The Xocolate Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Cacao in Berkeley.

1. The Xocolate Bar

8.2
1709 Solano Ave (Tulare Ave), Berkeley, CA
Dessert Shop · Thousand Oaks · 6 tips and reviews

M C.M C: Try the sea salt & dark chocolate OMG bar. Yum!

Julianne C.Julianne Chai: Try the sipping chocolate!!

FM I.FM Islandgirl: What’s good here? EVERYTHING! So many choices even for non-chocolate enthusiasts. Milk& Dark chocolate.Beautiful handmade truffles, delish bars from the Bay Area and around the globe. Get the toffee!

Herbivore is one of The 11 Best Places for Cacao in Berkeley.

2. Herbivore

2451 Shattuck Ave (at Haste St), Berkeley, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 42 tips and reviews

SonyaSonya: Pad Thai is my favorite and Actually the only way I've ever eaten tofu. It's so yummy!! And happy hour is nice:$3draft beers 30%off apps!

Danish K.Danish Khan: avocado sandwich is amazing and make sure to get the potato fries

Joey P.Joey Piscitelli: The Shwarma is a very good choice for a lunchy munchy. I tried the chicken one, and it made me a happier person.

Skates on the Bay is one of The 11 Best Places for Cacao in Berkeley.

3. Skates on the Bay

7.7
100 Seawall Dr., Berkeley, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Berkeley Marina · 64 tips and reviews

Charli E.Charli Esposo: The food was awesome. Generous portion size. Great service. :)

David S.David Sanger: Eat in the bar if you don't want to wait for a table.

Willard Wheaton D.Willard Wheaton Davis: Their Halibut Fish & Chips is out of this world- so much flakier and tender than Cod- Try the Crab Cake on Succotash pesto-Sauce- Hmm and what a View! We always get their artichoke dip to begin.

Gather is one of The 11 Best Places for Cacao in Berkeley.

4. Gather

8.2
2200 Oxford St (at Alston Way), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 119 tips and reviews

Delyn S.Delyn Simons: little gem salad, house coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, egg sandwich

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: One word: “vegetable charcuterie”. OK, it’s two words and evokes five senses, but just order it. - Inspector

The FeastThe Feast: 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.

Ici Ice Cream is one of The 11 Best Places for Cacao in Berkeley.

5. Ici Ice Cream

2948 College Ave (at Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 135 tips and reviews

PertzPertz: Come here on a rainy day...there's usually no line :) Earl grey tea and peppermint (seasonal) are my favorites!

Gian P.Gian Pepe: Maple Brown Sugar

Guillaume D.Guillaume Driscoll: Don't hold up the line by trying every flavor. Please please don't be that guy...

Berkeley Bowl West is one of The 11 Best Places for Cacao in Berkeley.

6. Berkeley Bowl West

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

Matt O.Matt Opsahl: Excellent produce and beer selection. Nice exterior. Modern. Wood.

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

Jill N.Jill Newquist: Bathroom in the cafe next door

Perdition Smokehouse is one of The 11 Best Places for Cacao in Berkeley.

7. Perdition Smokehouse

2050 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
BBQ Joint · Downtown Berkeley · 30 tips and reviews

..: Best outdoor patio in Berkeley. Pork is tasty & beer selection is great.

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Check out the newly opened Perdition Smokehouse in Berkeley with 40 plus beers and a mouth watering menu, including pulled pork and brisket. Read more.

Ken O.Ken Orvick: The brisket and pulled pork are great. Good sauces to choose from as well. Stay for the beer selection and back outside seating.

Star Grocery is one of The 11 Best Places for Cacao in Berkeley.

8. Star Grocery

9.1
3068 Claremont Ave (at The Uplands), Berkeley, CA
Gourmet Store · 13 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie S.: The best local grocery store in Berkeley. Great staff and products!

Ryan H.Ryan Holtan: Here's the menu. Everything is good. There is also the dirty bird which isn't listed.

Ira S.Ira Serkes: Afikomen up the street has a superb selection of Judaica

Café Gratitude is one of The 11 Best Places for Cacao in Berkeley.

9. Café Gratitude

1730 Shattuck Ave (btwn Virginia & Francisco), Berkeley, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · North Berkeley · 42 tips and reviews

Alice F.Alice Ferris: Try the "I Am Whole" Rice Bowl - Sea vegetables, kale, kim chee, carrots, sprouts, brown rice, quinoa with garlic tahini sauce and teriyaki almonds.

SarahSarah: AMAZING food -- coconut cream pie, Veggie burger, lentil soup, tacos, enchiladas -- everything we ordered was fork-lickin delicious and kind to the earth. Who could ask for a better dinner?

Jim A.Jim Anderson: Try the I Am Irresist - 100% vegan, nut-free, chocolate, coconut cream pie, w/ medjool dates.

Casa De Chocolate is one of The 11 Best Places for Cacao in Berkeley.

10. Casa De Chocolate

8.3
2629 Ashby Ave (College Avenue), Berkeley, CA
Dessert Shop · 17 tips and reviews

Shannon Z.Shannon Z: Their handmade chocolates make wonderful gifts! Get the frozen Mexican chocolate drink!

Christina H.Christina Hernandez: Hot chocolate with the chili flakes are a must!

Vadim M.Vadim Mishchuk: Get the frozen or hot chocolate (depending on the weather)! So rich and so good!