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4.8 (265 reviews)
ModerateGluten-Free, Vegan
Closed • 9:30 am - 9:30 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Thai Curry
Melia R.

After seeing the spiderman movie for the second time, my bf and I got to try humbowl! We decided to both get the thai curry, I got the shrimp and he got the chicken. The bowls came with veggies, brown rice + quinoa, and our protein of choice. I thought that the bowl tasted very fresh and healthy. My bf felt like it was not as flavorful as he would have preferred. The curry sauce was on the thinner side, but I still felt that it had a good taste! Maybe not as flavorful as curry from a thai restaurant, though. All of the components in the bowls worked really well together, and the meal felt very balanced. I liked that this is the type of place that you never have to worry about what is being put in your food. The ingredients are very fresh and straightforward, which is great if you are health conscious. The staff member was very polite and the food came out pretty quickly. If you like hot sauce, I'd definitely ask to their house hot sauce! It's got a nice kick to it, as well as a slightly smokey flavor. The restaurant is very cute and cozy. Overall, if you are looking for a quick, healthy, and nutritious meal in berkeley, this is a great option! I think I'd like to try the miso healthy bowl next time.

Gamini G.

My friends and I were looking for some healthy food options and after a quick Yelp search, we stumbled upon this restaurant. We got the thai curry bowl with tofu protein. They had plenty of interesting options to choose from but we were craving for thai curry so went with that. The ambiance was welcoming. The food came out pretty quickly too. First off, the portion size was good for two people. The quantity was good. The thai curry itself was a bit too watery for my liking. However, the quinoa, rice, veggies and tofu were cooked to perfection! I liked the basil addition, it definitely elevated the flavor overall! I wished it came with some hot sauce. I only realized later that they have in house specially prepared hot sauce after my meal was complete. If you are on the lookout for something tasty and healthy, head this way!

sesame jasmine with tofu
Melissa Y.

I'm always happy every time I have Humbowl! It's lovely to find a restaurant where vegetarian and vegan meals take center stage and aren't afterthoughts. The breakfast hash is my favorite, the veggies are cooked well and seasoned nicely, and the cilantro ginger sauce takes everything to another level. Their Thai curry is also delicious, perfect balance of ingredients i.e. generous portions of protein and veggies and not too much rice. Same for their sesame jasmine bowl (pictured). It's interesting that they offer a wide variety of bowls but they all *taste* like Humbowl, i.e. the ingredients all work really well together. And I never feel sick or heavy after eating their meals. Humbowl is excellent with catering and attentive to food allergy requests, they're an excellent option for feeding a crowd with varied dietary needs. The owner Eric is very kind too and gives back to the community. Such a great local business!

Seasonabowl w/ rocky's chicken (Fall)
Wallace T.

You order at the counter, they bring out your bowl, and after that it's mostly self-serve. You have to go back up for water, condiments, napkins, and then clean up after yourself when you're done. I got the seasonabowl with rocky's chicken. It had green beans, sweet potatoes, sauteed veggies, and wild rice, with a mustard vinaigrette. Overall, the bowl tasted incredibly fresh, definitely fresher than something like Chipotle. The sweet potatoes were super tender and pretty much melted in my mouth. That said, my bowl came out to around $17 after tax and tip, and for that price, I don't know if I'd get it regularly. Compared to something like chipotle, where you get a bigger portion for less, this feels more like an option once in a while. I think a lot of what you're paying for here is the overall experience: the bright, well-lit space, the natural light, the nice seating, and the fact that you're right in Elmwood near the movie theater and a bunch of great dessert places. It's a good change of pace, and probably one of the more affordable lunch options in the area

Side: Brown Rice & Quinoa
Tim Y.

Picked up take out from Humbowl in Berkeley on a Saturday afternoon. Located on busy College Ave, parking and traffic may be tough but you should be able to find spaces on neighboring side streets. The Thai curry bowl was delicious with a generous amount of roasted veggies and rice. The shrimp and tofu bowls were great too after mixing in the included sauce. The restaurant was clean with about 6-7 tables. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal - the food was prepared with fresh ingredients and tasted healthy. Our to-go boxes were secured well and organized in the take out bag. I'm glad I checked and asked for utensils since we were eating this on the go. Although the food was excellent, the employee's service felt quite distant and could have been more engaging.

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Brittany D.

