Crossroads has the most variety with asian food a few days a week at lemongrass. The breakfast…read moreselection is also better than the other UC Berkeley dining halls. The desserts are also generally better, too. The food is generally pretty average depending on the day of the week, but the vegetables are especially bad. The ambiance is the worst out of all of the dining halls, as it feels like a hospital cafeteria, and the lines are the longest here.

If I were to be honest, the chocolate chip cookies were the best thing about Croads. Lemongrass was…read moregood too, on the days they had rice bowls. Shoutout to all the Berkeley Dining workers for feeding us, they aren't appreciated enough.

Swan's Market has been a staple in Old Oakland for a long time!!!…read more I used to come here long before my Yelp days quite often. There used to be live music here sometimes (I think there still is, sometimes) and the market has small restaurants and even a place to buy uncooked food, Parking in Old Oakland can be a challenge depending on when you come, But this place has indoor and outdoor seating available, and the vibe here is very Oakland!!

Gotta love the consistency of good places to eat and hang with friends/co workers…read more This is it...a goto spot with good food, variety and many friendly people. If you need somewhere to go, not sure what you want to eat and want options then come to Swans. Most of the eateries are consistent, but a few of them change every few years. All the food is good and they take pride in quality & presentation. Whether you want something sweet, savory, rich or whatever you can find it here. There is indoor/outdoor seating & too many choices not to make this a place to visit.

We stopped here for the 1st time ever for dinner after a concert in Berkeley…read more The food, service and ambiance were swanky and smooth. We ordered whiskey and a margarita with blanco tequila. We split the Brussel sprouts and an East Bay pizza pie. Everything was really tasty! If you're looking for good food and a good vibes come and eat here! I look forward to coming back the next time I'm in the area, hopefully to check out their happy hour menu! Support Black Business check out Three One Four pizzeria.

Street parking, in a residential-ish area. They have…read moreoutdoor seating too, not a long wait on a Sunday evening. Its more of an adult, for drinks type of vibe & if you don't have a big appetite. Only giving stars for the great service. Food didn't take long, quality of the food was ok, portion was not filling at all, especially for the price. More of a bougie, place. The pizzas we ordered were super thin, not a lot of toppings & toppings seemed like they were just thrown on in the middle. Restroom, only 1, pretty spacious & clean

Firstly, this is a cafeteria for LBNL employees, affiliates, and official visitors only. That said,…read moreif you are working on the hill and do not have time to take the bus down into Berkeley, this is just about your only option for lunch! There are three or four different stations set up that provide different types of food each day. There's a grill station for hamburgers and wings, a Mexican food station, a salad bar, and at least one more. The variety of options is nice, although there's definitely not anything very unique or special about the offerings here. Prices for entrees average around $9, while side items are typically $2-4. I ended up ordering the "lab burger" with a side of garlic fries. The burger and fries were decent, and I was pleased with the bacon, sprouts, and avocado toppings. Somehow it appeared as though the entire cafeteria had run out of ketchup, but there was still sriracha available. At the end of the day, this place is a cafeteria and it knows it is a cafeteria. Tables can be a little dirty, there is no exceptional service, and the food is nothing special for the price. The redeeming qualities would be the ease of access for LBNL employees and the beautiful view out towards SF from many of the tables. The water here was full bodied and on the softer side.

As a Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) employee, this is a cafeteria is the only option…read morefor lunch. With having said that, I come here often to eat breakfast and lunch. They had three different stations with a salad bar. Grill station had hamburgers and wings, a Mexican food station, a salad bar, and at least one more. The variety of options were nice, although there was not anything special the menu. Even more, prices for entrees averaged around $9+, while side items are typically $2-4. With a drink, that average price was $15. For the quality of the meal and the average food, it was not worth it. Their service was decent. For example, today, I ordered steel cut oatmeal; I purchased it before the line got long. But I waited 30 minutes. I asked the chef, and he rudely looked at me. And then addressed me that he would take care of it. He went away. 15 minutes passed. I asked another guy, and he said it was going to take an additional 10 minutes. I had to go back to work, so I left without the oatmeal and my refund. Rating Food: 2 Service: 3 Ambience: 4 (Great view of the Bay Area from the hill top, especially on a clear day.) Price: 2 Overall: 2 Unfortunately, this is the only option. But it is worth taking the bus to campus restaurants.

Stopped by Europa to try their pastrami and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is super spacious…read moreand clean, and food is served cafeteria style. You grab a tray and tell the staff what you'd like off of their very extensive menu. I got the pastrami plate with corn and spaghetti as the sides. Everything tasted home made and comforting. My husband got the pastrami reuben and said it was really good too. We both shared a slice of cake as our dessert to end a perfect meal. I want to try their corned beef next time!

Europa Hofbrau is an old school deli with delicious options. There's usually a daily special along…read morewith their standard menu. I ordered the reuben sandwich because it was voted best in the East Bay. Of the ones I've ordered in the past, this was one of the best! The service here is friendly and I love that this place has been around for YEARS! Great environment! Lots of tables of regulars and nearby workers. We've been here a few times and will continue to visit.

Our server, Katie, insisted I try the new peanut butter and jalapeño burger I was skeptical at…read morefirst, but it is seriously one of the best burgers I've ever had! The sweetness of the peanut butter balanced perfectly with the bacon, cheddar, and spice from the jalapeño. Amazing service and an incredible burger. Highly recommend!

Ate at Eureka Last night with some friends and had a great time. We were seated in a booth and had…read morea really nice experience. Zoey was very welcoming and checked in on us occasionally to make sure we had everything we needed. She has a fun personality and made a great impression on us, I could definitely see her being an amazing server. She also recommended the key lime pie, and I'm glad she did because it was delicious. We'll definitely be coming back.

Second time trying to write this review since the algorithm won't allow it to post with degrading…read morecomments about our beloved governor and his hand in destroying restaurants during the unnecessary "the vid" hysteria. Dropped in here while my car was getting worked on.  Not sure why the less than stellar reviews 'cause I thought it was great. Also for a restaurant to be open this long is an achievement especially after what occured needlessly. I had the Spinach and Artichoke Frittata on a bed of potatoes and greens off of the Spring Specials menu. In my opinion this needs to be on the daily menu. I love a good fritatta and this was probably the best I can remember as far back as I can recall. It was packed with spinach and artichokes and just enough egg and cheeses to hold the whole thing together. Very filling. The dried tomato pesto on top was a very nice touch. Coffee was great and service perfect. Even though there is a  self serve coffee and water refill station staff continually came by to fill coffee and water and just check on me. They also have beer and wine and for the ladies....Momos!!!!! There is a parklet on Dwight as well as seating against the building. Next time I need to wait for my car or find myself hungry in Berkeley I'm coming here. And great music. Side note: Originally opened in 1979 and sold to Collin in 2011 who used to be a customer growing up in the area and actually worked here before owning it and still runs daily operations. So the story goes.

Gave this place a chance even though we love Tanzies which is next door…read more Ordered some of their lattes: the lavender latte and cardamom latte. The lavender latte was so bad...had to throw it away. The cardamom latte was okay...but just tasted like a latte. No taste of cardamom and no complex flavors within the coffee brewed. For these two items, we paid $16. Complete waste of money.

Good choices and good food for a hospital cafe and it was nice to have booth seating available.read more

If you didn't bring any food with you and you're visiting someone at this location, the smothered…read morepotatoes, red potatoes in the morning is pretty good. I would also like to add that the salmon, garlic, mashed potatoes, and carrots in the evening is pretty good as well.