1. sweetgreen
8.7
1890 Shattuck Ave (at Hearst Ave), Berkeley, CA
Salad Restaurant · North Berkeley · 20 tips and reviews
Stephen Fisher: Shroomami, sub mixed greens & arugla, add spicy cashew dressing, two slices of Acme bread. 😛 (BYO chopsticks)
Eater: The D.C. based salad company has finally found their way into Berkely. Check out what everyone is talking about this weekend with a delicious Earth Bowl or even the Kale Caesar Salad. Read more.
Lenny Lesser: Great salads. A bit expensive.
2. The Butcher's Son
8.1
1954 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 35 tips and reviews
SFGate: The Butcher's Son is one of SF's hottest vegan spots. With mozzarella made from cashews, meatballs from seitan and shiitakes, and no animal product in sight, it's vegan heaven. Read more.
Lisa Krylova: Some of the best vegan meat I've had. Try the hot roast beef and the pineapple coconut cheese cake. Mmm, we will be back for sure.
Tyler Stegall: I'm not a vegan, but my girlfriend is. The portions were generous, the food was so so.
3. Gather
8.2
2200 Oxford St (at Alston Way), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 119 tips and reviews
Alice Ferris: Try the Spicy Tomato Pizza - Tomato, cashew puree, capers...oh yeah, and we added pancetta. To a vegan pizza. It was really good.
Kat Fukui: Delicious, quality vegan food. Kale salad!
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: One word: “vegetable charcuterie”. OK, it’s two words and evokes five senses, but just order it. - Inspector
Quentin Johnston: White pepper chocolate chip and Mayan chocolate are so good. Sweet with a little bit of spicy
Ashley: Unfortunately, Tony R.'s tip is a bit outdated. A baby scoop with 1 flavor is $2, and the larger your size, the more flavors you can order. Definitely on the pricy side.
Gary Gonzalez: Get the small cup if Black Sesame and Cardamom!
7. Anchalee Thai Cuisine
7.6
1096 Dwight Way (at San Pablo), Berkeley, CA
Thai Restaurant · West Berkeley · 13 tips and reviews
VehlliaT: Try the chicken green curry!!! Spicy, smooth and creamy! Yummm...
David Ricardo: Pad ke mao!
Fred: Never have I had a Panang Curry so delicious! Flavorful, filling, and left me contented. The restaurant itself has a peacful Buddhist decor. And the staff was wonderful. I intend to return!