Rustic Cabin - Bay Area Beauty
Food scene
Excellent Ceviche and Yucca Fries.
Most things here are delicious.
22 locals recommend
El Mono | Fresh Flavors of Peru
11720 San Pablo AvenueExcellent Ceviche and Yucca Fries.
Most things here are delicious.
Kebab Express Mediterranean Restaurant (Halal)
13350 San Pablo AveA hole-in-the-wall with delicious Afghani food.
Picco Restaurant and Pizza Place across the bridge have delicious Italian food -- If visiting Marin -- a wonderful place to eat.
24 locals recommend
Pizzeria Picco
316 Magnolia AvePicco Restaurant and Pizza Place across the bridge have delicious Italian food -- If visiting Marin -- a wonderful place to eat.
Now with a pop up, visit them online or stop by to see if they have anything without pre-order. https://chezpanisse.square.site
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveNow with a pop up, visit them online or stop by to see if they have anything without pre-order. https://chezpanisse.square.site
Cali Alley
1012 Grayson StreetDelicious burgers!
Jodie's Restaurant
902 Masonic AveA real (California) Deli!
Pizza. Baked Goods (next store at the Cheeseboard). Delicious.
317 locals recommend
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AvePizza. Baked Goods (next store at the Cheeseboard). Delicious.
BOICHIK BAGELS
3170 College AveExcellent NY-esque bagels. Delish.
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveNon-covid, excellent - - the best - coffee shop in Temescal/Oakland.
Bull Valley Roadhouse
14 Canyon Lake DrAmazing food and vibe.
Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery
5421 College AveGreat Thai Food!
Catahoula Coffee Co
12472 San Pablo AveLocal coffee shop.
Tacubaya
1782 Fourth StDelicious Mexican food
Vegan N' Chicken
5337 Valley View RdGreat Indian Food!
Bottles Beerzaar
3550 San Pablo Dam RdThey have an Indian Restaurant in the back which is delicious.
So many good ethiopian restaurants in the Berkeley/Oakland area. This is one.
6 locals recommend
Ethiopia Restaurant
2955 Telegraph AveSo many good ethiopian restaurants in the Berkeley/Oakland area. This is one.
Homestead
4029 Piedmont AveSpecial place to get a great meal
Cheese Board Bakery
1504 Shattuck AveBaked goods and .....cheese!
Local Stores
Oaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand AveGreat place to get excellent spices/gifts.
Raley's
3360 San Pablo Dam RdA local grocery store. Seldom crowded and without lines.
This mall has a lot of great asian grocery stores and restaurants. Fun to poke around in.
36 locals recommend
99 Ranch Market
3288 Pierce StreetThis mall has a lot of great asian grocery stores and restaurants. Fun to poke around in.
Neighborhoods
Wildcat Canyon Road
Wildcat Canyon RoadGreat trekking through Wildcat Canyon, Alvarado Park and Tilden.
A small slice of ....out of this wordless. A combination of a gold rush town, soho hipness. A fun few hours = = play pool in the saloon and get delicious meals at the Inn. Off the beaten path.
9 locals recommend
Port Costa
A small slice of ....out of this wordless. A combination of a gold rush town, soho hipness. A fun few hours = = play pool in the saloon and get delicious meals at the Inn. Off the beaten path.
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetFun shopping area.
City/town information
Mill Valley
Super quaint North Bay town. Among the most beautiful in the area.
California Abundance
If you're visiting for the first time, this super market embodies all the abundance of California cuisine.
419 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StIf you're visiting for the first time, this super market embodies all the abundance of California cuisine.
City advice
Don't miss
Lots of great rides around the area to get great views.
One of my favorite is up Marin, up to Grizzley Peak, make a right - - and just keep driving until you get to the stop sign - - headed back into Berkeley.
Customs and culture
COVID
Please practice safety! Masks in the main house, shoes off too...social distance and hand-washing.