Cali Alley

Restaurant · Southwest Berkeley

Cali Alley

Restaurant · Southwest Berkeley

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1012 Grayson St, Berkeley, CA 94710

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Cali Alley is a cozy takeout spot in West Berkeley serving up soul-soothing comfort food like their legendary fried chicken sandwich and juicy burgers.  

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1012 Grayson St, Berkeley, CA 94710 Get directions

calialley.com

$20–30 · Menu

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1012 Grayson St, Berkeley, CA 94710 Get directions

+1 510 644 4473
calialley.com
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$20–30 · Menu

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"The new-ish takeout window in Berkeley makes burgers, rice bowls, and beef barbacoa plates. But what got us hooked on this to-go spot is their fried chicken sandwich. The Fat Cat is a work of art—a crispy buttermilk chicken breast layered with sweet marinated peppers, fried shallots, coleslaw, and tomato. It is massive, messy, and perfect." - julia chen 1, lani conway

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"Cali Alley is a takeout window in West Berkeley from a team who runs a local catering company. They focus on dishes that hit the Lenny Kravitz-in-an-oversized-scarf level of comfort, like mac ’n cheese, tofu rice bowls, and barbacoa plates. But their sandwiches are what make me feel like someone dropped a 90-pound blanket fresh out of the dryer on me and quelled my anxieties with a gentle whisper: “Hush, everything will be OK.” Take their basketball-size fried chicken sandwich. It’s one of the best fried chicken sandwiches with a crispy buttermilk chicken breast, sweet marinated peppers, and fried shallots. And the Cali Alley Burger - a juicy, ground brisket and short rib patty with garlic aioli and all the fixings - keeps me coming back whenever I need something better than therapy." - Lani Conway

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Jason

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Nice little restaurant in the cut , big food coming across the window! Take your time to find this little gem just off San Pablo in Berkeley. I had a tri-tip sandwich, it was so big I literally needed a cherry picker to get it out of the box. Tri-tip with thinly sliced seasoned with salt and perfect smoke , super tender and bathed in coleslaw . French fries were so amazing everybody at the table just helped themselves. You definitely want to get another order of those if you're with friends. It's rare that you find a homemade fry that's actually good these people do it extremely well. My friend is a fan of waffles and pancakes and was thrilled to see a waffle on the menu that was also fabulous. Mac and cheese was tasty and came in as one of the cheapest items on the menu but didn't lack flavor or size. Can't wait to come back.

Francis Wong

Google
Best fried chicken sandwich I've had (and I've had a few) and consistently good! Great spot to relax too

J'Nai Clair

Google
This place is a bit hidden, especially at night. But I'm so glad we found it. The food was very good. I got the chicken sandwich. It was soo good, crispy and big! Cheesecake was amazing, small though. We got it with fresh blueberries . So good. It's well lit at night and the heaters were on if you want to sit in the patio area (although they weren't up as high as I would've like because I was still pretty cold). But it's a cute, cozy ducked off spot.

Micah Lubensky

Google
I had the tofu bowl. It was fresh and the flavors were excellent. With tax and tip, it came in just under $20. A little pricey but everything is expensive now with this inflation. I’d definitely go back to have it again if I’m in that part of town.

Dylan C

Google
Very cute small outdoor dining area, quick service. I had the Cali alley burger and it was delicious and a good size without being too tall and messy like many other burger places. The fries were crispy and fluffy! Will definitely come back

Kymberli Oakes

Google
Patio only, pet friendly dining with a walk-up order window. My Cali Alley burger was cooked perfectly and served with crispy fries. My new furry friend from the next table was silently imploring me to share. Maybe next time, Milo!

Juniper Moureau

Google
Went here for a staff event. Amazing chicken and waffles, and the mac and cheese was really solid. Nice seating area and staff, many of us plan to come back. Only downside is no public bathroom, but they're pretty close to Berkeley Bowl so be aware of that during your visit. I'd definitely recommend the chicken and the mac!

Corey Strock

Google
Fantastic Burger to be had at this place. It was juicy and the tritip on top was excellent. Fries were crispy and tasty. it deservers it's spot on the best burgers in the Bay lists.