Today I gave into the hype and tried a Berkeley institution, and I'm glad I did. Cheap dogs ($5-6),…read moreunlimited customization with a toppings bar, and a friendly server who struck up a good conversation. I got the garlic frank, and it had a great snap to it and a strong beefy flavor. I wish it was a bit more garlicky though. P.s. the relish is pretty sour so add it sparingly Definitely worth a stop if you're craving a dog

I had a really disappointing experience here. The food itself might be decent, but the service…read morecompletely ruined it. The guy behind the counter was extremely rude--yelling at customers and creating an uncomfortable atmosphere the entire time. What was even more concerning was the lack of basic hygiene. He was handling cash and then immediately touching bread and food without washing his hands or using gloves. That's not just unprofessional, it's unacceptable for any food establishment. Overall, the behavior and cleanliness standards here need serious improvement. I won't be coming back, and I wouldn't recommend this place unless they make major changes.

Very nice staff, great burger and onion rings. I work in Berkeley a lot, this place is a for sure…read moretry.

I pass by this place all the time on the way to work and a friend finally convinced me to try it…read morebecause I have been craving chili cheese fries and chili cheese dogs. There's no parking lot so street parking is your best friend, keep in mind Berkeley is notorious for giving out parking tickets so keep an eye out on the meters or 2 hour parking signs. They have a nice outdoor seating area with a big patch of grass as well as some seating inside. You order outside and pick up your food when the pager they give you, goes off. I highly recommend their milkshakes. I went mango and the guy was nice enough to tell me and get me extra mango, free of charge because otherwise it's just a mild mango. Thank you for that suggestion. Also quick tip, if you are lactose intolerant, get their non dairy option and it will taste the same as a regular milkshake. It's really good. No matter what you get, you can't really go wrong. You can just tell by the line they have out the door. The service was relatively quick and please please please clean up after yourselves when you're done. There's trashcans around to throw your garbage and put your tray on top.

From Dallas, on a contract in San Jose. Been struggling to find good flavorful food, so I headed to…read moreOakland for the day. These wings are delicious. The free sample wing sold me - then ordered 15. Will be back

Absolutely loved these chicken wings! The wings were juicy and packed with flavor--the kind that…read moremakes you stop mid-bite and go "wow." You can tell they're made with care, not rushed or generic. What really set Carlyle's apart, though, was the amazing service. Jamel was friendly, upbeat, and genuinely excited to make sure my crew and I had a great experience. Great service all around. If you're a wing lover, Carlyle's is a must-stop. I'll 100% be back for more!

One of the most treasured hot dog stands in Berkeley in my opinion. This guy works so hard everyday…read moreto bring people at Ashby Bart and from all over some of the best quick-to-go hot dogs, including Hot links (my favorite), polish, all beef, jumbo, and regular. Best of all, like many of the images here show, are his toppings! Seriously, cilantro, mayo, jalepeños, siracha, and regular toppings, they work so well and when he makes them it's magical, no joke. I hope his cart re-opens soon as I drove by today looking to get a hotlink but saw he wasn't there. COME BACK SOON!! And everyone... don't forget to tip well here please!!

Doing my hot dog thang, still. I walked by this cart for years when I commuted to The City. I ran…read morean early AM errand for my neighbor in the Southside and took the train from Ashby BART to campus. On this morning, I was drawn to the Yummy. I had a polish for breakfast, with the full effect. Every condiment and jalapenos. I managed to wolf this doggy down without making a mess as we pulled up in the Berkeley Station. Finishing off the last bite as I the escalator beamed me up, a really pretty woman smiled at me and said, "I, too, had a hot dog for breakfast..." as she wiped a bit of mustard off her lushest lips. Worked for me!

Rica Pupusas is one of many food stands on 50th ave. grill set up on site, single latina cooking…read moreconstantly. (operating only saturday, sunday) offerings: pupusa(revueltas, queso, queso con loroco, cheese & beans) 2.50 eats: pupusa (revueltas-bean & chicarones, queso con loroco,-cheese & loroco flowers) 2.50 -pupusa thicker than usual, not mushy inside, crisp outside texture -curtido(salvadorean cabbage), picante, mild salsa on tables. -pupusa ready immediately from grilling stock. -eaten fresh. amongst best eaten. fab taste, value. notes: -3 parking space nearby, couple tables nearby for sitdown dining. -rica means delicious. sign may be generic. not a trade name.

