Cafeterias near Berkeley, CA

“The food is consistent, sometimes consistently decent, and other times consistently underwhelming and lack of variety. It is still the best and closest option out of all of Berkeley dining halls considering how close it is to the dormitories.“

“I think this might be my favorite place from the dining halls! Quality here is definitely a lot better and the vibes are definitely so nice! There are days when I'm not as thrilled with the food, but there have been so many times when I'd come in for the potato bar or the fried Korean tofu (I think they have that on Saturdays; I should've gone there more often when the tofu was offered since that was genuinely so elite).

I've been going to the dining halls every year since freshman year, and I genuinely don't regret it. Foothill is definitely my favorite, and marching up Hearst avenue makes it even more worth it!“

“This is definitely the most unique dining hall. Croads feels like a giant food court in a mall. Cafe 3 feels like a typical dining hall at any school. Foothill - I'd say it feels like a hotel lodge. I'm not sure what Clark Kerr's vibe is, but it's definitely different.

Quality of food here is also excellent, and you get some really good options. Seating might be a little tight but it's not so horrible. Nice vibes, nice area, and it's just pretty enjoyable.“

“Cafe 3 is my favorite dining hall on campus. Keep in mind that I'm unable to visit dining halls like Clark Kerr and Foothill due to their distance, but I've found that it's better than Crossroads and Golden Bear Cafe. Although Brown's offers good food, it isn't all you can eat, leaving me hungry in the end. Cafe 3's buffet-style operation, friendly staff, and cozy atmosphere make it the perfect environment for my study sessions. And when it gets a bit crowded and loud, there are outside seating options where it isn't as much of a problem. When the harsh bright lighting of Croads makes me feel like a bug on an examination table, Cafe 3's ambient yellows and earthy browns makes me feel right at home.

Although the food options can be somewhat limited and repetitive, it's still overall very good. In the mornings, they have plenty of plant-based foods, but when lunch or dinner come around, it can be a bit more difficult to find something if you are vegan. The plant-based foods leave something to be desired, but they are rather filling. Dessert options for vegans can be very limited sometimes; and although they'll always have something available for you, it might just be an oatmeal cookie, which isn't very appealing compared to the pies and cakes that others get to enjoy more frequently than you. The saving grace of Cafe 3 for a vegan is the salad bar, stocked with all kinds of veggies. My go-to salad, if you'll withhold your judgement of my tastes, consists of lettuce, corn, black beans, beets, cucumber, and chickpeas.“

“My experience was awesome. I lived across the street from them and they made me feel like family. The staff, owners, and chefs never failed always the best. Im sorry I had to move. But maybe he can open a restaurant in Reno NV. I miss your food and your hospitality. I tell my friends about your place. Im sorry happy you came along way and now. Look at the best El Salvadoran Food in Richmond Ca. Your friend Sandy“

“Friendly staff, delicious food.
Authentic environment, authentic food.
People want everything modern, well step into the past for this retro joint for proper Chinese cuisine.

More like a hidden gem 💎

May the naysayers dine elsewhere.“

“Quite a number of tables and chairs for customers to enjoy a nice meal there. There was also outdoor seating too. Where you can have a simple small garden view when having a meal break. I must highly introduce you to all the people who want to enjoy there meal! Strongly recommended!“