Berkeley Festival & Exhibition Dining Guide
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Café Milano
Enjoy a cup of coffee, a light snack, or a selection of non-alcoholic beverages before an afternoon or evening performance at this eclectic coffee shop.
M-F : 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; S-S: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2522 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Gather
Gather is a vibrant community hub of organic comfort food, craft cocktails, and fun events. Their market is stocked with local produce, dairy, grab-n-go foods, meal kits, retail items, and organic soft-serve ice cream.
W-F: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Weekend hours vary
2200 Oxford St Berkeley, CA 94704
Great China
Some of the East Bay’s best Northern Chinese food
Brunch W-M: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Dinner M, W, Tr: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: F: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; S-S: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
*closed Tuesdays
2190 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Henry’s Bar and Restaurant
Relax with a drink and choose from their selection of bar bites at Henry’s, the Graduate Hotel’s lobby-level restaurant and pub.
M-Sun: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; W-Sun (Full Bar + Light Bites): 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Mezzo
Mezzo is a casual eatery offering salads, sandwiches, and soups all made right in front of you, exactly how you would like it. Known for their homemade ingredients and cheery environment, Mezzo has been here serving up their delicious honey wheat bread and poppyseed dressing since 1983.
W-M: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; T: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
*Breakfast is served until 11:00 a.m., Lunch starts at 10:30 a.m.
2442 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Angeline’s Louisiana Kitchen
Angeline’s brings the flavor and atmosphere of a New Orleans neighborhood restaurant to downtown
Berkeley, with great music, libations, and the classic dishes invented in the Big Easy’s greatest kitchens.
T-Sun: 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
*closed Mondays
2261 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Cancun Sabor Mexicano
Discover the secret that East Bay residents have known for many years. Cancun Sabor Mexicano has long been the East Bay’s favorite for the freshest Mexican food. The restaurant offers more than 40 different salsas of which the vegetables come directly from its organic farm in Sonoma.
M-Sun: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2134 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Comal
The restaurant is housed in a single-story building (circa 1927) and features a lush, secluded rear patio with a full bar, covered dining area, and al fresco beer garden with fire pit. Executive Chef Matt Gandin creates earthy, modern interpretations of dishes from throughout Mexico, with emphasis on Oaxaca and neighboring coastal regions.
Sun-W: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Tr-Sat: 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2020 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Freehouse
Freehouse is an accessible gastro pub, featuring local craft beers and classic cocktails in a fun, sharing and festive atmosphere steeped in Berkeley history and flavor.
M-F: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
*closed Saturday and Sunday
2700 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Fish & Bird
Fish & Bird is a unique Izakaya-style restaurant and bar, specializing in modern Japanese cuisine. Chef Asuka Uchida is classically trained in Japanese and French cooking techniques.
Tr-M: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; S-Sun: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2451 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Jupiter
Wood-fired pizza. Handcrafted beer. The East Bay’s most popular brewhouse.
T-Tr: 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; F-S: 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sun: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
*closed Mondays
2181 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
La Note
La Note is an authentic Provençal restaurant in the heart of downtown Berkeley. Traditional breakfast and lunch bistro fare are combined with rustic Provençal dinners in a warm and charming atmosphere.
M-F: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.; S-Sun: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2377 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Revival Bar + Kitchen
Revival Bar + Kitchen has been a Berkeley staple for over a decade. They are still as passionate about serving high-quality food from sustainably sourced ingredients and meats and are grateful to welcome you for an amazing food experience.
W-Tr: 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; F-S: 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sun: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
*closed Monday and Tuesday
2102 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Quick bites
La Val’s Pizza
Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, and microbrew.
M-Sun: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
1834 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Bongo Burger
Chosen ”Best of Berkeley” in 2011, 2015, 2017, and 2018 by “The Daily Californian.”3 branches around U.C. campus.
M-Sun: 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
1839 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
2154 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
2505 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Top Dog
They have been cookin’ up quality dogs since 1966 and with three locations around Berkeley and Oakland, they are bound to satisfy more than just your hunger.
Hours vary by location
Wikiwiki Hawaiian BBQ
Their goal is to bring the Aloha Spirit to Berkeley by capturing the true flavors without changing the authenticity of the way it is done in Hawaii.
M-Sun: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2417 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Poke Parlor
Poke Parlor focuses on a fast-casual seafood restaurant experience for the health-conscious consumer. Their ingredients are 100% sustainably sourced, and their wild-caught seafood is sourced using environmentally friendly fishing methods. The majority of their vegetables are locally sourced, organic, and non-GMO.
M-Sun: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2485 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704