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2199 Bancroft Way (at the corner of Fulton Street) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 843 8868 |
This Berkeley boutique has new and used clothing for you and lots of great gift ideas for your friends. The store stocks a crazy selection of umbrellas, socks and Winnie the Pooh merchandise, as well as items like scented candles, fancy soaps, journals, seasonal decorations, wrapping paper and gift cards. Aperio also offers whimsical surprises for every member of the family, like UC Berkeley sweatshirts for animals plus a number of UC-related souvenirs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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 |
 One person's trash |
2280 Fulton Street Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 849 3199 |
At this tiny shop across the street from the University, you will find an array of nicely preserved (and stacked) antiques and collectibles, a veritable cross-section of 20th century Americana. George Kimacek has assembled a collection that almost feels like a casual museum. Find dishes from the 30s onward, Art Deco costume jewelry, dolls of all types, baseball and football cards (in their original packaging!), vintage Playboy magazines, Halston posters from the 70s and 80s and all manner of timeless bric-a-brac in between. Kimacek is willing to trade if you have something of interest. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Head Over Here |
2112 Berkeley Way Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 644 1971 http://www.blowsalon.com/index... |
This salon is not so ordinary as you'd expect. It hosts art shows frequently where the artists' work is showcased on the walls of the shop. Armed with a staff of talented hair stylists and colorists, the Blow Salon has a host of satisfied customers to vouch for their work. Booking an appointment early here is very important, since some people have had to wait close to a week for a trim! Also if you are not sure of what to get, then the store offers free consultations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 How do you spell relief? |
2026 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 843 5002 http://www.comicrelief.net |
Since the 1980s, this shop has garnered several local Best Comic Store awards and the Will Eisner Spirit of Retailing Award. Wall to wall comic books, graphic novels and related toy and art paraphernalia will surround you. This is definitely one of those stores where if they do not have it, it probably does not exist. Everything you need, from strips, media, TV and movie reference, anime and manga, zines and fringe art, can be found here. The vast selection includes Calvin & Hobbes, Dilbert, Eightball, Sailor Moon, Star Wars Book, Asia Cinema, cult, horror, X-Files and Star Trek. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best in used designer, vintage and contemporary |
2338 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 843 7600 http://www.crossroadstrading.com |
Since the late 1980s, this establishment has been the name in Bay Area used clothing. It buys, sells and trades a wide variety of men's and women's vintage and contemporary clothing, several designer items, shoes, jewelry, bags, accessories and anything else that comes through the doors for the recycled fashion conscious. The stock changes daily, so you are always assured of finding something "new" when you come in, and all at reasonable prices. Perhaps something funky and polyester, something with a penguin or an alligator on the pocket? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wisdom from the East |
1986 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 548 2350 |
An excellent resource for those in search of new, used, popular and/or rare Asian and Asian-American literature, Eastwind is a cozy little shop that stocks an amazing breadth of books and subjects. From cookbooks to Buddhist history, Chinese herbal medicine to university texts, Eastwind has it all and then some. You will also find shelves full of all you need for doing second language study, as well as flashcards, origami and calligraphy supplies, and other art and language learning aids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Classics to the postmodern |
2151 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 540 7822 http://www.gamesofberkeley.com/ |
Find everything from the traditional to the postmodern here. Since the 1980s, this shop has featured a variety of chess sets (including collectible ones) and checkers, and old standards like Pente, Monopoly and all manner of Milton Bradley board games as well as collectible card games like the ubiquitous Magic: The Gathering. It stocks a wide selection of role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, Alternity, GURPS and Games Workshop accessories. Toys for toddlers and tots include Lego, Duplo and Koosh. 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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 The craze never went away |
1983 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709 United States +1 510 845 4333 |
Remember the 1980s? One could not wave one's rolling pin and not hit flaky pastry wrapped around something enigmatic, savory or sweet or just plain wrong. This tiny patisserie (only five very small tables) does one thing well. The croissants are flaky, baked fresh all day, and range from plain to chicken and mushroom. In between are chocolate, custard and raisin, spinach and cheese, and turkey and cheese. Nice French turnovers abound as well. It also serves breakfast. You may even catch the occasional lunch special like macaroni and cheese. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Britpop, krautrock, hip hop |
2136 University Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 486 1880 http://www.modlang.com |
This cool indie rock shop stocks thousands of rare and sub-sub genres. It specializes in European and world imports (British imports especially) and classic issues of indie labels. Find a huge selection of psychedelic, funk, space rock, Britpop, punk, electronica, acid jazz, ambient, spoken word and then some, as well as releases from better known artists like the Beta Band, Enya, and Belle and Sebastian, to the lesser known sounds of Blonde Redhead, Mojave 3 and Gomez. It also stocks quite a good selection of music memorabilia like posters, T-shirts, autographs, zines and British music magazines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bargain legal books |
950 Parker Street (between Eighth and Ninth streets) Berkeley, CA 94710-2524 United States +1 800 728 3555 http://www.nolo.com |
Here you can buy top titles in legal books and software discounted up to 40 percent off the regular retail prices. Local patrons include law professionals, students and self-help readers. The outlet sells numerous titles and series by all the notable law publishers, including the Nutshell Series, as well as Federal Procedure and California Civil Code publications. You will also find plenty of law study guides discounted 10 percent, including case notes, the LSAT Triple Prep, Emanuel and Gilbert's Study Aids. Plus, it features a variety of legal forms and literature on small business self-help. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Science fiction and fantasy |
2020 Shattuck Avenue (between University Avenue and Addison Street) Berkeley, CA 94704-1117 United States +1 510 848 0413 http://www.otherchangeofhobbit... |
Once upon a time, there was a bookstore called A Change of Hobbit, which begot The Other Change of Hobbit. Although the original no longer exists, the latter remains as one of the best science fiction and fantasy bookstores in the Bay Area. The store itself is large and, though stacked with new and used tomes, the wide aisles and high ceiling fight feelings of claustrophobia. You will be hard-pressed to stump the friendly sales staff about this genre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fly on in |
2349 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 649 1320 http://www.pegasusbookstore.com/ |
Berkeley's famous independent bookstores tend to occupy the most unlikely of places, and Pegasus, in the former home of a car dealership, is no exception. Being an expansive, former showroom, it lets you browse the selections with lots of air and light at your back. Find a broad range from bestsellers to the classics, from the obscure to the out of print. It boasts a huge selection of overstocked, discounted titles, as well as an ever-growing used section. There is a huge magazine and newspaper rack with many international journals, as well as CDs, gift cards, and bags. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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