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Berkeley to-dos
Phil's Sliders is one of Berkeley to-dos.

1. Phil's Sliders

2024 Shattuck Ave (btwn University & Addison St), Berkeley, CA
Burger Joint · Downtown Berkeley · 53 tips and reviews
CREAM of Berkeley is one of Berkeley to-dos.

2. CREAM of Berkeley

8.2
2399 Telegraph Ave (at Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Southside · 98 tips and reviews

Munch On MeMunch On Me: The cookies are always fresh out of the oven, with soft and gooey dough combined with cool and delicious ice cream that will have you trying to gobble it up before you even get out the door.

Le Bateau Ivre is one of Berkeley to-dos.

3. Le Bateau Ivre

6.2
2629 Telegraph Ave (at Carleston St), Berkeley, CA
French Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Munch On MeMunch On Me: As you sip through the mocha's film of steamed milk, you taste the tang of chocolate and coffee combined with the milk’s creaminess to create a trifecta of flavor.

Ici Ice Cream is one of Berkeley to-dos.

4. Ici Ice Cream

2948 College Ave (at Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 135 tips and reviews

Ganesh K.Ganesh Kumaraswamy: Wait in line for up to a half hour. When you get in, try no less than three flavors of ice cream, pick you favorite and get it in a handmade waffle cone. Savor the solid chocolate shot at the bottom.

Cheese 'N' Stuff is one of Berkeley to-dos.

5. Cheese 'N' Stuff

2442 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA
Sandwich Spot · Southside · 2 tips and reviews
Cafe Espresso Experience is one of Berkeley to-dos.

6. Cafe Espresso Experience

2440 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
Café · University of California-Berkeley · 6 tips and reviews

KysonKyson: The bulgogi sandwich is my favorite.

Crate and Barrel Berkeley Outlet is one of Berkeley to-dos.

7. Crate and Barrel Berkeley Outlet

1785 4th St, Berkeley, CA
Furniture and Home Store · 9 tips and reviews

Paula W.Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: Looking for affordable kitchenware? Great place to find fabric, too.

House of Curries is one of Berkeley to-dos.

8. House of Curries

7.2
2984 College Ave (btw Ashby Ave & Webster), Berkeley, CA
Indian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Sabrina S.Sabrina Soto: Chicken Tikka Massala is amazing! Ask for spicy if you want it otherwise they will give you mild. Oh and the Garlic Naan is amazing too!

Espresso Roma Cafe is one of Berkeley to-dos.

9. Espresso Roma Cafe

5.3
2960 College Ave (at Ashby), Berkeley, CA
Café · 26 tips and reviews

Ira S.Ira Serkes: Great Capupuccino & Espresso

Octoberfeast Bakery is one of Berkeley to-dos.

10. Octoberfeast Bakery

1954 University Avenue (Milvia Way), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · Downtown Berkeley · 3 tips and reviews
Top Dog is one of Berkeley to-dos.

11. Top Dog

8.6
2534 Durant Ave (btwn Telegraph & Bowditch St), Berkeley, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Southside · 73 tips and reviews

Ron E.Ron Evans: the keilbasa is awesome. they only take cash though.

12. Desi Dog

Sproul Plaza (at Telegraph & Bancroft), Berkeley, CA
Hot Dog Joint · University of California-Berkeley · No tips or reviews
Cinnaholic is one of Berkeley to-dos.

13. Cinnaholic

2132 Oxford Street (at Center St), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · Downtown Berkeley · 50 tips and reviews

Carolyn G.Carolyn Gudmundson: best cinnamon rolls ever! you can't go wrong. utensils pretty much required due to overflow of messy deliciousness

Athineon is one of Berkeley to-dos.

14. Athineon

6.3
1941 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
Greek Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 7 tips and reviews
Athineon is one of Berkeley to-dos.

15. Athineon

6.3
1941 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
Greek Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 7 tips and reviews

Shaolin B.Shaolin BBoy: Great French fries. I'm slightly addicted to them.

The Cheeseboard is one of Berkeley to-dos.

16. The Cheeseboard

9.1
1504 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Cheese Store · Gourmet Ghetto · 69 tips and reviews

Bhavin P.Bhavin Parikh: Get the double chocolate cookie. It's the best ever!

The Cheeseboard is one of Berkeley to-dos.

17. The Cheeseboard

9.1
1504 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Cheese Store · Gourmet Ghetto · 69 tips and reviews

Erin Y.Erin Yelda: In the early morning, get a cheese roll while they're still hot, along with a cup of seriously good joe. Cheesy goodness baked hot? Best breakfast in the world, and all for the price of three bucks.

Gregoire Berkeley is one of Berkeley to-dos.

