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Berkeley Hot Spots
UC Theatre is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

1. UC Theatre

8.8
2036 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
Music Venue · Downtown Berkeley · 8 tips and reviews
Venezia is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

2. Venezia

1799 University Ave (btw Grant & Mcgee), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Pedro's Brazil Cafe is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

3. Pedro's Brazil Cafe

1960 University Ave (btwn Martin Luther King Jr Way & Milvia), Berkeley, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 25 tips and reviews
Ichiban Sushi is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

4. Ichiban Sushi

2017 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 7 tips and reviews

Christa H.Christa Hurt: You can't beat their sushi prices. I love the Alaska Roll and the Fries Cream Cheese Puffs!!

5. Thalazza

2367 Shattuck Ave (btw. Channing and Durant), Berkeley, CA
Bar · Downtown Berkeley · No tips or reviews
Bagel Street Cafe is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

6. Bagel Street Cafe

6.4
2148 Center St (Oxford), Berkeley, CA
Bagel Shop · Downtown Berkeley · 6 tips and reviews

7. Pin Toh

2272 Shattuck Ave (Allston Way), Berkeley, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 9 tips and reviews

Christa H.Christa Hurt: Their #1 steak pho is DELICIOUS. I love this place so much

Saturn Cafe Berkeley is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

8. Saturn Cafe Berkeley

2175 Allston Way (at Oxford St.), Berkeley, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 72 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Order the Dutch Chocolate Milkshake, a thick scoopable shake topped with a healthy dollop of freshly whipped cream. Read more.

Chaat Cafe is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

9. Chaat Cafe

1902 University Ave (MLK Jr.), Berkeley, CA
Indian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 15 tips and reviews
Gelateria Naia is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

10. Gelateria Naia

2106 Shattuck Ave (btw Center and Addison), Berkeley, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Berkeley · 19 tips and reviews
Triple Rock Brewing Co. is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

11. Triple Rock Brewing Co.

8.1
1920 Shattuck Ave (btwn Hearst Ave. & Berkeley Way), Berkeley, CA
Brewery · Downtown Berkeley · 106 tips and reviews

12. West Coast Pizza

1706 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · 5 tips and reviews

s v.s v: OMG cheesy sticks.

Jupiter is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

13. Jupiter

8.9
2181 Shattuck Ave (at Allston Way), Berkeley, CA
Brewery · Downtown Berkeley · 222 tips and reviews
Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

14. Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana

7.6
2519 Durant Ave (at Telegraph Ave), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · Southside · 47 tips and reviews
Au Coquelet Cafe is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

15. Au Coquelet Cafe

2000 University Ave (at Milvia St), Berkeley, CA
Café · Downtown Berkeley · 62 tips and reviews

Casey ☀.Casey ☀️: They're open really late -- perfect for finals week.

Bobby G's Pizzeria is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

16. Bobby G's Pizzeria

7.5
2072 University Ave (Shattuck Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Berkeley · 45 tips and reviews
Maoz Vegetarian is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

17. Maoz Vegetarian

2395 Telegraph Ave (at Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Southside · 10 tips and reviews
Bakesale Betty is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

18. Bakesale Betty

8.5
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews
People's Coffee & Tea is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

19. People's Coffee & Tea

2015 Shattuck Ave (at University Ave), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Berkeley · 33 tips and reviews

JillJill: Really cool murals on the walls, and some are lined with covers of comic books. Great food and good Mexican hot chocolate.

Saul's Restaurant & Deli is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

20. Saul's Restaurant & Deli

8.8
1475 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Deli · Gourmet Ghetto · 115 tips and reviews
CREAM of Berkeley is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

21. CREAM of Berkeley

8.2
2399 Telegraph Ave (at Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Southside · 98 tips and reviews

Donna T.Donna T: $2.00 for a ice cream sandwich and the cookies are always warm.

La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

22. La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie

1820 Solano Ave (Colusa Ave), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · Northbrae · 12 tips and reviews

23. Ici Ice Cream

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

Ganesh K.Ganesh Kumaraswamy: Wait in line for up to a half hour. When you get in, try no less than three flavors of ice cream, pick you favorite and get it in a handmade waffle cone. Savor the solid chocolate shot at the bottom.

24. Espresso Roma Cafe

5.3
2960 College Ave (at Ashby), Berkeley, CA
Café · 26 tips and reviews

Ira S.Ira Serkes: Great Capupuccino & Espresso

Arizmendi Bakery is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

25. Arizmendi Bakery

9.2
3265 Lakeshore Ave (at Lake Park Ave), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Lakeshore · 74 tips and reviews
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

26. Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe

8.2
4081 Hollis St (at Park Ave), Emeryville, CA
Diner · Park Avenue · 121 tips and reviews

Andrew B.Andrew Bohan: i must admit, the shakin' jessie was pretty damn good

La Mission is one of Berkeley Hot Spots.

27. La Mission

8.7
1255 University Ave (at Chestnut St), Berkeley, CA
Burrito Restaurant · West Berkeley · 85 tips and reviews

Casey ☀.Casey ☀️: Possibly the best Mexican food in Berkeley.