Three Stone Hearth (TSH) was recommended by Bauman College instructors, and some of my classmates…read morewere interns/volunteers who celebrated eating organ meats at TSH. As a vegetarian at the time, I just didn't go out of my way to try TSH. Fast forward: Attended TSH's 20th anniversary celebration, which had something nourishing and tasty for everyone - vegetarian, vegan, locavore, paleo, raw, gluten-free, etc. *Cherished TSH 20th anniversary recipe book, with fantastic photos from Mary Dee, featuring veg-friendly Three Sisters Chili, Gingered Greens with Butternut Squash & Coconut Milk, and Carrot Cake with Sprouted Spelt Flour. *Enjoyed all-ages friendly activities like Making Butter in Mason Jars with marbles, playing Weston Price is Right bingo (where all participants won snacks), Making Transit Bites (date bar with dried plums & coconut), etc. This activity space had bookcases filled with holistic health/nutrition/cooking books - many that I read while studying at Bauman. *Appreciated tour for behind-the-scenes look at kitchen and fermentation room. Learned more from museum-like display of The Lexicon of Sustainability (PBS series) photographs by Douglas Gayeton with TSH's local commentary. *Nourished with all-day access to sample chicken bone broth, chocolate olive oil cake (gluten-free), and sauerkraut (vegan). *TSH store featured Sally Fallon's Nourishing Traditions books, as well as curated selection of mostly locally produced artisanal foods and TSH's own wholesome foods made from scratch on-site. *My favorite purchase: Rize Up Bakery's Olive Parm Truffle Black Pepper sourdough loaf at 20% off! So delicious when spread hand-shaken butter over sliced sourdough. *Very welcoming space and community of worker-owners committed to sharing slow food ethos and yummy nourishing foods! *Conveniently located near AC Transit stop, walking distance from Downtown Berkeley BART station (also near Saturday Farmers' Market) as well as free parking lot. Totally worthwhile to make one's way to TSH!

Everything is so expensive. There was a tiny fair trade chocolate bar for 15$. If you go up the…read morestreet a few blocks you can get a fair trade dark chocolate bar from Trader Joe's that's four times the size for under 4 dollars. I think this places wants to seem down to earth and accessible to all but at those prices it's only accessible to people with a lot of disposable income. I get that it's hard to make really high quality food with good ingredients at affordable prices so I don't really have the answer.

My daughter and I had lunch today at Butterfish. She's 8 and said it was the best meal of her life!…read moreI agree it was incredibly fresh and delicious sushi. The ambiance is elevated, precise and elegant. We appreciated the special touches of service as well as the kind people working. My chirashi was impeccable, and the crab roll my daughter had well- was the best thing she ever had! The escarole with the truffle and the supremely buttery Magura were impressive. We will be back very soon to try more!

A neighborhood gem with fresh & creative sushi…read more The restaurant is small with a few tables on the sidewalk. We were only able to secure the first lunch seating for our party of 6. The staff were knowledgeable and attentive. (I was amused by the "tablet" that grew into a handtowel when water was added) We ordered Smoked Hamachi Roll (a must & IG worthy), fresh oysters, Hamachi Roll, Pacific Roll, Sushi and Sashimi Set, Hamachi Collar set, 7 handroll set. The fish is so fresh and rice-ratio was perfect. We had such a pleasant dining experience. Butterfish will be our go-to spot for sushi in Berkeley area

I stopped at this really cool spot. I had the chef's burger and fries. The burger was simply…read moredelicious . I could not finish my fries. I shared a table with strangers. They were so nice and it was all of our first time. They had plantain , grits pork chops they expressed that the meals were delicious. The service was friendly and helpful. I will return to try more of the yummy items on the menu.

This is a crazy place! And so much fun. So many delicious things to try and an eclectic menu very…read morebefitting of Berkeley. It's called Cali Alley because it's literally down an alley. Cool right? The food is high quality and the variety is huge. Everything from pork belly bao buns to buttermilk waffles to loco moco! If you're looking for the high end Berkeley vibe, come to this place. FOOD: Really good. I got the Bahn Mi Burger and enjoyed it a lot. The ground beef is brisket so better than your average burger and the pork belly was a pretty nice slice! The various toppings really rounded out the taste and it was basically a bahn mi burger. We also tried the mac and cheese and REALLY good. I don't think we thought we would finish it up but between three of us we did (in addition to our other food). Love that you can also lettuce wrap any sandwich or get a gluten free bun. SERVICE: The folks are very nice. It's quick service so you do have to clean up after yourselves, but everything is plated nicely and the serving sizes are plentiful. COST: $20 burgers. That gives you an idea. But they are nice big burgers. And like I said the quality of the ingredients are top notch. Definitely worth the $20 if you can afford it.

Delicious food and excellent service! I've been ordering…read moreSymple foods for over six months now; it makes my life a lot easier and healthier as I always have a well-balanced, fresh, and delicious lunch waiting for me in my refrigerator. Also, a few times that I was away from home, they let me freeze my plan, I really appreciate that flexibility. 100% recommended!

Symple Foods is THE best meal delivery service. From the quality and taste to the customer service,…read moreeverything is exceptional. The proteins are cooked to perfection, and the rotation of seasonal vegetables makes it impossible to get bored. And the sauces? Incredible. I'm thrilled to have found such a healthy and deeply nourishing meal delivery service. The owner is awesome too!

For the longest time, I've avoided ordering from here due to the prices. I finally pulled the…read moretrigger and said, "to hell with the prices." I ordered the Lobster Mac & Cheese! Oh, my, god! Let's just say I'm satisfied with my purchase. The food was beyond amazing! It put me right to sleep! If you're debating to order because of the prices, stop debate & just do it. It was so worth it.

