Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near West Berkeley, Berkeley

Kerry B. • June 15, 2014Good drinks. Outside area. Gets crowded after 10. Lots of regulars and you can bring in your (well behaved) dog.

Michele G. • September 28, 2016Worth the line. Maybe the best sourdough bread I have encountered. The edible schoolyard loaf (or bun) is a real wholesome treat.

Jennifer O. • December 7, 2019Sticky cardamom bun with a chai latte make the best snack

Olivia P. • May 9, 2016The best espresso and coffee in Berkeley. Food is great. Berkeley NEEDS more places like this!

Maya S. • October 17, 2015All my fave Indian comfort foods in one place; just eat it all!

Triane C. • November 2, 2017Amazing pastries, my favorite is the mochi muffin. Chewy, dense yet light, crunchy edges, with all the flavors of home - pandan, coconut, mochi rice. The pastry chef is a genius!

Kensie S. • March 30, 2013For vegetarians the tofu scramble, hash browns and toast is delicious. Don't skimp on the flavorful homemade jam or pomegranate mimosas.

New and Notable Places • July 31, 2014People of Berkeley, there is a new beer spot in town. Westbrae Biergarten has just opened up a location on Gilman St. bringing to you amazing German brews, food, outdoor seating & lots of TVs.

Lily T. • December 5, 2018Lovely woman owned shop with amazing teas. They Also carry mochi muffins and other goodies from Third Culture Bakery.

Stove C. • September 5, 2017Al pastor burrito + fajita style + cheese + guacamole + sour cream = happiness

Spoon C. • October 4, 2022What a cool little find. How refreshing it is to walk in an place where the employees are welcoming. Food and cocktails were some of the best I’ve had in a long time. Oh, how cute is this place is!

Frank K. • August 17, 2014They have 3 different Hitachino Nest beers, had a great meal here, the flavors of the Ocean Umami, the Uni risotto, and the Calpico sorbet with blueberry were just amazing.

jane t. • January 14, 2015Best tres leches cake I have ever had. In. My. Life.

Brian S. • March 22Excellent espresso love that you can get a shot served "for here" in a glass

Sarah A. • November 3, 2011The best Mexican spot in Berkeley! Noteworthy Horchata!!! Don't leave without it.

Maeve S. • August 16, 2014Seating arrangement and porch are super spacious. Great couches for morning reads.

zippy • October 26, 2022outdoor tables look out on a pretty field in quiet neighborhood. great place to bring a book or a kid and a picnic blanket and enjoy the sun.

Molly C. • December 22, 2019Everything I’ve had here is tasty! Curries and pad see ew are really good.

Sherry H. • December 30, 2014Harvest Breakfast - with Kale, zucchini-potato cake, cantaloupe slice, cinnamon apples, chicken apple sausage, scrambled eggs. Good stuff! (Not to mention the very fresh OJ)!

Ayaka N. • October 8, 2017Best place to sit down with a good book and some delicious tea. Super cozy!

Tiffany D. • June 19, 2023Love that you can order fresh baked goods in place of your choice of toast!

Jessica • February 16, 2014For maximum flavor, be sure to get the chorizo con papas! Then try all the salsas and find your favorite.

Jason S. • January 31, 2011Green curry is just the perfect amount of spicy; it's for those people who use a lot of sriracha, this one is the best

Neel H. • January 27Recently moved here and excited to see my fav PNW brewery with a taproom nearby! 3 outdoor tables with 11 seats total

Casey ☀. • May 26, 2012By far the most beautiful lattes in Berkeley; and super nice baristas, too!

Amanda M. • April 16, 2016Awesome chips and guac! Nice margaritas too.

Ayaka N. • May 19, 2018Great casual spot. Fried catfish spring rolls are tasty.

Ellie H. • August 1, 2015This place is fantastic. The owner was extremely welcoming and recommended the lamb sandwich cooked medium rare. It was cooked perfectly (by him). I ordered the kafta- delicious!