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IB's Berkeley

IB's Berkeley

4.5
(7k+)
• Cheesesteaks • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 27 min
"IBs is a convenient place to order feel good food from. They use Halal meat, and the food is always consistently good. I work nights nearby, and they are a go-to because they are open late. You can't go wrong with their sandwiches, and as you can see, I'm a big fan of the Steak Fries ."
"IB's original cheesesteak with the works was phenomenal. The Bear Style Fries (tots) was the perfect combo of crunchy and savory with a blast of that sweet grilled onions and their special IB's chipotle sauce! Both were huge portions and more than enough for 2 people!"
Chopped Cheese
IB's 6" Chopped Cheese Sampler. This is a smaller version of our regular Chopped Cheese!
$19.69
6" Chopped Cheese
IB's Original cheesesteak has been #1 on the West Coast since we opened our doors in 1991. Choose from our grass fed beef, free-range chicken, and lamb. All of our meat options are also Halal, grilled to perfection topped with our special blend cheese. This sandwich is 9" All of our cheesesteaks come with your choice of the Works as well!
$15.2
IB's Original Cheesesteak
6" version of all of our IB's Cheesesteaks for you to enjoy!
$18.46
6" IB's Cheesesteak
Choice of meat with our custom cheese mix, the works, and Mushrooms
$15.26
MIXT SALADS

MIXT SALADS

4.7
(4k+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 19 min
"I love the BEETNIK SALAD (vegetarian)! It is my go to salad here and I usually add a protein (grilled achiote chicken or egg). The NAPA SANDWICH is also delicious but had to remove some cheese since there was a lot in it."
"The salad was good, and I appreciate the variety of toppings I could add. However, part of the avocado was brown and there were only 4 slices of carrot. They sent the wrong drink, and the choc chip cookie was unsatisfying, especially considering the price. "
DESIGN YOUR OWN SALAD
select organic greens, 5 specialty ingredients, and dressing *We can't guarantee items are allergen free
$21.15
DRINKS
*We can't guarantee items are allergen free
$4.5
PUEBLA SALAD
romaine hearts, cabbage, crispy chicken, avocado, spiced honey roasted sweet potatoes, sharp cheddar, pumpkin seeds, jicama, scallions, roasted poblano dressing *We can't guarantee items are allergen free
$20.72
MIXT CAESAR SALAD
romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, avocado, radishes, garlic herb croutons, savory herbs, caesar dressing *We can't guarantee items are allergen free
$19.2
La Flor De Jalisco Restaurant

La Flor De Jalisco Restaurant

4.9
(20+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 31 min
"Chicken tacos are my go to here and the strawberry agua fresca is fire"
Taco
Choice of meat, cilantro, onion.
$4.98
Super Burrito
Choice of meat, beans, onions, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, rice.
$17.87
Regular Burrito
Choice of meat, beans, rice, cilantro, onions.
$16.88
Meat Quesadilla
Choice of meat.
$16.8
The Station - Berkeley - 2984 Russell St.

The Station - Berkeley - 2984 Russell St.

4.8
(800+)
• American • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 33 min
"The burgers (including the chicken) are perfect. Fries compliment them well. Everything is consistently good."
"Single Saigon was delicious. Tasty chicken patty and lots of crunchy veggies on top. Siracha mayo added good flavor. It's hard to find a non beef burger that is chicken based so I was very pleased to find this on the menu. Shoestring fries were well made and delicious."
Double Burger
Creekstone beef smash patty griddle fried with onions, American cheese, pickles & house sauce on a Martin's potato bun
$12.82
Single Burger
free range chicken smash patty, pickled daikon, carrot, jalapeno, cilantro & sriracha mayo on a Martin's potato bun
$9.27
Single Saigon
with roots & radishes, pickled onions, golden raisins, toasted seeds & queso fresco
$11.51
Kids Burger
Impossible patty griddle fried with onions, American cheese, pickles & house sauce on a Martin's potato bun
$8.05
Red Sea Restaurant