Went for a Yelp event! The place was so cute and tidy. I got the seasonabowl (fall) with shrimp. I also purchased a drink- the strawberry passion. The bowl was good, especially with the mustard dressing with it, it gave it a little kick. I wish I would've added chili flakes to add a little spice to it. The staff were kind and knowledgeable about the menu.

Hannah K.

Healthy, fresh, fast, and flavorful; what's not to love? Oh, and given the quality and location, reasonably priced! This is what fast food only wishes it could be, complete with vegan options and seasonal specialties. You get your food in a flash, and you can even see it being cooked from the open kitchen, so you can get in your way without any wait, it enjoy the spare but cool dining area. Free cucumber water seals the deal for me. If I was nearby, I'd come back on the daily!

Fried rice; kid plate; Rancheros.
Sonya K.

Yum! My kids LOVE this place, which, as a mom of two grade school boys, means the world. I love that they get a healthy meal that they devour and I get to know that they got all the nutrients they needed, all super quick and reasonably priced. I am a huge fan of spicy food and enjoyed the homemade salsa (I even grabbed a bottle of my own on the way out). Super friendly staff and clean happy place. I only wish I lived closer so we could come weekly.

Togarashi bowl with shrimp
Stephanie Y.

Still a winner. Fresh, healthy and fast. While not cheap - think about $15-$18 for a dish (with tax and tip), you leave feeling satiated, but not weighed down. I always opt for the dish with the most vegetables since they do them so well. Make sure to include some hot sauce to spice up the dish, as it leans a bit bland (I'd imagine because they keep additives to a minimum).

Togarashi 2.0 with shrimp
Amanda S.

Great healthy to-go option that is also tasty! Counter service restaurant with plenty of seating inside. I got mine to go, and it carried well and they use compostable packaging. You can also order online for added convenience. The food is a healthy portion, cooked wonderfully, and the cilantro ginger sauce is absolutely delicious. They should sell the sauce by itself! The service was friendly, helpful, and efficient. I appreciate that they include neurodiversity in their support of diversity.

Delivery directly from their app. Love that you can customize your order and everything was neatly packaged!
M N.

Fresh, healthy, and delicious! Love this place! It's our go-to for a guilt free tasty meal. Everything is dairy free! Their sauces are all delicious; vibrant and savory. Sustainable packaging. The owner Eric is so nice! What's not to love? Tip: Order through their website/app for menu pricing, plus loyalty points!

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Food delicious, nice choices available. Clean bathroom. A little expensive for the level of service but food was good so we will try again.

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I don't think I could have asked for a better review! Thanks Hannah!

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Will NOT disappoint! All the bowls are flavorful and delicious! Staff is always pleasant.

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Humbowl is my go-to when I want a great and healthy meal! The togarashi with shrimp is my favorite, but I do mix it up.

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Healthy options which are great for vegetarian/vegan/GF options, but a little overpriced for the food quantity. The sauces were nice.

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Tane Vegan Izakaya - Point Reyes

Tane Vegan Izakaya

4.5(457 reviews)
1.4 mi•Downtown Berkeley
•$$

I visited Tane Vegan Izakaya with a mission to try a couple of sushi rolls, but ended up with much…read moremore! In addition to vegan sushi rolls, the menu includes shared plates, starter soup and salad, ramen, grilled plates (yakimono), nigiri, cocktails, mocktails, and dessert. And yes, it's all vegan, and many items are or can be made gluten-free! I tried the: Gyoza Eggplant Nigiri Pacifica Roll Sunset Roll Basil Mojito The Pacifica Roll is deep-fried heaven. Tempura veggies rolled in rice and topped with a garlic aioli and sweet, sticky soy sauce that I am craving as I type. It's crunchy, it's tasty, and you have got to try it to get the hype. I was told it was a fan favorite, and I'm its new #1 fan. Visit my blog post for the full review: Yourneighborhoodvegan.com and follow me on social media @yourneighborhoodvegan for more reviews!

Who would have thought vegan sushi could be so good! It is delicious. We ordered pickup because…read morethis place is way too popular for dining in. If one were to eat gourmet vegan food, Berkeley is the best city. Not only it's healthy, (some even) gluten free, it is very very delicious. Tastes just like real rolls. We were so impressed. We got the Pacifica - tastes like a unagi tempura roll. The tangy sauce is excellent. The California roll is rich and creamy. All the avocado are fresh. The Point Reyes is spicy, looks like a spicy salmon roll. Tastes good. The rolls are nicely packed, do not fall apart easily. It is actually pretty spicy. The grilled mushroom comes with three types of mushrooms, the tangy bbq sauce is delicious. Nice interior, great friendly chef and staff. Always popular. We will be back!

