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Gather

Gather

New American Restaurant and Pizzeria$$$$
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley
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    Tiff T.
    "Try the Vegan Charcuterie Plate - So many different flavors!"(10 Tips)
    David P.
    "Also great: Kale salad, Lentil soup."(4 Tips)
    Frank K.
    "their spicy tomato pizza with anchovies."(2 Tips)
    Delyn S.
    "little gem salad, house coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice,..."(2 Tips)
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  • Lucero V.heart icon on user image
    Lucero ViktoriaMay 3, 2015
    incredibly tasty California style mushroom pizza! perfect crust and great flavor. if a cocktail you've had here before isn't on the menu anymore, you can ask to have an in season version of it made.
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    Tasting TableAugust 8, 2014
    At Gather in Berkeley, Charles Crebs uses sous vide to speed up the process of making infusions & jams, such as the grilled lemon marmalade for his Amaro Sour ($12), from days or months to mere hours. Read more
  • Jeffrey G.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey GlueckMarch 20, 2015
    Organic and sustainable haven, with recycled leather belts on booth seats. Pizzas really good. And fermented appetizer plate worth trying.
  • Courtney R.
    Courtney RidensMarch 9, 2014
    The Walnut French Toast for Brunch is prime. Friendly staff and a nice, casual vibe makes for a lovely experience outside of the chaos that is Downtown Berkeley.
  • Frank K.heart icon on user image
    Frank KimJanuary 26, 2015
    Had a great brunch here, which included their spicy tomato pizza with anchovies. The poached egg with ragu was good, and the pancakes were as well.
  • Ally M.heart icon on user image
    Ally MJanuary 25, 2016
    Their brunch breakfast pizza is amazing! And their French toast and pancakes, as well.
  • Zoe W.
    Zoe WongFebruary 17, 2014
    Excellent paleo friendly brunch spot! Asked for my scrambled eggs dish to be gluten free & dairy free - and they were very accommodating.
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 13, 2011
    Though not a strictly vegan restaurant (it's got plenty of selections for literally everyone), Gather's vegan "charcuterie" is one of the most imaginative and incredible animal-free dishes in the Bay Read more
  • Morgan L.
    Morgan LintonNovember 24, 2012
    Order the Vegan "Charcuterie" as an appetizer. Best vegan appetizer I've ever had, prepared with care and great flavor profiles.
  • Samantha B.heart icon on user image
    Samantha BergFebruary 12, 2018
    The little gem salad is full of rich textures and satisfying flavors
  • Alice F.
    Alice FerrisOctober 1, 2013
    Try the Spicy Tomato Pizza - Tomato, cashew puree, capers...oh yeah, and we added pancetta. To a vegan pizza. It was really good.
  • Jamielynn D.
    Jamielynn DuttonApril 14, 2010
    I love this place! I am new at the whole Vegan thing, and even if your not vegan you will love this place. The food is amazing and atmosphere is lovely. Can't wait to go again! J:D Read more
  • Jonathan W.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan WOctober 12, 2015
    Breakfast egg pizza takes a while but it's worth it!
  • Erin P.
    Erin ProudfootDecember 15, 2014
    Fontinella pizza was great (good cheese and good crust). The chocolate chip cookie was AMAZING!
  • Ann Maria
    Ann MariaMarch 8, 2014
    Nettle scramble is awesome too much for me to finish. Poached eggs and the French Toast also looks amazing.
  • Christine C.
    Christine CoolieoAugust 7, 2014
    One of the best vegan meals I've ever had and my husband had the best chicken meal he's ever had.
  • Alex
    AlexAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Really innovative cocktails, of their own invention and classics done up with new ingredients.
  • Mandi D.heart icon on user image
    Mandi DiehlFebruary 23, 2014
    Order a Bloody Mary & the egg pizza. Good lord. It's an out of body experience.
  • GourmetLive
    GourmetLiveFebruary 9, 2012
    Food blogger Laura from Kitchen Illiterate recommends Gather. “Their menu isn’t strictly vegetarian, yet all of their dishes highlight beautiful, seasonal produce.”
  • Alex M.heart icon on user image
    Alex MomtchiloffJanuary 3, 2015
    Complex & innovative layers of flavor & texture, healthy and satisfying, in an open & harmonious space.
  • Sam
    SamMay 29, 2013
    Try the Quail - Served with duck sausage, pickled radish, bean salad, and beet puree. Striking and delicious.
