Women’s Faculty Club

Berkeley, United States

3.8

Closed now

9 reviews

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+1 510-845-5084
Website:
www.womensfacultyclub.com
Address:
UC Campus, Berkeley, CA, 94702
UC Area
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.2 miBancroft Way & College Av
0.3 miDurant Av & College Av
0.3 miBancroft Way & Telegraph Av
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Today

Today 7:30 am – 9:30 am
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Closed now
Local time (Berkeley) 16:48 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 7:30 am – 9:30 am
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am – 9:30 am
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am – 9:30 am
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am – 9:30 am
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am – 9:30 am
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Sunday 8:00 am – 10:00 am

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9 reviews of Women’s Faculty Club

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Place rating: 4
Somerville, MA
Satisfying lunch, good desserts.
I have come to have lunch at the Women’s Faculty Club too many times to remember. I was originally tempted to keep going to the all-​you-​can-​eat «salad» bar, but eventually I realized that the à la carte items were not bad. I call it a «salad» bar because there really are all kinds of items available, like noodles, turkey croquettes, and hummus.
I generally order the soup of the day and the daily special, though the sandwiches and salads are not bad. For the specials you get to choose a sauce and a protein, which does not sound particularly exciting, but with the accompanying veggies and starch it usually ends up being a solid dish. You can tell that they try to use good, local, seasonal ingredients.
My favorite thing at the Club is probably the desserts. I have had some really good ones and usually I wish I could get more than one because several of the ones offered on a given day sound exciting. I’ve had an awesome key lime pie, a great apple mousse, and more. The only disappointing one was a cheesecake that was still a bit frozen.
Service is friendly and the atmosphere is bright and laid back The membership fees are not bad and the prices for the entrees are almost a bargain.
If you are not a member try to tag along with one for a nice on campus lunch!
Place rating: 2
Bloomington, IN
Really disappointing two might stay here. Old fashioned rooms, lamps and TVs that didn’t work, loud construction noise. I had a very quick bite at the lunch buffet one day and found the food to be well above average. So I was hugely disappointed to come down for the breakfast included in my room rate to find a limited boring spread. There were fruit cups, Cheerios, rolls, granola, hard boiled eggs, and muffins. No yogurt, no protein besides the eggs. Hello, people, have you read the medical research on how bad carbs are for our health? Why work so hard at lunch and then take a nap with the breakfast? I was never so happy to leave someplace.
Place rating: 4
San Jose, CA
I’ve always been to the Faculty Club, but never to the Women’s Faculty Club until a friend invited me for lunch here. We walked into a cute house that had a classy interior and made our way into the dining area for lunch. Overall the dining area was very pleasant and enjoyable. There are some outdoor seating which makes it great for the days with nice weather.
During lunch you have the option of eating from a salad bar or ordering from the menu. The salad bar had a variety of salads — everything from leafy greens to pasta and fruit. I opted for a Cobb salad and was satisfied. I enjoyed the friendly service and would be delighted to come back.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
Enjoying the Sun while seated on the outside deck, I was at a business lunch again at the WFC. This time, after two helpings of the salad bar (I’m telling you, the Egg-​Fu-​Yung is a favorite), I was going for the desert I missed out on the last time I was there, the Neapolitan. Our Asian Sister, who gave us excellent service, brought out the tray. No Neapolitan, sold out (very sad trombone). But, what’s that? Fresh Cherry Flan w/​Almonds! The sweetest pitted cherries on a cheese flan, crowned with toasted Almonds. Simple, but oh so good. My colleague, Karen, devoured the same thing. Our guest enjoyed a dark chocolate tart.
Next time, I’m ordering the Neo first!
Place rating: 4
Berkeley, CA
I’ve had an end of the year banquet here and we were definitely pleased. The price for the food was definitely great and it was a good way to get all of our members, some of our alumni, and of course our fabulous supporters back on campus. The Women’s Faculty Club provided a more quaint and laid back attitude, that a lot of the other reviews had already mentioned. It’s tucked away in the middle of campus and I’ve found that it’s a bit surprising, at least to me, that a place like this exists in the middle of our campus.
The food was fantastic and the wait staff were attentive, quick, efficient, and helpful. They didn’t get in the way of our leadership when we were checking in people and hosting our banquet and speakers. When we did need them though, they were able to help quickly; their service just synchronized so well with ours almost seamlessly.
Place rating: 4
Pleasant Hill, CA
The Women’s Faculty Club is lighter, brighter, more layed back, and perhaps more civilized than its brother next door and without the 100 wedding minimum. It’s also architecturally distinctive, with attractive interiors and a nice garden. However, membership does have its privileges.
Place rating: 3
San Francisco, CA
This is exactly what you want and expect by eating at the women’s faculty club. The food is excellent, and definitely has a low key feel. I’m not a member, but I love tagging along with faculty who are. (oh, and you don’t have to be a female faculty to join)
I dock the extra stars because the servers aren’t always knowledgeable about what in the buffet is vegetarian. Last time I was there they said something was, but it looked so much like meat that I avoided it. 10 min later they came to my table and said it was! It was nice that they told me, but the damage is done — I’ll be sticking my nose in every dish now before I put it on my plate.
Place rating: 4
Oakland, CA
Lunching at the «women’s» is different from lunching at the «faculty club.» For starters, you don’t have to make yourself heard above the venture capitalists, tech-​startups, and ill-​mannered EECSers next door. For seconds, it’s laid back and its buffet is just the most fascinating and slightly insane combination of retro and california-​modern. Where else can you find grilled-​tofu salds and polenta next to jello molds and «chili bake.»
You do need to be a member, and your money is no good here otherwise. So ensure that your host treats you to your meal.
Place rating: 4
Arlington, TX
Very good food in a classy atmosphere. My co-​worker and friend, Kathy, was a member (a requirement for eating there) and took me there several times. Back in the 1980s, a bitter, dumped faculty wife was the hostess, and she would give me this scrutinizing look up and down as though I wasn’t good enough to be eating there! It was half amusing and half annoying. I never felt quite comfortable there, but sure enjoyed the food.