Best of North Berkeley Food Tour

5.0 (23 Viator reviews) 3 hrs Oakland area

Pastrami Sandwiches from Saul's
Sample Tempting Treats from Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto
The Cheeseboard Pizzeria
Sando of the Day sample from The Local Butcher
Gregoires

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About this activity

Just a few miles east of San Francisco lies what many call the birthplace of California cuisine: Berkeley. On this 3-hour gourmet food tour, your expert guide will take you behind the scenes of the North Shattuck district. At several acclaimed local food spots – including the very first Peet's Coffee & Tea – enjoy tastings of gourmet cheeses, chocolates, gelato, pizza, sandwiches, wine and more. You'll chat with owners and chefs about the city's culinary history and culture, and discover their commitment to sustainability and local, organic food and farming.

Itinerary

  1. University of California, Berkeley · pass by

    Walk and learn the neighborhood that borders one of the country's most prestigious public universities.

  2. Shattuck Avenue · 10 min

    Sample pizza-of-the-day and gourmet cheese from the historic The Cheese Board Collective.

  3. Peet's · 10 min

    You’ll visit the Peet’s Coffee flagship location, and sample some of the finest coffee in Berkeley.

  4. Stop 4 · 20 min

    Visit Soop and Lush Gelateria

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • All food tastings

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

We meet in front of Chez Panisse, 1517 Shattuck Ave. (between Vine and Cedar).

End point: The tour will end near this bakery and/or the meeting point.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements in the "Special Requirements" box at time of booking
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • All food tastings are subject to change depending on availability

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0/5

23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Oakland (Viator lists this tour under Oakland; it has no meeting-point coordinates).