  • Christina B.heart icon on user image
    Christina BaileyApril 2, 2016
    Latte is awesome. Bacon is amazing. Nice spot.
  • Jim A.
    Jim AndersonSeptember 25, 2013
    Try the Tomato Salad - Linda's tomato salad. Fresh and fabulous. I never get to eat enough tomatoes in California.
  • Kian L.heart icon on user image
    Kian LaviMarch 6, 2020
    food was great. risotto did not need quinoa but i loved it all anyway
  • Alice F.
    Alice FerrisOctober 1, 2013
    Try the Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie - Vegan cookie to make amends for defiling the vegan pizza with meat. ;-)
  • Tiff T.
    Tiff TingSeptember 26, 2012
    Try the Vegan Charcuterie Plate - So many different flavors! Each option also had a bit of a kick to them.
  • Tamra E.
    Tamra EngleSeptember 2, 2011
    The menu changes with the seasonally fresh food.A bonus dining experience when you can walk to and from the resturant!
  • Heather R.
    Heather RomiosJune 16, 2012
    The vegan charcuterie platter is Amazing. And this is coming from a girl who has a love affair with bacon.
  • Delyn S.heart icon on user image
    Delyn SimonsApril 27, 2014
    little gem salad, house coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, egg sandwich
  • Christina B.heart icon on user image
    Christina BaileyApril 2, 2016
    Egg sandwich and latte
  • Alice F.
    Alice FerrisOctober 1, 2013
    Try the Heirloom Tomato Salad - This was so good. Nothing better than a perfectly ripe tomato.
  • Vyomaheart icon on user image
    VyomaJuly 25, 2013
    Go for brunch on weekends. The duck confit hash and french toast are delish!!
  • Alexander R.heart icon on user image
    Delicious and fresh food
  • Leslie M.heart icon on user image
    Leslie MacchiarellaAugust 18, 2013
    Reservations thru open table is the way to go.
  • Nikkiheart icon on user image
    NikkiFebruary 22, 2013
    Get the soup and salad as starters, and order the Vegan Charcuterie for dinner!
  • Ian R.
    Ian RivamonteApril 9, 2011
    Pizzas were great! Veggie charcuterie is superb. Try the Mayan cocktail too. Oh and the semifreddo is a winner.
  • Libby L.
    Libby Lee-EganMarch 22, 2015
    The soda is weird at first, I saw a little girl make a face when she tried and pushed it across the table to someone else. It's like fizzy vinegar.
  • Cari W.
    Cari WongFebruary 3, 2013
    Try the Poached Eggs - pork belly was so good had a chorizo like seasoning
  • RY C.heart icon on user image
    RY CHachMay 10, 2015
    The best spot for pizza & drinks. Apps are killer as fug.
  • Craig V.heart icon on user image
    Craig VillamorSeptember 21, 2014
    Get the French Toast if you like things that are obscenely sweet. Nothing subtle about this dish.
  • Kouros M.heart icon on user image
    Kouros MohitApril 27, 2014
    The best thing we had was a bottle of Pinot From #HandleyCellars we brought in. All the dishes we tried were confused and blah, service was terrible and we ended up on a table for two with 3 people.
  • Ed
    EdJuly 11, 2010
    Outstanding spicy chicken (little kick). Chicken has true flavor because the meat is properly cooked unlike most restaurants. Naturally juicy - Wasn't salted in brine.
  • Juanheart icon on user image
    JuanOctober 17, 2014
    Pancetta pizza was fantastic!
  • Mary K.
    Mary KJanuary 19, 2013
    very attentive and quick service on a busy Friday night! our waiter was great.
  • Alice F.
    Alice FerrisOctober 1, 2013
    Try the Wagon Wheel grilled cheese - with tomatoes and mushrooms. Grown up cheese sandwich.
  • Sydney M.heart icon on user image
    Sydney MMarch 10, 2018
    Great brunch! Omelette was superb
  • Jose O.heart icon on user image
    Jose OlivasDecember 30, 2015
    Pizza is fantastic. Loved the crispy pork belly.
  • Kat F.
    Kat FukuiJanuary 28, 2016
    Delicious, quality vegan food. Kale salad!
  • Kevin S.heart icon on user image
    Kevin SmoklerJanuary 11, 2015
    Serves locally made sodas in wild flavors for the teetotaler in your group.
  • Ana C.
    Ana CruzAugust 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The mixed drinks are inventive. Try one (or three) with one of their tasty entrees!
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