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buffalo chicken salad
Buffalo chicken salad
Philly Cheesesteak
Breakfast croissant sandwich
Vegan Burger (vegetarian option)  It was meh  and a bit messy.
BACON BURRITO
CHICKEN TENDERS LOADED FRIES
SALMON AND FENNEL SLAW (with fruit cup)
Ancient grains bowl with salmon
Golden Bear Cafe Sandwiches ·$

At the heart of campus, this lively, casual cafe is a hub for breakfast and lunch food and fun. From friends to group events to the Cal Band, there’s always excitement and energy. For breakfast, enjoy a burrito or croissant with egg, bacon, turkey sausage, or vegan. At lunch, menu items include a Philly Cheesesteak, cheeseburger, beyond burger, fried chicken, or salmon and fennel slaw; or enjoy bulgogi, chicken or meatless tenders, or loaded fries. On the lighter side is mapo tofu, ancient grains bowl, buffalo chicken salad, or California greens salad. Visit Peet’s Coffee for coffee or tea. The vibrant staff serves nearly 3,500 students every day. Recommendation: a.m. – Bacon Croissant; p.m. – Brioche Halal Cheeseburger

Website: dining.berkeley.edu

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Sather Rd and Bancroft Way/Telegraph Ave

Open now

  • Wed 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

2 Sather Rd Berkeley, CA 94720 ·2335.03 mi

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Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Family friendly

Reviews

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2.5 75 reviews
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11 3 star
32 2 star
16 1 star
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Evan C. 10/06/17

The Golden Bear Cafe of the University of California, Berkeley, colloquially known as the GBC- the centerpiece of student life, the cornerstone of affordable sustenance. Conveniently located on...

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Emma N. 09/08/25

I thought the ancient grains bowl with salmon was decent. The salmon was seasoned decently and paired together with the grains, which had rice, quinoa, and a few greens. However, the salmon was...

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Celine W. 10/25/25

Wanted to share cause for this place to have only 2.5 stars just doesn't seem fair at all... so I'm going to provide both pros and cons of this place. I just went here today, on probably the...

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Amber C. 06/09/24

Pretty good meal swipe spot! I got their veggie burger with a side salad and it was not bad. My friend got their chicken salad and said it was good.

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Aditee B. 02/23/26

The Peet's here suck and they will take over 20 minutes for your drink even when it's not busy

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