Oakland Kosher (oaklandkosherfoods.com)
3419 Lakeshore Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 839-0177
Description: Hot lunches, dinners & take-out.
Supervision: Vaad HaKashrus of Northern California
Amba (ambafalafel.com)
6464 Moraga Ave (In Montclair)
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 339-8000
Description: Vegetarian, offering authentic falafel, hummus, salads, fries & kids menu. Eat in & take-out.
Supervision: Vaad HaKashrus of Northern California
Holy Land Kosher Restaurant (holylandrestaurant.com)
677 Rand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 272-0535
Middle Eastern dishes including salads, falafel, schwarma, lamb and beef.
Supervision: Rabbi Judah Dardik
Note: Only the location in Oakland is under rabbinic supervision. The Holy Land Restaurant in Berkeley is not under rabbinic supervision.
San Francisco
Sabra Grill Restaurant (sabragrill.com)
419 Grant Avenue (at Bush)
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 982-3656
Meat restaurant, Israeli cuisine, Falafel, Schwarma, Hamburgers, etc.
Supervision: Vaad HaKashrus of Northern California
Moutainview
The Kitchen Table (thekitchentablerestaurant.com)
142 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041-1202
(650) 390-9388
Dairy-free and peanut-free California artisanal Kosher cuisine.
Supervision: Vaad HaKashrus of Northern California
Palo Alto
Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels (izzysbrooklynbagels.com)
477 California Ave
Palo Alto, CA
650-329-0700
Description: Full-service bagel shop, small eating establishment. Dairy/Pizza
Hours: Mon-Fri 6 am – 4pm, Sun 7 am-3 pm
Supervision: Vaad HaKashrus of Northern California
Oakland Kosher (oaklandkosherfoods.com)
3419 Lakeshore Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 839-0177
Description: Hot lunches, dinners & take-out.
Supervision: Vaad HaKashrus of Northern California
Grand Bakery
3264 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 465-1110
Description: Challah, Breads, Cookies, Scones, Pastries, Soups, Pizza, Potato Latkes.
Supervision: Vaad HaKashrus of Northern California
Tutti Frutti Oakland (tfyogurt.net)
4214 Piedmont Ave. Oakland, CA
Description: Frozen Yogurt
Note: Some of the toppings are not Kosher certified
Yogofina (www.yogofina.com)
3261 Lake Shore Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
6140 Medau Place Oakland, CA 946111
Description: Frozen Yogurt
Note: Some of the toppings are not Kosher certified
Berkeley
Semifreddi's
3084 Claremont Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 596-9942
Description: Breads, Biscotti and Cakes. Sandwiches are not kosher.
Supervision: ORC
Note: Challah has not been taken from the bread when it is prepared and should be taken prior to consumption.
Semifreddi's
372 Colusa Ave.
Kensington, CA 94707
(510) 596-9935
Description: Breads, Biscotti and Cakes. Sandwiches are not kosher.
Supervision: ORC
Note: Challah has not been taken from the bread when it is prepared and should be taken prior to consumption.
Vital Vittles (warehouse) (vitalvittles.com)
2810 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-2022
Description: Organic whole grain bread, as well as rolls, cookies, brownies, and honey buns.
Supervision: Vaad HaKashrus of Northern California
San Rafael
Galaxy Desserts (www.galaxydesserts.com)
40 Golden Gate Drive
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 459-3537
To place an order call Andrea Sarnataro (Sales Coordinator) ext. 203
Description: Mousse Cakes, Tarts, Pastries, Cheesecakes.
Supervision: KSA
San Francisco
Wedemeyer's Breads
314 Harbor Way
South San Francisco, CA
(650) 973-1000
Description: European breads production.
Supervision: Vaad HaKashrus of Northern California
Have Your Cake (haveyourcake.org)
308 Alida Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 873-8488
Description: Cookies, Brownies, Cakes, Tarts, Tortes.
Supervision: Rabbi Zarchi
Tel Aviv Strictly Kosher Market
2495 Irving Street (at 26th)
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 661-7588
Description: Fresh meat, & deli counter, wines, cheese, and groceries.
Supervision: Vaad HaKashrus of Northern California
Peninsula
Krispy Kreme
All Stores in Bay Area are Kosher
Store Closest to Oakland:
32450 Dyer St.
Union City, CA 94587
(off of HWY 880)
(510) 471-6121
Description: Donut Shop
Supervision: Vaad HaKashrus of Northern California
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Place
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510.834.9800
Fax: 510.834.9900
Berkeley
Berkeley Bowl East
Large selection of fresh produce, frozen Meal Mart and Empire meats.
2020 Oregon Street
Berkeley, Ca 94703
510.843.6929
Monday—Saturday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Berkeley Bowl West
Large selection of fresh produce, frozen Meal Mart and Empire meats.
920 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, Ca 94710
510.898.9555
Monday—Saturday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Grand Bakery
3264 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 465-1110
Description: Challah, Breads, Cookies, Scones, Pastries, Soups, Pizza, Potato Latkes.
Supervision: Vaad HaKashrus of Northern California
Alan Finkelstein Catering
(510) 845-8275
Description: Full Service Catering.
Supervision: Dependent on Location - Under Supervision in the Beth Jacob or Beth Israel (Berkeley) Kitchens
Lois Moore Catering
(510) 482-9212 lois_moore@earthlink.net
Description: Full Service Catering.
Supervision: Dependent on Location - ONLY when Cooked and Catered out of the Beth Jacob or Beth Israel Kitchen
Janice Mac Millan
1552 Sacramento
Berkeley, CA 94702
cell (510) 387-6536
Description: Full Service Catering.
Milk & Honey Catering LLC
1459 Beach Park Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 212-6455
Fax: (650) 212-6410
Kosher, vegetarian, dairy and fish. Specializing in cuisines of the Mediterranean Basin: North Africa, Middle East and Southern Europe. Drop-off, set-up or full service available.
Dina Man
504 Yosemite Drive
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 827-1309
cell (415) 652-6009
Description: Full Service Catering. Minimum of 8 guests.
Supervision: Rabbi Zarchi
Too Caterers (toocaterers.com)
441 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-4189
Description: Full Service Formal Catering
Supervision: Rabbi Zarchi
For catering at various Bay Area locations, Kosher Supervision available:
Va'ad Hakashrus of Northern California
Rabbi Benzion Welton Supervisor Coordinator: (510) THE-VAAD / (510) 812- 7000 vaad@flash.net
Lake Merritt Hotel & Apartments
1800 Madison St
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 832-2300
Fax: (510) 832-7150
Contact: Bill Matteucci
Full service, Extended minimum stays of 30 days. Art deco decor, spectacular views of Lake Merritt, conference and banquet facilities for 10-250. Kosher catering for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and all simchas.
2.8 mi
Marriott-Oakland
1001 Broadway
Oakland, CA
510-451-4000
3 mi
Washington Inn
495 10th St
Oakland, CA
510-452-1776
3.2 mi
Best Western-Thunderbird Inn
233 Broadway
Oakland, CA
800-528-1234
3.4 mi
Waterfront Plaza Hotel
10 Washington St
Oakland, CA
800-729-3638
3.6 mi
If these hotels are not within walking distance for you, may we suggest the following synagogues, as hotels may be a bit closer to them:
Chabad of Berkeley
Rabbi Ferris
2643 College Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-540-5824
Beth Israel
Rabbi Cohen
1630 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
510-843-5246
2010