Cheeseboard Collective is a Berkeley staple, and it was recommended to us by alumni, professors, students, and locals. Definitely come early, though--a line starts forming about 20-30 minutes before opening. Once they open, it moves quickly, and you can order a slice, half pizza, or full pizza. They only serve one flavor per day, and it's always vegetarian. My husband is very much a meat-lover pizza kind of guy, so he was skeptical, but we were both surprised by how flavorful it was. You honestly forget there's no meat because it's just that good. They also have their famous green sauce, which a lot of people recommend, though I personally thought the pizza was great without it. Cheeseboard Collective definitely lives up to the hype, and I'd happily come back. read more

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I'm notoriously impatient with lines, so instead of the three-block wait to dine on Cheeseboard pizza, I ducked into the much shorter line at the adjacent Bakery. The Cheeseboard is a Berkeley institution, open since 1967. Even though its housed in a temporary shipping container during a remodel (scheduled to finish sometime in Spring/Summer of 2026) they keep the experience elevated with a cheese tasting at the door, and friendly apologies for the wait. We ordered their par-baked pizza. There is a daily option: on the day we visited, a potato, curry, cilantro pesto, finished with half a lime to squeeze on top. We baked it at home that night. Original flavors, and a great way to enjoy the Cheeseboard with minimal wait times. We picked out an onion bialy and a cherry scone for home. The baked goods here are excellent. read more

My friends that live in Oakland have been hyping this place up for quite some time, and I finally went out there on a Sunday before they open so that we could stand in line and be one of the first few people there. All of their options are vegetarian and they only serve one type of pizza per day and you can check online beforehand what the specific pizza of the day is. I ordered just a slice to try it and this Sunday in particular it was the margarita pizza. My one slice came with a bonus little slice which is a nice surprise. The pizza was delicious. You could taste the freshness and I get why they sell out well before closing time every time. read more

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Just a quick note: the bakery and cheese shop is currently in a temporary space, this yellow trailer just outside the pizzeria. Same amazing baked goods and limited cheese selection as the Collective remodels and expands their space. read more

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A tip screen?? A TIP SCREEN? Oh hell no. The Cheeseboard is an employee co-op and they are all fairly paid. This really really grates. read more

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We tried making tofu burger out of your cheese rolls and it gave me terrible gas like horrible. Also, my friend told me they have the bomb pesto sauce but it was only ok. Ahoo read more

In a temp spot, and it still works. Got some hot honey and muffin. Can't miss after grabbing some pizza. read more

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What a cool spot! There are two sides to the business, a pizza side and the cheese and baked goods side. When we stopped in, the pizza side had live music and there was a line out the door. We were more interested in pastries so we headed next door and ordered a variety of items to go. The team was very friendly and all the options were displayed on the back wall. I ended up getting a marionberry scone ($3.85), a corn cherry scone ($3.85), a cheese roll ($4), and a pecan roll ($4.50). The scones are huge and dense, but still fluffy. The pecan roll is sweet, but not too sweet, and the cheese roll is savory and chewy- Pop it in the microwave for a couple seconds and it's even better. All of these pair great with coffee and I'd recommend sharing so you can try more than one thing, they're big! I'm so glad I got to experience this little local gem! read more

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Went on a weekday afternoon and there was no line at all. The pizza was delicious and of course you have to get the green sauce. I like that there's some searing indoors and outdoors. I honestly can't tell too big of a difference between cheeseboard and sliver except the different toppings that they offer. read more

This is what community looks like. Food opportunities for the EBT people affected. Thank you Cheese Board for sharing to the low-income community: the place was very supportive of us, and you made it easy. I appreciate you and your great hospitality and the beautiful music. read more

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Hands down , the Cheeseboard is one of the best Collectives in the world. I have been going there since 1975.. every baked item is delicious

