A Cup Above 2598 Telegraph Ave. 2 Floor 510-843-3951   acupaboveberkeley.com

Type: Coffee / Tea House, Indian, Pakistan, Sandwich / Soup / Salad, Breakfast, Lunch, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Outdoor patio, Quiet, Student study friendly Service: Counter service, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: 7 days: 9:00am to 8:00pm; service ends at 8pm Summer hours: Same Owner/Manager: Zeba Ali Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards: Cash only Validate parking: no Wheelchair:   Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: coffee, tea, pastries, internet Famous for: Great service, and FREE PARKING!

Ann’s Kitchen 2498 Telegraph Ave. (510) 548-8885

Type: American - Casual, Sandwich / Soup / Salad, Breakfast, Lunch Atmosphere: Accommodate large groups, Quiet Service: Counter service, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am to 6:00pm, Tues: closed, Sat-Sun: 8:00am to 5:00pm Summer hours: same Owner/Manager: David and Suki An Years in business:     Awards: Best Breakfast (Daily Californian) Credit cards: Cash / Debit / ATM Validate parking: yes Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials: 10% discount if you wear blue and gold clothing Student discounts:   Best Selling: Breakfast and hot sandwiches Famous for: Home fries and whole wheat pancakes

Bay King 2468 Telegraph Ave. (510) 644-0309

Type: Bakery / Dessert, Coffee / Tea House, Breakfast Atmosphere: Outdoor patio, Quiet Service: Counter service, Delivery, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: 7 days: 7:00am to 9:30pm Summer hours: same Owner/Manager: Darius Shautoob Years in business: 25   Awards:   Credit cards: Cash only Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts: Any pastry & coffee only $2.25 + tax Best Selling: Croissants, muffins and danish Famous for: Banana nut bread, croissants, muffins, danish

Berkel Berkel Restaurant 2428 Telegraph Ave. 510-981-1388

Type: Korean, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Accommodate large groups, Fun / lively "the spot", Quiet Service: Table service, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30 AM to 9:00PM; closed Sunday Summer hours:   Owner/Manager:   Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards:   Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling:   Famous for:

Berkeley Sushi House 2521-C Durant Ave. 510-704-1272

Type: Japanese, Seafood, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Fun / lively "the spot", Outdoor patio, Quiet Service: Catering, Counter service, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: 7 days: 11:00am to 11:00pm Summer hours:   Owner/Manager: Hyun Lee Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards: Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: Island, Lion King, and Samurai sushi Famous for: Great sushi!

Berkeley Thai House 2511 Channing Way 510-843-7352 510-841-8424

Type: Thai, Alcohol, Dinner, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Accommodate large groups, Fun / lively "the spot", Outdoor patio, Quiet, Romantic, Student study friendly Service: Catering, Delivery, Table service, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00AM-9:30PM; Sat & Sun 11:00AM-10:00PM Summer hours: Mon-Fri 11:00AM-9:30PM; Sat 11:00AM-10:00PM; Sun 11:00AM-5:00PM Owner/Manager: Nina Years in business:     Awards: We have received many awards over the year including several from The Daily Californian Credit cards: Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: yes Wheelchair:   Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts: 10% of catering Best Selling: Garlic pepper pork, pad Thai, Thai iced tea, duck Famous for: Beautiful Thai decor along with a large outdoor patio.

Blakes on Telegraph 2367 Telegraph Ave. (510) 848-0886 fax (510) 540-8831 www.blakesontelegraph.com

Type: American - Casual, Bar / Brewery, Hamburger / Hot Dog, Pizza, Sandwich / Soup / Salad, Alcohol, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Accommodate large groups, Fun / lively "the spot", Student study friendly Service: Catering, Table service, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:00am to 2:00am, Sat: 12:00pm to 2:00am, Sun: 12:00pm to 1:00am Summer hours: Same Owner/Manager: Harry Keally Years in business:     Awards: Best Dancing (The Daily Californian), Best of Berkeley-2006 Credit cards: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: yes Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts: 20% off meal, any time, any day, with valid student ID. Alcohol not included Best Selling: Hamburgers made with Nimian Ranch beef, Fish & Chips, BBQ Famous for: Blakes has a full range of food, beverage, entertainment services and catering available from one to a thousand, on-site or any location

Blondies Pizza 2340 Telegraph Ave. (510) 548-1129

Type: Pizza, Dinner, Lunch Atmosphere: Fun / lively "the spot" Service: Catering, Counter service, Delivery, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: Sun-Mon: 11:00am to 1:00am, Fri-Sat: 11:00am to 2:00pm Summer hours: same Owner/Manager: Ken Years in business: 28   Awards:   Credit cards: Discover, Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: yes Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials: Slice & Soda for $2.50, until Sept 30th Student discounts: Discounts for parties, catering and delivery Best Selling: Pizza slices and whole Pizza Pies Famous for: Huge, hot from the oven slices of pizza