Red Sea Restaurant

4.6
(1k+)
• Vegetarian • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 42 min
"Gr8 Halal Chicken Sebi Dorho Entree served with " Ethiopian INJERA BREAD.... There were Delicious Lentils & Mustard Greens on the Side.... Have ordered from here before. Only downside with this SPOT is dat it's very hard to reach them by Telephone !!! Especially @ The Lunch Hour. Folks ordering via Food Delivery Apps have ' No other way to reach their Staff ' !!! If they rectify that ' one issue ' - they have My 5 Stars !!! Chicken was Tender & The Chicken Gravy was Delicious !!! Hope " NO MORE PRICE HIKES " !!!!!!"
"Excellent EHIOPIAN Homemade Cuisine as Always !!! Luckily the lady answering my call with 'standard queries ' said...'All our Meats are HALAL !!! Except, Of Course , The PORK which they do Serve... Injera Bread was Ample and Cooked Just Right. Love their ' Secret Condiments in their Gravies ' !!! Meats were well cured and well cooked !!! Warm Hosts !!!! Recommenf !!!!!"
31. vegetarian combination
Most popular. sample of assorted dishes, spinach, lentil, peas and hamli.
$20.95
32. red sea combination
Most popular. sample of assorted dishes, chicken, lamb, beef, spinach and peas.
$21.33
26. spaghetti
Includes your choice of sauce with tomato, meat, chicken, mushroom and shrimp.
$17.21
11. hot kitfo
Most popular. spicy. fresh chopped beef with spiced butter, selection of natural spices and specially prepared hot pepper. also served in a leb-leb style with home made cottage cheese and spinach.
$22.78
OSHA Thai Restaurant

OSHA Thai Restaurant

4.7
(4k+)
• Noodles • Thai
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 36 min
"The BBQ Chicken, w papaya salad & fried rice, was delicious. The chicken was very tender & moist, perfectly done. The single order was huge - really enough for 2 people. I'll order it again to share w a friend for lunch. Delivery was prompt. Food was packaged in ample-size sturdy container, large plate size. Very neat and user friendly!"
"The food quality is solid but the consistency is hit or miss. I've ordered the eggplant before and it was loaded with Spicy Eggplant. This time was very light. Also the Green Curry was tiny?? Like I feel it used to be the middle size. I get it, inflation is going crazy but I def won't order these again."
Pad Thai
Indulge in the beloved osha thai classic, pad thai. stir-fried rice noodles embrace a delightful mix of eggs, tofu, bean sprouts, chives, and crushed peanuts. infused with a tangy and sweet tamarind sauce, it delivers a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and subtly tangy flavors—a true thai culinary delight
$19.54
Pad See Ew
Cubbage, snow pea, vermicelli, onions and carrot served with leafy greens, peanut spicy plum dipping.
$19.5
Vegetarian Crispy Roll
Thai yellow curry, coconut milk, potatoes, bell pepper, and white onion. (Gluten Free)
$8.84
Yellow Curry (Served with Rice)
Thai milk tea.
$19.86
Messob Ethiopian Restaurant

Messob Ethiopian Restaurant

4.6
(1k+)
• Takeout • Pickup
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 47 min
"Gluten-free teff injera is a huge plus! My husband and daughter love the kitfo and banatu (beef dishes) and I'm a fan of the veggie combo with spicy mushrooms - delicious! "
"Got delivery from here, and while they provided a ton of injera, the meat was overcooked and the flavors of the veggie dishes were lacking. For about $70 of food I barely had enough to feed one person."
Vegetarian Messob
Small dollops of each item in the vegetarian menu
$17.16
Vegetarian Sambusa3
Ethiopian style triangular phyllo-dough pockets, stuffed with whole lentils, fresh garlic, jalapeño, and onions.
$7.04
Vegetarian Combination with Buticha & Mushroom
Ethiopian style triangular phyllo-dough pockets, stuffed with beef, fresh garlic, jalapeño, and onions.
$20.29
Meat Sambusa
Extra lean, finely chopped tenderloin of beef, traditionally served very rare, warmed only with melted ‘butter kibbe’, Ethiopian purified and spiced butter. This purified butter is further spiced with a special herb called koseret that gives kitfo its unique and distinct flavor. It can be served raw, lightly cooked or well-cooked with ayeb (homemade cheese).
$7.45
Happy donut

