# Bongo Burger Southside

> Persian burger in Berkeley since 1968. Family-owned burger counter on Dwight Way at Telegraph Avenue, four blocks south of the UC Berkeley campus, since 1968. Niman Ranch beef burgers, the halal Persian lamb sandwich, falafel, hummus and tabbouleh made fresh daily, crinkle-cut fries. Open every day for dine-in, pickup and delivery.

Address: 2505 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 (Southside; near UC Berkeley, Telegraph Avenue, Dwight Way, Downtown Berkeley BART, People's Park)
Phone: (510) 548-4100
Type: burger counter; American, Persian, Mediterranean. halal, Niman Ranch, vegetarian, since 1968, open every day, pickup, delivery, outdoor seating.
Halal: The Persian Burger Sandwich, the Kebab Wrap and the beef bacon are halal. The rest of the menu is not. No alcohol is served.
Service: dine-in, takeout, delivery, outdoor seating. Reservations: no.
Links: https://www.instagram.com/bongoburgerofficial/, https://order.online/store/-39800, https://www.visitberkeley.com/directory/bongo-burger/, https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJpVUVli58hYARFCRf-hEGmT8

## Where we are
On the corner of Dwight Way and Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley's Southside, south of the UC Berkeley campus. Look for the halal sign out front.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJpVUVli58hYARFCRf-hEGmT8
Coordinates: 37.8652758, -122.2581772
- About 0.3 miles south of UC Berkeley (Sather Gate). Walk down Telegraph Avenue from Bancroft Way; we are at Dwight.
- About 0.2 miles south of Telegraph Avenue at Bancroft Way.
- A few hundred feet southwest of People's Park.
- About 0.6 miles southeast of Downtown Berkeley BART.
- About 0.6 miles southwest of California Memorial Stadium.

## Hours
- Every day, 10 AM to 8:30 PM
- Online ordering: every day, 10 AM to 8:10 PM. Pickup and delivery orders close 20 minutes before the counter.

## Order
Ordering straight from Bongo Burger means the full price of your order goes to the restaurant. Use the pickup link for the fastest turnaround, usually under ten minutes. Delivery apps are fine too, they just take a cut.
Walk-ins are always welcome at 2505 Dwight Way. Pickup orders are usually ready in about ten minutes.
- Order pickup: https://order.online/store/-39800 (pickup, delivery; Bongo Burger's own ordering page. Pickup orders here carry no marketplace commission.)
- Call to order: tel:+15105484100 (pickup; (510) 548-4100, during counter hours.)

## Questions
### 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.

### Burgers near UC Berkeley
Bongo Burger is four blocks 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.

### Is Bongo Burger halal?
Partly. The Persian Burger Sandwich (ground lamb), the Kebab Wrap and the beef bacon are halal. The beef, turkey and chicken burgers are not. No alcohol is served.

### Where is Bongo Burger Southside?
2505 Dwight Way at Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704, four blocks south of the UC Berkeley campus. Street parking on Dwight Way and the side streets; the Telegraph-Channing garage is two blocks north.

### What are the hours?
Open every day, 10 AM to 8:30 PM. Online pickup and delivery orders close at 8:10 PM.

### Do you deliver?
Yes, through the ordering page and the delivery apps. Pickup is faster and usually ready in about ten minutes.

### Do you have vegetarian or vegan options?
Falafel wrap and sandwich, hummus sandwich, eggplant sandwich, black bean burger and an Impossible burger, plus the Mediterranean, hummus, falafel and eggplant plates. Hummus and tabbouleh are made fresh daily.

### Do you serve breakfast?
Yes, omelets and eggs any style with home fries, toast and jelly, during limited morning hours. Check the ordering app for today's breakfast window.

### Is there seating?
A small dining room and outdoor seating. No reservations; order at the counter.

### Is there another Bongo Burger?
Bongo Burger Northside is at 1839 Euclid Avenue, north of campus, with its own hours and ordering site. Southside on Dwight Way is the original and the only one open on Sundays.

Two Bongo Burgers in Berkeley, one on each side of the UC Berkeley campus. This site is for Southside on Dwight Way.

