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Funky Elephant
Funky Elephant is a snug spot in a West Berkeley strip mall that's pumping bold, bright Thai comfort food. Get the party wings.
Standard Fare
Standard Fare in West Berkeley is a breakfast/lunch spot that’s doing the whole hyper-seasonal California thing, and doing it very well.
Oceanview Diner
Oceanview Diner (formerly Bette’s Oceanview Diner) is an excellent breakfast spot on Berkeley’s Fourth Street. Get the corned beef hash.
Cheese Board Pizza
Cheese Board Pizza in Berkeley serves just one type of sourdough pizza every day. The line is worth the wait.
Saul's Restaurant & Deli
Saul’s is a long-standing Jewish deli in Berkeley with everything from bagels and reubens to matzo brei.
Vik’s Chaat Corner
Vik’s Chaat does Indian street food in a converted West Berkeley warehouse. It also doubles as a market, so pick up rice, frozen paneer wraps, biscuits, or teas before heading out.
Bartavelle Coffee And Wine Bar
Bartavelle Coffee And Wine is a Berkeley spot that’s ideal for coffee dates and long lunches.
Chez Panisse Café
You want the Chez Panisse farm-to-table experience, without shelling out $175 per person? The upstairs cafe is the answer.
Chez Panisse
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.
Pizzeria Da Laura
Pizzaria Da Laura is cranking out New York- and pan-style pizzas in a fun but casual space in downtown Berkeley.
Nom Nom Bánh Mì
Nom Nom Bánh Mì in Berkeley serves great Vietnamese sandwiches with several vegetarian options.
Phosho Dough
Come to Phosho Dough in Oakland for Vietnamese staples, like bánh mì, vermicelli bowls, and phở.
Banh Mi & Rolls Factory
Bánh Mì & Rolls Factory is a Vietnamese spot in Berkeley with 15 kinds of bánh mì.
Boichik Bagel Factory
The second outpost of Boichik Bagels is a large factory and cafe in Berkeley—chewy, rotund bagels are the star.
Masa Ramen Bistro
Masa Ramen Bistro in Berkeley serves great Japanese and Hawaiian dishes, from tonkotsu ramen loaded with fresh parmesan to spam musubi and moco loco.
State Flour Pizza
State Flour Pizza is serving excellent Neapolitan-style pies and wine-by-the-glass in Berkeley's Elmwood.
Great China
Great China in Berkeley serves incredible Peking duck, plus other Northern Chinese dishes worth going out of your way for.