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Tane Vegan Izakaya - Photo 4: Interior

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Tane Vegan Izakaya - Corn ribs (GF)

Corn ribs (GF)

Tane Vegan Izakaya - Left roll - Point Reyes (GF) Right roll - The Wedge (GF) deep fried

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Left roll - Point Reyes (GF) Right roll - The Wedge (GF) deep fried

The Vegan Lasagna Garden - Vegan Fudge Brownie

The Vegan Lasagna Garden

3.0(6 reviews)
1.1 mi•Downtown Berkeley

I wasn't aware that this came from the kitchen at Khana Peena on Solano when I ordered my food…read moreonline. Not that there was anything wrong with that as they make solid Indian food there (review: https://bit.ly/3ipWnWB). But does that make them experts at lasagna? Not really as I ordered the $16.95 Mushroom Lover Mac Vegan presuming it would be lasagna. and what arrived was nothing Italiano but more a baked macaroni (photo: https://bit.ly/3GVjbqy). Not that there was anything wrong with that except when your mouth is ready for lasagna, you don't really want to digest mac n' cheese. I could've bought something cheaper at Safeway, but at least it was filling. What did help, however, was the $5.96 Vegan Fudge Brownie which did bring me unequivocal joy and a buttload of calories (photo: https://bit.ly/3ix0IXS). Speaking of which, I should just get off my butt and bake my own lasagna. FOOD - 3 stars...it was good but it wasn't a lasagna AMBIANCE - n/a...it was a delivery order...looks like the operation has since moved to the former Venus space on Shattuck SERVICE - 3.5 stars...well, it was well packed TOTAL - 3 stars...gee, if you have a hankering for macaroni RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2CbVh8u

This is a ghost kitchen, they don't have a location. I picked my food up in an Indian restaurant,…read moreso I'm positive the food was frozen and heated up. It also tasted frozen. I've eaten frozen lasagna from the grocery store that I've liked better.

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The Vegan Lasagna Garden - Mushroom Lover Mac Vegan

Mushroom Lover Mac Vegan

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Tipsea - Floral Reef $16 - Ginger guava tequila , Lightkeepers Daughter $15- pineapple coconut rum, The Green Flash $14- Basil Fuji apple Vodka

Tipsea

4.4(184 reviews)
1.1 mi•Downtown Berkeley
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Cute decor, love the name, and very nice staff. Cocktails are crafted really well and tasted high…read morequality. Didn't try the food, but saw lots of people ordering with good happy hour deals. Love that the workers were having fun and playing music. Lots of bars were closed during a Friday early afternoon, but tipsea was open! Can't wait to come back here anytime I go to a concert at the Greek or Cornerstone.

Shattuck is full of fun bars to slip into, Tipsea being one of them. I've been here twice, and this…read morewas the first time trying snacks while here besides cocktails. Looking for an in-between spot (a sip and bite before dinner), we cozied up to the bar here for a quick cocktail and bar food snack. We ordered onion rings that came with the choice of a variety of sauces including Tikka Sauce, Siracha Mango, Sweet Chili, Korean BBQ, Hot Honey, and more. Both the cocktails and snacks came timely, and we enjoyed conversation and community chatting with other locals/tourists visiting Berkeley for a short time. The vibes are right in Tipsea and I dig the nautical ambiance/theme/play on words. Worthy of a stop through; street parking on Shattuck/paid garages nearby, but ride-share sometimes easiest for these locations. NA options available and full menu including burgers, a fried chicken sando, seafood options, other bar snacks including Navi's and loaded tots, and dessert.

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Tipsea - Pina colada(flower) lemon drop and a ocean breeze(so good!) all amazing drinks

Pina colada(flower) lemon drop and a ocean breeze(so good!) all amazing drinks

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The Butchers Son - Ruben - Smoked Pastrami Reuben Sandwich

The Butchers Son

4.2(1.7k reviews)
1.4 mi•Downtown Berkeley
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I am not vegan, went here with a vegan friend. Seriously could've fooled me. The food was really…read moregood! all of it. I've gone back several times and tried different variations but the pesto "chicken" sandwich is one of my faves. There must be some sorcery going on in that kitchen because I have never been to another vegan spot that pulls it off like they do The lines out front back my point up. Don't let them deter you Its very much worth the wait.

