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Charbroiled burgers, hot dogs & malted milkshakes in an old-school spot with outdoor benches.
Hours
| Friday | 10:30 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 10:30 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3115 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Phone: (510) 845-3640
Website: http://www.eatsmokehouse.com/
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Smokehouse | American Restaurant in Berkeley, CA
Charbroiled burgers, hot dogs & malted milkshakes in an old-school spot with outdoor benches. Located in Berkeley, CA.
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The Smokehouse. The Smokehouse, 3115 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USAOnline ordering hours: 10:30 AM – 9:35 PM. Ready by 11:00 AM.
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I love this place so much. I’m glad that they came back after the fire. Would have been a shame to lose this gem.
Reviews
Ann Halton
We love this place! The employees are friendly and considerate. The food comes quickly, in nice durable containers so that your food does not leak on the carseat. They always think to put napkins, cutlery and straws in the bag. I love the round buzzing disc system that lets you know your order is ready.
Last but not least: the food is excellent. Beautiful char on the burgers, thick fries that are salted just right, and creamy shakes. The price is well worth the product.
… moreLast but not least: the food is excellent. Beautiful char on the burgers, thick fries that are salted just right, and creamy shakes. The price is well worth the product.
Sahara A
A true staple of old Berkeley! The Smokehouse has been a local favorite since 1951 and its delicious food still hold that to be true! Thankfully we were able to get there before the rush and find a table! The shakes are so good, with free mix ins and you can even get a dairy alternative with oat milk! The burgers are perfectly cooked and dressed with the bun being the perfect amount of crunch and softness to make every bite heavenly!
The pieces are super fair too! Spent less than $10 per person.
… moreThe pieces are super fair too! Spent less than $10 per person.
Steve Takata
I’ve been going to the smokehouse for decades, and it’s mostly the same as it was way back when. They don’t have the orange Julius anymore, which was great, but the burgers and hotdogs are still excellent. They add chili and cheese for no charge, and caramelized onions as well. The service can be a little iffy, and it was cold out, bring a jacket. They only have outdoor seating and while it is covered, it is still often cold. Parking can be difficult since it is on the corner of a busy street on a residential neighborhood. It’s also open late, when there is not much to choose from.
… moreMatty Easton
It’s rare to find a burger under $10 in the Bay, but a DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER under $10? That alone warrants this classic Berkeley joint a standing ovation.
The burger was excellent, and I would have been okay paying double the price for it — patty made-to-order with fresh pickles, shredded lettuce, and crisp tomato. They go heavy on the mustard which I welcomed (but yellow sauce haters be wary).
The giant soda machines in the back were a welcome respite from the Diet-Coke-only fast food restaurants everywhere (why does no one seem to stock Coke Zero?!) and the back opens up to ample indoor and outdoor seating.
The only downsides were the fries — they were just okay — and the wait time was longer than I expected. Though, I suppose waiting awhile is the price we pay for a fresh, cheap burger, and I’d gladly pay the cost again.
This place is undoubtedly a CLASSIC Berkeley spot and one of the few places a family could feed everyone without breaking the bank. Perhaps that’s why it’s been an East Bay staple for over 70 years — I’d highly recommend taking the extra 15 minutes to opt for Smokehouse over a trip to Jack-in-the-Box or McDonalds.
… moreThe burger was excellent, and I would have been okay paying double the price for it — patty made-to-order with fresh pickles, shredded lettuce, and crisp tomato. They go heavy on the mustard which I welcomed (but yellow sauce haters be wary).
The giant soda machines in the back were a welcome respite from the Diet-Coke-only fast food restaurants everywhere (why does no one seem to stock Coke Zero?!) and the back opens up to ample indoor and outdoor seating.
The only downsides were the fries — they were just okay — and the wait time was longer than I expected. Though, I suppose waiting awhile is the price we pay for a fresh, cheap burger, and I’d gladly pay the cost again.
This place is undoubtedly a CLASSIC Berkeley spot and one of the few places a family could feed everyone without breaking the bank. Perhaps that’s why it’s been an East Bay staple for over 70 years — I’d highly recommend taking the extra 15 minutes to opt for Smokehouse over a trip to Jack-in-the-Box or McDonalds.
M G
Edited review, was 5/5; check bottom for update
Food is great. Nothing fancy, but if you’re in the mood for a good burger and chili cheese fries then this joint hits the spot. Pretty cheap too, considering how much nearby places cost. Service isn’t special but it gets the job done; you get the impression they just care about serving customers good food.
The atmosphere is so-so. They’re definitely going after the young person/young family vibe, aka some sports in the background with wooden tables and chairs outside and inside the restaurant. It doesn’t stand out to me but I don’t really care about that stuff very much anyways. Still a 5/5 for me.
