Sylvie & Doug’s guidebook
Food scene
Safeway Community Markets
1550 Shattuck AveClosest supermarket around
Very famous sustainable produce market offering seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables from local farms.
213 locals recommend
Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StVery famous sustainable produce market offering seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables from local farms.
Carrying only organic products, this shop offers locally sourced poultry & meat plus to-go foods.
20 locals recommend
Magnani Poultry
1576 Hopkins StCarrying only organic products, this shop offers locally sourced poultry & meat plus to-go foods.
Intimate neighborhood market specializing in fine coffee & teas, chocolates & international cheeses.
9 locals recommend
Raxakoul Coffee & Cheese
1578 Hopkins StIntimate neighborhood market specializing in fine coffee & teas, chocolates & international cheeses.
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveBest cheese shop and pizzeria around.
Alice Waters' acclaimed flagship downstairs & cafe upstairs offer seasonal fare & a chic, cozy vibe. Reservation recommended.
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveAlice Waters' acclaimed flagship downstairs & cafe upstairs offer seasonal fare & a chic, cozy vibe. Reservation recommended.
Modern design & Mexican cuisine meet at this eatery known for its cocktails & vibrant outdoor area. Reservation recommended.
134 locals recommend
Comal
2020 Shattuck AveModern design & Mexican cuisine meet at this eatery known for its cocktails & vibrant outdoor area. Reservation recommended.
Best bakery around founded in 1983 known for its whole-grain, gourmet & specialty breads & rolls.
107 locals recommend
Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveBest bakery around founded in 1983 known for its whole-grain, gourmet & specialty breads & rolls.
Light-filled coffee & tea stop with a lush patio sourcing single-origin beans from female farmers.
9 locals recommend
Cafenated Coffee Company
2085 Vine StLight-filled coffee & tea stop with a lush patio sourcing single-origin beans from female farmers.
Chinese restaurant with a chic, modern atmosphere & a menu that offers Peking duck & other classics. Reservation recommended.
32 locals recommend
Great China Restaurant
2190 Bancroft WayChinese restaurant with a chic, modern atmosphere & a menu that offers Peking duck & other classics. Reservation recommended.
Japanese izakaya-inspired spot serving yakitori & soba with shochus & sakes in wood-clad environs.
45 locals recommend
Ippuku
2130 Center StJapanese izakaya-inspired spot serving yakitori & soba with shochus & sakes in wood-clad environs.
Bustling indie grocery store known for its organic produce, meat & fish, plus bulk foods & wines.
419 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StBustling indie grocery store known for its organic produce, meat & fish, plus bulk foods & wines.
Italian restaurant earns fans with wood-fired pizzas & seasonal eats in a lively setting. Reservation recommended.
237 locals recommend
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveItalian restaurant earns fans with wood-fired pizzas & seasonal eats in a lively setting. Reservation recommended.
A local's favorite: Californian-inspired menu of sustainable fare plus wine in a modern-rustic setting. Reservation recommended.
123 locals recommend
Wood Tavern
6317 College AveA local's favorite: Californian-inspired menu of sustainable fare plus wine in a modern-rustic setting. Reservation recommended.
Delicious French eats for breakfast and lunch plus a garden open in good weather. Reservations recommended.
80 locals recommend
La Note
2377 Shattuck AveDelicious French eats for breakfast and lunch plus a garden open in good weather. Reservations recommended.
A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdA 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride.
Sightseeing
La Loma Park
A playground walking distance form our house.