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.

Comal serves Mexican food worth traveling to Berkeley for.

Emilia’s is the best pizza in the Bay Area. Getting it is a huge pain in the ass. But it is 100% worth it.

Bette’s in Berkeley is an upscale 1950s-style diner that does a boozy brunch worth the guaranteed 45-minute wait.

Berkeley’s Top Dog is an institution: an anarchist hole-in-the-wall that serves incredible hot dogs late into the night.

Jupiter in Berkeley is known for its amazing patio and live music situation. It has a ton of beers on tap and serves decent pizza.

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

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

Angeline’s in Berkeley is an upscale neighborhood spot serving solid New Orleans-style food.

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

Pho K & K in Berkeley is your go-to for a hangover curing Vietnamese brunch or an affordable, casual dinner.

Tigerlily is an Indian restaurant and bar in North Berkeley with a small patio and interesting cocktails.

Chez Panisse Cafe in Berkeley is the more casual (and possibly better) sister spot to Chez Panisse, which is located just downstairs.

Comal Next Door in Berkeley is a casual counter service spot with things like tacos and burritos done to perfection.

Gypsy’s Trattoria Italiana serves good and cheap Italian food right next to Berkeley’s campus.

Triple Rock Brewing Co. in Berkeley is huge and great for groups. Grab some bar food and beers made in-house.