Crema's Take
“Golden Bear Cafe is a convenient student cafeteria near Sather Gate that trades on meal-plan acceptance more than coffee or food quality—hash browns and bulgogi fries get occasional praise, but reviews consistently call it "junk food," "greasy," and mediocre except when you're just looking for something fast and cheap. The 3.5 rating reflects a pattern of inconsistent execution and limited vegan options, so only visit if you're in a rush, have meal swipes to burn, or are genuinely craving greasy breakfast, not specialty coffee.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The Golden Bear Cafe is your typical quick and easy junk food destination. The food isn't great, but it's quick and efficient. It is a great choice if you are looking to satisfy your greasy food craving, whether it be a burger, Philly cheesesteak sandwich, or some loaded buffalo…
Only worth it if you have meal swipes. Convenient location near Sather Gate. Bulgogi fries are decent. Serves mostly fast food. For a healthier option I recommend the Ancient Grains Bowl with chicken/tofu.
Incredible hash browns! As a British person I was extremely impressed with the hash browns here. The staff member that I spoken to was really helpful. Unfortunately not a lot of vegan options.
I got the egg burrito which was good (8.5/10) My friend got the ancient grains salmon bowl. The salmon from there was solid, not bad but could be better with some seasoning IMO. They rated the ancient grains bowl a 8/10. The line wasn’t too long in the morning (10am) and it’s a…
Out of all the restaurants around Berkeley that take student meal swipes, Golden Bear Café takes the metaphorical cake for one of the best places to stop by for quality food. With delicious burgers and crisp fries, along with vegan options, the GBC is a nice place to pass by…
Crema Reviews
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