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Address: 2020 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703

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Ecology Center Farmers Market Tour

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The Ecology Center offers guided tours of its downtown Saturday farmers market on selected Saturdays, led by market staff or volunteer guides who introduce visitors to growers and explain seasonal availability. The Ecology Center has operated the Berkeley Farmers Markets since 1987 and runs one of the longest-established certified farmers markets in California. Tours begin at the market information booth and are free; check the Ecology Center website for dates.

Center Street between MLK Jr Way and Milvia, Berkeley, CA 94704 Book →

Gourmet Ghetto Self-Guided Walking Tour

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The Gourmet Ghetto on Shattuck Avenue between Vine and Cedar is one of the most concentrated food heritage blocks in America. A self-guided walk covers: Chez Panisse (1971, the origin of California cuisine), the Cheese Board Collective (founded 1967, worker-owned since 1971), Acme Bread (1983, Bay Area sourdough), Peet's Coffee (1966, the origin of specialty coffee in America) and a dozen other landmark producers within a five-minute walk. Visit Berkeley maintains a printed guide available at the visitors center.

Starting point: Chez Panisse, 1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 Book →

Edible Excursions North Berkeley Food Tour

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Edible Excursions runs a guided North Berkeley food tour departing from in front of Chez Panisse on Shattuck Avenue. The three-hour walk covers the Gourmet Ghetto corridor with tastings at landmark food producers. Thursday and Saturday departures at 11am. A knowledgeable local guide with deep East Bay food expertise leads the route.

1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 Book →

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