Berkeley’s Infamous Gourmet Ghetto, A Guidebook

Angela And Kevin
Angela And Kevin
Berkeley’s Infamous Gourmet Ghetto, A Guidebook

Food scene

The birth place of California Cuisine, Alice Water’s Chez Panisse. An innovator in the kitchen, Alice Waters popularized the idea of sourcing locally and creating farm to table meals back int he 60’s. Since then, her flagship restaurant, Chez Panisse, has attracted foodies form all over the world to Berkeley’s Ghourmet Ghetto. Seating at the Cafe upstairs is less limited, but if intending to secure a seat in the main restaurant, make your reservations as soon as possible. This restaurant books months in advance! During Covid restrictions, Chez Panisse has transitioned to offering pre-ordered gourmet lunch items and farm boxes of their favorite seasonal ingredients.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Ave
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The birth place of California Cuisine, Alice Water’s Chez Panisse. An innovator in the kitchen, Alice Waters popularized the idea of sourcing locally and creating farm to table meals back int he 60’s. Since then, her flagship restaurant, Chez Panisse, has attracted foodies form all over the world to Berkeley’s Ghourmet Ghetto. Seating at the Cafe upstairs is less limited, but if intending to secure a seat in the main restaurant, make your reservations as soon as possible. This restaurant books months in advance! During Covid restrictions, Chez Panisse has transitioned to offering pre-ordered gourmet lunch items and farm boxes of their favorite seasonal ingredients.
Be prepared to stand in line for this world famous pizza loved by locals and visitors alike. Seasonal ingredients used each day to prepare pizzas so fresh yours will arrive straight out of the oven! One pizza made daily, check their website to find out what vegetarian delight they are serving up. Vegan and Gluten free options offered as well.
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck Ave
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Be prepared to stand in line for this world famous pizza loved by locals and visitors alike. Seasonal ingredients used each day to prepare pizzas so fresh yours will arrive straight out of the oven! One pizza made daily, check their website to find out what vegetarian delight they are serving up. Vegan and Gluten free options offered as well.
Fresh, unique, locally sourced and seasonal, you will be hard pressed to find better cheese and baked goods anywhere else. Some specialty breads rotate through out the week, and standards offered daily. Check their website for daily specifics
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Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck Ave
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Fresh, unique, locally sourced and seasonal, you will be hard pressed to find better cheese and baked goods anywhere else. Some specialty breads rotate through out the week, and standards offered daily. Check their website for daily specifics
Grab the ultimate Berkeley cup a’ jo at the original Peet’s Coffee location on Vine Street
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine St
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Grab the ultimate Berkeley cup a’ jo at the original Peet’s Coffee location on Vine Street
The freshness comes to you from all the best farm to table local farms and growers. Can’t miss this best of in local produce and other food specialty masters.
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North Berkeley All Organic Farmers' Market - Thursday
Vine Street
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The freshness comes to you from all the best farm to table local farms and growers. Can’t miss this best of in local produce and other food specialty masters.
Outdoor dining, great for breakfast!
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Crepevine
624 Irving St
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Outdoor dining, great for breakfast!
Gourmet burgers, spectacular salads & whimsical milk shakes!
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Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck Ave
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Gourmet burgers, spectacular salads & whimsical milk shakes!
French Chef Gregorio Jacquet has been serving up knockout take out from this little kitchen since 2002. A local favorite, their menu features fresh housemade ingredients and changes with the season sourced from local farms and select community vendors. Experience a truly local flavor!
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Grégoire Restaurant
2109 Cedar St
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French Chef Gregorio Jacquet has been serving up knockout take out from this little kitchen since 2002. A local favorite, their menu features fresh housemade ingredients and changes with the season sourced from local farms and select community vendors. Experience a truly local flavor!
Delicatessen offering delivery and take out services in North Berkeley since 1979. Daily soup, sandwich, frittata, dessert, lunch and dinner specials. Several vegan and vegetarian sides along with roasted chicken, meatballs, burritos and more!
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Poulet
1685 Shattuck Ave
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Delicatessen offering delivery and take out services in North Berkeley since 1979. Daily soup, sandwich, frittata, dessert, lunch and dinner specials. Several vegan and vegetarian sides along with roasted chicken, meatballs, burritos and more!
Superb Sicilian style cuisine and perfecto pizzas! Dine in or take out!
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Lo Coco's
1400 Shattuck Ave
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Superb Sicilian style cuisine and perfecto pizzas! Dine in or take out!
Fine dining with a bustling yet romantic atmosphere. Their house cocktail “The Revolutionary” and the Fiore Di Zucca are must trys!
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Agrodolce Osteria
1730 Shattuck Ave
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Fine dining with a bustling yet romantic atmosphere. Their house cocktail “The Revolutionary” and the Fiore Di Zucca are must trys!
Kosher meets California with a hint oh Manhattan. Excellent kosher menu and Uber fresh meals all day long. A favorite of locals and out of towners!
Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen
Kosher meets California with a hint oh Manhattan. Excellent kosher menu and Uber fresh meals all day long. A favorite of locals and out of towners!

Nearby necessities

Drug store and pharmacy with greeting cards, beer, wine and beauty supplies
CVS
Drug store and pharmacy with greeting cards, beer, wine and beauty supplies
Copy Central Solano
Print shop
Shipping center
The UPS Store
Shipping center
Traditional grocery with florist and bakery
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Safeway
1444 Shattuck Pl
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Traditional grocery with florist and bakery

Sightseeing

Beautiful park filled with heritage oak trees, paths and creek bridges to wander through. Playgrounds, picnic tables and BBQ pits available. Lovely spot to cool off in the shade of an ancient oak!
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Live Oak Park
1301 Shattuck Ave
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Beautiful park filled with heritage oak trees, paths and creek bridges to wander through. Playgrounds, picnic tables and BBQ pits available. Lovely spot to cool off in the shade of an ancient oak!