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The restaurant is as good and popular as it ever was, and despite its fame, the place has
retained a welcoming atmosphere.
West Berkeley
Vik's Chaat Corner
INDIAN
$5-8; 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, to 8pm Fri-Sun; )
This longtime and very popular
chaat
house has moved to a larger space but still gets
mobbed at lunchtime by regulars that include an equal number of hungry office workers
and Indian families. Try a
cholle
(spicy garbanzo curry) or one of the many filling
dosas
(savory crepes) on the weekend menu. It's one block east of the waterfront.
Bette's Oceanview Diner
DINER
6:30am-2:30pm Mon-Fri, to
4pm Sat & Sun)
A buzzing breakfast spot, especially on the weekends, serving yummy baked soufflé pan-
cakes and German-style potato pancakes with applesauce, plus eggs and sandwiches. Su-
perfresh food and a nifty diner interior make it worth the wait. It's about a block north of
University Ave.
Drinking & Nightlife
Caffe Strada
CAFE
A popular, student-saturated hangout with an inviting shaded patio and strong espressos.
Try the signature white-chocolate mocha.
Torpedo Room
BEER HALL
11am-8pm Tue-Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
