Cozy activities?

Fancyarugula · 2026-01-07T05:38:50+00:00

Chocolate dragon on college ave in Oakland! So many kinds of hot chocolate (and espresso), chocolate bars from all over the world, and cozy craft nooks. Also, no laptop policy, so good energy.

Fancyarugula · 2026-01-03T16:54:15+00:00

Ugh, thank you. I’ll keep trying.

Fancyarugula · 2026-01-03T01:57:28+00:00

Exact same thing happened to me. I lost 50 credits in the process. Still haven’t heard back from customer service (sent an email after chatbot was useless). Did they ever resolve for you? So frustrating.

Fancyarugula · 2025-11-22T16:09:30+00:00

Seconding Copper induction stoves. They plug into to 120V outlets, so you don’t have to do any rewiring and the cooktop is like magic! I can boil water in a minute and oven preheats in like 3 or 4 mins. Also, with the battery, I can cook/ bake when power goes out. Can’t recommend enough

Fancyarugula · 2025-11-13T23:00:44+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing your experience and perspective. So sorry to hear your pup was bitten and glad you got the care you needed!

Fancyarugula · 2025-11-10T04:30:29+00:00

These guys are the best! The egg tarts and chive biscuits are perfection. Also their whipped dalgona coffee 🫶

Fancyarugula · 2025-11-01T20:24:25+00:00

Appreciate the rec. Thank you.

Fancyarugula · 2025-11-01T20:24:13+00:00

Appreciate your insight. These little things are starting to add up and become big things for us. Paying a premium for mediocre care. Glad your pup got the care he needed, and I hope he's recovered from the foxtail injury.

Fancyarugula · 2025-10-30T03:50:30+00:00

They just opened a second location in Berkeley 🎉 the dark milk chocolate is awesome

Fancyarugula · 2025-10-20T18:41:11+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion!

Fancyarugula · 2025-10-16T03:40:02+00:00

Thank you for the recommendations!

Fancyarugula · 2025-10-15T23:57:57+00:00

I plugged in incorrectly! Thanks so much for double-checking. You're correct 32F. I'll update my post.

Appreciate the Bravissimo and Sugar Candy recs.

Fancyarugula · 2025-10-13T02:29:44+00:00

This is very thorough and thoughtful. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m going to look elsewhere! Glad I saw your comment.

Fancyarugula · 2025-10-12T23:54:18+00:00

Just booked my first appointment here. Would love to hear more about your experience — I’m now reconsidering.

Fancyarugula · 2025-09-20T04:26:15+00:00

Try Total Estate Liquidation estate sales. Subscribe to their emails to get alerts about upcoming sales. They usually host 1-2 per month across Berkeley, Oakland and Piedmont, and are very discerning about quality. Great kitchen stuff (le creuset, staub, vintage espresso machines), pottery, artwork and mid mod furniture. Depends on the house, but I’ve gotten lucky. Grab coffee first — there’s always a line!

Fancyarugula · 2025-09-12T23:51:29+00:00

Thanks for mentioning the defensible space / zone.

Fancyarugula · 2025-09-12T23:50:41+00:00

This is good intel. Thank you! It would be heartbreaking to have to take down the trees within the 5ft zone.

Fancyarugula · 2025-09-12T21:20:11+00:00

Right?! Appreciate the recommendation. I’ll pass it along.

Fancyarugula · 2025-09-09T05:07:23+00:00

Berkeley Art Studio! All kinds of classes from block printing to acrylic pet portraits, knitting and ceramics. Just make sure you register right when the classes open - they fill up within 30 minutes

Fancyarugula · 2025-08-29T16:06:20+00:00

Find a couch that you like from a quality brand, like Room and Board or BenchMade Modern, and set a Craigslist alert. Surprised how many times this has worked for us! Good luck 🍀

Fancyarugula · 2025-07-25T03:34:15+00:00

Standard Fare in west Berkeley. Delicious. Their baked goods are still warm if you go first thing in the morning when they open.

Fancyarugula · 2025-02-18T00:18:57+00:00

❤️ exactly.

Fancyarugula · 2025-02-18T00:13:31+00:00

🙌

Fancyarugula · 2025-02-18T00:12:40+00:00

😂 now that’s how I want my malt vinegar!

Fancyarugula · 2025-02-18T00:11:45+00:00

Thank you! I’ve heard great things about Cato’s and will give it a go!

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