The viral places people queue for, what to get when you reach the front, how long the wait usually is, and how to beat it. Waits are typical, not live.
Save this list in Chef Amazing Where to eat in Berkeley: the full guideGet: The pizza of the day
A worker-owned pizzeria that topped Yelp's 100 Places for Pizza. Expect: Out the door at dinner, long by midday Friday and Saturday. Beat it: Come right at opening, or send one person to the line.
Get: Weekend brunch
The town's most-recommended brunch room. Expect: 30 to 45 minutes on weekends. Beat it: Go on a weekday, or arrive before opening.
Get: Boat noodle soup, mango sticky rice
A Sunday brunch at a Thai Buddhist temple. Expect: More people than seats on Sunday mornings. Beat it: Arrive near 10 a.m. with cash for tokens.
Get: Tea-smoked duck
A Michelin Bib Gourmand Chinese dining room. Expect: Waits at peak dinner hours, only larger parties can book. Beat it: Come with six or more and reserve, or go early.
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