Cultured Pickle Shop
Cultured Pickle Shop serves fermented vegetarian rice bowls in Berkeley, with rice & pickle bowl, dashi and amazake among its signatures.
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- Address
- 800 Bancroft Way Suite #105, Berkeley, CA 94710
- Phone
- (510) 540-5185
- Website
- culturedpickleshop.com
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San Francisco Chronicle #59 in 2026
San Francisco Chronicle placed Cultured Pickle Shop at #59 in its 2026 Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants. The Berkeley shop focuses on fermented vegetarian rice bowls, a useful fit when lunch plans need a defined vegetarian format.
Rice & pickle bowl, dashi and amazake
Rice & pickle bowl, dashi and amazake anchor the order, alongside zero proof drinking and farm-to-table, local, organic sourcing. Casual service, conversational noise and leisurely pacing suit a lunch that can run on discussion.
Quick Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultured Pickle Shop | Fermented Vegetarian Rice Bowls | $$$ | West Berkeley | |
| Skates On The Bay | Fresh Seafood & Steakhouse | $$$ | , | Marina |
| Nudi Blue | Raw Bar Tea House | $$ | , | West Berkeley |
| 900 Grayson | American Comfort Cafe | $$ | , | Southwest Berkeley |
| Little Plearn | Authentic Thai Comfort Food | $$ | , | Downtown |
| Gregoire Berkeley | French Takeout Bistro | $$ | , | Gourmet Ghetto |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
San Francisco Chronicle Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants #59
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Rustic
- Trendy
- Industrial
- Casual Hangout
- Brunch
- Open Kitchen
- Zero Proof
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
- Organic
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 9 AM–12 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–5 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual industrial setting with bistro tables on the sidewalk and cozy indoor space for intimate weekend meals.