Persian burger in Berkeley
Bongo Burger's Persian Burger Sandwich is seasoned ground lamb on toasted French bread, halal, $14.95. It has been the house specialty on Dwight Way since 1968 and is the most-liked item on every ordering app.
Persian burger in Berkeley since 1968
Bongo Burger's Southside counter at 2505 Dwight Way and Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, a block from the UC Berkeley campus. Niman Ranch beef burgers, the halal Persian lamb sandwich, falafel, crinkle-cut fries. Open every day 10 AM to 8:30 PM.
- 2505 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 · (510) 548-4100
- Every day, 10 AM to 8:30 PM
- Online ordering: 10 AM to 8:10 PM, every day. Pickup and delivery orders close 20 minutes before the counter.
- Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery, Outdoor seating. No reservations. Order at the counter.
- American · Burgers · Persian · Mediterranean · Price range $
Burgers near UC Berkeley
Bongo Burger is one block south of campus at Dwight Way and Telegraph Avenue. The All American is a 1/3 lb Niman Ranch beef patty for $9.95; combos with crinkle-cut fries and a soda start at $14.95. Open every day until 8:30 PM.
Halal burger in Berkeley
The Persian Burger Sandwich (ground lamb), the Kebab Wrap and the beef bacon are halal. The beef burgers are not. There is a halal sign out front and no alcohol is served.
Falafel on Telegraph Avenue
Falafel wrap $8.45, full falafel sandwich $9.95, falafel plate $12.95, or a Mediterranean plate with hummus, tabbouleh, falafel, dolma and feta for $14.50. Hummus and tabbouleh are made fresh every day.
Bongo Burger Southside
Southside is the original Bongo Burger at 2505 Dwight Way, Berkeley, open every day 10 AM to 8:30 PM, (510) 548-4100. Northside is on Euclid Avenue with its own hours.
Where we are
2505 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 · (510) 548-4100
On the corner of Dwight Way and Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley's Southside, one block south of the UC Berkeley campus. Look for the halal sign and the red Bongo Burger lettering.
- About 0.3 miles south of UC Berkeley (Sather Gate), an 8-minute walk. Walk down Telegraph Avenue from Bancroft Way; we are at Dwight.
- About 0.2 miles south of Telegraph Avenue at Bancroft Way, a 5-minute walk.
- A few hundred feet southwest of People's Park, a 2-minute walk.
- About 0.6 miles southeast of Downtown Berkeley BART, a 15-minute walk. Exit on Shattuck Avenue and walk east on Dwight Way.
- About 0.6 miles southwest of California Memorial Stadium, a 12-minute walk.
Parking: Street parking on Dwight Way and the side streets is metered until 6 PM. The Telegraph Channing garage is three blocks north.
Transit: AC Transit 6 and 51B stop at Telegraph and Dwight. Downtown Berkeley BART is a 15-minute walk.
Southside, Berkeley, CA. Distances are straight-line from our door.
Most ordered
"All American" Burger, $9.95
A classic, grilled 1/3 lb. of pure beef patty.
92% liked on DoorDash (27)
Halal options
The Persian Burger Sandwich, the Kebab Wrap and the beef bacon are halal. The rest of the menu is not. No alcohol is served.