Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Food & Drinks
Published on July 18, 2019
Here are Berkeley's top 5 French spotsLa Note | Photo: Elaine H./Yelp

In search of a new favorite French spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top French spots around Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. La Note

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Topping the list is La Note. Located at 2377 Shattuck Ave. (between Channing Way and Durant Avenue) in Downtown Berkeley, the French breakfast and brunch spot is the most popular French restaurant in Berkeley, boasting four stars out of 3,453 reviews on Yelp.

2. Grégoire

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Grégoire, located at 2109 Cedar St. (between Shattuck Avenue and Walnut Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the French spot, which offers sandwiches and more, four stars out of 2,178 reviews.

3. Maîson Bleue

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Maîson Bleue, a cafe, creperie and French spot in Downtown Berkeley, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 188 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2020 Kittredge St., Suite C (between Milvia Street and Harold Way) to see for yourself.

4. Vanessa's Bistro

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Check out Vanessa's Bistro, which has earned four stars out of 447 reviews on Yelp. You can find the tapas bar, French and Vietnamese spot at 1715 Solano Ave. (between Tulare and Ensenada avenues).

5. Julia's Restaurant

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And then there's Julia's Restaurant, a local favorite with four stars out of 92 reviews. Stop by 2315 Durant Ave., Floor 2, Berkeley City Club (between Ellsworth and Dana streets) to hit up the French spot next time the urge strikes.


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