We were here on a Saturday night for a friends improv stage production. It's less of a building and…read moremore of an open air space with a roof. Which, the claustrophobic side of me loves. There was a guy selling bbq at the door and they allowed us to bring our own drinks in. It's a bit of a follow the yellow brick road adventure, to find the restroom that doesn't lock but is very clean. I never had trouble hearing the actors and the stage is properly elevated. Liquor store is next door and Nicks down the block. What more could you ask for? Awesome, fun venue for smaller performances.

Firehouse East Bazaar had their inaugural day today, opening on the same day the juneteeth festival…read morewashappening in berkeley. the bazaar was at the firehouse art collective adeline studios. for some reason, i though it was associated with the festival so didn't find it till i remember the 3192 adeline address. featured vendors included fine art, metal works, jewelry, vintage, collectibles, paper works, artisan health and beauth products, ceramics, magic, photography, ..... and all kinds of food, the same kind you find at new taste marketplace and the underground market in s.f. so far, no admission fee. +1 food vendors included morph, berlyn's, frozen kustert, dandelion chocolates, gluttony catering, kombucha, chili palace, etc. it will be becoma a weekly bazaar every saturday, 10am -6 p.m. a night bazaar is in the works.

Last one, so glad they exist. While going back to Atl I had 50 various sausages in my luggage…read more Tops, hot links, calabrese and then stood outside to eat my Top dog (w/spicy mustard, onion and sauerkraut). Been going to this place since high school. Hope the Berkeley store will continue to open. The guy behind the counter was terse bordering on rude. Perfect for Top Dog! Loved it! Glad to know the Center street store is expected to reopen in October!

Top Dog Frankfurter is our family's go-to. I've tried the hot link once and it was HOT (--and I've…read moregot a pretty good tolerance for spicy)! So be warned. The hot dogs are great, nothing spectacular, but Top Dog gets a 4 Star from me because they are always so nice and provide great service.

Decent almond milk. I guess you're paying for it being at the farmer's market because there's…read moredefinitely cheaper almond milk out there. That said, this almond cold brew is very watery. It's different than other almond milks because it really does taste like water with some cold brew added to it. 4 stars for the novelty and for supporting a local business, but I know the high price point and the taste will keep most away. I can honestly say that this is a one and done for me. This is like rich people heath water.

I came here first time at this booth because of the rare TooGoodToGo app led me here. So I waited…read morepatiently and went on line to read up on the company history. Today they had a nice special buy one and get one 50% off. That a great deal if you like Almond Milk. For me I really haven't tried Almond Milk before, so I am not sure if I would take a chance to buy more on sale. So I waiting and when my pick up time came, I approached the two ladies there. They explained to me how the TooGoodToGo app works and what it includes. So I decided on two small pint bottles the Chocolate and the Honey Vanilla. I jus tried both of them and they are both good. I liked the chocolate more because it felt it had more substance. Both are filtered water and natural organic ingredients. I wouldn't mind visiting back here and buy from them in person. It's a tasty product.

I'm so glad we came across U:Dessert in Berkeley. We've been to SF and this one was so much more…read moreairy. You scan the QR code menu and place your order. They came out fairly quickly and boy were they worth the wait. My mango sticky rice was light and its size made me think I'd be absolutely full after consuming it all. But it totally didn't. I loved all the extra so I had something with every bite. My hubby said the coffee was strong and robust (he had a latte) The croffle was chewy and crispy, the fruit was sweet and ripe. The cream was nice and sweet. He said it was easy to eat. Would definitely make the trip over the bridge to visit again.

My friends surprised my fiancé and me with a birthday trip here to finally try the crepe cake…read morebecause I've been wanting it forever, and it was such a fun experience. We all got the Thai tea crepe cake and it was so good. Definitely lived up to the hype. I also got the Thai tea, which was really good too. What made it even better was that one of my friends had secretly asked the staff if they could just bring our slices out with birthday candles, but they ended up going all out. They had the staff singing and played birthday music through the speakers. It was hilarious, unexpected, and honestly really sweet. It's a little pricey, but worth it for both the quality and the experience. There's plenty of indoor seating, the whole place has a really cool vibe inside, and we had such a great time. Definitely will be coming back :)