Budget Breakfast Options
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Not every meeting or event requires a continental breakfast – your invitation or announcement can let your guests know they can grab a quick bite at Café Zeb or Caffe Strada.
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Donuts, muffins, coffee cake and fruit from the grocery store can be inexpensive alternatives
to restaurant take-out or catering. Keep your store receipt for reimbursement. Consider baking muffins and breakfast rolls at home and bringing them to the office for your small
meetings.
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The maximum allowed by policy per person for breakfast is $26, including food, beverage,
tax and tip or service charge.
Coffee and Tea— per person
$2
Café Zeb (Simon Hall, 510.642.9093)
Thermal carafes of brewed coffee or hot water for tea serve 10 to 13, and larger containers can hold up
to 100 servings. Send a completed Entertainment Certification Form to Business Services for payment
via Event Planner credit card. Cash and credit cards accepted for personal orders.
Deliver to your meeting room with at least one day advance notice.
<$2
Peet’s Coffee and Tea ( 2501 Telegraph Avenue, 510.225.7700)
“Peet’s To Go” offers 12 servings of fresh brewed coffee in a handy container with cups, sweetener,
cream and stir sticks for $17. Container of hot water with assorted teas is also available, priced according
to type of teas selected. Pick up only and get receipt for reimbursement.
<$2
Starbucks Coffee (2128 Oxford Street, 510.486.1840)
“Coffee Traveler” offers 12 servings of fresh brewed coffee in a handy container with cups,
sweetener, cream and stir sticks. Pickup only and get receipt for reimbursement.
Breakfast Menus — per person
$9.50-$15
Bancroft Catering (2680 Bancroft Way, 510.549.0113, [email protected]
Bancroft Catering is a good choice when looking for something extra. They include options for a classic
continental breakfast, or a hot breakfast including eggs and bacon. Their menu leaves plenty of room
for different options, including heart-healthy and vegetarian choices. Prices reflect linens and a 90 minute service as well.
They offer delivery service.
$2-$9
Cal Catering To-Go (2601 Warring Street, 510.643.4314)
Cal Catering To-Go, a subset of the University’s catering amenities, offers its services to campus groups
exclusively. Cal Catering offers a variety of breakfast options for a perfect continental breakfast or for
boxed breakfasts if you’re on the go (check out their menu here). The staff is happy to help you plan
your event.
Delivery service is offered to Simon and Boalt Hall, but not for the Telegraph office.
$3-$12
International House (2299 Piedmont Avenue, 510.642.8057, [email protected])
Berkeley’s International House, right up the street from Boalt Hall, has several breakfast catering options. If you are looking for breakfast burritos, sweet pastries or breakfast sandwiches, this may be your
place to go. The varied breakfast menu can be found here.
Delivery is offered for orders over $100.
<$2
Kingpin Donuts (2521 Durant Avenue, 510.843.6688)
Classic donuts offered in a variety of flavors baked fresh every morning. Pick up and cash only; get receipt for reimbursement.
$2-$5
Noah’s Bagels (2344 Telegraph Avenue, 510.849.9951)
Noah’s Bagels offers a variety of breakfast catering choices including “Nosh Boxes,” which are a great
deal, with substantial food choices for the price (can include breakfast sandwiches or classic bagel
choices). The complete catering menu can be found here. Send a completed Entertainment Certification Form to Business Services for payment in advance via Event Planner credit card.
Delivery is offered.
$2.25-$10
Northside Café (1878 Euclid Ave, 510.323.3291, [email protected])
Breakfast catering from the Northside Café can include specialized breakfast buffets, including a pancake or egg scramble buffet, as well as more individualized meals. The diverse menu can be found here
and allows for several options for your morning event. The catering team is happy to help prepare a
menu that is both delicious and fits inside your budget.
Delivery is offered.
$2.50-$5
Rick and Ann’s (2922 Domingo Avenue, 510.649.0869, [email protected])
Rick and Ann’s is one of Berkeley’s most loved breakfast spots. They offer some of their favorites for
breakfast catering, including frittatas and sweet potato biscuits, as well as breakfast pastries and bagels.
Their menu can be found here.
Delivery is offered with advance notice (about 5 days).
$1.50-$4
Yali’s Café (1920 Oxford Street, 510.843.2233)
Yali’s offers delicious pastry, muffin, bagel and fruit platters as well as fresh-brewed coffee and tea. A
complete catering menu can be found here. Send a completed Entertainment Certification Form to
Business Services for payment via Event Planner credit card.
Delivery is offered for orders over $30.