Chez Panisse Cafe ★ 4.7

CuisineCalifornia

Price$$$

Neighborhoodgourmet-ghetto

HoursMon 17:00-22:00; Tue-Sat 11:30-14:30 and 17:00-22:00; Sun closed

Phone+1 510 548 5049

Last verified2026-06-24

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Address: 1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

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