A popular gathering place for residents and the public, I-House café features espresso drinks, pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches and fresh juices. Café customers enjoy the incredible bay view as well as digital displays of today’s headlines from around the world. 

International House Café by Bon Appétit, conveniently located on Piedmont Avenue, is the perfect companion to Cal Berkeley. Open from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. seven days a week, the café has something for everyone, serving delicious coffees, hot breakfasts, freshly-baked pastries, and an array of grab and go gourmet salads and sandwiches when you are on the run. If you prefer to sit, relax and enjoy a cup of direct trade coffee, or a locally-grown heirloom tomato sandwich – we've got you covered.

From farm to fork – come and enjoy the abundance at the International House Café!

Berkeley’s I-House Café Gets a New Look

Local hospitality giant EDG Interior Architecture + Design updates a popular neighborhood gathering place, renewing the café experience at U.C. Berkeley’s International House.

Partnering with new operator, Fedele Bauccio and the Bon Appétit Management Company (BAMCO), EDG directed a savvy interior overhaul that dramatically improves service and accommodates for the expanded sustainable food and beverage program now offered to students. While introducing contemporary furnishings, light fixtures and architectural details to update the interior, the designers also implemented reclaimed wood and innovative food displays, in a way that wouldn’t detract from the building’s historical mission-style architecture.

A world graphic installation pays homage to the vibrant international history of the café, providing an interesting interior backdrop that invites passersby to wander in. The new renovation results in a warm and modern look, while appealing to the local public community and satisfying current retail service trends in college dining.

From "ON THE EDG" Feb. 21, 2012