Student Discounts in Downtown Berkeley

  • Food & Drink

    Food & Drink

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Food & Drink

Coffee station and baked goods display at a cafe with glass cake covers, coffee machines, cups, and various pantry items.
Coffee station and baked goods display at a cafe with glass cake covers, coffee machines, cups, and various pantry items.

Bench Café • Pâtisserie

1947 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Berkeley, CA 94704

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Discount: 15% off

Coffee shop with freshly baked (daily) pastries and delicious coffee. Proudly serving Tay tea and Highwire coffee.

A table with various fast food dishes including fried chicken, French fries, cheeseburgers, loaded fries, pizza, chicken wings, and drinks, with ketchup and sauces.
A table with various fast food dishes including fried chicken, French fries, cheeseburgers, loaded fries, pizza, chicken wings, and drinks, with ketchup and sauces.

Cali Grill

2026 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 900-5514 | More information

Discount: 10% off

Smash Burgers, Fried Chicken Sandwiches, Chopped Cheese, Banana Shakes… Best in town

A variety of Mexican dishes including tacos, nachos, salad, and a dish with shredded meat, all on a wooden table.
A variety of Mexican dishes including tacos, nachos, salad, and a dish with shredded meat, all on a wooden table.

Cancun Sabor Mexicano

2134 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 549-0964 | More information

Discount: 10% off

Mexican family recipes, made fresh to order using the best ingredients.

Sub sandwich with lettuce, tomato, bacon, turkey, and roast beef on a toasted bun, with a side of potato chips and a purple drink in the background.
Sub sandwich with lettuce, tomato, bacon, turkey, and roast beef on a toasted bun, with a side of potato chips and a purple drink in the background.

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches

2172 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 679-5130 | More Information

Discount: Any sandwich for $8.98 (from 3 pm - 6 pm)

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Berkeley ain’t your momma’s sandwich shop! Sandwiches for all: meat lovers, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free.

Seven colorful smoothies in plastic cups with green Juice Head labels on a wooden ledge with pink flowers and a green bamboo background.
Seven colorful smoothies in plastic cups with green Juice Head labels on a wooden ledge with pink flowers and a green bamboo background.

Juice Appeal

2144 Kala Bagai Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-3200 | More information

Discount: 5% off any vegan, dairy-free, and organic options every day

Juice Appeal offers fresh smoothies, açaí bowls, cold-pressed juices, wellness shots, and healthy snacks made with real, high-quality ingredients. We’re proud to serve our Berkeley community with vegan, dairy-free, and organic options.

Bowl of spicy ramen with slices of pork, seaweed, green onions, an egg, and red broth, with a black spoon resting inside.
Bowl of spicy ramen with slices of pork, seaweed, green onions, an egg, and red broth, with a black spoon resting inside.

Masa Ramen Bistro

1923 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 898-1949 | More Information

Discount: 10% off

Experience the ultimate ramen revolution at Masa Ramen Bistro!

Quesadilla with melted cheese, crispy chips, and a side of salsa and lettuce
Quesadilla with melted cheese, crispy chips, and a side of salsa and lettuce

University Taqueria

2021 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 500-5850 | More Information

Discount: 10% off

A hidden gem, their tacos are a work of art, and each bite bursts with fresh, vibrant taste.

Tray with two mini cheeseburgers with onion and lettuce, curly fries, a cup with Brussels sprouts and lemon wedge, and two cups of fruit cocktails with cherries, grapes, and lemon slices
Tray with two mini cheeseburgers with onion and lettuce, curly fries, a cup with Brussels sprouts and lemon wedge, and two cups of fruit cocktails with cherries, grapes, and lemon slices

Southside Station

2504 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 989-9835 | More Information

Discounts:

  1. Wings/Thigh combo = FREE UPGRADE to Thai Iced Tea or Lychee Iced Tea (~13% off)

  2. Family party tray (3-4 people) = $65 (~15% off)

  3. Orders $400 or more = 15% off

(Cannot combine with other offers)

Named Berkeley’s #1 fried chicken sandwich and Top 100 places to eat in the Bay Area 2022!

