Fridge empty? Looking to try something new? Hungry? The Campolindo community has you covered. Fellow students shared their favorite restaurants from all over the Bay Area and with the many diverse cuisines served by each, everyone is bound to find something they like.
Senior William Vranesh described his favorite place to eat: “I love going to Palm, it’s a smoothie bowl and Açaí place in Berkeley, and it’s really good.” This small business is only a 23-minute drive from Campolindo, perfect for an after-school snack or an early morning meal.
Palm, formally known as Palm Açaí Café, offers a large menu of delicious smoothie bowls to its customers. Vranesh gave his suggestions to Palm first-timers: “I usually get the peanut butter smoothie or the Açaí bowl with cacao nibs and strawberries.”
Senior Emmie Cimperman recommended her personal favorite, Super Duper Burger. With locations all over California, their orange logo may be familiar. Her go-to order is “the mini burger, with a side of fries and a lemonade.”
Skeptical? Visiting Super Duper Burgers’ website can send you down a rabbit hole of pictures of mouthwatering burgers, fries, milkshakes, and much more. Super Duper Burgers are scattered around California, from Concord to Napa to Los Gatos.
When asked what made the restaurant so special, Cimperman replied, “Their burgers are the best things I’ve ever had.”
Oyama Sushi located nearby in Lafayette is junior Alexis Awad’s top choice. While they offer a wide variety of delectable sushi, there are many other Japanese cuisine options for those who dislike sushi. This includes Japanese noodles, salads, and plenty more.
After being asked what made Oyama her favorite, Awad said, “It has a really good dragon roll, which is like a California roll.”
Sophomore Kenzie Karp recalled, “My favorite restaurant is Kev’s Noodle House.” Kevin’s Noodle House, also known as Pho Huynh Hiep, is a popular Vietnamese restaurant with multiple locations in the Bay Area. The closest is in Walnut Creek, where the wait time for food and seats is short and the cuisine is consistently delicious.
With a double-sided three-panel menu, it may take time to decide what to eat. Karp suggested her order: “the chicken ramen and the Thai tea boba.”
Some honorable mentions included: Gordo’s Taqueria in Berkeley, Itea in Moraga, In-n-Out in Concord, Pizza Antica in Lafayette, and Sweetgreen in Walnut Creek.
At Campo, favorite foods and restaurants vary greatly. In the future, if you are stumped about what to order or go out to, think about these suggestions and try something new.
