Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near West Berkeley, Berkeley

Brendan C. • January 21, 2018Great mezcal selection, and a nice rotating cocktail menu. Also a great spot for watching football.

Marcela E. • February 14, 2016The sweet baguette, cinnamon twist and pumpkin roll. Everyone is super friendly! Amazing bread

Jennifer O. • December 7, 2019Get the cardamom sticky bun! Their fritattas, muffins and chai latte are also super good.

Katherine M. • July 16, 2014Fried 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!

Rebecca N. • November 2, 2011All of the chaats are good, and you can't go wrong with the masala dosa and a mango lassi.

Triane C. • November 2, 2017Amazing pastries, my favorite is the mochi muffin. Chewy, dense yet light, crunchy edges, with all the flavors of home - pandan, coconut, mochi rice. The pastry chef is a genius!

Libby L. • January 4, 2015Avocado toast is excellent, pass on the eggs. Get a kouign aman pastry and you won't regret it.

Christopher L. • February 26, 2016Amazing BBQ on thursdays! Brisket tends to run out first, but rib tips are my favorite.

Shaun P. • February 11, 2017Best Cubano ever! Bread has great flavor, crisp exterior. Tender pork and great balance from the mustard.

Noah B. • January 18, 2013Excellent carne asada tacos but also perhaps the best salsa verde in the Bay Area

Alice • August 19, 2023Lots of bike parking! Tea is great. Zen space, perfect spot for journaling!

EL A. • July 13, 2015Ecstatic Iced Sweet with Almond milk... haven't tried anything else just yet as I am working on my coffee pallet

Ashley M. • March 8, 2016I'm always surprised when I like highwire, but I always do. They're baristas are really well trained and the drinks -both the espresso and milk temp- are always on point.

Zac M. • October 6, 2018Best Tacos in the East Bay! Excellent original cocktails as well... and an outdoor patio with heaters!

Elliot W. • January 4, 2015Great ramen, get it spicy! Nice outside seating with heat lamps in the winter

Duy T. • January 19, 2014The Al Pastor burrito was amazing and make sure you get some great horchata

zippy • October 26, 2022outdoor tables look out on a pretty field in quiet neighborhood. great place to bring a book or a kid and a picnic blanket and enjoy the sun.

Hanh L. • May 12, 2013Spicy pork BBQ wrapped with soybean paste and bean sprouts in steamed cabbage is awesome!

Mitsu H. • August 10, 2011Love this place! Everything so good - except the horchata. Get the watermelon instead

Juston P. • November 17, 2012Great tea selection (try the Lapsang Souchong!), a tatami mat drinking area, and staff that has more knowledge about tea than I knew existed.

Tiffany D. • June 19, 2023Love that you can order fresh baked goods in place of your choice of toast!

Evgeniy D. • June 4, 2023This is awesome, my favorite Portland’s brewery is in Bay Area now! Try sours

Elizabeth B. • January 7, 2012Coconut bar is incredible! They have veggie bacon and sausage and marinated tofu for sandwiches

Brandon L. • January 28, 2015Panang Curry was great! My wife got the chicken Pad Thai and she was very happy with it.

Amanda M. • April 16, 2016Awesome chips and guac! Nice margaritas too.

Gabby H. • July 24, 2019Canelés made with local honey glazed for a perfect crust. Excellent bouche de Noël! Allain is an excellent pastry chef ❤️

Kelsey B. • February 4, 2015Excellent Algerian food. Lamb, olives, couscous, amazing.

Jennell J. • May 18, 2018Fantastic cronuts (croissant donuts) and one of the best Bavarian cream-filled donuts that I have enjoyed anywhere.

J T. • January 22, 2017Terrific space to spend a relaxing afternoon. The coffee is good, and a spot by the large window is great for people watching.