Cafe 3 – American
Sun-drenched and inviting, Cafe 3 serves as a vibrant morning sanctuary where the comforting aroma of golden waffles and sizzling chicken apple sausage creates an immediate sense of warmth. The kitchen artfully bridges the gap between classic comfort and modern wellness, plating up everything from zesty grilled Cajun salmon to savory plant-based patties that celebrate bold, inclusive flavors. It is a nourishing escape where wholesome ingredients take center stage, offering a dining experience that feels both familiar and refreshingly contemporary.
Cafe 3, 2400;2430;2432;2434;2436;2438;2440;2442;2444;2446;2450, Durant Avenue, Southside, Berkeley, Alameda County, California, 94701, United States https://dining.berkeley.edu/locations/dining-commons/cafe-3/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Cafe 3
Dairy-Free at Cafe 3
Cafe 3 in Alameda County has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turkey Sausage Link, Marinara Penne Pasta and Garlic Roasted Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cafe 3
Cafe 3 in Alameda County has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turkey Sausage Link, Garlic Roasted Broccolini and Grilled Cajun Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cafe 3
Cafe 3 in Alameda County has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Shortcake, Waffles and Macaroni and Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cafe 3
Cafe 3 in Alameda County has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tikka Masala Chicken Breast, Grilled Cajun Salmon and Chicken Apple Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Cafe 3
Cafe 3 in Alameda County has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tikka Masala Chicken Breast, Garlic Roasted Broccolini and Chimichuri Tri Tip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cafe 3
Cafe 3 in Alameda County has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tikka Masala Chicken Breast, Turkey Sausage Link and Garlic Roasted Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Cafe 3
Cafe 3 in Alameda County has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Roasted Broccolini, Grilled Cajun Salmon and Chimichuri Tri Tip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cafe 3
Cafe 3 in Alameda County has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Marinara Penne Pasta, Garlic Roasted Broccolini and Home Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cafe 3
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tikka Masala Chicken Breast | 4.8 g | 40.4 g |
| Chocolate Chunk Brownies | 119.2 g | 29.5 g |
| Chicken Apple Sausage | 5.2 g | 23.9 g |
| Palak Paneer | 17.7 g | 16.6 g |
| Grilled Cajun Salmon | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Oatmeal | 50.3 g | 11.6 g |
| Waffles | 129.4 g | 11.5 g |
| Turkey Sausage Link | 13.4 g | 10.6 g |
| Vegan Lemon Sugar Cookie | 106 g | 10.5 g |
| Spinach Feta Eggs Scramble | 5.3 g | 9.7 g |
| Baked BBQ Tofu | 5.1 g | 9.3 g |
| Vegan Soyrizo Taco | 5.1 g | 9.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Scrambled Eggs: Egg Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mung Bean Patty: Plant-based Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Turkey Sausage Link: Turkey Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegan Breakfast Sausage Patty: Plant-based Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spinach Feta Eggs Scramble: Milk, Egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Apple Sausage: Chicken, Pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Oatmeal: Oats Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Waffles: Milk, Wheat, Gluten Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
Main Courses
- Grilled Cajun Salmon: Fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked BBQ Tofu: Soybeans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco-style Ground Beef: Halal Beef Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Soyrizo Taco: Soybeans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tikka Masala Chicken Breast: Milk, Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Paneer: Milk, Cheese, Spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichuri Tri Tip: Halal Beef Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Swedish Meatballs: Milk, Wheat, Soybeans, Gluten Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Macaroni and Cheese: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Gluten Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinara Penne Pasta: Wheat, Gluten Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alfredo Penne Pasta: Milk, Wheat, Gluten Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Minestrone Soup: Wheat, Gluten Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Bisque Soup: Milk Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Native Three Sisters Bean Soup: Beans, Corn, Squash Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Garlic Roasted Broccolini: Broccolini, Garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Home Fries: Potato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mexican Rice: Rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Yukon Potato: Milk, Potato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Chunk Brownies: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soybeans, Gluten, Alcohol Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- Apple Pie: Wheat, Gluten Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Vegan Lemon Sugar Cookie: Wheat, Gluten Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Strawberry Shortcake: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Gluten Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Frequently Asked Questions about Cafe 3
- Is Cafe 3 dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cafe 3 has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turkey Sausage Link, Marinara Penne Pasta and Garlic Roasted Broccolini.
- What can I eat at Cafe 3 on a dairy-free diet?
- Turkey Sausage Link, Marinara Penne Pasta and Garlic Roasted Broccolini carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cafe 3 have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Marinara Penne Pasta and Garlic Roasted Broccolini.
- Is Cafe 3 gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cafe 3?
- Tikka Masala Chicken Breast, at roughly 40.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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