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    UC Berkeley Student Union - MLK Jr. Building

    4.3 (11 reviews)
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    Cal's new student union is a pretty nice building, even though it's not finished in most areas. Walking in via the main entrance, there's the bookstore on the left (rows upon rows of of Cal gear); a coffee shop on the right (Equator Coffee & Teas); and the "campus living room" in front (a bunch of couches and tables). On the lower level, the bookstore continues, and there's a food-court-looking area with a store that appears to sell bread (it was closed when I went), and some tables / chairs.

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    There is plenty of comfy seating and outlets, and retail spaces including the student store and Equator Coffee.

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