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

1. Berkeley Bowl West

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

Eva G.Eva Gregory: Berkeley Bowl West is DA BEST! Amazing selection of fresh organic produce, meats and unbelievable deli section. Not to mention their cafe. Far better than the original Berkeley Bowl and it's super clo

Zuleyha S.Zuleyha Sucu: Great fresh fruits and vegetables from all around the world. Don't forget to check traditional food aisle. I was surprised when I found there Turkish olives and grape leaves! :)

E Y.E Y: Best selection of fresh produce and organic produce in the area. Great soups too. Bulk foods like nuts, cereals, granola.

Tokyo Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Food in Berkeley.

2. Tokyo Fish Market

8.9
1220 San Pablo Ave (btwn Gilman St & Harrison St), Albany, CA
Fish Market · 27 tips and reviews

José R.José Rodríguez: This place has the best fresh fish selection, especially for sushi, grilling, and ceviche. Been coming here for years! Also some great ingredients and supplies for Japanese cooking.

Peggy R.Peggy Ryan: Not only amazingly fresh fish, super produce!

Marta T.Marta Tappero: Great Legit place. They have fresh fish, and many japanese goodies. Not particularly expensive and very very friendly staff. Best place!

Cheese Board Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Food in Berkeley.

3. Cheese Board Pizza

9.1
1512 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Gourmet Ghetto · 157 tips and reviews

Gian P.Gian Pepe: Pizza with Fresh Corn and Chile Pasilla (Daily Changing Menu--check online first)

Sarah A.Sarah Alikhan: Fresh corn, zucchini, onions, French feta & mozzarella, key limes and garlic oil pizza all the way. Find out when they're serving that and I guarantee, you will devour it ravenously within seconds.

Amy Y.Amy Young: Fresh corn pizza is the best!

Tomate Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Food in Berkeley.

4. Tomate Cafe

8.2
2265 5th St, Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · West Berkeley · 30 tips and reviews

Lars S.Lars Skjerping: Fresh squeezed OJ is really great orange juice.

Sherry H.Sherry Hitch: Harvest Breakfast - with Kale, zucchini-potato cake, cantaloupe slice, cinnamon apples, chicken apple sausage, scrambled eggs. Good stuff! (Not to mention the very fresh OJ)!

Adam P.Adam Planas: Easily the best pulled pork I've ever had. Their pulled pork sandwich isn't on the menu, but when it's offered as a daily special, try it!

Berkeley Bowl is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Food in Berkeley.

5. Berkeley Bowl

8.7
2020 Oregon St (at Adeline St), Berkeley, CA
Supermarket · South Berkeley · 105 tips and reviews

Gian P.Gian Pepe: Fresh Produce

MargaretMargaret: You cant go wrong with any of the fresh fruit.

Clarice D.Clarice DeOH: This is the best market I have been in Bay Area. They have a wonderful selection of fresh fruit and meats for a fair price.

Tacubaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Food in Berkeley.

6. Tacubaya

8.0
1788 4th St (at Hearst Ave), Berkeley, CA
Taco Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews

Alissa S.Alissa SH: The sope can be made vegetarian if you request it. Fresh corn masa + black beans + fried potatoes = heaven!

Emily W.Emily Warren: Seasonal chicken quesadilla de Pipian is amazing. Fresh corn, pumpkin seed sauce.

SFGateSFGate: 4th Street on a weekend is a scene you can watch for hours. Sit here and enjoy some fresh tortillas; wrap them around eggs with chorizo or huevos divorciados smothered in green and red salsas. Read more.

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

7. Acme Bread Company

9.0
1601 San Pablo Ave (at Cedar St), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · West Berkeley · 36 tips and reviews

Odile R.Odile Roujol: Best fresh pastry 🥐 and bread 🍞 🥖 go the marina to eat them!

Mamie L.Mamie Lai: They now offer pizza if the day. Love the buttermilk cheese biscuits, chocolate chip shortbread cookies, green olive 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.

Sushi California is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Food in Berkeley.

8. Sushi California

7.9
2033 Martin Luther King Jr Way (at Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 13 tips and reviews

dre_ah ..dre_ah .: Best Sushi in the Bay Area...amazing fresh sashimi selection and super fun staff

Carolyn M.Carolyn M: Great veggie rolls, super nice staff and love getting salmon and yellowtail collar when it's available!

Amy S.Amy Subach: try the konpyo roll and dr choi.

Imm Thai Street Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Food in Berkeley.

9. Imm Thai Street Food

9.1
2068 University Ave (b/t Milvia St. & Shattuck Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 45 tips and reviews

Green H.Green Hippie: Authentic and delicious. You can order with your eyes closed and not go wrong. Pad Kee Mao, Satay, Roti and Fresh Rolls are my favorites.

Becky G.Becky Gallagher: Pad thai and fresh rolls

Ally M.Ally M: Pad see ew is amazing and fresh off the grill. Also, the crispy pumpkins a great appetizer.

Taqueria Monte Cristo is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Food in Berkeley.

10. Taqueria Monte Cristo

8.8
1446 University Ave (at Acton St), Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Berkeley · 31 tips and reviews

Hilary B.Hilary Burditt: Try the soup, chicken or vegetarian ! You can't go wrong, fresh avocado and Mexican cheese!

Irene M.Irene M: Wonderful homemade chips, and huge, delicious and satisfying torta al pastor. Skip the too-sweet margarita.

Christopher M.Christopher Mondoux: The toilet has no seat. Have fun.

Gather is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Food in Berkeley.

11. Gather

8.1
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

Alexander R.Alexander Ricardo Andrade: Delicious and fresh food

VyomaVyoma: Go for brunch on weekends. The duck confit hash and french toast are delish!!

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

12. The Cheeseboard

9.2
1504 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Cheese Store · Gourmet Ghetto · 69 tips and reviews

I-House B.I-House Berkeley: The freshest ingredients and creative toppings each day make this gourmet ghetto favorite a must. Long lines at times, but with live music and great vibe, its well worth the wait.

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.

The Pasta Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Food in Berkeley.

13. The Pasta Shop

8.3
1786 4th St (btwn Hearst & Virginia), Berkeley, CA
Gourmet Store · 14 tips and reviews

Greg G.Greg Greunke: Great place for fresh pasta.

Shireen K.Shireen Kaboli: Try their fresh raviolis, they are fantastic. Also, they have many excellent olive oil selections.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Friendly staff offers samples of anything before you buy. For whatever reason, this location has about half the stuff the Oakland location has.

Vik’s Chaat Corner is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Food in Berkeley.

14. Vik’s Chaat Corner

8.9
2390 4th St (at Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Indian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 176 tips and reviews

Shan B.Shan B: have the masala dosa, it's th best in town ... fresh ingredients

atomatom: Get a giant puffy batura and a fresh coconut!

Rebecca N.Rebecca Nemeth: All of the chaats are good, and you can't go wrong with the masala dosa and a mango lassi.

Mezzo is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Food in Berkeley.

15. Mezzo

8.3
2438 Telegraph Ave (Haste), Berkeley, CA
Salad Restaurant · Southside · 17 tips and reviews

Shrutika S.Shrutika Sachdev: Fresh ingredients and huge salad and sandwich portions - Half Salad/Sandwich is the way to go!

Michele G.Michele Guide: Mezzo is the reincarnation of Intermezzo, beloved Berkeley salad/sandwich spot that burned 5.5 yrs ago. Don't miss the giant salads with homemade poppyseed dressing and fresh honey wheat bread.

Lana C.Lana Choi: One of my favorite salads ever. Chef salad with poppy seed dressing and chicken salad on top 👌🏼