2. Monterey Market
9.0
1550 Hopkins St (btwn Hopkins Ct & California St), Berkeley, CA
Grocery Store · North Berkeley · 27 tips and reviews
Eka Belle: All kinds of wild muchrooms, Oregon filberts, Chico jams & Russian kale are fantastic
Mortiche Wong: Great prices on organic produce; snow or snap peas for less than $3, which are not easy to find in the first place. Love this store.
David Wollard: Hunting for a place to park is the hardest part. Great selection of vegetables.
David Okubo: wonderful little place jam packed with german toys, figurines, ornaments and incense burners. perfect for little gifts at pretty good prices.
Libby Lee-Egan: Great store to take out of town guests
Rah: Really cool things. If you want a special fancy pen, they have many to choose from!
5. 900 Grayson
8.9
900 Grayson St (at 7th St.), Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · West Berkeley · 113 tips and reviews
Kensie Smith: For vegetarians the tofu scramble, hash browns and toast is delicious. Don't skimp on the flavorful homemade jam or pomegranate mimosas.
Katherine M.: Fried chicken and waffles in a brunch setting suitable for your mom. I like it with gravy + hot sauce. It's great -- be prepared to wait a while for a table. CLOSED SUNDAYS!
Jessica Kinlund: Demon Lover (chicken and waffles) is sensational. So delicious.
8. Cheese Board Pizza
9.3
1512 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Gourmet Ghetto · 157 tips and reviews
Keyue Bao: There is only one flavor per day, but they are all good! Also the green sauce is amazing, and there’s a good local beer selection!
Cal: Break for lunch! Find out their daily specials on their unofficial Twitter account, http://twitter.com/cheeseboard
Jen Jung: They list their pizzas on their site and their twitter account. Following them on Twitter will be the best thing you ever do. Read more.
9. Royal Rangoon
7.6
2826 Telegraph Ave (Oregon Street), Berkeley, CA
Asian Restaurant · South Berkeley · 24 tips and reviews
Stephen Lee: Samosas are a classic. Lettuce wraps are very refreshing. Try the Ginger Salad. The Pumpkin Salmon Stew is one of my favorites. The Sweet Sticky Rice was a nice sweet ending to the meal.
Jadson Souza: Tea leaf salad, vegetable curry and coconut rice. Got them last night and they were delicious.
Royal Rangoon: Students discounts! and free soft drink with check-ins!
12. Cafe M
7.5
1799 4th St (btw. Hearst & Virginia), Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · 38 tips and reviews
Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: Love their salads - try the Santa Fe Chicken or the Grilled Salmon Cobb - enough for two, or for a second meal.
Brian Davis: Best Bloody Mary's in the bay. Seriously.
Carlos Montoya: Crab cakes, azteca, pancakes, & French toast!!! All items were amazing!! Great food & service!!
15. Skates on the Bay
7.8
100 Seawall Dr., Berkeley, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Berkeley Marina · 64 tips and reviews
Sophie Shafter: Been going here with my grandparents since I was a child. Make a reservation and request a window seat, the views are well worth it.
David Sanger: Eat in the bar if you don't want to wait for a table.
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.