Happy donut

4.7
(1k+)
• Donuts
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 25 min
"The shop is so sweet! We ordered a Mixed 1/2 Dozen around closing time, and they gave us an extra 4 pieces. Donuts are tasty, with the right amount of soft. They pair so well with hot morning coffee. Will order again for sure!"
"The Donut holes are to die for, i ordered a dozen and if i counted correctly got like 18! They were super fluffy and soft, as for the actual donuts, they were just the same, AMAZING. I ordered half a dozen and got 8! and i would definitely buy again."
Half Dozen Regular Donuts
Includes all regular donuts basically any donut with a hole in the center. We will randomize a mix of our best available donuts.
$13.14
One Dozen Regular Donuts
Includes all regular donuts basically any donut with a hole in the center. We will randomize a mix of our best available donuts.
$23.18
One Dozen Donut Holes
A dozen of our glazed donut holes.
$4.32
Cinnamon Roll
Soft dough with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and a light glaze.
$4.08
Sichuan Style Restaurant

Sichuan Style Restaurant

4.7
(1k+)
• Takeout • Pickup
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 26 min
"The dishes we ordered today were ones we often order---tea-smoked duck and spring rolls---and today they were unusually good: the duck was moist and the buns tender, and the wrapping on the spring rolls was light and crisp. We have eaten here for years--since before the pandemic, and today's dishes were so good we'll be ordering more often!"
"Sichuan Style is one of my favorite Chinese spots. The owners and staff are hella cool and they always come through with great, fresh classics. The Mu Shu hits hard and the Chongqing 1000 Chili Pepper Chicken is FIRE!! They also always have some fun specials like pig snout.. Delivery is always fast but going in to sit down is the best."
9. 泰國香米 White Rice
Choice of: Chicken/ Beef/ Pork/ BBQ Pork/ Combo/ Vegetable/ Shrimp.
$4
1. 各式炒飯/炒麵/炒粉 Chow Mein/ Fried Rice/ Chow Fun
Choice of:Sesame/ General Tso's / Sweet & Sour/ Spicy Garlic Sauce s/ Lemon/ Mixed Vegetables/ Orange.
$22.01
6. 干煸四季豆/竹筍 Dry Cooked Green Bean or Young Bamboo Shoot
麻婆 /家常 /紅燒/宮保 (Choice of: Mapo / Family Style / Braised/ Kung Pao).
$19.95
5. .雞胸肉 Chicken (White Meat)
Choice of:Mongolians/ Broccoli/ Green Onion/ Black Pepper.
$20.95
Mountain Mike's Pizza

Mountain Mike's Pizza

4.7
(3k+)
• Pizza • Family Meals
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 26 min
"Delivered prior made medium cheese pizza, then placed pepperoni and recooked, hence all pepperoni fell off upon lifting. I would have appreciated a fresh pepperoni pizza I ordered. First time experience receiving such poor quality as I have ordered many times before."
"Wings are always well cooked and have plenty sauce. Always fast. "
Pepperoni
A mountain of our legendary crispy, curly pepperoni on our classic red sauce. - (100-400 cal./slice)
$25.04
Cheese
100% real, whole milk mozzarella cheese on our classic red sauce. - (70-340 cal./slice)
$24.32
Create your own
Choose your crust, sauce and toppings. - (70-520 cal./slice)
$26.81
The McKinley
A Traditional Combination. Our legendary pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, black olives, bell peppers, onions and diced tomatoes on our classic red sauce. - (130-320 cal./slice)
$33.06
Kinder's Meats Deli & BBQ

Kinder's Meats Deli & BBQ

4.5
(14k+)
• Barbecue • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 14.6 mi • 47 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"Got the Loaded Tots with Ribeye and I somehow ended up with a bite of steak in each and every stab of my fork into the bowl. This Kinders always comes thru with that solid meat to tot ratio. Great portions, even better ribeye. 10/10"
"I'm not gonna even hold you that was some of the best if not the best bbq I've ever had. It was super TENDER and SEASONED. It was fresh, the portions were extremely generous and it wasn't even expensive. I will definitely be ordering again. I'm going in person next time thank you!"
3 Way Combo
Three meats of your choice served with potato salad and BBQ beans.
$25.34
Kinder's Famous Ball Tip Sandwich - The Original
6 oz. of ball tip (slowly cooked to perfection with Kinder's original marinade) on a 8 inch roll. Includes mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and Kinder's mild BBQ sauce.
$19.6
California Chicken Club Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and Kinder's Mild BBQ Sauce.
$19.82
Ribeye Steak Sandwich
Grilled 1/2 lb. USDA Choice steak hand cut daily on a sourdough roll, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and Kinder's Mild BBQ Sauce.
$21.69
Saffron Kitchen, Restaurant & Bar

