Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 845 4020 |
This downtown restaurant features a casual and comfortable decor with lots of mirrors, pictures of various fish and large tables perfect for family-style seating. In addition to Vietnamese dishes, find some traditional Chinese and Thai-like ones, and many for the vegetarian at-heart. To name a few of the 357 dishes (at last count), you will find Scallops with Garlic Sauce, Orange Chicken, several clay pot dishes, Tofu Rolls and Thai Sour Soup. A huge vegetarian menu includes mock beef, mock shrimp and chow meins. There is also an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring many of the items on the menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Expressly Vietnamese |
2045 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 486 1778 |
This corner restaurant is stark and simple, but with the greetings all accompanied with a smile, you will feel right at home. You can order prepared dishes and combination plates at the small buffet up front, and either sit down or take it to go. Depending on how many items you have (that change daily) you can fill up on the assortment of fried rolls, noodle and vegetable dishes, buttery fried rice with pork, or whatever else is set out that day. The beef dishes, such as Oyster Beef, are also particularly good. House beer and wine are available by the glass. Sit-down service is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Superb, Sustainable Seafood |
2512 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 United States +1 510 883 1720 http://www.seasaltrestaurant.com/ |
Located in a section of Berkeley burgeoning with new shops and eateries, Sea Salt Restaurant shows the variety of delectable dishes that can come solely from the ocean. Created by the same owners as Lalime, Fonda, and Jimmy Bean's, this restaurant offers a level of creativity and sustainability in their food that makes them a culinary force to be reckoned with in the East Bay. And with few options for non-seafood fans, the menu encourages visitors to venture out of their regular meat-centered dishes. The menu proves that there is a sea teeming with alternative, delicious dishes like the Steamed Lobster on a Torpedo Roll. They also boast a diverse wine list, so be sure to inquire with the friendly service about recommended drink and dish pairings. And plan accordingly, as they do not accept reservations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New York Steaks |
1974 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 841 7225 |
Make sure you stop by at Spats the next time you're in Berkeley. Whoopi Goldberg and Robbin Williams do so when they're in town. There's lots to choose from here - Seafood, Steak, Pasta, and Italian food. It is however most popular for its New York Steaks. Also worth trying is the grilled trout. And don't forget to enjoy the meal with a glass of wine or one of the yummy cocktails. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Revolving sushi on the cheap |
2016 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 649 1861 |
Sit at the big circular bar where the sushi floats by you on little boats. Revolving sushi, just like back in the 80s. The chef works in the middle of the bar; when you order, he sends your fish at you on the conveyor belt. Floating by you are the favorites (made fresh every minute), so if you see something you like, grab it. The sushi is divided into plates that include two pieces of Nigiri. Find everything from cucumber pickle rolls to baby clam, bonito, and all the standbys. It offers boxes of sushi to go. It also offers teriyaki and sashimi. Student Advantage discounts accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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We can cook anything |
1958 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 549 1958 |
Enjoy some of the best in homemade Thai cuisine in Berkeley at this warm, comfortable, mom-and-pop restaurant. The booths are all fanciful pagodas, the walls are wood with traditional artwork and hanging plants, and on a recent visit the owner announced, "We can cook anything." It offers traditional Imperial Thai cuisine such as curries with choices of beef, chicken, pork and shrimp with all manner of spices, veggies, coconut milk, and green and red sauces. Also on the menu are various grilled and sauteed dishes, the traditional Pad Thai and Pad Priks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All Thai'd up at midnight |
1936 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 848 6531 |
From the outside, the bright pink neon may seem blinding, and upon entering you will be transported back to the 80s. The light is bright and music slightly retro (Gary Numan, Duran Duran), but this restaurant offers quick and inexpensive Thai cuisine. The best part is the late hours, so you can easily sate your midnight satay cravings. Try said satay with a noodle dish such as Yen Ta Fo, Pad Thai or one of the many rice plates, and wash it down with a Far East beer. For dessert, there is sticky rice with mango. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sushi and fine wine |
2134 Oxford Street Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 644 1570 |
Most sushi joints offer a sake or two, plum wine and perhaps a house red or white, here you can choose from some of the finest Merlots, Cabernets, Pinot Grigios and Zinfandels from California and abroad. The selection changes often depending on taste and whims, but you are guaranteed at least a few dozen choices. The restaurant has a cute, country feel to it with potted trees and a few tile-topped tables. The sushi bar options are fairly standard, with the usual nigiri and sashimi on the menu. It also serves teriyaki, tempura and donburi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sustainable Sustenance |
2327 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 540 5950 http://www.venusrestaurant.net/ |
Venus showcases a lively variety of heirloom vegetables, hormone and antibiotic free meats, and organic ingredients in their dishes. They boast that their sustainable kitchen contains neither a freezer nor microwave, which means 100% of their California inspired cuisine is prepared with freshness and attention to detail. With tantalizing options like the Cashew, Pumpkin and Poppyseed Brittle served over Yogurt, Venus is a brunch destination for those who seek unpredictable culinary genius. The brick walls, seasonal floral arrangements, and natural light give this restaurant a homey vibe appreciated by all crowds. Review © 2007, Wcities |