The name alone made me stop as I envisioned a full spread of cheese, charcuterie, and all the accompaniments and while the pizzeria next door was between lunch and dinner service, I popped into the cheese shop side. The line was long but moved quickly and the majority of people appeared to be picking up what looked like half baked pizzas to finish at home. Since my hotel didn't have an oven, I opted for a premade salad and a hot apple cider. I literally love hot apple cider and The Cheeseboard Collective's cider was divine as it was perfectly spiced and warming (despite the warm July day!) The salad had organic roasted beets, toasted walnuts, organic romaine lettuce, and a blue cheese dressing which was ultimately fresh and tasty, though a little pricey for the portion sizing. Service was friendly and efficient. If I lived nearby, I would definitely visit all the time to try new cheeses! read more

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I loved this spot. So fun and energetic. The band they had playing made the vibes fantastic. The pizza was amazing and tasted fresh. Very cheesy and served hot. I never thought I'd be a fan of corn on pizza but I was taken by surprise. Make sure to get the green sauce because it makes the experience EVEN better. We also got the salad. Had to wait in line for 15 minutes but not bad for a Saturday. Food came out quick read more

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Cheese Board is a fav! Each week there's a new pizza their flavors are always fresh, unique, and super tasty. There's pretty much always a line down the street, so make sure you get there early. The vibe is classic Berkeley funky, welcoming, and always with a live band playing outside. It feels like a community gathering. The green sauce they give you to dip the pizza in? Delicious!! Everything is freshly made at their bakery next door, and it's all locally and organically sourced, which I love. I couldn't recommend Cheese Board enough it's a must if you're in Berkeley. read more

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Whilst recently describing which type of bread my aura would be, I named mine X-Bread from the Cheese Board Collective. And then to my horror I realized I'd not yet reviewed this Berkeley institution I've been visiting for many years. Some of my favorites from the bakery beyond X-Bread include: Pecan rolls Sourdough cheese rolls Cookies Scones Bread (so many choices; all excellent!) There's also an incredible cheese selection here, and you can get half or whole parbaked pizzas without the super long line next door! read more

What I love most about cheeseboard is that every single day I'm able to try in season local fresh produce from farms across the Bay Area. Although I was first hesitant to try a meatless vegetarian pizza, I quickly became a fan of cheeseboard's unique take on pizza every week. I look forward to seeing what's on the menu every Monday night. My absolute favorites include: the butternut squash pizzas, the fig pizzas, and of course the potato pizza. And anytime there is an arugula salad with a lemon dressing on top of the pizza, I'm there! On top of daily variety, cheeseboard also offers vegan/gluten-free options all year round. I have especially been impressed with cheeseboard's action to support immigrant communities in these challenging times. This should stand as no surprise since cheeseboard is a cooperatively owned restaurant. They invest in their workers and in the community, offering musical time slots for local talent daily. The ambience is packed but extremely welcoming. You can expect long lines for both lunch and dinner, but it's worth the wait! read more

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Stopped here for some fresh sourdough and ended up also picking up a variety of cheeses! Delicious bread- we got the sourdough sandwich bread. Everything here looked fantastic, so I'll have to come back and try more of their baked goods! read more

Delicious cheeses! So many to choose from and their breads are phenomenal. You are able to get a half baked pizza and bake it at home, which is super awesome. The lines are long, but they move quickly! read more

Quintessential Berkeley experience and expect a line, but it moves efficiently. You'll want to know what to order before you get to the front of the line. The legendary cheese roll is the best savory item (and best overall to me). The scones are very famous here. I normally dont like scones (because they can be dry and flavorless) but the apricot scone here is moist and rich with bright orange dried apricot pieces. The blueberry millet muffin was an interesting take, lots of crunchy millet particles inside. Wolverines are also a good item here, basically a roll with dried fruit and nuts and a bit of whole wheat. read more

