Berkeley's dining scene has seen significant changes recently, with multiple longstanding establishments closing their doors. Notable closures include The Bear's Lair, a pub that enjoyed over 50 years of service, Crixa Cakes after 25 years of offering delicious pastries, and Khana Peena, a cherished Indian eatery. Starbucks has also ceased operations at its Shattuck Avenue location following a tumultuous period. These closures reflect both the challenges faced by the restaurant industry and changing consumer preferences in Berkeley.
The UC Berkeley campus has lost its longstanding pub, The Bear's Lair, after over 50 years of serving beer and bar food to Cal football game-goers and celebrities alike.
Crixa Cakes has closed shop after 25 years of serving small-batch chocolate cakes, peach raspberry pies and Hungarian kifli, with hopes to reopen in the future.
A longstanding favorite for Indian food in the East Bay, Khana Peena has closed its Solano Avenue location, although its Oakland branch remains operational.
After a turbulent few years involving worker strikes and sudden closures, Starbucks has shut its Shattuck Avenue location for good, ending its long-standing presence there.
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