## Other locations
### Bongo Burger Northside
1839 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709. (510) 548-3400. https://bbberkeley.com
- Monday to Friday: 10 AM to 7:30 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM to 7:30 PM
- Sunday: closed


## Menu (https://bongoburger.sow.site/menu/)
Prices are what the ordering apps show as of the last review and may differ a little at the counter. All burgers come with lettuce, grilled onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Menu items may contain or come into contact with soy, milk, eggs, nuts and wheat.
Prices may differ at the counter.

### Burgers
All burgers come with lettuce, grilled onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Beef is 1/3 lb Niman Ranch.
- "All American" Burger: A classic, grilled 1/3 lb. of pure beef patty., $9.95
- Turkey Burger: Seasoned, lean turkey meat., $10.95
- Spicy Chicken Burger: Seasoned, ground chicken., $9.95
- Mushroom Burger: Sauteed mushrooms and Swiss cheese on a beef patty., $11.95
- Bacon Burger: Crispy bacon and cheddar cheese on a beef patty., $12.95
- Polish Sausage: All beef sausage served on French bread with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup., $6.50
- Hot Dog: All beef dog served on French bread with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup., $5.50

### Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and mayonnaise on a toasted French bread bun.
- Persian Burger Sandwich (Halal): Seasoned, ground lamb sandwich., $14.95 (halal)
- Shish Kebab Sandwich: Chunks of fillet beef grilled to perfection., $16.50
- Chicken Sandwich: Marinated breast of chicken., $14.95
- Steak Sandwich, $14.45
- Kebab Wrap (Halal): Served in your choice of pita, French bread, or wrap., $8.50 (halal)

### Combo Deals
Every combo comes with fries and a small soda.
- No. 1 Mushroom Burger Combo: Mushroom burger, fries, and a small soda., $16.50
- No. 2 Bacon Burger Combo: Bacon burger, fries, and a small soda., $16.95
- No. 3 Cheeseburger Combo: Cheeseburger, fries, and a small soda., $15.95
- No. 4 Hamburger Combo: Hamburger, fries, and a small soda., $15.45
- No. 5 Double Hamburger Combo: Double hamburger patty, fries, and a small soda., $18.95
- No. 6 Turkey Burger Combo: Turkey burger, fries, and a small soda., $16.45
- No. 7 Spicy Chicken Burger Combo: Spicy chicken burger, fries, and a small soda., $14.95
- No. 8 Persian Burger Combo: Persian burger sandwich (halal), fries, and a small soda., $19.95 (halal)
- No. 9 Steak Sandwich Combo: Steak sandwich, fries, and a small soda., $18.95
- No. 10 Black Bean Burger Combo: Black bean burger, fries, and a small soda., $15.95 (vegetarian)

### Plates
All plates come with green salad, toasted pita, and your choice of tabbouleh salad or fries.
- Shish Kabab Plate, $18.50
- Chicken Plate, $15.45
- Persian Plate, $15.45
- Salmon Plate, $15.45

### Vegetarian Sandwiches
- Full Falafel: Four falafel patties with our own tahini sauce, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes in your choice of pita, French bread, or wrap., $9.95 (vegetarian)
- Falafel Wrap: Two falafel patties with our tabbouleh and hummus, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes, in your choice of pita, French bread, or wrap., $8.45 (vegetarian)
- Hummus Sandwich: Hummus with lettuce, onions, and tomatoes in toasted pita, French bread, or a wrap., $8.45 (vegetarian)
- Black Bean Burger: A mildly spiced patty of black beans with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, mustard, and mayonnaise on an onion bun., $10.95 (vegetarian)
- Eggplant Sandwich: Grilled slices of eggplant served on a French roll with sauteed onions, tomatoes, garlic, Swiss cheese, and our own tahini sauce., $12.95 (vegetarian)
- Mushroom and Cheese Sandwich: Sauteed mushrooms and melted cheese on a bun with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and mayonnaise., $8.95 (vegetarian)
- Impossible Burger: Plant protein, no gluten. Flame-grilled Impossible patty with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup., $11.95 (vegetarian)

