Top Dog is a hot dogs and sausages budget eat in Downtown, Berkeley.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 2534 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Michelin Bib Gourmand tacos for under $12 a head. Fresh tortillas, carne asada, lengua and vegan fillings. Open until 2am on weekends. Best value in Berkeley.
Berkeley's oldest vegetarian restaurant. Large portions at budget prices. Lunch specials under $12 include rice, soup and a main. Operating since 1970.
Thai temple market. Full meal for $10-15 using $1 tokens. Pad see ew, massaman curry, mango sticky rice and fresh-pressed sugar cane juice. Sundays only.
Michelin Guide French takeout. Potato puffs, a rotating sandwich and dessert bring lunch under $20. The best quality-to-price French food in the East Bay.
Cheese Board pizza by the slice: two pieces cost $7-9. Worker-owned, always vegetarian, always seasonal. The best food value in the Gourmet Ghetto.
Michelin Bib Gourmand tacos for under $12 a head. Fresh tortillas, carne asada, lengua and vegan fillings. Open until 2am on weekends. Best value in Berkeley.
Michelin Guide counter-service chaat: papdi chaat, pani puri, samosas, bhel puri and dahi puri. Counter order, token system. Under $15 for a full lunch.
Berkeley's oldest vegetarian restaurant. Large portions at budget prices. Lunch specials under $12 include rice, soup and a main. Operating since 1970.
