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CREAM of Berkeley is one of SF East Bay.

1. CREAM of Berkeley

8.2
2399 Telegraph Ave (at Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Southside · 98 tips and reviews
Ici Ice Cream is one of SF East Bay.

2. Ici Ice Cream

2948 College Ave (at Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 135 tips and reviews
Fentons Creamery & Restaurant is one of SF East Bay.

3. Fentons Creamery & Restaurant

8.9
4226 Piedmont Ave (at Entrada Ave), Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Piedmont Avenue · 227 tips and reviews
Children's Fairyland is one of SF East Bay.

4. Children's Fairyland

8.3
699 Bellevue Ave (at Grand Ave), Oakland, CA
Amusement Park · Adams Point · 28 tips and reviews
Portal is one of SF East Bay.

5. Portal

8.4
1611 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA
Gastropub · Merritt · 70 tips and reviews
The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant is one of SF East Bay.

6. The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant

8.5
201 Washington St (at 2nd St), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Jack London Square · 38 tips and reviews
Chop Bar is one of SF East Bay.

7. Chop Bar

190 4th St (at Alice St.), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 138 tips and reviews
Boot & Shoe Service is one of SF East Bay.

8. Boot & Shoe Service

3308 Grand Ave (btwn Lake Park Ave & Mandana Blvd), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Lakeshore · 137 tips and reviews

Paula W.Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: Not only is this a great thin crust pizza place at night with a full bar, enjoy sight glass coffee and brunch items.

900 Grayson is one of SF East Bay.

9. 900 Grayson

9.0
900 Grayson St (at 7th St.), Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · West Berkeley · 113 tips and reviews
Fournée Bakery is one of SF East Bay.

10. Fournée Bakery

9.0
2912 Domingo Ave (at Tunnel Rd), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · 22 tips and reviews

11. Top Dog

8.4
2534 Durant Ave (btwn Telegraph & Bowditch St), Berkeley, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Southside · 73 tips and reviews

Ron E.Ron Evans: the keilbasa is awesome. they only take cash though.

12. Top Dog

2160 Center St (btwn Oxford St & Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Berkeley · 32 tips and reviews

Dave M.Dave Morin: A Berkeley legend. Be sure to get two dogs, and make sure one of them is the apple chicken. Also, don't leave without an apple juice.

13. Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe

8.7
2161 University Ave (btwn Oxford St & Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 39 tips and reviews

Rick T.Rick T: Try the tri-tip sandwich with the works!

Ippuku is one of SF East Bay.

14. Ippuku

8.7
2130 Center St (btw Oxford & Shattuck), Berkeley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 122 tips and reviews
The Rare Barrel is one of SF East Bay.

15. The Rare Barrel

940 Parker St (at 9th St), Berkeley, CA
Brewery · West Berkeley · 58 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Impressive sour and funky beers in a sleek, modern tasting room.

Brown Sugar Kitchen is one of SF East Bay.

16. Brown Sugar Kitchen

2534 Mandela Pkwy (Campbell St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · West Oakland · 156 tips and reviews

ScottySauceScottySauce: Get the Chicken & Waffles! Two cornmeal waffle halves with brown sugar butter, and apple cider syrup. they also gave me 2 pieces of chicken including a breast and a leg and I love those! :)

17. Tamarindo Antojeria Mexicana

468 8th St (btwn Washington St & Broadway), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Old Oakland · 51 tips and reviews

Maybs M.Maybs M: Brunch on Saturday only, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. http://www.7x7.com/eat-drink/top-brunch-spots-oakland#tgsAJ3cUDj1W9vsb.99

18. Aunt Mary's Cafe

4640 Telegraph Ave (at 47th St), Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · Temescal · 73 tips and reviews

hizKNITS S.hizKNITS Stephen: Bubble and squeak with poached eggs or over easy. Vegetarian gravy, greens, biscuit, potato pancakes and more than enough flavor to start your day.

