Guidebook for Berkeley
Food Scene
A changing menu of regional Indian dishes in a casual yet elegant setting-vegetarian and vegan options and thoughtful wine list
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Ajanta
1888 Solano AveA changing menu of regional Indian dishes in a casual yet elegant setting-vegetarian and vegan options and thoughtful wine list
World's best hash browns, specialty breakfast fare, buckwheat pancakes, Jordanian sausages lovely owner
Quince Café & Grill
World's best hash browns, specialty breakfast fare, buckwheat pancakes, Jordanian sausages lovely owner
Old style Berkeley diner-cafe- fab pastries- The original Alice Water's edible school yard is a pleasant stroll away at the ML K middle school-open to the public on week ends & school holidays
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FatApple's Berkeley Restaurant and Bakery
1346 Martin Luther King Jr WayOld style Berkeley diner-cafe- fab pastries- The original Alice Water's edible school yard is a pleasant stroll away at the ML K middle school-open to the public on week ends & school holidays
Fresh handmade tortillas, casual, kid friendly, (can be busy) lots of options for vegan/vegetarians-even tamales! Portions are generous
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Picante
1328 Sixth StFresh handmade tortillas, casual, kid friendly, (can be busy) lots of options for vegan/vegetarians-even tamales! Portions are generous
Parks & Nature
Hiking trails and views galore, The steam trains are great fun, the carousel is delightful & the little farm has a small but excellent natural history museum nearby and Jewel lake which has a hiking trail rimming it suitable for intrepid younger children (snacks and water highly advised)
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Parque Regional Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdHiking trails and views galore, The steam trains are great fun, the carousel is delightful & the little farm has a small but excellent natural history museum nearby and Jewel lake which has a hiking trail rimming it suitable for intrepid younger children (snacks and water highly advised)
Entertainment & Activities
See the views from the top of the Campanile, check out the dinosaur fossils at the Valley life science building, wander in the redwoods and follow meandering Strawberry creek.
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Universidad de California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetSee the views from the top of the Campanile, check out the dinosaur fossils at the Valley life science building, wander in the redwoods and follow meandering Strawberry creek.
This one's for the kids! Dress for messy fun and bring your inner builder;:adventureplayground@cityofberkeleyinfo Only in Berkeley& free !
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Adventure Playground
160 University AveThis one's for the kids! Dress for messy fun and bring your inner builder;:adventureplayground@cityofberkeleyinfo Only in Berkeley& free !
It is a great rainy day for slightly older kids- check the website -it can get crowded on a rainy week end- The views are outrageous and the life size whale can be climbed even if you aren't going into the museum proper
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Centennial Drive:Lawrence Hall of Science station
It is a great rainy day for slightly older kids- check the website -it can get crowded on a rainy week end- The views are outrageous and the life size whale can be climbed even if you aren't going into the museum proper
Essentials
A very Berkeley combination of full service regular grocery store & better than Whole foods (price & selection) market Oh the cheeses! The selection of Acme bread, the interesting and well priced wines, the healthy kid snacks ....
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StA very Berkeley combination of full service regular grocery store & better than Whole foods (price & selection) market Oh the cheeses! The selection of Acme bread, the interesting and well priced wines, the healthy kid snacks ....
Shopping
I am a thriftaholic and this is one of my all time favorites- supports independence for folks with Down's syndrome it's small, volunteer run and charming
Good Stuff Thrift Shop
10313 San Pablo AveI am a thriftaholic and this is one of my all time favorites- supports independence for folks with Down's syndrome it's small, volunteer run and charming
Wonderful independent bookstore, beloved institution, kid friendly, the knowledgeable folks will help you recall an author or title if your memory has grown hazy they can order books for you (I love them so much I would pick them up & send them on to you!!) They support reading programs at local schools and libraries and are bastions of literacy
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Pegasus Books
1855 Solano AveWonderful independent bookstore, beloved institution, kid friendly, the knowledgeable folks will help you recall an author or title if your memory has grown hazy they can order books for you (I love them so much I would pick them up & send them on to you!!) They support reading programs at local schools and libraries and are bastions of literacy