La Note is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

1. La Note

8.4
2377 Shattuck Ave (btwn Durant Ave & Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Berkeley · 143 tips and reviews

ScottySauceScottySauce: Get the BRIOCHE PAIN PERDU- Three generous slices of cinnamon brioche soaked in orange water batter sprinkled with lavender honey. This is one of the best versions of a french toast I have ever had.

Stephanie L.Stephanie Lockner: Anything is amazing here from the Brioche to the Omelette Fromage et Jambun

Prathyusha G.Prathyusha Gogineni: The cinnamon brioche Pain perdu is amazing a must try !

Ippudo is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

2. Ippudo

7.3
2015 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 18 tips and reviews

Cameron W.Cameron W: Excellent. The broth was rich and porky. The pork buns are just as good as the NY locations. My egg was somewhat overdone but I'm sure that will be worked out along with the service kinks given time.

cnelson ︻.cnelson ︻╦╤─: The pork buns are amazing!

nic t.nic tan: Do the pork buns, the spicy ramen and... the Ikezo peach jello bubbly!

Standard Fare is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

3. Standard Fare

9.1
2701 8th St Unit 118 (Carleton), Berkeley, CA
Sandwich Spot · West Berkeley · 12 tips and reviews

Jennifer O.Jennifer Orr: Get the cardamom sticky bun! Their fritattas, muffins and chai latte are also super good.

Jennifer O.Jennifer Orr: Cardamom sticky bun with a chai latte is the perfect snack 😍

Jennifer O.Jennifer Orr: Sticky cardamom bun with a chai latte make the best snack

Caffe Strada is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

4. Caffe Strada

7.9
2300 College Ave (at Bancroft Way), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · Southside · 97 tips and reviews

Ray G.Ray Ghazi: Nut buns!!!

Michael S.Michael Schoellhammer: Strada Bianca Mocha + nut bun

Ashley S.Ashley Spears: Loved the cafe at lait but the morning bun was lacking in flavor

Bartavelle is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

5. Bartavelle

9.1
1603 San Pablo Ave (at Cedar St), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · West Berkeley · 64 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Very good espresso. Grab a morning bun from Acme next door and you have a great quick takeout breakfast.

Ry M.Ry Marta: Try their roasted root vegetable sandwich. Its the best lunch sandwich I've had in a looong time.

Di L.Di Lucie: Avocado toast with chilled soft boiled eggs and pickled roots

Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

6. Smokehouse

8.0
3115 Telegraph Ave (Woolsey), Berkeley, CA
Burger Joint · Bateman · 27 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: A very tasty burger. In and Out on a micro scale. This place brings out the locals so make sure to represent. Get the double chee -- love that sesame seed bun.

David L.David Light: Flame broiled burgers and chili cheese fries can’t be beat! Great for takeaway or eat in on their patio!

PatriciaPatricia: The serving of fries is HUGE. Enough to share with someone else.

Top Dog is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

7. Top Dog

8.6
2534 Durant Ave (btwn Telegraph & Bowditch St), Berkeley, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Southside · 73 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Lam: Starting around 10am on Cal game days, I eat at least 2 or 3... or 7. Faves: lemon chicken and Louisiana hot link. Fresh buns. They do frozen/vacuum-packed if you want to take them home. Cash only.

Sarah A.Sarah Alikhan: my personal favorites are the mango jalapeno chicken sausage, lemon chicken sausage and chicken apple sausage!

CalCal: End your day with a stop at Top Dog with your top dogs.

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

8. Sweet Adeline Bakeshop

7.6
3350 Adeline St (Alcatraz), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · Lorin District · 37 tips and reviews

J. G.J. Gross: Best hot cross buns ever. Wert just ordered 2 doz. for Easter. (half for church)

Mel Z.Mel Zapata: Great neighborhood bakery, delicious sweets and the coffee flowing like a spring

Olivia H.Olivia Hayward: This place is a neighborhood staple and gem! Love getting cappuccinos and cookies here. Try the scones! They are killer.

Acme Bread Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

9. Acme Bread Company

9.1
1601 San Pablo Ave (at Cedar St), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · West Berkeley · 36 tips and reviews

Michele G.Michele Guide: Worth the line. Maybe the best sourdough bread I have encountered. The edible schoolyard loaf (or bun) is a real wholesome treat.

Marcela E.Marcela Erazo: The sweet baguette, cinnamon twist and pumpkin roll. Everyone is super friendly! Amazing bread

Ben C.Ben Cruz: The Pain Au Levain seems to be the go-to classic bread. Not very sour tasting, but a well-rounded delight.

Da Lian is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

10. Da Lian

7.5
1674 Shattuck Ave (Virginia St.), Berkeley, CA
Chinese Restaurant · North Berkeley · 14 tips and reviews

Jim A.Jim Anderson: Try the Shaw Long Bao - With ground lamb.

Sarah S.Sarah Stone: The brocolli beef is excellent. The beef is tender and the sauce is meaty deliciousness.

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Fire Glazed Tofu

Nomad Tibetan Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

11. Nomad Tibetan Restaurant

8.8
1593 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA
Tibetan Restaurant · Thousand Oaks · 6 tips and reviews

Diana A.Diana Arz: Attentive service, cozy atmosphere, delicious food. The bread, beef momo and eggplant stir fry were fantastic, wasn’t crazy about the curry.

Berrin Y.Berrin Yavuzer: Every one is friendly :)

Marshall S.Marshall St. Clair: dumplings, lamb shank, shambala curry

Berkeley Bowl West is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

12. Berkeley Bowl West

9.2
920 Heinz Ave (at 9th St), Berkeley, CA
Grocery Store · West Berkeley · 145 tips and reviews

Drew D.Drew Dara-Abrams: Don't forget a Semifreddi's morning bun, from the head of the bakery section, for the walk back--even if you're only walking out to the parking lot and it's no longer morning.

Meg H.Meg Herbert: Awesome. Just go. Beer selection is amazing but don't expect super cheap prices. Well worth it...

Gabby H.Gabby H: park in the garage. always space.

The Cheeseboard is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

13. The Cheeseboard

9.3
1504 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Cheese Store · Gourmet Ghetto · 69 tips and reviews

Premshree P.Premshree Pillai: Buy some local cheese, get the baguette fresh out of the oven, eat!

Donald B.Donald Burbano: This is yummy, yo!

ZAGATZAGAT: There’s only one type of pizza per day, so check online ahead of time for what to expect.

Nabolom Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

14. Nabolom Bakery

8.5
2708 Russell St (College Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · 19 tips and reviews

Salvina B.Salvina B: buttery croissants, slight crispy outside, amazing.

Josh L.Josh Levine: holy cherry cheese danish!

AD N.AD Nys: Free filtered water is really good. So are veggie lunch sammies + soup in winter.

Zino is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Berkeley.

15. Zino

7.7
2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · No tips or reviews