Dining around Telegraph
Smart locals know that Telegraph has become the most affordable interesting food destination in the Bay Area. We have over 90 establishments, serving an incredible variety of international cuisine. Options include Bao, Pho, Mediterranean street food, Japanese Curry, Italian, Michelin-rated Mexican food, Poutine, and Belgium waffles. Because this is a student district, the competition is keen, the value is high, and the vibe is relaxed and informal.
What are you in the mood for?
1951 Coffee Company
Coffee, tea, and pastries for a cause
2410 Channing Way
(510) 280-6171
Alley Yokocho Kitchens
Japanese small alley dining experience
2309 Telegraph Avenue
(925) 344-6933
Artichoke Basille’s Pizza
Corner of Durant and Bowditch
2590 Durant Ave.
(510) 705-1266
BanSho Ramen
Ramen and various Japanese appetizers
2502 Telegraph Ave
(510) 647-9253
Bear’s Ramen House
Between Telegraph and Bowditch
2521 Durant Ave.
(510) 848-7482
Blondie’s Pizza (formally Abe’s)
Near the corner of Durant
2340 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 548-1129
Bongo Burgers
Award winning burgers since 1968
2505 Dwight Way
510-548-4100
Bunz
Creative and quality burgers, sandwiches, wings, and fries
2518 Durant Ave
(510) 529-4327
Cafe Blue Door
Bagels, Breakfast, Lunch
2244 Bancroft Way
(510) 665-6000
Cafe Milano
Coffee Shop
2522 Bancroft Way
(510) 644-3100
Caffe Strada
Coffee and Tea with outdoor seating
2300 College Ave.
(510) 843-5282
Cal Gyro Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
2519 Durant Ave
(510) 849-4771
Chang Luong
Chinese food and Hong Kong style dim sum
2517 Durant Ave.
(510) 548-6959
Cheese n’ Stuff
Quick fixed sandwiches
2442 Durant Ave.
(510) 843-9233
Chipotle Mexican Grill
For Real Food. For Real Actions. For Real Change.
2311 Telegraph Ave
(510) 548-0340
CREAM
Perfect Ice Cream Sandwich made with your choice of a fresh baked goody
2399 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 649-1000
Cupcakin’ Bake Shop
Baked from scratch daily using high quality, local and fresh ingredients.
2435 Durant Ave
(510) 529-4448
D’Yar Mediterranean Cuisine
Unfussy Mediterranean fare from wraps to platters whipped up in compact, brick-lined quarters
2511 Durant Ave
(510) 848-5587
Delhi Diner
Indian street food
2400 Telegraph Ave
(510) 705-1073
Dumpling Express
Dim-sum and dumplings on Bowditch
2328 Bowditch
(510) 204-9283
Feng Cha
Tea drinks, cakes, and other snacks
2528 Durant
(510) 647-8606
Free House
a gathering place for grad students, faculty, staff, neighbors and visitors
2700 Bancroft Way
510-647-2300
Freshroll
Fresh and healthy Vietnamese
2334 Telegraph Ave
(510) 529-4153
Gordito Amigos
Burritos stuffed to order & other Mexican to-go fare
2404 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 529-4844
Gypsy’s Trattoria Italiano
Gourmet Italian food in fast food style
2519 Durant Ave
(510) 548-4860
Henry’s
Cocktails & Californian fare
2600 Durant Ave.
(510) 809-4132
IB’s
burgers, cheesesteaks & hoagies at the counter
2513 Durant Ave.
(510) 841-1681
Julia’s Restaurant at the Berkeley City Club
French dishes using local ingredients from the Bay Area
2315 Durant Ave
(510) 280-1547
Katsami Sushi
Katsumi Sushi offers delicious dining and takeout
2523 Durant Ave.
(510) 529-4799
Kimchi Garden
Serving standard Korean noodle dishes, barbecue & kimchi in a cozy space
2517 Durant Ave.
(510) 848-5968
King Pin Donuts
Fresh-baked donuts until the wee hours daily
2521 Durant Ave
(510) 843-6688
Kip’s Bar and Grill
American Bar & Grill Favorite
2439 Durant Ave.
(510) 848-4340
Kiraku
Japanese tapas eatery featuring locally sourced ingredients in a modest setting.
2566B Telegraph Ave.
(510) 848-2758
Koja Kitchen
Korean & Japanese, but with a twist!
2395 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 962-5652
La Burrita
Burritos & other Mexican classics
2530 Durant Ave.
(510) 845-4859
Le Bateau Ivre
Beautiful patio and cozy interior serving fine French dining
2629 Telegraph Ave
(510) 849-1100
Little Gem Belgian Waffles
Authentic Belgian Liege Waffles. Made from Scratch Daily.