Great guy, 5* food at a great price, delivers. Not a single bad thing to say. Thanks I'll be…read moregetting many more from you and I highly suggest it to anyone else

This is for the version & price point of Planted Table that existed in 2021/2022. (I stopped…read moreordering from them because my allergies were activated, and I needed to do an elimination diet. When I came back to them a couple years later, the price point had gone up & I was priced out.) The portion sizes were large. I think it was like $12-13/meal. 99% of the dishes were delicious. I was REALLY pleasantly surprised at the flavor & taste. I expected gentrified dishes. It was good! I was also specifically looking for meal delivery that generated less waste. Planter table delivered that. I got cool enough with my driver (and tipped well!) that he brought me a little thank you plant. I loved that I had the same driver each time. It was just a really pleasant experience overall. Nothing bad to say.

I resubscribed in April after a break during which I went back to pretending I might cook. I get…read moreabout 6-8 meals per week plus lots of extras. I am not vegan but this hits the spot and is the best meal service I have found. The food is still amazing and I'm happy to see the meal options have expanded, there's seasonal produce options and Acme bread, and now they post calorie information. They have family style option to get a bigger portion for those who have a family, or for me, to bring to a pot luck. They also have individual desserts and full size pies/cakes. Seriously - they have everything. They no longer offer wine for those who care. There are some additional pick up options, too, but I stick with Jack London Square on Wednesdays from 11:30-2:00. Pro tip: get the cookie dough!!!!! And the chili. And the breakfast burritos. And the bake at home pizza ........ $20 credit Referral code: QWC3D2MJ

Food was great. Had the three cheese grilled cheese from their Melt menu and the mac flight that…read morecame with the elote mac n cheese which I really enjoyed! Staff were super nice and friendly. A lot of space and nice bar seating with beers on tap.

This spot was great!! The food and service were the absolute amazing!!! I would definitely…read morerecommend.

I was lucky enough to receive my very first Kitchen Doula surprise delivery as a baby shower gift…read moreright before heading off for maternity leave...what a gem this local small business is! I was so impressed with the delivery service, and my kit arrived in a nice insulated reusable Kitchen Doula bag. The hearty soups and stews came in so clutch for me during those early newborn days and long nights at 3am, when feeding time for baby came around and I was starvvvvinggg (and cold scurrying down to my kitchen in the odd hours of the night). I loved the nourishing cock-a-leek soup paired with a side of the plain biscuits...my husband and I were practically rushing to beat the other to the last serving of it because it was so nourishing and yummy (of course, I always got the seconds). We had a variety of the other staple soups, and I appreciate how diverse the options are on their site...you can't get bored with the selections. A couple years later, I have found myself riding the waves of the cold/flu season (which seems to keep cycling back in our household especially with a toddler in preschool passing germs back and forth), and I am needing to have nourishing, fresh, and warming soups to help bring comfort...and Kitchen Doula, we meet again! This is now my go-to recommendation for new mamas, parents, or peeps, just needing to find some relief in the food they eat, in a way that feels good to put into your body and to spend your money on. So happy for this service!

I am beyond furious regarding the experience that my daughter had gift I gave kitchen Doula. The…read moresite said it was free shipping with $150. And I gave her $300 gift card just after my granddaughter was born so she could order some food, two orders at 1 one order at 300. But when she got to the site to order, she was informed that it was be $100 charge. She felt so badly that we were having to pay that kind of money. And I am furious. If you're a mother or mother-in-law in trying to give a gift to the mother of your new grandchild, skip this one. for her I pay 1/3 of the cost for shipping is really ridiculous particularly when the site says free shipping on $150.

Totally in love with their meal delivery service, it's been a true life changer for me. As an…read moreentrepreneur, I have a hectic daily schedule with little time to cook--knowing there's always organic, nutritionally sound food in my fridge has made my life SO much easier. My body feel much better too after 11 months of this service--I feel lighter and more energized. Molly gave me a nutrition consultation that really helped me dial in the best diet for me, and they also offered me a free herbal tea blend to kickstart my health. All their dishes have been delicious so far, made with creativity and love. The sourcing was really important to me also, and these ladies are obsessive about it--all organic, high quality ingredients. I can tell the difference from other food services I've tried that were priced similarly, but fell short on quality. All in all, I'm hooked. A life enhancing service that I can't imagine being without! Thank you ladies for all your hard work.

You wont find more delicious love-infused food anywhere. These food gurus go beyond cooking up…read moregreat tasting meals and delivering right to your doorstep, they truly care about the nourishment they are providing. I literally have never felt so good in my body than after a meal from Nourishing Ritual. Their food is all I want to eat each week! The ingredients are fresh and clean; the combinations are always on point and the flavors are like a symphony in my mouth every time. Sure you can spend hours trying to get outside your same tired recipes, shopping for ingredients and cooking all day but why when you can have the joy of eating food lovingly prepared and shared by these incredible chefs! Take if from someone who has been eating their meals for a long time now, it's worth it. It feels like coming home every day to the most scrumptious home-cooked meal from someone who cares about you-what could be better?

I recently started a 75Hard and wanted predictable, delicious meals with variety. Aspire meets…read morethose needs greatly. The macros are well balanced and the sauces included in each meal really make the meat/carb/veggie thing work in a way I didn't expect. The delivery service was prompt and well done. Plus they have a great deal on 20 meals for your first order. Highly recommend

I have been using aspire for a couple of months. I was tired of frozen meals full of preservatives…read moreand bad stuff. I get 5 meals a week, that last me all week lunch & dinner. The meals are tasty, fresh and good quantity. Bryan mixes it up so you're not getting same flavors every week. Glad I tried aspire meals.