Berkeley

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Bartavelle Coffee And Wine is a Berkeley spot that’s ideal for coffee dates and long lunches.

Julia Chen

July 13, 2023

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You want the Chez Panisse farm-to-table experience, without shelling out $175 per person? The upstairs cafe is the answer.

Julia Chen

June 21, 2023

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Chez Panisse is the farm-to-table legend that’s still holding it down. Dinner at the Berkeley institution is lovely, if predictable at times.

Julia Chen

June 21, 2023

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Pizzaria Da Laura is cranking out New York- and pan-style pizzas in a fun but casual space in downtown Berkeley.

Lani Conway

June 2, 2023

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Nom Nom Bánh Mì in Berkeley serves great Vietnamese sandwiches with several vegetarian options.

Julia Chen

May 5, 2023

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Come to Phosho Dough in Oakland for Vietnamese staples, like bánh mì, vermicelli bowls, and phở.

Julia Chen

May 5, 2023

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Bánh Mì & Rolls Factory is a Vietnamese spot in Berkeley with 15 kinds of bánh mì.

Julia Chen

May 5, 2023

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The second outpost of Boichik Bagels is a large factory and cafe in Berkeley—chewy, rotund bagels are the star.

Lani Conway

April 20, 2023

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Masa Ramen Bistro in Berkeley serves great Japanese and Hawaiian dishes, from tonkotsu ramen loaded with fresh parmesan to spam musubi and moco loco.

Julia Chen

December 19, 2022

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Come to this Japanese curry spot in Berkeley for quick chicken katsu curry lunches.

Julia Chen

December 5, 2022

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State Flour Pizza is serving excellent Neapolitan-style pies and wine-by-the-glass in Berkeley's Elmwood.

Lani Conway

November 4, 2022

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Delirama is a Berkeley deli specializing in pastrami sandwiches, bialys, and pizza.

Lani Conway

October 10, 2022

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Great China in Berkeley serves incredible Peking duck, plus other Northern Chinese dishes worth going out of your way for.

Julia Chen

October 10, 2022

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Dumpling Time's Berkeley outpost has fluffy bao, meaty dumplings, and a patio.

Lani Conway

September 8, 2022

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The Palestinian lunch spot and bakery in Berkeley serves fantastic flatbreads, dips, desserts, and a standout mezze brunch board.

Julia Chen

August 22, 2022

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Excellent pizzas and a charming patio make Rose Pizzeria in Berkeley a go-to spot for a quiet meal.

Julia Chen

August 16, 2022

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Korean Superette in Berkeley makes Korean comfort dishes like black soybean noodles, spicy tteokbokki with fish cake, and silky tofu stew. This place also doubles as a mini mart.

Lani Conway

May 17, 2022

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Sistory Thai Kitchen in Berkeley is serving dishes we don’t often see at other casual Thai spots, like lobster ravioli tom kha, cod fish roti tacos, and Northern Thai specialties like kanoom jeen nam ngew.

Lani Conway

April 20, 2022

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Hashtag Poki in Berkeley makes the best poke in the East Bay.

Julia Chen

March 7, 2022

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Nuevo Sol is an excellent Mexican American breakfast and lunch spot in Berkeley.

Julia Chen

February 25, 2022

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Squabisch is a German bakery in Berkeley specializing in excellent Swabian-style pretzels—thin arms and big bellies coated with sweet and savory toppings like salted caramel, cranberries, and melted asiago cheese.

Lani Conway

January 28, 2022

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Cheese Board Pizza in Berkeley does only one type of pizza every day. It tends to be kind of unusual, but it’s always worth the long wait.

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Amy Clark

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Gregoire in Berkeley is a tiny, takeout-only spot where you can get perfect picnic food.

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Amy Clark

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Tomate Cafe might be a bit hard to find, but you should keep looking - they do one of the best breakfasts in Berkeley.

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Amy Clark

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Gather in Berkeley does great pizzas in a space that feels relaxed (if aggressively rustic).

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Amy Clark