public market emeryville roundup - fall 2025
for nearly four decades, the spacious food court at the public market emeryville has offered east bay diners and visitors three constants: comfort, choice and, maybe above all, change.
this is not a bad thing. the occasional healthy refresh and turnover at the large, relaxed, industrial space is part of the attraction for diners.
that flux has meant a wide range of cuisines and cooking at the market through the years, from basic to star-making, trendy to soulful, at a friendly price point from across the counters of those welcoming kiosks. one food stall is even dedicated solely to la cocina kitchen incubator alums, often on their way to owning their own brick-and-mortars.
come-as-you-are community comfort and a wide range of food and drink are part of the draw at the public market emeryville. photo credit berkeley eats.
even during covid, the large, airy complex with easy parking and range of funky, family-friendly choices helped to retain customer traffic where other dining destinations were less lucky. and of course, some long-loved food businesses have endured here for years, even decades, adding a touch of vintage familiarity to the market's charms.
all kinds of community visitors (the 'public' in public market), from after-work groups to extended families, parents with busy children to peaceful, solo regulars are accommodated, with the goal being that most everyone can find a comfortable spot to relax and a dish or drink to satisfy.
to that end, here is a little cheat sheet of the public market emeryville's current roster of tenants for fall 2025:
super duper burgers, burgers, fries, milkshakes, soft serve and fried chicken sandwiches from the bird, some patio seating (since 2019).
demiya yoshoku, western-influenced japanese curry and katsu (new).
alma y sazon, family-owned vegan mexican (new).
konarq, indian (under current name since 2021; first opened as 'wazwan' in 1987).
pig in a pickle, slow-smoked, southern-style barbecue (since 2018).
paradita, peruvian street food, happy hour, cozy patio (since 2017).
the public bar, spacious central bar, lively on game days (since 2018).
ramen hiroshi, ramen shop (since 2024).
nabiq, korean barbecue, stews, bibimbap (since 2018).
le marine fish & grill, fish and chips (new since early 2025).
jayna gyro, mediterranean (since 2020).
koja kitchen, korean-japanese koja and rice bowls (since 2016).
juice house co., juices, elixirs and 'mylks' (since 2023).
pizzeria mercato, standalone restaurant for neapolitan pies, wine wednesdays, happy hour, patio (since 2022).
mr. dewie's cashew creamery, dairy-free frozen treats (since 2017).
naru sushi, sushi and bento (since 2022).
peet's coffeebar, coffee chain (since 2006; moved from adjacent standalone cafe space to within the food court in 2024).
as well as:
tease southern kitchen, east bay soul food (coming soon to the former minnie bell's kiosk).
sweetgreen, salad chain (coming soon to the former peet's cafe space).
for updates on these openings and all things emeryville, we recommend following the e'ville eye for hyperlocal coverage.
and check out the public market's own site for weekly and monthly happenings (trivia nights, farmer's markets, live music, bingo, etc.), and individual food business sites for happy hours, kid's deals and other specials.
the public market emeryville is at 5959 shellmound street in emeryville.
september 22, 2025