This place has gone wrong big time, so I'm missing nothing. I came here to get some cheese and there were no people behind the counter to help. It's all self-serve. I assume that there are no tastes either. They changed how they give out bread, it's no longer self-serve so you have to wait in the longest of lines. So a line for the cheese and then the line for the bread. Another gripe, they have a gluten-free loaf, but don't make enough. There are never enough here, so even when I get there after they've been open for an hour. And the pizza, I'll review them next. Gone are the days when I would dream of this place and wish to be there. I lived in the area and would walk down to get my breads, some cheese and a coffee. But never again! I have to say that I used to love the idea of supporting a small-ish, collective, but their time has passed. This place is the definition of has been. The truth is that I can make my own bread and have options, rather than relying on their tired carrot loaf - who wants that? I can get cheese elsewhere. The time for this spot has passed. It's time to move on. I'm looking forward to the next spot that will replace this one. read more

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I was recently introduced to this Berkeley establishment and fell in love! Delicious baked goods and a wide array of cheeses. Corn and cherry scone was among the best scones I've ever had. Oat scone with currants was also delicious, though not quite as revelatory. Cheese roll was ok. Nice variety of teas and beverages. The long line moved quickly. Friendly service: cheesemonger offered samples to those waiting. No indoor seating and limited outside benches and tables. I'll have to return to try the pizza next door! read more

The carrot muffins are much much too sweet, really makes no sense for a breakfast food. Makes me wonder about how much sugar is added to baked goods at the Cheeseboard. I miss their bran muffins. They were reliably good and in fact seemed healthy. read more

Many reviews suggest this is the best pizza on the planet; bar none. Employee owned etc. So after much delay (years) we finally stop by yesterday about 4PM or so. I just want a slice to check it out ya' know? I don't see any lines so I'm feeling good, right? Turns out I can't order a slice and can only get a parbake. Who in the world orders a parbake anyway, heating up a 1/2 baked pizza at home? Bottom line is I can't comment on the pizza itself, but beware there are many rules and regulations that one must obey. Maybe in a couple of more years we'll be in the area again. read more

A few months ago My husband found a cheese monger in Berkeley that sold his favorite cheese, teleme. We went there to pick up the cheese and noticed they were connected to a vegetarian pizzeria, I saw people sitting outside eating the most wonderful looking pies topped with fresh cheese, figs, arugula and a nice balsamic glaze (from what I glanced) I've been dying to go back and try one of their pizzas so badly! Well the next time we decided to hit em up, wouldn't you know it, the pizzeria was closed due to equipment maintenance BUT they were selling a parbaked pizza from the cheese shop next door. It was marinated artichoke hearts, kalamada olives, a locally made ricotta, mozzarella, a house made tomato sauce and Italian parsley. I'm so happy they didn't just close up shop. It was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try more from their menu and get some more delicious cheese and bread. read more

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TLDR: good quality ingredients, hearty rather than delicate, and worth trying if you're into artisan bread The Cheese Board is known for their pizza (which I've tried ofc) but I've always wanted to try their bakery as well. I got 2 things and I rate in order: - Chocolate thing $3.75: never had anything like this! it's denser than a bread but not as dry or crumbly as a scone, which is why it's maybe just called a "thing." Studded with quality chocolate chunks. - Rosemary puff: $3.25: oiled enough to color the brown paper bag, airy and beautifully baked bread but studded with so much salt on top that the saltiness overwhelmed any rosemary flavor The breads are on the smaller side but considering that croissants and cookies are easily $5+ these days, they aren't outrageously pricey. However, if you aren't someone that intentionally seeks out unique/quality breads, I wouldn't waste my time waiting in long lines or dishing out $$ for these. read more

Line goes out the door but dies off towards the later afternoon. Don't come too late though or they'll be sold out of more items! I got a sourdough boule for about $6 and it was fantastic. Hearty crust and really flavorful interior that freezes and reheats super well (make sure to slice and freeze your bread sooner rather than later so you're freezing at peak freshness!). I wasn't the biggest fan of the cheese roll here as the cheese is a bit too funky for me, but if you prefer non-mild cheeses, definitely give it a try! I do wish they had pads of butter to go so I could have had some of the sourdough or baguette pieces fresh, but no biggie to wait until you're home. read more

