Best of North Berkeley Food Tour

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Pastrami Sandwiches from Saul's — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sample Tempting Treats from Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Edible Excursions

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: All food tastings

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

University of California, Berkeley

Passing by

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

10 min

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

10 min

You’ll visit the Peet’s Coffee flagship location, and sample some of the finest coffee in Berkeley.
Stop 4

20 min

Visit Soop and Lush Gelateria

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
All of Edible Excursions stops are subject to change depending upon availability.
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please contact and inform Edible Excursions at least 72 hours in advance at +1 415 806 5970 or email them at [email protected]

All tickets are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged or rescheduled. Tickets can be transferred to another guest. If you are transferring the ticket, please let us know if there are dietary restrictions for this guest and we will attempt to accommodate.

If excursion fails to meet minimum enrollment (4 guests), Edible Excursions will contact guests 5 days in advance to offer an alternative or offer a refund.

Cancellation

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

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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