Discovered their sandwiches when we were having coffee next door and kept seeing ppl walk by with…read morebutcher paper pink sandwiches in their hands. Glad we were able to track them down cause their sandwiches look so basic in pics but are so darn good. The market is cool too but I'm always gonna start by bee lining it to the deli in back of the shop to order one of their daily sandwiches. They make 3 flavors each day. 18$ a pop. Delicious.

Be warned - the prices at this meat counter are exorbitant. And they don't label prices in the case…read moreso you don't know what you're paying until they ring you up. And you'll feel taken advantage after the fact like we did. I naively thought there prices would be on par with other local meat counters like Market Hall or Berkeley Bowl, where I normally buy meat so didn't ask. But no. I was charged $50 for 1.4 pounds of rib-eye. It was $34.99 per pound. I felt too embarrassed and was too shocked to say anything in the moment but now I'm just mad at myself. Won't shop at this meat counter again.

What a local gem! I've gone several times for lunch and dinner and it never disappoints... great…read morefood, fun casual vibe and awesome service!

$24.36 Steak & Giardiniera: this is a delicious sandwich that is crave worthy. But is it worth $22?…read moreMaybe it has to be in 2026, but it doesn't hurt that it's located in an expensive neighborhood. Happy to eat this a couple times a year I guess...

Delicious!!!!!! This is my friend's favorite bakery in…read moreBerkeley and I came here to get her a box of pastries for her birthday. I arrived around 7:30 and it was empty, but as I was deciding what to get there was a line out the door. Everything looks delicious it was so hard to choose. For myself I got the egg and ham croissant which was so unique and absolutely delicious. A perfect savory treat. I also had a bite of their strawberry-rhubarb breton which was also delicious, kinda like a shortbread cookie with cream and strawberry. The worker was super sweet helping me out and patient as I was struggling on what to order for her and myself. Small shop with meter/street parking.

Their food is generally pretty good: ranging from average (certain seasonal desserts, their ham and…read morecheese croissants, scones) to excellent (toffee cake, almond croissants, certain beads). They are on the pricey side but that's expected in the Bay Area. The reason for the two stars: of the last three times I've been there, they have gotten my order wrong TWICE. Once in a while is totally an acceptable accident but two thirds wrong is really poor service. The workers are nice but not exactly approachably friendly. They take the order in front of the register, receive payment, and then step over to the counter to collect the items. The issue is when you (I) order a lot of stuff, they get collected behind the counter and placed into a large shopping bag so you can't see what you are getting (or not getting). They walk around behind the counter grabbing stuff and those that have paid stand in a small corner away from the purchasing line so it's difficult to see what they do (or don't) pick up. The first time I came home to find my order of half loaf (they sell the large ones by halves, if you want) missing. I brushed it off as an accident. I don't live close enough to go back before they close and I wouldn't have proof anyways. This last time I went, they didn't put in a pastry! At this point, I'm down about $16 and beginning to wonder if it's deliberate. *sigh* So now I have to decide whether I boycott them altogether or only buy one or two items so I can see what I am getting or be the weirdo that takes out every item in a large shopping bag to double check their work. *sigh again*

I got a mocha here and it was delicious, I tend to like sweeter drinks and it was perfectly sweet…read more They don't offer whipped cream just as a heads up. The inside is very cozy and has a couple of tables, when I went at 11 AM on a Tuesday, there was only four seats available but we managed. It's also in a nice neighborhood where you could go on a walk after. I found easy parking on a side street, it was free parking for two hours.

I had heard of Souvenir Coffee before, but my first visit was just a few weeks ago. There was…read moreplenty of parking on the street, which is definitely a plus. My friend ordered an oat milk latte and I chose the hot chocolate. It tasted fine, but I'd say it was warm rather than hot. I also tried the sticky bun, which was pretty good. While we were sitting at a table in the corner, the power went out, and a few minutes later, everyone was asked to leave. It was a perfectly polite request and they did explain that it was for safety reasons; still, I think it would have been a nice gesture if they had said "here's a voucher for a free beverage of your choice" next time.

