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Gather $$
- 2200 Oxford St., Berkeley (map)
- 510-809-0400
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(based on 2 user reviews)
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Sam's Log Cabin $$
- 945 San Pablo Ave., Albany (map)
- 510-558-0494
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Camino $$$
- 3917 Grand Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-547-5035
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(based on 1 user review)
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Grand Tavern $$$
- 3601 Grand Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-444-4644
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(based on 2 user reviews)
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Nomad Cafe $
- 6500 Shattuck Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-595-5344
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But for the regular singer-songwriter performances (scheduled Friday and Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30, with an additional Sunday brunch session), the predominant musical backdrop at this South Berkeley/North Oakland cafe is a cool mix of J Dilla, Wu-Tang, and old-school R&B — along with the whir of an espresso machine and the sound of a well-to-do collegiate clientele pecking on their new Apples. Located a couple blocks from Ashby BART, Nomad provides the soy-latte crowd a place to discuss their recent trips to Guatemala or whatever was featured in the most recent issue of Harpers, and take advantage of the joint's free wi-fi. In addition to the espresso menu, Nomad serves sandwiches, vegan beer, and smoothies.
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Ajanta $$-$$$
- 1888 Solano Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-526-4373
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(based on 1 user review)
Ajanta does elegant Indian food in a low-key and understated setting. Although they certainly offer all the old the old standbys, perfectly rendered, you're better off going for something like the tandoori scallops or the cardamom gelato.
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Bo's Barbecue $-$$
- 3422 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette (map)
- 925-283-7133
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(based on 1 user review)
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Cafe Q $-$$
- 2302 Encinal Ave., Alameda (map)
- 510-521-8848
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Serves breakfast and lunch made from organic, locally grown ingredients, with menu items including house-cured cold cuts, daily roasted meats, and poached eggs.
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Cafeina $
- 1389 Solano Ave., Albany (map)
- 510-526-6069
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(based on 1 user review)
Step inside cozy Cafeina and discover a sweet community atmosphere with a kids’ menu, flowers gracing the concrete counter, and amiable customers to greet you at indoor and outdoor tables. The welcoming staff serves a large variety of organic and fair trade coffee, tea, and espresso drinks as well as bulk coffee and tea. Fresh seasonal menu with real food and plenty of veggie options. Must try: bursting blueberry muffin, all-organic chicken salad sandwich, and several homemade soups, including a vegan option.
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The Cheese Board Pizza Collective $
- 1512 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-549-3183
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Chez Panisse $$$-$$$$
- 1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-548-5525 downstairs or 510-548-5049 cafe
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(based on 1 user review)
Chez Panisse is a legend. There's a reason it sparked culinary revolution and changed the way the Bay Area — and America — eats.
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Cock-A-Doodle Cafe $-$$
- 719 Washington St., Oakland (map)
- 510-465-5400
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(based on 1 user review)
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Fonda Solana $$-$$$
- 1501A Solano Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-559-9006
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Jerusalem Organic Kitchen $
- 1897 Solano Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-525-7888
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(based on 1 user review)
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Liege $$$
- 481 9th St., Oakland (map)
- 510-835-4343
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This cocktail lounge/hipster hangout/sports bar serves a menu of ambitious global cuisine that changes countries every eight weeks. The cocktails are complex and carefully crafted; the setting is an attractive mix of brick, dark wood, objets d'art, and firelight; and the Old Oakland setting can't be beat.