This place gets really busy during lunch hours and is on a cute street in downtown Berkeley so…read moreparking is tough just for those planning to drive here. This is a great grab and go option location because to order you go up to the cashier at front and stand in line to place order and can seat yourself. There is both indoor and outdoor seating which is nice but again gets crowded fast. Everything is vegan which is good for anyone with dietary restrictions and the food did not take more than 20 minutes to come out. The location is feels homey and cafe like. Food wise I would say everything was good but nothing to be absolutely blown away by. Definitely would come back here to grab a quick bite if in mood for American style vegan food or in a rush to get something, but nothing that I would say is a must try or unique for myself at least.

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The Butchers Son - Fried mozzarella (instagram: jax.vegan.eats)

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Fried chickn bagel sandwich (instagram: jax.vegan.eats)

Pizzeria da Laura - Detroit Ray J

Pizzeria da Laura

4.4(411 reviews)
1.3 mi•Downtown Berkeley
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The calzone alone is worth coming back for! Absolutely incredible!…read more I honestly don't even know where to begin. We ordered both pizza and calzone, and the quality of the food was absolutely outstanding! But let me tell you about the CALZONE! It was on a completely different level. Seriously, if you come here and only order pizza without trying their calzone, you are missing out on something AMAZING! The flavor, the quality, the freshness, the generous filling... everything was just PERFECT! And the portion size? HUGE! One calzone is easily enough to satisfy two people! I'm actually very picky when it comes to restaurants. It takes something truly special for me to want to visit the same place again, especially when there are so many other restaurants to try. But this place? I will absolutely be coming back! I would honestly travel a long distance just to have that calzone again. That's how good it was! The pizza was excellent too, but the calzone completely stole the show. My advice? DO NOT leave this place without trying the calzone. Trust me, you'll thank me later! Hands down, one of the best calzones I've ever had. Absolutely phenomenal!

Everything about our experience at Pizzeria Da Laura in Berkeley was absolutely perfect!…read more The meatballs were delicious--so flavorful, tender, and moist, and the sauce was absolutely incredible. And the arancini... hands down, the best I've ever had! Perfectly crispy on the outside and so delicious on the inside. We ordered The Standard pizza, and it was baked to perfection! The crust was perfect, the sauce was delicious, and every topping could be tasted in every single bite. Everything came together so beautifully. The ambiance was amazing too--warm, inviting, and the perfect setting for a great meal. The service was great! This was one of those meals where everything was just right. Amazing food, great atmosphere, and an experience we truly enjoyed. We'll definitely be back!

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Pizzeria da Laura - One of many awards that reflect Chef Laura Meyer's passion for the craft.

One of many awards that reflect Chef Laura Meyer's passion for the craft.

Pizzeria da Laura - Detroit The Standard. Those crispy cheese edges were every bit as good as they look.

Detroit The Standard. Those crispy cheese edges were every bit as good as they look.

Pizzeria da Laura - Sicilian Ray J ($38) - subbed pepperoni for olives on 1/2. It's tasty! The crust is airy, bread-like, a bit crispy on the bottom.

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Sicilian Ray J ($38) - subbed pepperoni for olives on 1/2. It's tasty! The crust is airy, bread-like, a bit crispy on the bottom.

Heroic Italian

Heroic Italian

4.4(167 reviews)
1.2 mi•Downtown Berkeley
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This is my family and my favorite Italian restaurant! Everything on the menu is delicious,…read moreflavorful, and refreshing without being overly heavy like Italian food often is. Their bread is especially amazing- perfect texture. The Calabrian shrimp is another highlight- juicy and tender. Finally, the tiramisu is light with just the right amount of moistness- a perfect end to the meal. The owners are friendly and service is quick. Ample patio seating with a few tables indoors. We can't wait to come back again!

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.

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Inside counter

Heroic Italian - Come enjoy an OMG on the patio in the sun before the next storm hits! An organic Italian soda pairs nicely as does a glass of wine.

Come enjoy an OMG on the patio in the sun before the next storm hits! An organic Italian soda pairs nicely as does a glass of wine.

Heroic Italian - Calabrian Shrimp! Wild Gulf of Mexico shrimp roasted with brown butter sage, garlic, lemon juice & Calabrian Chilies ..Comes with crostini

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Calabrian Shrimp! Wild Gulf of Mexico shrimp roasted with brown butter sage, garlic, lemon juice & Calabrian Chilies ..Comes with crostini

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