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Homemade Blueberry Pepita Granola Bars
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International House Cafe
- Closed Served from 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Weekly Schedule
- Closed Mon-Fri, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Closed Mon-Fri, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Closed Sat-Sun, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Closed Sat-Sun, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
International House Café by Bon Appétit Management Company, conveniently located on Piedmont Ave, is the perfect companion to Cal Berkeley. Open daily, this café has something for everyone.
International House serves delicious local artisan-roasted Equator Estate coffee and espresso as well as made-to-order hot breakfast, freshly-baked pastries, Danish, cookies and much more.
When you are on the run, stop by for an array of grab and go gourmet eXpress salads and sandwiches. If you prefer to sit, relax and enjoy a cup of direct trade coffee, or a gourmet salad or salad with ingredients sourced and grown locally – we’ve got you covered too. From farm to fork – come and enjoy the abundance at the International House Café!
We accept the Cal1Card!
-For International House residents, we also accept Flex.-
Eat Right — For You
Wellness
When it comes to wellness, Bon Appétit’s focus is on simple, delicious food — that happens to be good for you. To support long-term health, we are bringing more plants to menus every day in a craveable way, while emphasizing healthy cooking techniques. When healthy food tastes good, nourishing your body and mind becomes the easy choice.
Food Allergies
We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.
Sustainability
We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.
We’ve got a new look and a new menu
Breakfast, 7 am to 10:30 am daily
Lunch from 11am - 7pm daily
Create your own sandwich, or choose one of our gourmet sandwiches! Enjoy a specialty salad, savory crepe, pita or one of our house-made soups.
Late night menu from 7pm - close
Each new creative and delicious artisan flatbread pizza option serves one; try them all! Once you get through our flatbread menu, don’t miss a comforting grilled cheese or specialty salad with farm fresh ingredients.
We now offer beer and wine, come in to see what’s on tap!
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Common Questions
- I’ve been trying to eat a healthier diet. Will I be able to find a healthy food choice in my café?
- Can you tell me how many calories are in the foods in my café?
- How will you handle my concerns about a food allergy?
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Wellness
When it comes to wellness, Bon Appétit’s focus is on simple, delicious food — that happens to be good for you. To support long-term health, we are bringing more plants to menus every day in a craveable way, while emphasizing healthy cooking techniques. When healthy food tastes good, nourishing your body and mind becomes the easy choice.
Food Allergies
We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.
Sustainability
We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.