A white bowl filled with ramen noodles topped with fried chicken, a slice of fried pork cutlet, and garnished with sliced green onions.
A white bowl filled with ramen noodles topped with fried chicken, a slice of fried pork cutlet, and garnished with sliced green onions.

SOBO Raman

2000 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704 | More information

FREE SWEET with ANY Dine-in meal

SOBO Ramen Berkeley is a Japanese ramen restaurant in Downtown Berkeley, serving house ramen alongside Japanese and Asian-inspired dishes. Our menu brings together familiar comfort and contemporary interpretations, from tonkotsu and black garlic mayu to curry katsu, mazemen and seasonal ramen.

A pepperoni and sausage pizza on a wooden serving board with a pool table in the background.
A pepperoni and sausage pizza on a wooden serving board with a pool table in the background.

The Breakroom

2021 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
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Discount: 50% off Pool

Drinks. Food. Pool. Special Events.

Retail

Shelf of 2026 calendars including titles like 'Pusheen', 'Peanuts', 'Disney', 'Spanish', 'French', 'Italian', 'Dog Shaming', 'Life Hacks', 'Jeopardy!', 'Super Sudoku', 'Animals Being Derps', 'Effin' Birds', 'Travel Hacks', 'Cat Shaming', 'Church Signs', 'Tiny Buddha', and 'Mental Floss'.
Shelf of 2026 calendars including titles like 'Pusheen', 'Peanuts', 'Disney', 'Spanish', 'French', 'Italian', 'Dog Shaming', 'Life Hacks', 'Jeopardy!', 'Super Sudoku', 'Animals Being Derps', 'Effin' Birds', 'Travel Hacks', 'Cat Shaming', 'Church Signs', 'Tiny Buddha', and 'Mental Floss'.

Pegasus Books

2349 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 649-1320 | More Information

Discount: 10% off

Pegasus Books offers a unique mix of new, used, and remaindered books. Ask us for a recommendation, or browse our shelves!

Entertainment
& Activities

Modern white multi-story building with large windows and metal accents, illuminated at dusk, with traffic lights and pedestrians at an intersection.
Modern white multi-story building with large windows and metal accents, illuminated at dusk, with traffic lights and pedestrians at an intersection.

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

2155 Center St. Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 642-0808 | More Information

Discount: Free Admission

One of the nation’s leading university museums, the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is a forum for cultural experiences that transform individuals and advance the local, national, and global discourse on art and film.

Empty theater stage with black walls and curtains, surrounded by rows of black seats with wooden armrests, illuminated by stage lighting equipment overhead.
Empty theater stage with black walls and curtains, surrounded by rows of black seats with wooden armrests, illuminated by stage lighting equipment overhead.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

2025 Addison St. Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 647-2949 | More Information

Discount: 20% off tickets

Berkeley Rep, a Tony Award-winning venue, has been pioneering innovative theatre since 1968. Come experience tomorrow’s hits today at Berkeley Rep!

Night view of the facade of the Stading Garage, hosting an event called The Freight, featuring live music and supporting local music in Berkeley since 1968, with people entering and leaving the venue.
Night view of the facade of the Stading Garage, hosting an event called The Freight, featuring live music and supporting local music in Berkeley since 1968, with people entering and leaving the venue.

Freight & Salvage

2020 Addison St. Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-2020 | More Information

Discount: Up to 50% off (under 21)

The Freight is a nonprofit musical performance venue that primarily hosts Americana music and world music acts.

How it works

Students: Always have your Student ID with you whenever asking for a discount!

Merchants: If you're a Downtown Berkeley business and would like to offer a discount to Berkeley High, Berkeley City College, or UC Berkeley students, please email us at info@downtownberkeley.com.