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Mushroom pizza w/ lemon vinaigrette arugula The flavors were fantastic! Lots of cheese and I love that you get a slither slice with it. I love that the crust is sourdough based, definitely makes it a different kind of pie. Green Sauce You must get this, it was phenomenal. Like they should sell and ship this sauce it's that good. A little spice kick and cream finish. I love everything about this place! The concept is dope, you either come for that flavor of pizza or don't. With the line wrapped around the building it goes pretty fast and totally worth the stop. #CynBitesThisFeedsMySoulStatus read more

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Ginger pear muffin!! Corn scone!! Oatmeal scone!! I'm so happy to find this delicious, relatively healthier bakery in the area. I'm obsessed with the texture and flavors of their corn scone. I was first skeptical about their Ginger pear muffin, but it was really pleasant to have every bite! read more

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Hands down, the best pizza on the planet! I just wish they were open every day--and that their deliciousness was available in more cities.

My husband told me he had to come back to this place after having it nearly 8 years ago. And it didn't disappoint! The place only does one kind of pizza for the day! They're only open three days a week too! The line looks very intimidating, but it moves very quickly because they only do one type of pizza. The staff members all had masks, they take covid pretty seriously. and have signs asking you to mask up too. The pizza was very good, but the dough was still missing something that I cannot explain. The topping flavors were delicious though! I would highly recommend trying! Grab a pizza and sit outside and immediately enjoy it! read more

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The shop is very quaint and has a wide variety of baked goods + farmer's market quality condiments. This is a Berkeley staple! The apple cider was very tasty and warm. It seemed like they poured it from a premade container that was sourced from a local farm and then warmed it up. Both baked goods were fantastic and baked fresh that morning. The Rosemary puff is lovingly described by my friend as a "savory donut" - and for good reason! It has a sourdough base that is both fragrant and flavorful, but not overpowering. It has the perfect amount of sea salt seasoning and rosemary flavor, and just enough oil to make it soft and slightly juicy in the best way possible. It tastes great on its own or with one of the sauces sold at the collective! The pear ginger muffin was also very yummy and fresh with a distinctly citrusy flavor. It was fluffy and not too sweet. 10/10 experience! read more

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This place is a bit of an institution in Berkeley and deservedly so. There is a whole feel in the place that is kitchy and unique. The staff are nice but not kind. They sort of just are people tasked to work and not much more. That's not bad, it's just a feeling you get talking to them. Like they're okay to do their job, but don't expect them to be overly nice about stuff. It's a job. The bread is a bit overpriced. It all looks great, and the taste of the scones/sour dough is worth the price. But you can't really convince yourself of that easily before you pay for them... The cheese was actually pretty reasonable. A lot of options and only ~2x what you'd expect to pay at Costco or the like, so pretty fair for a small business. TL;DR: Support local business that support their employees. This place is good. read more

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First time here last week and it was a whirl wind of confusion. There is a line that moves TOO QUICKLY. I felt like I didn't have enough time to look around. There was literally too much to soak in. There were lots of cheeses to choose from. Not much interaction with the workers. And bread... I love bread. I just got whatever was recommended to me. read more

I've been here 3+ times and it's a 5 star place. But my experience today was a 1 star one. Waited in line starting at 6:24pm. At 7:41pm, 4 parties in front of me, I'm told they're sold out of today's pizza. I wasted an hour and 17 minutes of my life. At least compensate us with free green sauce or something for the people inside the store as you sold out which would be 5 parties. Disappointed. I just ordered Zachary's instead. I'll be back, but man what a rough night. read more