Was in the neighborhood strolling around and was looking for a quick bite before a movie. Had…read moretotally forgotten about this cafe style restaurant and decided to pop-in. Was primarily drawn ro the pastries but again I came on to get food and not sweets. Everything here looks good so and they have everything from brick own pizzas, sandwiches, salads to full on meals. There is both counter seating and tables available so you can gander at the foods as it's being prepared. Especially like watching the brick oven pizza as it's being created and pulled from the brick oven. Decide to get the crispy chicken sandwich which was so good and a dessert to go, a huge oreo style cookie sandwich which was sorta pricey at $11 but it was huge and weighed about 5 pounds - lol ! I wanted to order some more food as I saw several dishes being served to others. Will definitely be back and will add this spot to my favorites list.

I used to Frequent this place a lot as it's very close to my job. The food is good. The 3 stars are…read morestrictly for the prices, expect to spend $25 for a salad. Any add ons are $5. So add avocado and you got a $30 salad. Now I come here to treat myself. $$$$$$$$$$$

This place has such a nice vibe and the employees are very polite and friendly, I love the…read more"favorite customer" list and puzzle tables as well

Want a free sandwich?…read more Complete this puzzle and it's all yours! The pastrami sandwich here is sooooo good I actually ordered two of them. This is the first place in the world that had me eating rye. I hate rye bread, and was worried because there are no substitutions, but the sandwiches here were so good and the bread didn't taste like the traditional prison food hard rye bread. You changed me Krispy Joe's, and had me eating stuff I never would have. Also, drinking stuff I never would have. I bought their chai and lemonade, both were 5 stars, and they offered me their pickle juice electrolyte drink to try. I was skeptical at first, but again they made me a believer. I hate pickle juice and pickle flavored anything in general. Yet, they converted me once again when they offered me a sample of their pickle-aid. It tasted like a mild tasting plain Gatorade. If I were still training for a marathon, I would totally buy this! Back to their amazing sandwiches. They are made with such care, dusting every sandwich that's made to order with their secret spices while toasting the meat and bread. The slaw was fresh and herbaceous. Again, made with care and craftsmanship. I am rooting for this business to expand and take over Ike's Sandwiches. I believe in you Krispy Joe's, you have my vote!

Great place if you need something specific, especially for cooking recipes. Specialty sandwiches…read moreare expensive, but epically delicious. Isles of specialty foods and deliciousness. This historic neighborhood grocery store is expensive, but charming. Employees are rad.

I have been going to Star Market since I was a little kid and I am 70 now. My aunt, my cousins, my…read moreMom and my grandparents all shopped here for years, this was our destination, our neighborhood, this was our happy place. Now there are surly, entitled awful "checkers " who are unpleasant and unfriendly. They have no idea or are aware of the legacy of this place. No hello, no smile m, no acknowledgement. No nothing. Im done, so sad. Hope the guy with the " white" hair and the oh so edgy persona holds on to his job.

Awesome sandwiches. Had the Italian, banh mi, and Szechuan chicken…read more Can't wait to come back and try some more

Order before you go! Very popular so the wait time may take a while…read more I loved the spicy sichuan chicken sandwich :) super juicy, crispy, fresh and it was just the right touch of spicy! So much protein that the there was not enough bread, but I'm not complaining ;) Street parking. Thanks!

Boichik Bagels makes a darn good bagel. I don't think it's perfect. I'm not sure if it's even the…read more best one in the area. Poppy's is nearby and I haven't yet endured the line there. The lines here aren't as bad as they used to be so I was able to drop in around 10 AM on a Friday morning with no wait. Today I had a sesame seed bagel toasted with plain cream cheese. It was delicious, with a nice texture and not crazy expensive at $6.25. There's not a ton of seating, but there are four stools inside and two tables out front. Overall, I can highly recommend this place. Boichik Bagels, they're consistently satisfying.

Fluffy chewy bagels, fresh crunchy veggies, and vegan chive cream cheese, what's not to like?…read more Glad I finally got to try Boichik and had no complaints. Busy on a weekend but efficient / worth the wait! Not a whole lot of seating inside or outside so would recommend grab and go.

Uhmmm yessss No…read morenotes, line always goes by quicker than you think. Gigantic portions, I always have leftovers and back in the day I would just order mezzo for my weekly meal prep if I knew I was going to be on a crunch that week. I love how open and spacious the restaurant is. Patio is very nice and air feels fresh. Hard to find parking in the area but it's so worth the extra search and walk over

Love this spot! Plenty of inside and outside seating with such a comfy vibe. Their sandwich breads…read moreare all fresh and flavorful and they have a variety to choose from. The sandwiches and soups are great, ingredients are fresh and so good! Love the pineapple they give you on the side too. This is the perfect lunch spot!