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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 |
 Food Court with a Twist |
2519 Durant Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States |
In the mood for Asian cuisine? Head over to this small food court. Circling around an outdoor seating area are a collection of 10 small Asian restaurants (also a donut shop and a gyro place) so you can grab what you like and enjoy it al fresco, although some restaurants have indoor seating. Find everything from King Pin Donuts (deep-fried, sugary glazed dough since 1939),to teriyaki and bean curd, as well as noodles and soups to pearl tapioca drinks to Korean BBQ. In between there is satay, curries and Kung Pao and Mu Shu. The gyro place may stick out in this garden of Asian delights, but it also offers biryani rice plates. 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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Baked delights |
1400 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709 United States +1 510 644 1601 |
From early morning till early evening, this place bakes up breads, pizzas and rolls, and makes great salads, sandwiches and breakfast goods. There are several small tables perfect for one or two, but many get items to go. It offers several sandwiches like Turkey Avocado, Roasted Eggplant and Chicken Breast Tarragon. Try one of the small pizzas like its Four Cheese, Margherita and Pugliese, perfect for a hungry one, or a light meal for two. Also find omelets served all day, salads that range from Caesar to Mediterranean, as well as fresh fruit smoothies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Diner chic on Fourth Street |
1807-A Fourth Street Berkeley, CA 94710 United States +1 510 644 3230 |
The name's a bit misleading. Not only is there no ocean view, but this is not your ordinary diner. Though it has streamlined aluminum and black-and-white tile, and the fare is inspired by diner cuisine, the ingredients are the freshest available and the dishes are prepared with care and imagination. At breakfast, the cooks do wonderful things with the humble buttermilk pancake, and the scrambled eggs and tortilla chips are memorable, as well. At lunch, it is sandwiches and plate specials, which often feature a fresh fish filet. The to-go counter next door, offers sandwiches and mini-pizzas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A pizza institution |
2340 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 548 1129 |
For years this place been cranking out fresh, hot slices loaded with cheese, generous toppings and a substantial crust. Modeled after the famous grab-and-go pizzerias of New York, it holds its own nicely against them. The inside has a few lean-on bars upon which you can eat, but most grab a slice and hit the Avenue. Slice prices vary depending on what you order, but you can also order whole pies with all the usual toppings like veggies, pepperoni or sausage. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Salad in the window? |
2442 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 849 4592 |
Find a high ceiling and wall murals that lend an Italian countryside feel. The windows looking out onto the street are large, so you can watch the foot traffic go by. The salads (chef, green or veggie) are easily sharable by two or three people. They are made with the freshest of ingredients and come with the house's homemade honey wheat bread. Sandwiches like roast beef, turkey, ham and vegetarian, are equally as sharable as the salads. Try the robust and strong Indo Noir or the heady Moka Java coffee with a fresh pastry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coffee and student culture |
2522 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 644 3100 |
This cafe features brick walls, a tall ceiling with criss-crossed wooden beams, bright light from the windows, skylight and featured photography and artwork that changes periodically. Sit downstairs among the indoor trees or up in the loft. It fills up quickly at almost all hours of the day, so do not be afraid to ask to share with someone. It offers the standard coffee and espresso drinks including the Espresso Roma roast, cappuccinos, mochas, lattes, as well as juices and sodas. It also serves cakes and pies, as well as daily specials like salads, sandwiches and other quick eats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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East Bay Gourmet |
1782 4th Street Berkeley, CA 94710 United States +1 510 525 1440 http://www.caferouge.net |
Cafe Rouge, located in the heart of Berkeley's hoppin' 4th Street shopping district, is an East Bay institution. Foodies flock from far and wide for treats as simple as a cheeseburger and as complex as a Mediterranean-style lamb shank entree. Menu items are rotated in and out of circulation every couple weeks, so expect to see new and exciting things every time you visit. Shellfish fans marvel at the massive oyster selection (officially celebrated at the weekly Oyster Wednesday party). Cafe Rouge is also well known for the quality of its meats, all of which come from the finest local and regional producers, and many of which are available for takeaway at the on-site Meat Market (where you'll also find all manner of cured meats, pates, terrines and sausages). See website for menus, wine lists and more. 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 |
