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Anula's Cafe
- 1319 Franklin St., Oakland (map)
- 510-834-3023
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This Chinatown breakfast and lunch counter serves “organic bicycle-pedaled roasted coffee” and Sri Lankan homemade Chai tea. There’s also an array of tropical smoothies, and a lunch menu full of Caribbean and Sri Lankan flavors that rotates daily and often sells out. (You can order a day in advance.) The muffins and breads all come from Semifreddi’s bakery. Prices are very reasonable, seating is limited, and catering options are available.
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Au Coquelet Cafe $
- 2000 University Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-845-0433
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Ahh... Au Coquelet, the welcoming Berkeley cafe where you can get a cup of coffee at the crack of dawn and come back after midnight for another cup with an Irish kick, indulge in a fresh fruit torte or any of the spot's homemade desserts. No matter what time of day you opt to sit for a spell in the brick-walled Berkeley institution, there tables are sure to be dotted with people typing at laptops, thumbing through books, or just shooting the breeze.
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Commis $$$$
- 3859 Piedmont Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-653-3902
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The Crossroads $
- 2415 Bowditch St., Berkeley (map)
- 510-643-8323
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Elevation 66 Brewing Company $$-$$$
- 10082 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito (map)
- 510-848-9176
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A nine-table, twelve-tap family-friendly brewpub offering updated takes on American standards, as well as a full slate of beers, both brewed in-house and elsewhere.
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Forbidden Island $$
- 1304 Lincoln Ave., Alameda (map)
- 510-749-0332
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Forbidden Island is a tiki bar at its best, offering everything it takes to capture that elusive blend of island kitsch, pure spectacle, and festive mood: a nautical wood interior, gaudy cocktails, a jukebox crammed with vintage Martin Denny and Frankie Laine tunes, and a tropical lanai for outdoor guzzling. It’s the only tiki bar in America that makes fresh fruit juice in-house every day, and there are appetizers of the deep-fried variety. Entertainment includes live surf-rock bands and dance parties with DJs.
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International House $
- 2299 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-642-9490
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Liege $$$
- 481 9th St., Oakland (map)
- 510-835-4343
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(based on 1 user review)
This cocktail lounge/hipster hangout/sports bar serves a menu of ambitious global cuisine that changes countries every eight weeks. The cocktails are complex and carefully crafted; the setting is an attractive mix of brick, dark wood, objets d'art, and firelight; and the Old Oakland setting can't be beat.
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Portal $$-$$$
- 1611 2nd Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-663-7678
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Veggie-centric small plates, microbrews, and gorgeous lake views rule at this new beer garden and restaurant, located along the southeast side of Lake Merritt.
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Zen $$
- 2315 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda (map)
- 510-521-7070
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