Saffron Kitchen, Restaurant & Bar

4.7
(400+)
• Mediterranean • Afghan
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 34 min
"The QABULI PALLAW with lamb was amazing. I enjoyed every bite. I have eaten this dish in many places and I like how this spot doesn't give you the lamb bone and all the fat. You get the meat with rice, carrots and raisins along with 3 sauces and Afghani Naan. 🔥🔥🔥 I look forward to more meals from this place."
"Good portion size, great flavors, perfect temp. But for $33+, I would expect more than one LAMB KABOB. I wouldn't order again without coupons since the meat to rice ratio was off. 5/5 otherwise, but yea, if I didn't get the deal, a single kebab equivalent over rice would've cost me probably 40 with tax, tip, fees."
KOHBIDEH KABOBS
KOHBIDEH KABOB – Seasoned and Charbroiled ground beef skewers (2), mixed vegetable medley, saffron basmati rice.
$29.75
CHICKEN KABOB
Charbroiled Charbroiled, chicken skewers (2), mixed vegetable medley, saffron basmati rice.
$29.87
COMBINATION KABOBS
Charbroiled fillet mignon beef & breast of chicken, mixed vegetable medley, saffron basmati rice
$34.79
MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE PLATTER -- SMALL
Mediterranean Mezze Platter for 2 -- hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, along with pita bread, olives, feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves (dolmades), and various seasonal fruits and vegetables
$15.01
iniSliders

iniSliders

Sliders • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 22 min
The Trio Stack
3 Double Patty Sliders + Fries + Drink Three sliders layered with double beef, cheese, pickles, and iniDrip™ — the sweet spot between snack and feast.
$16.79
Chocolate
4 Sliders + Fries + Drink The big player. Four sliders loaded with beef, cheese, pickles, and iniDrip™. Fries + drink included.
$7.43
Triple Rock Brewing Co., Inc.

Triple Rock Brewing Co., Inc.

4.6
(1k+)
• Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 23 min
"Triple Rock is always great! Been to the restaurant many times in person over the past several years, and have had DoorDash delivery a couple times as well, and it's reliably tasty and solid value. I also appreciate that their delivery bags, wrappings, cutlery, etc are all compostable. Highly recommend!"
"I've never ordered from this restaurant before but always heard great things about it. I was not disappointed! The cheddar cheese potato sticks with the sauce on the side were a great substitute for fries. Very, very filling. The barbecue pork sandwich was amazing - lot of crunchy veggies on it too - almost like it's own cole slaw salad, no need to order a side one. Pork was super tender."
Mill Grinder Burger
House Burger Patty, Mild Cheddar, Drive-In Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Brioche Bun. Served with a side of House Tortilla Chips.
$20.55
Triple Rock Chicken Wings
A Mix of Flats and Drumsticks customized to your preference with our 5 signature seasoning options.
$19.62
Smash Burger
Quarter Pound Beef Patty, Chopped Onions, American Cheese, Drive in Sauce, Brioche Bun. Served with a side of Housemade Tortilla Chips *Onions Cannot Be Removed*
$14
Chili
Housemade Chili. Please ask a staff member or check the boards for current offerings.
$11.72
Nardi Restaurant

Nardi Restaurant

Ethiopian • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 42 min
"The photo shows a combination, but it was not a combination. Still delicious, but a disappointing surprise. Now you know."
"I ordered the Nardi Special and it was not at all like the picture. The picture shows a large variety of dishes and what I received was one container with cheese, two items of seasoned raw meat and stewed greens with lamb or goat. I would not recommend ordering this dish."
Lamb Tibs
Very Spicy. Tender lamb cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes & clarified butter.
$26.63
Beef Tibs
Very Spicy. Sautéed beef cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes & berbere, served with injera.
$25.55
Nardi Special
Very Spicy. House specialty featuring a generous assortment of seasoned meats and vegetables, served with injera.
$45.55
Meat Agelgil
Spicy. a variety of spiced beef and lamb dishes served together with injera.
$47.65
Bites and Delights

