Northbrae & Westbrae Berkeley
Northbrae is on Hopkins Street (between Gilman and The Alameda). Westbrae is just west on Gilman Street (roughly between Santa Fe and Hopkins). They're so close to one another, I included them together.

These are two of the most affordable of Berkeley's pleasant neighborhoods. As an extra bonus, they're both within walking distance of North Berkeley BART and the North Berkeley Library (designed by Julia Morgan). There's even a running track and pool, and St. Mary's College High School.

Northbrae

This small neighborhood shopping district has some of the best shopping in town. The Monterey Market can't be beat for fresh produce, there's a nearby fish and meat market, and Espresso Roma for the sheer pleasure of hanging out on a sunny day.

I stop here several days a week after working out at the downtown YMCA. First stop - Monterey Market for fresh fruit and vegetables, and some freshly baked breads. Then across the street for a cappuchino to go (gigante cappuchino, para llevar). You get a dime off if you bring your own cup.

Berkeley Horticultural Nursery (Berkeley Hort) on Mc Gee is one of the best nurseries around, with a highly knowledgeable staff. If you're a gardener, be sure to also visit Magic Gardens in West Berkeley.

Westbrae

Westbrae is on Gilman, just down the street. Lalime's is a lovely restaurant frequently changing menu. Mama Lan's Vietnamese restaurant is only a block away. Brother's Bagels and Toot Sweets are west of the BART tracks, and on the corner is a pleasant little park where you can drink coffee and read the paper. Across the street is New Leaf Garden Gallery, which sells gardens fountains and sculptures.

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Northbrae, Berkeley

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Northbrae & Westbrae Berkeley

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Library
Berkeley Library North Branch 1170 Alameda Berkeley 94707 510-644-6850
Garden/Nursery
New Leaf Garden Gallery 1286 Gilman St Berkeley 94706 510-525-7621
Berkeley Horticultural Nursery 1310 Mc Gee Ave Berkeley 94703 510-526-4704
Cafes & Restaurants
Lalimes Cafe 1329 Gilman St Berkeley 94706 510-527-9838
Brothers Bagels 1281 Gilman St Berkeley 94706 510-524-3104
Espresso Espresso Roma Corp 1549 Hopkins St Berkeley 94707 510-528-8010
Monterey Market 1582 Hopkins St Berkeley 94707 510-525-5600
Kids
Gay Austin Nusery School 1611 Hopkins St Berkeley 94707 510-526-2815

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