### Vegetarian Plates
All plates are served on lettuce topped with tabbouleh with a side of toasted pita bread.
- Mediterranean Plate: A combination of hummus, tabbouleh, falafel, dolma, and feta cheese., $14.50 (vegetarian)
- Hummus Combo: A generous serving of hummus and falafel., $11.50 (vegetarian)
- Hummus Plate: An even bigger serving of hummus, for the true hummus lovers., $10.50 (vegetarian)
- Falafel Plate: Crunchy falafel smothered in our tahini sauce with a side of tabbouleh., $12.95 (vegetarian)
- Eggplant Plate: Two slices of grilled eggplant topped with sauteed onion, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, and tahini sauce, with a side of hummus., $14.95 (vegetarian)

### Side Orders and Extras
Crinkle-cut fries and onion rings are the ones people come back for.
- French Fries: Our famous crinkle-cut fries., $3.95
- Onion Rings: Our famous onion rings., $4.95
- Home Fries: Golden crinkle-cut potatoes fried crispy., $4.50
- Bongo Salad: A bed of lettuce topped with tabbouleh, crumbled feta cheese, tahini sauce, diced tomatoes, onions, and olives., $6.95 (vegetarian)
- Hummus: 2.5 oz., $5.45 (vegetarian)
- Tabbouleh: Our homemade tabbouleh salad., $5.45 (vegetarian)
- Dolma: Each., $1.95 (vegetarian)
- Falafel Patty: Each., $1.95 (vegetarian)
- Baklava: From a local bakery., $2.95
- Bacon: Three slices of beef bacon (halal)., $5.45 (halal)
- Beef Sausage, $3.95
- Chicken-Apple Sausage, $3.95
- 1/3 Lb. Beef Patty, $5.50
- Turkey Patty, $5.50
- Spicy Chicken Patty, $5.50
- Avocado, $2.95
- Veggie Add-Ins: Tomatoes, bell peppers, onions., $1.95
- Hummus or Tabbouleh Add-In: Each., $1.95
- Cheese: American, cheddar, Swiss, or feta., $0.95

### Breakfast
All breakfast orders come with home fries, toast, and jelly. All omelets are made with three eggs.
Limited hours; ask at the counter or check the ordering app for today's breakfast window.
- Cheese Omelet: Your choice of three cheeses: American, cheddar, or Swiss., $9.95
- Mushroom Omelet: Sauteed mushrooms with your choice of cheese., $11.50
- California Omelet: Sauteed onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers with your choice of cheese., $10.50
- Two Eggs Any Style with Bacon: Two eggs cooked your way with slices of bacon., $13.95
- Two Eggs Any Style with Sausage: Two eggs cooked your way with a side of sausage., $11.95
- Two Eggs Any Style, $6.95
- Three Eggs Any Style, $7.95

### Drinks
Fountain sodas are Pepsi products, $2.50 small; medium and large available. Orange and carrot juice are squeezed in store.
- Pepsi, $2.50
- Diet Pepsi, $2.50
- Sierra Mist, $2.50
- Brisk Raspberry, $2.50
- Crush Orange, $2.50
- Mug Root Beer, $2.50
- Dr. Pepper, $2.50
- Fresh Orange Juice (S): Squeezed in store., $5.50
- Fresh Orange Juice (M): Squeezed in store., $7.00 (doordash only)
- Fresh Carrot Juice: Juiced in store., $3.95
- Coffee, $2.75
- Milk, $1.50

## Serving Berkeley since 1968
Bongo Burger has been at the corner of Dwight Way and Telegraph Avenue since 1968, a family-owned counter feeding students, faculty and the neighborhood with American burgers and Persian food side by side. The menu is bigger than it looks: beef, turkey, chicken, black bean and Impossible burgers, kebab and steak sandwiches, falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, dolma, eggs in the morning, baklava after.
The beef is Niman Ranch, pasture fed and antibiotic free. No trans fat or partially hydrogenated oils have been used since 2003. Hummus and tabbouleh are made fresh from whole ingredients every day. The crinkle-cut fries and onion rings are the ones regulars come back for.
The Persian Burger Sandwich, seasoned ground lamb on a toasted French roll, is the dish people mention first. It is halal, as are the Kebab Wrap and the beef bacon; the rest of the menu is not, and the counter will tell you straight.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-19