Bongo Burger 2505 Dwight Way 510-548-4100   www.bongoburger.com

Type: American - Casual, Mediterranean, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Fun / lively "the spot", Outdoor patio Service: Counter service Price: under $10.00 Hours: 7 days: 8:00am to 10:00pm Summer hours: Same Owner/Manager: Hussien Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards: Cash / Debit / ATM, Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: no Wheelchair:   Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling:   Famous for: hamburgers & falafels

Cafe Durant 2517 Durant Ave. 510-841-9905

Type: Coffee / Tea House, Mexican, Alcohol, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Accommodate large groups, Outdoor patio, Student study friendly Service: Catering, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: 7 days: 7:30AM to 7:30PM Summer hours:   Owner/Manager: Hector Orozco Years in business: 16 years   Awards:   Credit cards:   Validate parking: no Wheelchair:   Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: Breakfast Famous for: Just upstairs and to the left you'll find our wonderful rooftop cafe. Come enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner along with a great view of the Telegraph area.

Cafe Intermezzo 2442 Telegraph Ave. 510-849-4592

Type: Coffee / Tea House, Sandwich / Soup / Salad, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Fun / lively "the spot", Quiet Service: Counter service, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours:   Summer hours:   Owner/Manager:   Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards: Cash only Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: large salads Famous for: Serving up large healthy salads, sandwiches, and soups. There is also a small coffee shop.

Cafe Milano 2522 Bancroft Way (510) 644-3100

Type: Coffee / Tea House, Sandwich / Soup / Salad, Lunch, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Accommodate large groups, Quiet Service: Catering, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: Mon-Thurs: 7:00am to 10:00pm, Fri-Sun: 8:00am to 10:00pm Summer hours: same Owner/Manager: Sandy Boyd Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards: Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: Excellent coffee drinks!! Famous for: Nice atmosphere, tasty food

Caffe Mediterraneum 2475 Telegraph Ave. (510) 549-1128

Type: Bakery / Dessert, Coffee / Tea House Atmosphere: Quiet, Student study friendly Service: Counter service Price: under $10.00 Hours: 7 days: 7:00am to Midnight Summer hours: same Owner/Manager: Craig Becker Years in business: since 1957   Awards:   Credit cards: Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: yes Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: coffee, tea, pastries Famous for: We serve espresso drinks, italian sodas, tea, breakfast, sandwiches and desserts. We also offer free Wi-Fi and on Thursdays we have live music performances.

Campus Market 2431-B Durant Ave. (510) 540-7025 (510) 705-8410

Type: Convenience Store Atmosphere:   Service:   Price:   Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:45am to 10:00pm, Sat: 10:00am to 8:00pm, Sun: 11:00am to 9:00pm Summer hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00am to 8:30pm, Sat-Sun: 11:00am to 7:00pm Owner/Manager: Kaori Nakajima Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards: Discover, Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: yes Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts: 10% on ongoing specials with valid student ID Best Selling: Japanese snacks, cliff bars Famous for: We offer a little bit of everything for students, including snacks, sundries and office supplies

Carvel Ice Cream 2516 Bancroft Way (510) 665-8300 (510) 665-8301 www.carvelbrentwood.com

Type: Ice Cream Atmosphere:   Service:   Price:   Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11:00am to 9:00pm, Fri-Sat: 11:00am to 10:00pm Summer hours: same Owner/Manager: William Thigpen Years in business: since 1939   Awards:   Credit cards: Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: Our most popular cake is “Fudgie the Whale” Famous for: Soft ice cream cones and Ice cream cakes

Chang Luong 2517 Durant Ave. D 510-548-6959

Type: Chinese, Seafood, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Accommodate large groups, Fun / lively "the spot" Service: Catering, Table service, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours:   Summer hours:   Owner/Manager:   Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards:   Validate parking: no Wheelchair:   Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: Honey Walnut Prawns, orange flavored beef, Shanghai Spareribs, & Kung Pao Three Combo Famous for: Open 7 days a week serving Dim Sum.

Cheese 'N' Stuff 2442 Durant Ave (510) 843-9233 (510) 843-9023 www.cheesenstuff.com

Type: Deli / Market, Lunch Atmosphere: Fun / lively "the spot" Service: Catering, Counter service, Delivery, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm Summer hours: Same Owner/Manager: Sam Juha Years in business: 20   Awards: Daily Cal Best Since 1996 Credit cards:   Validate parking: yes Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: Sam's Special Famous for: Turkey Delight

Chinese Express 2488 Channing Way (510) 845-3766

Type: Chinese, Dinner, Lunch Atmosphere:   Service:   Price: under $10.00 Hours: 7 days: 10:30am to 9:00pm Summer hours: same Owner/Manager:   Years in business:     Awards: Best Chinese Food-1996, 1998 (Daily CAL) Credit cards: Cash only Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling:   Famous for:

Chipotle 2311 Telegraph Ave. 510-548-0340 510-548-0353

Type: Mexican, Alcohol, Dinner, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Fun / lively "the spot", Outdoor patio, Student study friendly Service: Counter service, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: Daily 10:00am-11:00pm Summer hours:   Owner/Manager: Josephina Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards: American Express, Cash / Debit / ATM, Discover, Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts: Yes Best Selling:   Famous for: Burritos with ingredients freshly prepared each day.

