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.

This is a fantastic tamale stand located at the corner of Gillman and San Pablo in northwest…read moreBerkeley. The tamales are fresh, juicy and big. The service was great and the vendor enjoyed capturing my grandsons attention and he served us up some tasty food with a big smile. My grandson and I had not problem polishing off a chicken and pork tamale. Dang they are really so good. Maybe a little on the pricey side compared to other tamale options out there, but more than worth it when you sink your chops into such fine food. I can't wait to go back the next time I'm in town! The setting and ambience are perfect since the stand is located in the parking lot of an automobile service station - an excellent choice for setting up shop!

Tamale Place is a food cart In Yen's Auto Service's lot. the address listed is the commissary…read morelocation, a brick & mortar tamale maker. posted address is where the tamales are sold. offerings: tamales: cheese, pork, chicken, corn, vegetarian, salsa, sodas, sour cream. eats: cheese tamale (3.50), only option available during early afternoon -always curious about tamales, not many in Berkeley area -wrapped in a corn husk, it was longer and more narrow than Oakland's usual. surprised to see a long moist jalepeno on top., underneath is a thin vein of cheese that was solidified. had no flavor. the salsa was very spicy! -this was a few hours after buying it. masa was luke warm, didn't warm in up. didn't think it would matter except to make it more melty. *comparing this to other tamales, this is the least worthy.. no repeat.

I tracked down Kings Bbq at 10th and Gilman in Berkeley. What a friendly fella. He is also in…read moreOakland some days a week so call him during his work hours to find out where he is at. The portion was extremely generous for the price and the bbq sauce excellent. A nice charred flavor to the pork ribs that I like. Enjoy a splendid lunch and/or extra for later. I will return.

Absolutely incredible BBQ experience! The flavors are deep, smoky, and perfectly balanced -- every…read morebite was full of rich, slow-cooked goodness. The meats were tender and juicy, cooked to perfection, and paired beautifully with the sides that added just the right touch of comfort and freshness. You can really tell how much care and passion goes into the food here -- everything tastes homemade and made with love. The service was quick, friendly, and the whole atmosphere made it feel like a true hidden gem.I left completely satisfied and can't wait to come back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend to anyone who loves authentic, flavorful barbecue done right!

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.

This truck rolls right around the BCC at 10 am and serves all the typical truck fare. Deep fried…read moretaquitos, tortas, tacos, etc. Now this is run by an asian couple so they dont make any authentic mexican food but it is definitely street style. They also have sandwiches, sodas, etc. What separates this place is that the woman who is cooking all the food, will take custom orders. One morning, I had a sausage omelette with cheese over rice with soy sauce and sriracha, Yummy! The next day two easy over eggs with hot links and rice, whaaaaat!! They also do a weekly soup. Last week was won ton mein. The broth was amazing, the wontons were big, and stuffed with pork. She also threw shrimp, char siu, cilantro, and scallions. Threw in some Sriracha and freshly squeezed lemon juice and I had the best brunch for a cold summers day in the east bay. They only stay at the spot for around two hours and they are located at a construction site so a lot of the workers get the good stuff. But try the soup and the custom breakfasts, all while spending $5 at the most.

Breakfast on Adeline next to Berkeley Bowl, lunch in downtown near BCC and across the street from…read moreBerkeley High, this taco truck follows me on my workdays. They have food over rice, reasonably priced, and fried stuff, and no tacos that I know of.

This was the second time we I have used them. The most recent they cooked for a retirement party…read moreand as usual the food was exceptional. Everyone loved it and wanted their card. They made me shine! Thank you Miguel.

Best tacos for ANY event. We've had Five Star Taco Catering for multiple family events now and our…read moreguests always ask for their info before leaving. Amazing food, professional service, and they have a ton of options for everyone. Highly recommend.

Heavenly BBQ & Catering has a line so i fiqured the food was good…read more after waiting up to 45 minutes, i was proven wrong. first, you line up to order, then you line up to get the food. locale: berkely's juneteeth festival(6/26) sampling; mixed grill mix (15) -3 ribs, 4 drummettes,, 1 link, potato salad, baked beans potato salad and baked beans small portions, tasted store bought meats dry, no juice, no taste, sauce on the sweet side. link was mushy, dry, no spice, no taste. probably store bought.

I want to thank Mei Mei and Creative Sips for being a memorable part of my 50th wedding anniversary…read morecelebration. We had over 100 people at our celebration, many of whom were casual boba drinkers, some boba connoisseurs and some had never had a boba drink in their life. I am happy to say all three categories of boba drinkers were EXTREMELY happy with their drinks from Creative Sips. Many attendees told me that the Creative Sips was the perfect dessert after lunch. I would highly recommend Creative Sips for your special occasion, your guests will love it, just like my 100+ guests did. Thank you Mei Mei for making our special celebration even more special.

I tried the Strawberry Mango Matcha Latte and it was really delicious! I think the drink was…read morerefreshing, but I wish the matcha taste was stronger. I overall liked the drink and liked how this drink had a +1 topping with this drink.