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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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Coffee on the Avenue |
2404 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 644 3045 |
Step into this open and airy coffee house for fine brews, good conversation and lots of yellow. The walls, that is are all are a deep goldenrod color, and there are lots of scattered chairs and tables. Enjoy coffee and espresso drinks like mochas, lattes, cappuccinos, iced coffee and teas, as well as fresh juices, milk and sodas. Should you want something a little more substantial than a bagel or muffin, there is a small sandwich and salad menu with choices like turkey, roast beef and pastrami as well as Caesar, green and fruit salads. Student Advantage discount available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coffee and Calzones! |
2960 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 644 3773 http://www.espressoroma.com/ |
For decades, this large coffeehouse on the corner of Ashby and College has been a veritable institution in Berkeley, like the University itself. A place for students to study over excellent espresso, and artists and writers to create while munching on a croissant. The floor is Tuscan tiled, the ceiling vaulted. Order at the coffee counter and seat yourself at a table, at the small circular bar, or at one of a handful of tables outside with the view of the College/Ashby foot traffic. Try the large, stuffed calzones filled with cheese, meat, veggies and fresh sauce. Note: Cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The name says it all |
2375 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 548 6479 http://www.fatslicepizza.com/ |
This place offers quick, hot slices topped with all sorts of fresh ingredients, lots of cheese, and a thick and hearty crust. With lots of neon and bright light, and a few more tables at which to sit and relax, some think it the best pizzeria around Telegraph. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Build your own pasta dish |
5400 College Ave Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 601 8646 http://www.filippos.biz |
The inexpensive menu is set up so that you can pick out the pasta you want and match it up with the sauce of your choice, making endless variations are possible. Choose Capellini, Gemelli, Ravioli, Fusilli or Linguine. Even Gnocchi and Polenta are there to choose from. Add Pomodoro (tomato basil sauce), Milanese (scallops, basil, cream), Sausage, Bolognese (meat ragout and fresh herbs), Frutti de Mare and much more. It also offers healthy pastas that use only light oil and no butter or cream. The setting is small and comfortable with the added bonus of sidewalk seating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Essential breakfast diner |
1300 Fourth Street Berkeley, CA 94710 United States +1 510 524 2532 |
This spacious, diner-style dining room has green marble tabletops, high ceilings and hanging plants. You will always find parking in the restaurant's own parking lot. The kitchen prepares a variety of dishes, from low-calorie treats to sinful entrees. The breakfast portion of the menu is the highlight; however, the lunch menu is also a strong contender with homemade soups and grilled chicken sandwiches. But the shining stars are the delicious egg dishes dripping in Hollandaise Sauce. Try the Crab and Artichoke Benedict served with a side of perfectly cooked home-style potatoes, topped with a dollop of sour cream. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Crusade for Great Falafel |
2965 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 665 1672 http://www.holylandrestaurant.... |
Holy Land is heavenly indeed. The owners, Niso and Hay Mizrachi, cook terrific Israeli and Middle Eastern cuisine. Everything is fresh, tasty and made quickly. This small, casual space has only 10 tables that fill up quickly at lunch and dinner times. Photographs of Israel and the Middle East hang on the walls beneath overgrown ivy plants. The delicious pitas can be filled with lamb or chicken kebab, shawerma, falafel or a combination of hummus or tabbouleh. The lunch platters include salad and side dishes. Dinner platters are served with a thick hummus dipping sauce and pita bread. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Health under glass |
2564 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 486 8322 |
