Karl, this trip plan is awesome. So many fantastic tips and even though I have been many times to Berkeley, I haven’t done half of these things. Guess I’ll just have to visit you there again :)

Gosh, just reading this brings back the memories. I want my Strada Bianca Mocha!

Two cheers for Top Dog!!! I still have my Top Dog t-shirt…

I agree with Andrew, Top Dog hot dogs are some of the best I’ve ever tasted. My two favorites are the lemon chicken and the original Top Dog, of course.

aarrrggg… thar’ be some pirate bootie in here bezerkely!

.. and very good pizza at zachary’s, but that is not the only good pizza joint around.. arinelle’s pizza on shattuck in downtown berkeley has great ny style thin crust pizzas, and cheeseboard on shattuck near cedar and rose has excellent california fusion style pizza with goatcheese, sundried tomatos (though i say to-maaaa-toes..) and other fresh produce-style tasties..

• Masse’s Pastries – best passionfruit cake ever!
• Hummingbird Cafe – best sandwiches on Dutch crunch!

Thanks so much for your feedback!! I’m currently making “The Beautiful Berkeley Trip Plan” and I’ll be sure to add in your suggestions!

Berkeley has some of the best cafes. Peet’s Coffee originated in Berkeley at the Walnut Square, north Berkeley (Shattuck and Vine). The area is called the Gourmet Ghetto—Alice Walker’s Chez Panisse is there; so are Cheese Board, French Hotel, Masse’s Bakery, and an excellent Thai restaurant…

Oh, also breads. Semi-Freddie’s, Acme’s, and Cheese Board’s breads are some of the best you can ever find.

Berkeley is home to a number of Julia Morgan buildings. She is the creator of the Hearst Castle. Among them are: the Julia Morgan Theater on College Avenue, the Bancroft Hotel (next to La Strada), the Hearst Gymnasium at UC Campus, etc.
There is a beautiful Maybeck’s Christian Science Church on Dwight and Bowditch…
Berkeley is just full of history and charm.

wow, this is impressive knowledge Susan… I love it!! Thanks for reminding me about the Gourmet Ghetto in Berkeley, I’m going to have to add this item to The Beautiful Berkeley Trip Plan.