Where to eat in Berkeley after midnight. kitchens that keep going, post-bar staples and the classic 2am move.

After-hours picks

Top Dog ★ 4.0

$ Hot dogs and sausagesDowntown

Late-night Berkeley institution since 1966. Flat-top sausages: bratwurst, knockwurst, hot links, Polish and beef dogs. Open until 3am on Friday and Saturday.

Tacos Sinaloa (Telegraph) ★ 4.1

$ MexicanDowntown

Michelin Bib Gourmand tacos until 2am Friday and Saturday. Fresh tortillas, carne asada, lengua and vegan fillings. Best late-night quality in Berkeley. Cash.

Asha Tea House ★ 4.1

$ Taiwanese tea drinksDowntown

Asha Tea House open until 10pm weekends; the latest non-alcohol option downtown. Fresh-brewed lattes without powders. Brown Sugar Oolong is the student pick.

Philz Coffee Shattuck ★ 3.9

$$ Individually brewed coffeeDowntown

Open until 10pm every night; Philz brews each cup individually with 30-plus blends. The Tesora mint-and-coffee blend is popular for late studying. Good wifi.

Jupiter ★ 4.0

$$ Brewpub pizza and bar foodDowntown

Jupiter kitchen open until 11pm Friday and Saturday. Wood-fired pizza with house-brewed beers in the outdoor beer garden. Live music on most evenings.

Bar Panisse ★ 4.5

$$ Mediterranean cocktails and small platesGourmet Ghetto

Bar Panisse serves until 10pm daily. Walk-in only. Aperitivo cocktails, natural wines and Mediterranean plates. Bar fills from 9pm with post-dinner drinkers.

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