Bites and Delights

4.6
(40+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 38 min
$11 off on $75+
"Excelente calidad, me encanta pedir mis hot dogs con tocino, ademas de que el tamaño es perfecto para llenarme y lo mejor es la promocion con la que puedo comprar dos por uno"
"Ordered from the kiosk at Adeline Food Hall and everything was so good! I got a Red Bull infused drink, a mangonada, and their bacon cheesy breadsticks — all of it was delicious. The drinks were flavorful and refreshing, and the breadsticks were cheesy, crispy, and packed with flavor. Definitely coming back to try more! AMAZING portions worth the price!! "
Pineapple Mango Loco
A tropical twist on the classic—real mango blended smooth with juicy pineapple flavor, layered with chamoy and Tajín. Sweet, tangy, slightly spicy, and insanely refreshing.
$9.1
Spicy Mango Madness
Made with real frozen mango blended thick and smooth, layered with chamoy and Tajín, and finished with tangy Pulparindo candy pieces. Sweet, spicy, salty, and loaded with real fruit flavor.
$9.11
Butter Chicken Quesadilla
Tender butter chicken, melted cheese, and creamy tomato curry sauce folded into a crispy grilled tortilla. The perfect fusion of Indian comfort food and quesadilla cravings.
$16.02
Classic Hot Dog
A timeless favorite featuring a grilled hot dog served warm in a soft bun, simple and satisfying.
$6.42
Asmara Restaurant

Asmara Restaurant

4.7
(1k+)
• Ethiopian • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 36 min
"I like all the food at Asmara from my first introduction to this restaurant. I really enjoyed the Honey Wine, Red Lentils and Potato and Carrots Yummy. My favorites! Sorry about the photo I killed the salad on arrival!"
"Asmara is our favorite restaurant we've been eating here since they opened and it's such a treat! We love everything we've ordered and usually get the combos to get some of everything, they're such huge generous portions. This time we got the Meat Combination s and it is delicious! So fresh and flavorful, savory and spicy, so much food this will feed me for a few days. The injera (sorry if I spelled it wrong) is so perfect and soaks up all the sauces it's the best thing when you're done with everything to finish the meal off yum!!! The salad and potatoes that come with it really go well with All the spices and help balance it out I'm in heaven! Yay!!! We love you Asmara thank you for taking care of us always :) <3"
Vegetarian Combination
Combined items of temtmo watt, yemisr watt, kik alicha, ye-gomen alicia and brown split peas. * 100% vegan. Served with fresh salad and injera
$18.73
Meat Combination
Combined items of ziggni watt, key watt, doro watt and ye-beg alicha Served with fresh salad and injera
$20.16
Ye-Beg Alicha (Lamb)
Cubes of lamb stewed and simmered with curry, onion, garlic and spices. * Served with fresh salad and injera
$19.39
Doro Watt (Chicken)
Chicken drumsticks slow cooked in a spicy berbere sauce served with hard boiled egg. Served with fresh salad and injera
$19.46
Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurants

Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurants

4.6
(800+)
• Vegetarian • Ethiopian
$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 48 min
$5 off on $35+
"I order often and meal is always perfect. Great service and great food!!!"
"Buticha is amazingly flavorful and creamy. Ye'beg Wot Combo Plate is spiced just the perfect amount and I appreciate the yellow lentils and salad on the side as a palate cleanser. Great portion size for both dishes. I used to get takeout from here all the time (can't believe I forgot about this place!) and will definitely be ordering more again in the future."
Ethiopian Vegetarian Combo
Vegetarian. Butticha misir (red lentils) wot, kik alicha (split peas), gomen (collard greens), atikilt and tomato firfir.
$16.05
Meat Combo Platter
Spicy. Doro wot, alicha yeb'ge (lamb), beef bamia, and okra.
$19.11
Vegetarian Sambusa
Vegetarian. Homemade sambusa, fresh garlic, lentils, jalapeño, and onions.
$10.8
Doro Tibs
Spicy. Chicken tender pieces of chicken sauteed in a rich mixture of garlic, ginger, onion, bell peppers, and traditional Ethiopian spices.
$18.14

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