The Faculty Club

I had the privilege of staying at this historical landmark which was built in 1902. Generally the building functions well for something that is more than 100 years old, but there were little things like a leak in the ceiling, limited hot water and creaky floorboards with minimal noise insulation. I personally am not bothered by this because it is part of the charm. The building is always busy with different social events and patrons visiting the dining hall. The downside for me was that there was no fridge or common microwave that I could use to heat my leftovers, you would need to inform the front desk. All doors are locked past 7 pm so guests would need to ring the doorbell to be let in which may be inconvenient. The breakfast is minimal but sufficient, but the location is fantastic if you need to be in the heart of UC Berkeley, and it's accessible to lots of surrounding restaurants and Bart station.

Beautiful place, at the heart of UC Berkeley. It is a welcoming place. The service was fantastic. Food was delicious with plenty of options based on own diet and preferences.

What a fantastic history rich setting this facility is & open for visitors dining. The staff were all so welcoming & gave me the full service treatment, providing the relevant historical significance of the building. My t bone steak was cooked as ordered along with my beet Greek salad were excellent. Couldn't have asked for more. They also hold private receptions & even wedding events on-site. The are same building operates a 21 room hotel. The rooms in are usually booked way ahead . Definitely a special place!

Great spot for grad students and faculty. A place to take visitors and special guests and also a great option for lunch during a busy week on campus. Hidden away in the trees behind Haas School of Business makes the venue feel more private. A good variety of menu options for hot lunch, breakfast or dinner. Dining ambiance spans from cafeteria style to white table cloth, you choose! Outdoor and indoor seating as well. Fabulous service during dinner from our waiter Marco. Wine was poured generously and New York steak cooked to perfection. Nice private dining spot with only a few full tables. Both the wine list and dining options fit on one page, but there’s enough variety to come back to a few times to try different entrees. I will back with family during graduation week. I’ve had really great experiences here dining that I’ve decided to try the hotel as well. Till then!

I got breakfast and lunch during my time at the Faculty Club. The complementary breakfast which had pasties, fruits, and teas - self serve. I also paid for a breakfast and got the Golden Bear which is the classic breakfast. For lunch, I got the sandwich with fries. Got the creme brûlée but they overdid the burnt sugar. Forgot to mention that all dishes comes with freshly cut fruits. The dining atmosphere is nice a cozy. Get a window seat if you can as you get a nice nature view of UC Berkeley. Front desk staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was comfy. When night falls, the halls are quite dark and hard to see. It is a historic hotel so maintenance of the rooms is hard to upkeep. Just let staff know and they did their best to accommodate.

Convenient, tasty, fast (grill lunch), and sophisticated! Their ice water for whatever reason tastes better than any other. I am kind of sad to see the prices increase every semester, but it’s understandable for the services and convenience they offer. Recommendations: if you don’t plan on ordering >$10 (which is rare), bring cash. I would recommend skipping the bottled water - bad for the environment and $3-4!!

Great piece of history on campus that also has decent food and a cool little bar tucked away on the corner. The staff are great to work with. Not sure what staying here is like but probably a step above a 3 star hotel. Book ahead of game day. Nice spot on campus.

The atmosphere is relaxing in the long dark wood hall with high ceilings , a bldg designed by Maybeck in the early 20th century. I have had lunch at The Faculty Club nearly every day for a few months and they always have reasonably priced nutritious and well prepared food. The hrs they serve are 11:30-1:30pm and the week's menu is posted of their pre-prepared specials of the day fare which ranges from Chicken Cordon Bleu, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Borscht, Enchiladas, Salmon etc to the everyday Burger grill offerings including tacos and a salad bar. Another relatively hidden secret for The Faculty Club dining area is if there early, is that they offer a great breakfast, with refills on your drip coffee that are rare any where else these days!