Interested in checking out the newest restaurant and retail additions to Downtown Berkeley? From a coffee house to a catering company, read on to see the newest businesses to arrive in this part of Berkeley.
Windmill Coffee House
2131 Durant Ave.
Windmill Coffee House is a spot to score juice and smoothies, sandwiches and coffee and tea.
According to the business' Facebook page, "The Windmill Coffee House was born out of a love for coffee, Juice, and Healthy living experience — and the desire for a different kind of atmosphere."
This new business offers caffeinated beverages and small bites, with menu items ranging from espresso drinks to fresh-squeezed organic juices to bagels and pastries. (Check out the entire menu here.)
With a three-star Yelp rating out three reviews, Windmill Coffee House is still finding its way, but it's early days.
Yelper Jon T., who reviewed Windmill Coffee House on June 15, wrote, "Great drip coffee. Owner (very nice) told me that it's an Ethiopian roast that he's using. Coffee was remarkably bright and smooth for just a simple drip. Dollar refills too! Solid everything bagel... I'd definitely stop by for a cup once in a while since I live right down the street."
Windmill Coffee House is open from 7 a.m.–4 p.m. on Monday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Collective Kitchen & Bar
2132 Center St.
Collective Kitchen & Bar is a bar and vegan and vegetarian spot.
This new business specializes in vegan and vegetarian comfort food. On the menu, look for fresh pressed juices, salad and rice bowls or casseroles like black bean polenta and spinach lasagna. (Explore the rest of the menu here.)
Yelp users are excited about Collective Kitchen & Bar, which currently holds five stars out of 28 reviews on the site.
Yelper Mina F., who reviewed Collective Kitchen & Bar on May 20, wrote, "What was so amazing about Collective Kitchen is that not only is the restaurant impeccably clean, but the food is also healthy and affordable. It's so rare that you get all three, let alone two of those. I really see the Collective a part of the movement that makes healthy eating more accessible."
Yelper Dan L. wrote, "Had a great lunch here today. Excellent food at good prices. I had vegan pizza and calzone (not yet on the menu). Both were fantastic, especially the calzone which, had a great crunch to it. Stylish but relaxed atmosphere and lovely people."
Collective Kitchen & Bar is open from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 5 p.m.–9 p.m. daily.
Red Door Eats
2282 Fulton St.
Red Door Eats is a caterer spot, offering sandwiches and salads.
According to the business' website, Red Door Eats is an "intimate eatery serving downtown Berkeley’s best artisan sandwiches and salads at affordable prices." From the Crunch Bird salad (turkey, bacon, thick chips, tomato, onion, lettuce, secret sauce, Swiss cheese) to the vegan-friendly Berkeley sandwich (avocado, hummus, tomato, onion, microgreens, secret sauce) to the Urban Cowboy (pulled pork, ranch slaw, pickle, BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese), this spot hopes to satisfy your mid-day munchies. (Check out the rest of the menu here.
With a five-star Yelp rating out of 30 reviews on Yelp, Red Door Eats has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Isabella F., who reviewed Red Door Eats on May 10, wrote, "Locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Locally owned. Zero waste. Organic and fresh ingredients. Affordable. Right next to campus. Vegan and omnivore options. What more do you need honestly?"
Yelper Emma W. wrote, "I found my new downtown Berkeley salad spot! I got the crunchy bird salad (comes with turkey, bacon, and chip bits) and my partner got the tangy Cuban sandwich. Both were very delicious...Very nice, clean, and modern interior with fitting red details. Self-serve water available by the front. Would definitely go back! They have a rewards program too."
Red Door Eats is open from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Monday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
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