Prohibition-era atmosphere bar with early-20s clientele, reasonable prices.

Bar Three Fifty-Five

Often-visited for their considerable beer list and well-stocked menu.

Mon-Wed 11AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 11AM-midnight, Sat 10AM-midnight, Sun 10AM-10PM

Ben and Nick's Bar & Grill

Artsy bar with live music. Greyhounds are the house drink--their margaritas are good too. Vodka Greyhounds are the default; if you want gin, you must specify.

Mon 4PM-2AM, Tue-Fri noon-2AM, Sat Sun 6PM-2AM

Cafe Van Kleef

An old-school Italian coffeehouse that does all-day breakfast and desserts right from the old country. Meals can be a little above average, especially dinner.

Caffè Chiave

Based in nearby Berkeley, Peet's is an East Bay favorite for coffee, tea and pastries.

Peet's Coffee