And I'm done with Bevmo…read more Was in here today, August 14, 2025. Looking at some beers. Hoping there would be a possibility I might find something fresh. Nope. Every beer I looked at had old brew dates - the freshest being January 2025. Again, we're in August of 2025. I took a picture of one Fort Point beer - March of 2024 (see my screenshot). This is not remotely acceptable. And that does it for me and Bevmo. There are lots of options out there to get good beer - you'd think Bevmo would stop selling this super old stuff - but they won't. It appears all Bevmos sell old beer. Count me out. That's the last time I ever step foot in a Bevmo. Also note - people do not need to be greeted when they walk in. For the life of me I do not understand why Bevmo thinks people like this. The person stops what they're doing a the register to yell "Welcome, hello!" to everyone who walks in. This isn't Blockbuster. It's a liquor store. Let people walk in and mind their own business without being accosted when they walk in (and walk out - "Bye, have a great day!"). And bye to you, Bevmo. (and note, the "Customer service" bot will respond with the stock response "we're sorry to hear about your service, please email us at blah blah blah..." And what happens when you email them? Nothing, outside getting put on a spam list. Avoid this dump) update edit: And the customer service bot responded exactly like I said. How is this place even still open?

Leevon was very friendly and helpful with assisting us and answering our questions. Our party is…read moreoff to a great start.

Very cool space. Food is very good and I've heard their cocktails are quite good as well…read more I do wish they are open for lunch though. Overheard someone said they would come here for lunch everyday if only they're open. Something about their grilled cheese sandwich. I'll have to try that some time soon.

Food, drinks, service, atmosphere, music, clientele; this place is the real deal, one of my…read morefavorite neighborhood bars in the whole East Bay, and I grew up on the I-80 corridor going to every neighborhood bar under the sun. (edit: also a great spot to catch a Dubs game)

I have a personal goal to try all the beer places in the East Bay area. I've been to most of the…read morebreweries in Berkeley (Gilman, Great Notion, Fieldworks, Headlands), some in nearby cities (Match Point, East Brothers, Fraction), and I've been wanting to check out this taproom because of the good reviews online. I don't consider myself a beer connoisseur, but I like trying different beers and ciders so this place was right up my alley. I had a friend visiting Berkeley from out of town so we came here to hang out and catch up. One thing that stood out to me is this place, because it's a taproom and not a brewery, is open later than the other beer places in the East Bay. Many choices of beer and cider on tap. I tried the ginger peppercorn cider and it was very unique, I've never had a cider like this flavor, it's almost like a cross between ginger beer and cider. My friends enjoyed various beers on tap. The place is pretty small but very clean and cute. I like that you can choose from 10 oz or 16 oz pour, so people like me can try more varieties in smaller portion than just drinking one boring thing. I like variety. The all you can eat popcorn was a hit with our little group. The truffle flavor really elevates the popcorn and it goes well with beer! There's so much free parking in this area at night... super convenient... although it scared me for a minute when I couldn't find my car in the very empty street lot, before I realized I was another block farther down. This area of Berkeley feels pretty safe at night even at 11pm. Good place. I would definitely go again!

Came here for a quick little beer and it was exactly what I wanted…read more Walked in around 3:30pm on a Saturday and the place was so quiet - i loved that! It was the perfect spot to sit and think a bit before planning my next move. The bartender was great and friendly! I ended up with a delicious sour beer and sat and chilled. Cute little 20 minutes spent at Hoi Polloi. I'm sure ill be back when needing a little break from life to sip on a yummy sour.

1ST time and the experience was Great. Staff was attentive and informative. Fun Wednesday.read more

We were on our way to dessert but saw wine The bright sunny…read moreday and the chairs outside, made a friend and I pull over to have a glass of wine here. It's a well lit, wine store that also has cheese, crackers and other beverages to grab and go. Towards the back you can order a glass of wine or half glasses. We both tried different wines and enjoyed them. My friend had an organ wine, Esoterico. I had a red from Kid Sister. Our winetender/sommelier was helpful in answering our profile questions. I do wish we could taste a few before choosing a glass, but I do like that they have options for half glass pours. I would definitely come back here and grab another glass or a bottle to go!

This was a fun afternoon to spend time with the kiddo and his cousins. The grownups had a couple of…read morebeers and the kids went and played golf and had a blast. The food menu looks a little pricey for what you get so we opted not to eat there. But the beer selection is quite extensive. Seems like a fun place to take the kids for some fun, or have a date.

Mini golf area is not that big. There are other activities too like arcade games, claw machines,…read moretabletop games. Arcade is enticingly colorful - And pricey, did the math and it comes out to about $2.50 per play for claw machine Can grab drinks at the bar and just hangout. Appreciate it opens til midnight if you're looking for a place to just hangout and late night entertainment!

