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“Of course there's the regular suspects like anthropology, Mac, benefit, crate and barrel outlet.” in 20 reviews
“Furnish your place with items from Z Gallerie, Restoration Hardware and Crate & Barrel.” in 30 reviews
“Bette's Oceanview Diner is awesome and Chocolate Blue is right next door for some amazing dessert.” in 16 reviews
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Fourth Street in Berkeley is a specialized, regional shopping street that has grown over the last 30 years. Come to Fourth Street for fine dining and distinguished shopping, low wooden benches and curated public space for meeting and greeting friends and family.
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Hello! Has anyone shopped here for Black Friday? Do we need to come extra early in the morning before deals end? Thanks!
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Ora not a mall. I'm not so sure about the deals but they did have characters- some in costume and some on stilts for the kiddies. But it's busy but not crazy!
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- May 22, 2024
We were in the area visiting the East Bay Vivarium and saw the dangling lights/Christmas lights that were nearby and decided to take a look afterwards.
It's very cute and cozy in the evening/at night, especially after the rain and with those lights. It's not a big street and there's a limited number of shops, but it's nice to take a quick stroll down.
I'll be honest, none of the shops here are really from brands or stores I would normally shop at (lol rich people stores), so we really didn't stop by a lot of them and most of them were closing for the evening anyways (I have learned that lots of things in the Bay Area close quite early).
There's some street parking and some parking lots but it looked quite packed. Not sure what it's like on a non-rainy day.Helpful 10Thanks 1Love this 6Oh no 0 - 6412272181Feb 24, 2024Updated review
I love comí here and have ever since coming here with my mom. That was a long time ago. The shops have changed a lot and some of my favorites are gone (RIP crate and Barrel outlet, MAC, perfume shop outlet -forgot the name but they started selling powder makeup. I even miss the Amazon four star. Peet's is still here and the bathroom no longer smells like a urinal. So I'm willing to get a drink. Coming here to browse or shop is a joy and I look forward to it.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Sep 22, 2021Previous reviewI just love coming to this area to browse. I used to come here with my mom before I had a drivers license. I'm attracted to fancy places with fancy foods, items, etc. so this spot is right up my alley. I do miss my old Crate and barrel outlet, however, I love the new stores - Athleta, Title 9, Amazon 4 star. We still like to visit the Gardener, Market Hall, and my hubby's favorite, CB2.
My favorite time during the year is Christmas. This place gets so festive looking and i actually love it. But until then, I'm enjoying what they have to offer now.Oct 25, 2019Previous reviewI love this zone and have been coming here for many years. The shops have changed over the years. But I still like coming here. The old shops Vino, Peets, Bettes to go and diner, Sur la table, the mosaic shop are wonderful places to hang out in. The only places I don't like are the shops that are anchored by Lululemon. They, for the most part are a waste of space. But the only places on that block that I like are Anthropologie and Paper Source. Even when I don't buy anything, I like to walk around.
The newer places - the Amazon Store, CB2, and Artis Cafe are a welcome change. And when I say new, some are at least 10 years old. - Jun 5, 2023
It's a pretty nice couple blocks to walk down if you have time. Restaurants, coffee shops, and stores. People watch and sometimes they have tent kiosks of people selling goods. Dog friendly.
Pro tip: you might get lucky with street parking but it costs money. There's a parking lot at the south end of the street. You also have to pay but it's fast and easy. Then you can walk all the way down the street one side and back the other side.Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - F. S.Oakland, CA023Jun 22, 2024
This street used to be full of mom and pops shops, where you could go to enjoy the local community while shopping for artisan crafts, homestyle foods, and unique gifts. This has changed dramatically. It is now filled with mostly boring corporate businesses like anthropologie, apple, lulumon, and aveda.
Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Laurel F.Walnut Creek, CA043Sep 1, 2023
It lost its unique vibe, all the affordable, non corporate shops that made Fourth Street what is was are gone. I guess nothing lasts forever.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Dec 17, 2019
This a nice, compact shopping district hidden in a primarily light industrial neighborhood. There are all kinds of small shops and specialty places along with some nice dining places. We used to come down here to eat at Ginger Island and Bette's Oceanview Diner (no view of the bay). What caught my eye was some of the specialty stores like Amazon, Peet's Coffee, Aveda, Bare Essentials, Sur la Tabl, Crate & Barrel Outlet, Amazon, Apple, Paper Source, Papyrus and many more.
But even if you're not in the mood for shopping, go see the Holiday street decorations! They are gorgeous. And parking is fairly easy with a combination of small lots and on-street, metered parking.Helpful 10Thanks 0Love this 8Oh no 0 - Jul 27, 2020
Very cute indeed, and perfect to take a date for a couple of hours. Fourth Street Shops in Berkeley refers to 4th Street between Virginia and Hearst Ave, basically, 3-4 blocks of restaurants and specialty shops.
Not really unique, per say, but for the East Bay, it's very welcomed.
Some of the highlights:
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Eateries: Arti's, Bette's Diner, Zut Taven, Tacubaya, and Vino.
Shops: Apple Store, Sur La Table, Lululemon, Amazon Store, Aveda, Mac, Kiehl's, Sephora, Anthropologie, Madewell, and CB2.Helpful 32Thanks 0Love this 30Oh no 1 - Dec 20, 2019
Fourth Street Shops has been developing thru the decades. it isn't a shopping center per se. just a named street with add-on sections of nearby streets as the district evolved. there's an electic mix of eateries, boutiques, shops, retailers, et al.
a decade+ ago, this area was a destination to source prestige brands. no more! same has been dispersed to wherever it is economically feasible now.
Betty's Oceanview is an exception. still worth coming to 4th St. for Betty's.Helpful 19Thanks 0Love this 19Oh no 0 - Oct 29, 2017Updated review
I'm the Baron! Whatever that means!?!
Fourth Street is a pretentious three blocks of retailers and restaurants. I lived on this strip for about four years and after moving to Oakland, I've returned only to a few places.
Ramen at Iyasare is a staple of mine. No frills, just good honest cooking. George has a great selection of chews for my dog. 4th Street Flowers has been serving me up fabulous bouquets for years. Crate and Barrel Outlet always has a good selection. Sur La Table is pricey, but the service is always helpful.
Perhaps the most intriguing thing to me is how some of these businesses sustain themselves. So many boutiques are here and while there's a bit of openings and closings, the stores keep afloat.
Still not sure what a Yelp Baron is, however so be it. I do enjoy the Holiday Lights!Helpful 9Thanks 0Love this 7Oh no 0Jul 27, 2014Previous reviewAbout a year ago, I lived on Fourth St. I didn't think much about it then, I just thought it was always crowded with the privileged Berkeley 1%.
While waiting for brunch with my GF at Cafe M (still five stars w/food and service), I enjoyed a lemonade and people watched. Rarely do I have the opportunity to sit and relax. Pleasantly, I thoroughly enjoyed the scene and chatter. Young families, lovely elderly couples, many "good dogs," and people wandering and having a good time in the sun.
Changed my mind. Fourth St. Is ok. The 1% are still there. Screw them. - Jan 1, 2021
I love the holiday vibe they have put on this year, they put lights on on their trees and it's such a cheerful vibe. I love that this place is very convenient, its a street filled with shops, food, and a nice place for a stroll. This street is made up of 3-4 streets of shops and local retail. They have branded stores as well as small boutique stores. There's an apple store, lulu-lemon, Kiehl's, Sephora, Amazon store etc. Overall stores here have a great vibe. They have a parking lot in the back behind the shops which makes it very convenient.
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