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Ive been to Cheeseboard for the infamous pizza numerous times, but really wanted to check out the bakery this time! I came on a Friday morning around 10am and as usual, the line was wrapped all the way around the corner. Nonetheless, it moves pretty fast so I only had to wait around 5-10 minutes before entering. Masks are still mandatory here! I decided to go for the corn cherry scone and sourdough cheese roll after seeing the great reviews about them. The corn cherry scone was really good, but definitely should be warmed as when cold its slightly dry. The sourdough cheese roll was the same -- super good heated up with the classic sourdough crust taste and nice crispy cheese. Everything was super affordable as well, and service is really friendly. I'd definitely come back to try more! read more

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Adjacent to the Cheeseboard Collective, which is where you can dine in or pickup pizza starting at 5pm. This location is open until 4pm and is where you can get purchase cheese, bakery items and half-baked pizzas of the day ($22 full, $11 half). Corn cherry scone: Reminds me more of a corn muffin than a scone. Chocolate thing: Bread was a bit dense for me, and could have had a bit more chocolate flavors. Cheese roll: The cheese and bread was a bit of a harder texture, but we didn't have it until the next day. Slightly prefer the Acme version. Overall, the pastries are fine, but there are better bakeries in the Bay Area (e.g. B Patisserie, Backhaus, Acme). The main thing that would bring me back is the pizza. read more

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Seriously yelpers, 4.5 stars? This is hardly 2.5 stars really. We came in for the pizza primarily, but it was lunch time so the pizza place was close (opens at 5p) Instead we got a few pastries - 1) sticky bun - hmm just ok . So many other bakeries make it much better (quail and condor , even Phil's coffee pastries to make a few ). 2.5/5 2) almond cake - dryyyyyyy. Like the dessert . All crumbly and didn't even feel fresh . We took one bite and that was it . 1/5 3) chocolate bun - probably the best out of the three , it still way too much dough and not enough chocolate . It's all in the ratio . 3/5 Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere . read more

I really enjoyed stopping by here. We got the hibiscus iced tea which was very tart and delicious on a hot day. Also I got a ginger and pear scone that was delicious. We picked up a bag of mixed cheeses that was labeled "cheese adventure" to go - looks like it had a good variety of options. There's a lot of construction going on here so it's a little noisy and chaotic. I also think the pizza place next door was closed due to construction. Lovely bakery. I'm not sure if they let you try the cheeses yet. read more

9/21/21 Quality/Quantity - Maybe I picked the wrong items, but neither fulfilled my craving Both items were of good size though Chocolate Thing - Bread with chunks of dark chocolate; it taste exactly how I just described it Sourdough Cheese Rolls - I am a sourdough fan, but maybe I should have heated it because it was so hard that I might have chipped a tooth (I did NOT, trying to be sarcastic) Well we actually came here for the pizza. Good news: they have whole pizzas for sale Bad news: it was par baked, so that was not going to work for our lunch that day... Can't believe I actually miss the days of 40 customers in line, students eating/picnicking in the traffic median; pre-pandemic, this area was thriving! Atmosphere - Good, normal, organized Not sure if there were supposed to be 2 lines? One for the cheese? And another for the bakery? Service - Friendly, especially considered we were confused. So glad she told us that the pizzas were only par baked, because I would have been mad walking all the way back (1 mile uphill) then realizing I did not have lunch! Price - Reasonably priced 3.25 and $3 respectively Owner Suggestion - Sorry to hear that the founder passed, you place is historical here in Berkeley. Still a COOP, keep up the good work, and hope you guys will stay forever! read more

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[ During Covid Review ] This pizza place is pretty popular in the bay area that if one were to pass by, you'll see a line going down the block and it makes you want to try what they have to offer. In the mornings, they are open where you can order half baked pizzas that you can bake at home, along with some pastries. Everyday they offer a different type of pizza, so I recommend you check online to see what they the pizza of the day is. In the evenings, you can get a whole baked pizza and it is delicious! I highly recommend trying out their pizzas if you can. I also recommend this green sauce that tastes like a chutney. I'm usually not one to stand in line for pizza, but this place is good enough that I will actually have patience for. Highly highly recommend if you ever get the chance. read more

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