"Berkeley Fourth Street" - Peace amidst the hustle & Food
Discussed a refined Japanese restaurant on Fourth Street yesterday, and today we might as well introduce the entire area of Fourth Street Shops, one of the fewer walkable commercial districts in the East Bay! See pic 9 for the map, bounded east-west by Virginia Street and University Ave. Busy main street runs right through! Even though there are many stores and lots of pedestrians shopping, it always maintains a tranquil atmosphere! It's this gentle coming and going, just like that!
This tranquility doesn't stop the hustle and bustle:
Firstly, plenty of food and drinks: Japanese, American, Italian, Mexican, all types of restaurants!
Secondly, fun activities: bookstores and shops showcasing fine arts and green plants; skincare and makeup stores like Sephora, MAC, Aveda, etc.; trend-setting clothing stores like Lululemon, Anthropologie, and niche brands; plus high-tech exclusives like Apple and Amazon 4-Star!
Let's quickly talk about a couple of my favorite little spots:
#Artís-Coffee
Billed as an art coffee shop! Tried the Honey Lavender Coffee, a completely non-bitter sweet coffee with just a whiff of lavender scent, smells good and tastes good! Pastries are half-off for the last hour before they close at 5:00 PM daily, this time I snatched a Blackberry Danish, from $4.75 instantly to $2.37, really a great deal!
#Noble-Cow-Creamery
A handmade American ice cream shop, not as delicate as Italian ice cream, richer taste! Really uses solid ingredients, organic milk and fresh fruit. About 16 flavors. Tried the blueberry ice cream and could taste the blueberry bits, a bit on the sweeter side, but with the cold sensation you don't really notice, it's pretty nice to have a spoonful when you have nothing else to do!
In short, here you'll find all the shops you could ever think of, and even ones you can't think of! Just stroll around and look for highlights! Besides, it's easy to park here, the area is safe, no worries of any kind, great place to exercise and stroll around with kids!
📍Fourth Street Shops
1834 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