Crepes A-Go-Go 2334 Telegraph Ave. (510) 486-2310

Type: French, Breakfast, Lunch, Vegetarian Atmosphere:   Service: Counter service, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: 7 days: 8:00pm to 10:00pm Summer hours: same Owner/Manager:   Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards: American Express, Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: yes Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: Fresh Strawberry Crepe with Nutella Famous for: Sweet and Savory Crepes

C’est Cafe 2300 Telegraph Ave. (510) 644-0946

Type: Bakery / Dessert, Coffee / Tea House, Sandwich / Soup / Salad, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian Atmosphere:   Service: Counter service Price: under $10.00 Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:30am to 7:00pm, San-Sun: 6:30am to 6:30pm Summer hours: same Owner/Manager:   Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards: Visa Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling:   Famous for:

Eat-a-pita 2511 Durant Ave. (510) 841-6482 (510) 841-6483

Type: Middle Eastern, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Fun / lively "the spot", Student study friendly Service: Catering, Counter service, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:00am to 10:00pm, Sun: 11:00am to 9:00pm Summer hours: same Owner/Manager: Usama Fadli Years in business: since 1979   Awards: Best of Berkeley Credit cards: Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: yes Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts: 10% off with student ID Best Selling: falafels, giros, vegitarian falafels, grilled chicken, homemade baklava, Turkish coffee Famous for: Our falafels are handmade fresh daily, using the freshest ingredients

Eclair Bakery 2565 Telegraph Ave. (510) 848-4221 (510) 848-4230

Type: Bakery / Dessert, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Quiet, Student study friendly Service: Counter service, Delivery, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 7am-6:30pm, Sun 8am-5:30pm Summer hours: same Owner/Manager: Mike Yi Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards: Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts: Customer Appreciation Best Selling: Now serving VEGAN DONUTS! We al so have an assortment of croissant, danish, muffins, cakes, and apple turnovers. Famous for: eclairs

Espresso Experience 2440 Bancroft Way (510) 845-6039

Type: Coffee / Tea House, Japanese, Sandwich / Soup / Salad, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian Atmosphere:   Service: Catering, Counter service Price: under $10.00 Hours:   Summer hours:   Owner/Manager: Helen Kim Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards:   Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: Delicious coffee, sandwiches, fresh made salads, coffee, beef teriyaki, and savory chicken teriyaki sandwiches Famous for: We cater lunch to any size group (30 to 50 people)

Fat Slice 2375 Telegraph Ave. (510) 548-6479   www.fatslicepizza.com

Type: Pizza, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Fun / lively "the spot" Service: Counter service, Delivery, Take out Price: under $10.00 Hours:   Summer hours:   Owner/Manager: Christoper Years in business: since 1986   Awards:   Credit cards: Cash only Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling:   Famous for: Since 1986 Fat Slice has been dishing out some of the best Pizza the Bay has to offier. Our pies are thick and covered with cheese toppings. One slice and you’re hooked!

Finfine 2556 Telegraph Ave. 510-883-0617   www.finfine.com

Type: International, Alcohol, Dinner, Lunch, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian Atmosphere: Accommodate large groups, Romantic Service: Catering, Table service, Take out Price: $10.00 - $20.00 Hours: M,W,TH,F- 5:00PM to 10:00PM; Sat-Su- 12:00PM to10:00PM; Closed Tues Summer hours: Same Owner/Manager: Charles Zawde Years in business:     Awards:   Credit cards: Cash / Debit / ATM, Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: Tuna & Steak Tartar Famous for: Serving Ethiopian cuisine in a romantic environment.

Fondue Fred 2556 Telegraph Ave. 510-549-0850   www.fonduefred.com

Type: Swiss, Alcohol, Dinner Atmosphere: Accommodate large groups, Fun / lively "the spot", Outdoor patio, Quiet, Romantic Service: Table service Price: $10.00 - $20.00 Hours: 5:00pm to 10:00pm every day Summer hours: same Owner/Manager: Laleh Years in business: 48 years   Awards:   Credit cards: Mastercard, Visa Validate parking: no Wheelchair: Accessible Blue & Gold specials:   Student discounts:   Best Selling: Chocolate fondue Famous for: We are one of the oldest restaurants in Berkeley and the only fondue restaurant in the East Bay. Our menu is very unique and no one can resist our chocolate fondue!