Great little wine bar nestle in JLS. They've been around for 10 years and it's very knowledgeable…read moreabout the wine making process, they will carry wine from all over the world, so it's great fun to come and have a chat with the owner. Most people who visits either a member of Minimo or a local. We had loads of fun trying the tastings of the day as well as ordering glass off the menu. They also offer bites if you want it with your drink. Fun place to take the girlfriends!

A very cute natural wine shop with a tasting bar. Their staff are always super friendly and very…read moreknowledgeable -- they are always approachable and passionate about the craft. I've only had great experiences with the bottles they've recommended. A place I'll keep coming back to for sure!

After a movie I wanted something to eat that was quick, I saw Arthur Mac's Little Snack upstairs…read morewith other food options. Grabbed a slide of pizza with a drink and it was perfect. It's in the Bay Street Mall near the theaters in Emeryville. It's s relatively small indoor seating area but lots of seats just outside (covered and some with heaters). You place your order digitally and quickly. I ordered a slide with Pepperoni and chose an Alameda Soda Cola. The dough was perfect, ample amounts of cheese and pepperoni. And the drink was delicious (never had Alameda Soad before, will look them up). If you're in the neighborhood and need a quick, easy meal - I heartily recommend Arthur Mac's for a slice or more.

Pretty lively pizza place on Bay Street! Ordered a medium sized (14 inch) Cluck Norris, which is…read morebasically just their barbecue chicken special. If you enjoy a sweeter bbq sauce, this is just right for you. I really appreciated the hearty amount of toppings and how the next bite was just as flavorful as the last. I also tried the pizza with their ranch sauce and it was a beautiful combo. I do agree with the other reviews though, their crust is just okay and is a bit more on the doughier side than the crispy side you usually get from thinner pizzas. Still overall, really solid pizza!

Here's the thing; anyone that's attempted to do proper grilled chicken knows how tricky it is. This…read moreafternoon I did their grilled chicken salad for the first time and I was truly impressed by the chicken itself. Perfectly cooked! Moist and flavorful! I always enjoy hanging out here. It's a great spot!

3.5 stars $30+tt…read moreFrench dip: pretty good. And given the corporate offices around here, it's about what I expected with prices to match.

Heroic Italian is a fantastic downtown Berkeley spot for a relaxed Italian meal. The food is…read moredelicious, from the elevated sandwiches and fresh pasta to the pizzas, salads, and a great Italian wine selection. The garden patio large and and dog friendly. Service is attentive and kind. We live in Oakland and this is one of favorite sport in Berkeley. My partner doesn't want me to post this review because she's afraid it will get too crowded, ha. Cheers

We ordered via DoorDash, and I wouldn't call our experience "heroic."…read more The pinsa was very good. We got the Calabrian shrimp. We found it very tasty, but paying over $25 for this on DoorDash--certainly not worth the price even though we really enjoyed it. The spicy chicken parm sandwiches were not good. The chicken breast was flabby, and came across like it was one of those frozen cooked Tyson jobs. I would be very surprised if they actually breaded chicken breast, fried it, and made the sandwich with that. It was mushy, and the breading was like paste on the chicken. Pretty awful. They charge extra for sauce, which is a little much, given that we paid $21 for each sandwich. But we figured out pretty quickly why they do this: there was hardly any sauce on the sandwiches. And precious little cheese. We each ate half of our sandwich and figured we doctor the leftovers up the next day with a jar of Rao's and a bag of shredded Italian cheese. That helped, but nothing could save that chicken. The meatballs. We paid $15 for four, and we had high hopes, but they were so mushy that they fell apart in the sauce, and I couldn't tell what was sauce and what was meatballs. The only flavor that came across was fennel. Why any meatball should be so fennel-forward strikes me as bizarre. We got what we thought were pretty basic things, and they were fails. If an Italian place can't make a decent chicken parm sandwich nor a decent meatball, that says something. If you go, try the pinsa.

This is an incredible wine shop. It's small in comparison to some of the larger stores like K&L,…read morebut they've got some incredible options spanning all price points, countries, and varietals, including a pretty stellar selection of Champagne and sparkling wines. A lot of the labels are from smaller producers, well known for making high quality wines. I've been to many wine shops in/around the Bay Area and I struggle to think of a shop that has as great of a selection as Wine on Piedmont. Additionally, prices are very competitive! In the back of the shop is a small tasting room where you can enjoy wines by the glass from a rotating selection, as well as open bottles purchased from the shop for just a $10 corkage fee. The staff are also incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We aren't over on Piedmont Ave often, but this shop gives us a reason to stop by the area more often.

The staff are really nice & informative. It's a comfortable atmosphere. Has a large selection of…read morewines. Has wine tasting & by the glass.