Opening hours
Closed · opens Wednesday 11:30 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Berkeley: 12:20 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (510) 981-0486 to confirm.
Location & directions
2836 Sacramento StreetBerkeley, CA 94703
About The Bootstrapper
Looking for a hamburger restaurant in Berkeley? The Bootstrapper is at 2836 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, California. Our Berkeley guide covers 462 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
The Bootstrapper is open 1 day a week (closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
Service options include dine-in. On the menu: chicken and sandwiches.
You can reach the team at (510) 981-0486.
Quick facts
- Category
- Hamburger Restaurant · Chicken, Sandwich
- Address
- 2836 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
- Phone
- (510) 981-0486
- Hours
- Open 1 day a week (closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Wednesdays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for hamburger restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Bootstrapper’s weekday schedule with 241 other hamburger restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:30 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 8.5 hours a week, 64 hours fewer than the local median of 72. 89% of hamburger restaurants in California open on Sundays; The Bootstrapper does not.
Compared with 241 other hamburger restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for hamburger restaurants in California
Based on 91 menus with 6,256 priced items from hamburger restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $10.49, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.68.
We don’t have The Bootstrapper’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what hamburger restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 57% | $7.46 |
| French Fries | 51% | $4.99 |
| Hot Dog | 44% | $6.42 |
| Grilled Cheese | 43% | $7.25 |
| Patty Melt | 41% | $9.16 |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 40% | $9.00 |
| Hamburger | 35% | $7.79 |
| Cheeseburger | 34% | $9.09 |
Calculated from 91 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Bootstrapper there are 12 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 92 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (22), Mexican & Tex-Mex (8), Thai (7), and Bakeries & Desserts (7).
Competition is light: 1 other hamburger restaurant is within a mile and 7 within three miles. The closest is Sideshow Kitchen, 0.9 mi away.
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexTacos Sinaloa< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeHelacio's Deli & Cafe0.4 mi
- ItalianCreekwood0.4 mi
- Indian & South AsianNarwhal Urban Village0.4 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchHomemade Cafe0.4 mi
What to expect at a hamburger restaurant
Burger joints and fast-food restaurants are built for speed: order at a counter, kiosk, app or drive-through and expect your food in minutes. The category ranges from national chains with identical menus everywhere to independent burger stands, regional favorites with cult followings and modern “better burger” shops that grind their own beef.
What to order
- Classic cheeseburger – the signature item almost everywhere
- Fries or onion rings – ask for them fresh if the line is short
- Chicken sandwich – a fierce battleground between chains in recent years
- Milkshake – hand-spun shakes are a hallmark of independent burger stands
Good to know
- Ordering ahead in the brand’s app usually skips the line and unlocks app-only deals.
- The lunch rush peaks around noon to 1 PM; mid-afternoon is the quickest time to visit.
- Drive-through hours can differ from lobby hours – the lobby often closes earlier at night.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Bootstrapper's opening hours?
Open 1 day a week (closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: Closed; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.
Is The Bootstrapper open on Sunday?
No, The Bootstrapper is closed on Sundays.
Where is The Bootstrapper located?
The Bootstrapper is located at 2836 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA 94703.
What is the phone number of The Bootstrapper?
You can call The Bootstrapper at (510) 981-0486.
Does The Bootstrapper offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Bootstrapper. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is The Bootstrapper open late?
No, The Bootstrapper usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Bootstrapper?
There are 92 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Bootstrapper. Nearby options include Tacos Sinaloa (< 0.1 mi), Helacio's Deli & Cafe (0.4 mi), and Creekwood (0.4 mi).
Are there other hamburger restaurants near The Bootstrapper?
1 other hamburger restaurant within a mile. The closest is Sideshow Kitchen, 0.9 mi away.
How much do hamburger restaurants in California cost?
Based on 91 menus with 6,256 priced items from hamburger restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $10.49, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.68.
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