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Cinnaholic $
- 2132 Oxford St., Berkeley (map)
- 510-647-8684
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Encuentro $$
- 202 2nd St., Oakland (map)
- 510-832-9463
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(based on 1 user review)
Encuentro is as inclined as any other eatery to fetishize all things organic and sustanible but also puts a premium on haute cuisine. the menue includes stuffed prunes, brushettas, red quinoa, and other delecasies, all nicely garnished and reasonably priced. Not to mention that the decor featers eco-friendly and scavaged materials.
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Portal $$-$$$
- 1611 2nd Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-663-7678
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Veggie-centric small plates, microbrews, and gorgeous lake views rule at this new beer garden and restaurant, located along the southeast side of Lake Merritt.
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Au Coquelet Cafe $
- 2000 University Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-845-0433
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(based on 1 user review)
Ahh... Au Coquelet, the welcoming Berkeley cafe where you can get a cup of coffee at the crack of dawn and come back after midnight for another cup with an Irish kick, indulge in a fresh fruit torte or any of the spot's homemade desserts. No matter what time of day you opt to sit for a spell in the brick-walled Berkeley institution, there tables are sure to be dotted with people typing at laptops, thumbing through books, or just shooting the breeze.
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Skates on the Bay $$
- 100 Seawall Dr., Berkeley (map)
- 510-549-1900
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(based on 1 user review)
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Disco Volante $$
- 347 14th St., Oakland (map)
- 510-663-0271
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(based on 4 user reviews)
The latest addition to Oakland's blossoming nightlife scene has set up shop in a turquoise-tiled Art Deco building at 14th and Webster streets. Disco Volante, set to open in late October, is a bar, music venue, and restaurant run by a trio of Oakland arts and entertainment vets, with chef Douglas Bernstein of Bacar, Eccolo, and Farallon fame serving up local and seasonal California cuisine. Musical offerings will range from bluegrass to Afrobeat, with shows at least three nights a week.
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Café Clem $
- 2020 Kittredge St., Berkeley (map)
- 510-280-3881
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Operated by the owner of La Note, the cafe features salads, sandwiches, organic coffees, and sweet and savory pastries, served in a traditional French ambiance with a modern twist.
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The Alley $$
- 3325 Grand Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-444-8505
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Rod Dibble plays piano nightly at this Lake Merritt bar, often with vocal accompaniment from local amateur cabaret crooners. Designed like an old saloon with relatively private diner-style booths (where you can order a burger, steak, or fries to go with your drinks), the Alley is characterized by its vintage clotheslines, pink and baby-blue restroom stalls (much cleaner than your average East Bay haunt), and the thousands of marquees and business cards stapled to its walls. In contrast to the swankier Kingman’s Lucky Lounge across the street, the Alley stays true to its namesake, and the cluttered decor makes it seem homey.
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Almare Gelato Italiano $
- 2170 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-649-1888
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Asha Tea House $
- 2086 University Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-549-9137
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Babushka Russian Deli & Restaurant $$
- 1475 Newell Ave., Walnut Creek (map)
- 925-210-0779
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Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar $-$$
- 1603 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-524-2473
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The Bread Project Café $
- 1701 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-644-4575
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Café Jolie $-$$
- 1500 Webster St., Alameda (map)
- 510-523-4500
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Cafe M $$
- 1799 Fourth St., Berkeley (map)
- 510-526-4429
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