Here’s a pic I took of my food; see how glorious it is?
Update:
I came back a few weeks later and some of the staff seemed to have changed. No worries. Took a minute or so for someone to attend to me. It was raining when I went in so I took a seat inside to wait for my meal. As soon as I take a few steps in my nose is assaulted with the smell of urine. Very gross, that wasn’t there before.
Maybe they’re super busy. I wait for my meal, takes a bit longer than usual (~15m). I get the grilled chicken burger meal and it has a ton of lettuce on it… even though I asked for the opposite, no lettuce. What? I take it up to get remade and the staff is a bit confused; broken English so it seems it wasn’t their first language, even still I’d think “no lettuce” would be clear at least. They remake it and I get it back after a minute or so of waiting, annoyed now but whatever.
The chicken was overcooked. Not burnt, there’s that at least, but cooked long enough that it’s hard to rip apart the grilled chicken. Maybe it’s not supposed to come with cheese but the last time I went I got cheese on it. The pee smell was overpowering enough though that I decided to just scarf down the meal and go on my way. ~30 minutes later since I walked in and it’s still there…families out and about in the restaurant as well.
If I had to guess it seems like their staff from before quit or got laid off, maybe switched shifts because food and service sucked. Pretty disappointed.
… moreFood is great. Nothing fancy, but if you’re in the mood for a good burger and chili cheese fries then this joint hits the spot. Pretty cheap too, considering how much nearby places cost. Service isn’t special but it gets the job done; you get the impression they just care about serving customers good food.
The atmosphere is so-so. They’re definitely going after the young person/young family vibe, aka some sports in the background with wooden tables and chairs outside and inside the restaurant. It doesn’t stand out to me but I don’t really care about that stuff very much anyways. Still a 5/5 for me.
Here’s a pic I took of my food; see how glorious it is?
Update:
I came back a few weeks later and some of the staff seemed to have changed. No worries. Took a minute or so for someone to attend to me. It was raining when I went in so I took a seat inside to wait for my meal. As soon as I take a few steps in my nose is assaulted with the smell of urine. Very gross, that wasn’t there before.
Maybe they’re super busy. I wait for my meal, takes a bit longer than usual (~15m). I get the grilled chicken burger meal and it has a ton of lettuce on it… even though I asked for the opposite, no lettuce. What? I take it up to get remade and the staff is a bit confused; broken English so it seems it wasn’t their first language, even still I’d think “no lettuce” would be clear at least. They remake it and I get it back after a minute or so of waiting, annoyed now but whatever.
The chicken was overcooked. Not burnt, there’s that at least, but cooked long enough that it’s hard to rip apart the grilled chicken. Maybe it’s not supposed to come with cheese but the last time I went I got cheese on it. The pee smell was overpowering enough though that I decided to just scarf down the meal and go on my way. ~30 minutes later since I walked in and it’s still there…families out and about in the restaurant as well.
If I had to guess it seems like their staff from before quit or got laid off, maybe switched shifts because food and service sucked. Pretty disappointed.
Akhil Gandu
Not sure what I was expecting when I ordered the chilli with the burger, and I wasn’t sure how I was gonna eat it when I opened the box, but it was absolutely delicious! The burger was super juicy and the chili was a great complement, I wish I could visit more often!
… moreJohn White
The hot dogs are ok, but the burgers are where I’d focus my food order. Additionally, the non-dairy shakes are fantastic. Fries are terrific, crispy outside, fluffy interior. They use a premium onion ring, which was perfectly fried, but unseasoned. So close to perfect!
… moreSergio Ibanez
When you drive by this lace you see a lot of customers so you think food might be good, but boy wasI wrong! The burgers are tiny and they taste disgusting. Ordered onion rings, they were cold and refried., the milk shake was pure sugar, no taste. All those people have no idea what’s good burger tastes like. If I could post review and give give it ZERO STARS I would! Would never come back here again!!!
… moreJulia P.
Had a great experience at the Smokehouse! We ordered cheeseburgers, fries, and a strawberry milkshake—and everything was absolutely delicious. The cheeseburgers were hot, juicy, and cooked to perfection over an open fire stove, which gave them that amazing smoky flavor. The fries were crispy and golden, and the milkshake was creamy and refreshing. Best of all, the service was impressively fast. Highly recommend if you’re craving a solid, satisfying meal.
… moreAshley Ayala Mendoza
Delicious! The caramelized onions and the juicy patty were a perfect combo! They were out of fries so I wasn’t able to try them. The pricing was good and the portions were average. My partner finished his burger fast, so I could tell he liked it as well.
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