18. Gregoire Berkeley

8.7
2109 Cedar St (btw Shattuck & Walnut), Berkeley, CA
French Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 84 tips and reviews

JW 🙌JW 🙌: If you've never had the Potato Puffs at Gregoire, you've never eaten in Berkeley. Watch the sunset from the picnic table.

Sweetheart Cafe is one of Berkeley to-dos.

19. Sweetheart Cafe

5.5
2523 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA
Café · Southside · 25 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the fresh mango bubble tea! It’s hard to find a bubble tea shop that makes smoothies with real fruit. Sweetheart Cafe does, and their smoothies are light, refreshing and incomparable. - Alexa

Bette's Oceanview Diner is one of Berkeley to-dos.

20. Bette's Oceanview Diner

1807 4th St (btw Hearst & Virginia), Berkeley, CA
Diner · 124 tips and reviews

Paula W.Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: Try the soft tacos with marinated pork at the To-Go shop - spicy and oh so tasty.

Bette's Oceanview Diner is one of Berkeley to-dos.

21. Bette's Oceanview Diner

1807 4th St (btw Hearst & Virginia), Berkeley, CA
Diner · 124 tips and reviews

RoRo: 2 egg any with their chorizo and sourdough

Vik’s Chaat Corner is one of Berkeley to-dos.

22. Vik’s Chaat Corner

8.9
2390 4th St (at Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Indian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 177 tips and reviews

Shan B.Shan B: have the masala dosa, it's th best in town ... fresh ingredients

The Cheeseboard is one of Berkeley to-dos.

23. The Cheeseboard

9.1
1504 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Cheese Store · Gourmet Ghetto · 69 tips and reviews

arash m.arash m: cheeserolls are crusty and delicious

Cheese Board Pizza is one of Berkeley to-dos.

24. Cheese Board Pizza

9.3
1512 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Gourmet Ghetto · 157 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Pizza

Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe is one of Berkeley to-dos.

25. Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe

8.7
2161 University Ave (btwn Oxford St & Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 39 tips and reviews
De Afghanan Kabob House is one of Berkeley to-dos.

26. De Afghanan Kabob House

1160 University Ave (San Pablo Ave), Berkeley, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · West Berkeley · 7 tips and reviews

Zehra A.Zehra Ahsan: Combination plate is the best of all worlds. Start with a bolani (potatoe) and mix up the yogurt and green sauce for a little zing.

Bobby G's Pizzeria is one of Berkeley to-dos.

27. Bobby G's Pizzeria

7.5
2072 University Ave (Shattuck Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Berkeley · 45 tips and reviews
Brasa Pollo Local is one of Berkeley to-dos.

28. Brasa Pollo Local

1960 University Ave (btwn Milvia & Bonita), Berkeley, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 4 tips and reviews
Dojo Dog is one of Berkeley to-dos.

29. Dojo Dog

7.7
Bancroft Way (College Ave), Berkeley, CA
Food Truck · 5 tips and reviews
Norikonoko Japanese Restaurant is one of Berkeley to-dos.

30. Norikonoko Japanese Restaurant

2556 Telegraph Ave (at Blake St.), Berkeley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · South Berkeley · 8 tips and reviews
Saul's Restaurant & Deli is one of Berkeley to-dos.

31. Saul's Restaurant & Deli

8.8
1475 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Deli · Gourmet Ghetto · 115 tips and reviews
Starry Plough Pub is one of Berkeley to-dos.

32. Starry Plough Pub

7.9
3101 Shattuck Ave (at Prince St), Berkeley, CA
Irish Pub · South Berkeley · 17 tips and reviews
Henry's is one of Berkeley to-dos.

33. Henry's

6.1
2600 Durant Ave (at Bowditch St), Berkeley, CA
Sports Bar · Southside · 27 tips and reviews
Makris Cafe is one of Berkeley to-dos.

34. Makris Cafe

2105 University Ave (Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Diner · Downtown Berkeley · 11 tips and reviews
Smoke's Poutinerie is one of Berkeley to-dos.

35. Smoke's Poutinerie

2518 Durant Ave Unit A, Berkeley, CA
Comfort Food Restaurant · Southside · 22 tips and reviews
Smoke Berkeley  BBQ, Beer, Home Made Pies and Sides from Scratch is one of Berkeley to-dos.

36. Smoke Berkeley BBQ, Beer, Home Made Pies and Sides from Scratch

2434 San Pablo Ave (Dwight Way), Berkeley, CA
BBQ Joint · West Berkeley · 18 tips and reviews
Tenzing is one of Berkeley to-dos.

37. Tenzing

Boutique · Downtown Berkeley · No tips or reviews