The tables here are located along the atrium, along with a few plants and a glass roof, which is particularly cool to eat under during a rainstorm. True to its name, the place whips up all sorts of healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinner entrees, all at reasonable prices. Order at the counter, then sit beneath the glass. Morning selections include coffee, homemade muffins and pastries, eggs and omelets. Throughout the day find homemade soups, lasagna, stuffed baked potatoes and burgers. Try Southeast Asian entrees like the Mee Gorang, curry dishes and spicy udon. Only cash is accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Put that burrito on your AmEx |
2530 Durant Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 845 4859 |
If you are short on cash, do not fear. Your craving for fast, filling and tasty taqueria staples can be sated with a charge card. Or if you just want to dine on the cheap, this is the place for you. This is a definite to-go place. There are five tables in very close quarters that afford a nice view of the elbows and lower backs of those in line. Find carne asada, bean, cheesesteak and vegetarian. It also serves tacos and salads like the taco and the chicken fajita salad. 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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Caribbean Cuisine Carefully Cooked |
2836 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94710 United States +1 510 486 1202 |
Penny's Caribbean Cafe is not in Berkeley's finest neighborhood, but it is not a restaurant for those interested in luxury. Penny's is for those interested in great food. Operated only by the lovable Penny herself, this cafe caters to anyone looking for a relaxing, yet amazing meal. All food is cooked from scratch, so it takes slightly longer to get a dish than at an average restaurant (you're on island time at Penny's), but after tasting the Goat Roti or the Mango Bread, the wait will have been worth it. Wash it all down with some Ginger Beer and your taste buds will be singing for more. A word to the brave, though, the hot sauce puts its name to the test. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The chicken on the corner |
1685 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709 United States +1 510 845 5932 |
Despite its French name, the offerings here are varied, from North Africa, Asia, Italy and the American South. This great little gourmet food store features a counter stocked with salads like Saffron Orzo and Burmese Noodles. Find polentas, grilled chicken and tofu, meatloaf, Creole sausage, jambalaya, roasted root vegetables, and all manner of sandwiches, served on baguettes, levain, sour roll, focaccia or aram, as well as pastries, cakes and daily specials. There are several tables in a comfortable, French country setting with crockery, pictures of poulet and fresh flowers. 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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East Bay flavor |
100 Seawall Drive (at the corner of University Avenue) Berkeley, CA 94710 United States +1 510 549 1900 http://www.skatesonthebay.com |
Fine restaurant connoisseurs from all over the Bay Area frequent this Berkeley hot spot. It is a great place for a romantic or family dinner, or just appetizers at the bar with friends. Built on stilts right over the water, it offers unforgettable views of San Francisco, the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge. The menu is filled with a vast selection of seafood, fish, chicken and pasta entrees. Try the grilled sirloin steak and roasted garlic prawns. The wine list features California selections. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 More than sufficient |
2431 Durant Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 841 3049 |
With lots of small tables, a mellow atmosphere and windows that look out upon the foot traffic of Durant Avenue, this is the place to grab a cup of something away from the hustle and bustle of the beaten-path coffee houses in the Telegraph Avenue area. Bring a book or catch your breath. Enjoy the standard espresso drinks (mochas, cappucinos, lattes) as well as pastries, cakes, bagels, and juices. The late hours make this a perfect post dinner or movie destination. Only cash is accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Beer at the Movies |
1834 Park Boulevard (at E. 18th Street) Berkeley, CA 94606 United States +1 510 814 2400 / Office: +1 510 848 1994 http://www.speakeasytheaters.com |
The Parkway Speakeasy, which bills itself as "California's First Speakeasy Theater," is truly an anomaly. Patrons are invited to come in and enjoy the meticulously chosen program of films (from classics to indies to month-old Hollywood stuff), all while swigging beer and scarfing pizza. Understandably, the Parkway is insanely popular among locals. The food menu is as lovingly assembled as the movie calendar, featuring healthy sandwiches, hearty pastas, luscious salads, mediterranean specialties and decadent desserts. Pitchers of micro-brewed beer are as startlingly cheap as the theater's admission prices, and wine is offered by the glass or by the bottle. See website for menu, showtimes, event calendar, weekly specials (including family night), El Cerrito location details and more. cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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