19. Cosecha

907 Washington St (at Clay St), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Old Oakland · 82 tips and reviews

Maybs M.Maybs M: Brunch on Saturday only, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Read more at http://www.7x7.com/eat-drink/top-brunch-spots-oakland#tgsAJ3cUDj1W9vsb.99

20. Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar

1915 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews

Maybs M.Maybs M: Asian fusion, also serves brunch Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Flora Restaurant & Bar is one of SF East Bay.

21. Flora Restaurant & Bar

1900 Telegraph Ave (at 19th St), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Uptown · 84 tips and reviews

22. Grand Lake Kitchen

8.9
576 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · Adams Point · 51 tips and reviews

Lam A.Lam Anh: I loved the pork belly hash! So yummy!

Sweet Bar Bakery is one of SF East Bay.

23. Sweet Bar Bakery

8.5
2355 Broadway (at 24th St), Oakland, CA
Café · Central Oakland · 31 tips and reviews
Plum Bar + Restaurant is one of SF East Bay.

24. Plum Bar + Restaurant

2216 Broadway (at Grand Ave), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Uptown · 61 tips and reviews

Paula W.Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: Ume is creative Northern Californian cuisine, using Japanese ingredients -- one will enjoy the food more if not expecting authentic Japanese cuisine. Like the tasty Umeboshi-glazed pork ribs.

Townie is one of SF East Bay.

25. Townie

1799 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

26. Lost & Found

2040 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Beer Garden · Uptown · 75 tips and reviews

spauldingspaulding: Grab a beer and head out to the patio.It's perfect for those summer nights with friends. They have ping-pong and bean bag toss!

Taiwan Bento is one of SF East Bay.

27. Taiwan Bento

412 22nd St, Oakland, CA
Taiwanese Restaurant · Uptown · 31 tips and reviews
Curbside Creamery is one of SF East Bay.

28. Curbside Creamery

8.6
482 49th St, Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Temescal · 31 tips and reviews
Ramen Shop is one of SF East Bay.

29. Ramen Shop

8.5
5812 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Rockridge · 133 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: The menu is compact, with a couple of appetizers, three ramens and generally ice cream sandwiches for dessert. Read more.

Hang Ten Boiler is one of SF East Bay.

30. Hang Ten Boiler

2306 Encinal Ave Unit-A, Alameda, CA
Seafood Restaurant · East End · 19 tips and reviews

John S.John Silveira: Garlic Noodles, Cajun Fries and Janelle's Loco Moco

Plank is one of SF East Bay.

31. Plank

6.5
98 Broadway (at Water St), Oakland, CA
Bowling Alley · Jack London Square · 36 tips and reviews

EaterEater: In the mood for bowling? Check out Plank in Oakland. Equal parts beer garden, bowling alley, and arcade, this new spot also offers a full food menu and a draft beer list that is 42 taps strong. Read more.

32. 85C Bakery Cafe

21 Shattuck Square (at University Ave), Berkeley, CA
Bakery · Downtown Berkeley · 24 tips and reviews

Ally M.Ally M: Get the brioche - their milk bread is TO DIE FOR

Cookiebar Creamery is one of SF East Bay.

33. Cookiebar Creamery

9.0
647 Central Ave (at Webster St), Alameda, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · West End · 18 tips and reviews
Bakesale Betty is one of SF East Bay.

34. Bakesale Betty

8.5
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews
Doughnut Dolly is one of SF East Bay.

35. Doughnut Dolly

482 49th St Ste B (Telegraph Ave), Oakland, CA
Donut Shop · Temescal · 45 tips and reviews
Mama's Royal Cafe is one of SF East Bay.

36. Mama's Royal Cafe

7.9
4012 Broadway (at 40th St), Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · Piedmont Avenue · 65 tips and reviews
Homeroom is one of SF East Bay.

37. Homeroom

8.8
400 40th St (at Shafter Ave), Oakland, CA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Temescal · 233 tips and reviews