2468 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 883-8922
Mezzo
Hearty salads & sandwiches served in friendly environs
2442 Telegraph Ave
(510) 705-1089
Moku Hawaiian BBQ
Quick serve Hawaiian BBQ
2488 Channing Way
(510) 647-8010
Momo House
Himalayan Nepalese cuisine
2456 Bancroft Way
(510) 570-8798
Mount Everest Restaurant
Traditional & specialty dishes are made to share
2598 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 843-3951
Murracci’s
Japanese curry in a weekday-only counter-serve spot
2428 Telegraph Ave
(510) 845-1101
Musical Offering Cafe-Bistro
Classical music is served alongside coffee, pastries, lunch, and dinner
2430 Bancroft Way
(510) 849-0211
Nom Nom Bánh Mì
Traditional Vietnamese greens, meats, and spreads, put together fresh at the counter
2491 Telegraph Ave
(510) 984-0957
Pasta Bene
Thin-crust pizzas, happy hour & classic Italian fare in a bright, airy eatery with a patio.
2565 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 845-2363
Peet’s Coffee
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks
2501 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 225-7700
PHO k & k
Neighborhood storefront eatery serving up generous bowls of pho
2533 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 666-9966
Poke Bar
From our premium ingredients to our exceptional service, eating healthy has never been easier—or more enjoyable!
2433 Durant Ave Ste E
(510) 280-5681
Poke Parlor
fast casual seafood Poke Bowls
2485 Telegraph Ave
(510) 256-9685
Punjabi Dhaba
Family owned Indian restaurant serving fresh daily specials
2521 Durant Ave.
(510) 710-8458
Racha Café
Laid-back Thai restaurant with an art-filled dining room
2516 Telegraph Ave
(510) 644-3583
Raleigh’s
A casual, convivial tavern for American eats
2438 Telegraph Ave
(510) 280-5319
Rare Tea
Bubble milk teas in a range of flavors
2440 Bancroft Way
(415) 734-0525
Riceful
Onigiri spot right near campus
2435 Durant Ave
(510) 529-4040
Romeo’s Coffee
Industrial-chic cafe offering coffee, blended drinks, juices & pastries in bright, airy quarters.
499 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 209-2464
Seniore’s Pizza
a variety of creatively topped pies & slices, with late-night hours.
2518 Durant Ave.
(510) 548-5500
Sheng Kee Bakery
Taiwan-based bakery offering a selection of pastries, cakes & bread.
2307 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 848-8200
Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks
Casual, counter-serve cafe serving fried chicken, rice combos & other Taiwanese street snacks
2521 Durant Ave.
(510) 529-4166
SLIVER Pizzeria
Socially conscious pie parlor
2468 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 356-4044
SoDoi Coffee Tasting House
Top notch pour over coffee and caffeinated beverages
2438 Durant Ave.
(510) 990-6487
Steve’s Korean BBQ
Charbroiled meats, bibimbap & made-to-order stews
2521 Durant Ave.
(510) 848-6166
Super Duper
Fast food burgers, slow food values
2355 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 990-6483
Sweetheart Café
Asian bubble teas & candies, plus smoothies & light fare.
2523 Durant Ave.
(510) 540-0707
T Toust
Korean Restaurant near the UC Berkeley campus
2433 Durant Ave.
(510) 666-8874
Taco Bell Cantina
Fast, fresh Mexican
2523 Durant Ave.
(510) 984-0079
Tacos Sinaloa
Taco shop with Mexican basics, veggie options & aguas frescas
2384 Telegraph Ave.
(510) 665-7895
Taiwan Professional Tea
Boba Tea
2383 Telegraph Ave
(510) 228-4421
Tap Haus
German-inspired beer hall for tap brews at a lively bar
2518 Durant Ave.
(510) 280-5000
Thai Basil Cuisine
Traditional Thai dishes with ample booth seating
2519 Durant Ave.
(510) 548-6692
Tivoli Caffe
cafe fare & java, plus veggie & gluten–free choices
2554 Bancroft Way.
(510) 704-1332
Top Dog
Quick-serve sausages including specialties & veggie options
2534 Durant Ave.
(510) 843-5967
U Cafe
pastries & macarons, plus coffee drinks, teas & smoothies.
2550 Durant Ave.
(510) 328-3889
Yi Fang
Taiwan Fruit Tea
2516 Bancroft Way
(510) 616-1671
Yogurt Park
Array of frozen yogurt flavors with a plethora of toppings available!
2433 Durant Ave
(510) 549-0570