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Comparable Schools'
Campus Dining Grades:
Quick StatsFreshman Meal Plan Requirement
Yes
Off-Campus Places to Use Meal PlanAverage Meal Plan Cost
$925–$1,070 per quarter
Student Favorites
- Panda Express
- Subway
- Vista Café
College Prowler Take
Eating on campus is the same as any other campus: you eventually get tired of the food because it’s the same thing over and over again. However, the food in the Commons has gotten better over the years, thanks to Los Olivos. It’s mostly buffet-style, with a variety of food to choose from: vegetarian, baked goods, a grill, salad bar, and plenty more. Once you find something you like, you’ll probably stick to eating that. There are eight different meal plans that you can choose from, so if you really want to know what the Freshman 15 are, go for the largest possible meal plan! The Marketplace and Bronco Student Center are your best places to grab a bite to eat. U-Hour (short for “University Hour”) is the busiest time of day, and you will be in line for what seems like forever. Either try and get there early, or wait until later to eat. The fastest-moving lines seem to be Kikka and Carl’s Jr. Grabbing one of the pre-made subs at the Subway Express will also save you a few precious minutes of wait-time. Bronco Bucks act as cash on campus when it comes to eating. You can load Bronco Bucks onto your Bronco ID card and use it like a debit card at all dining places on campus, as well as at Pony Express, the Bronco Bookstore, and laundry facilities at the University Village Apartments. If by chance you don’t use all of your Bronco Bucks from the previous quarter, and you live on campus, the Bronco Bucks will roll over to the following quarter; however, they must be used by the end of the academic year. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
It’s actually not bad. The...
It’s actually not bad. The Marketplace should have something you like (Panda Express, Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell). If you have some time and some cash, hit up Los Olivos for some buffet-style dining. It’s really not that bad, despite what just about everyone else will tell you. |
Anonymous says: |
Los Olivos Commons is ranked very...
Los Olivos Commons is ranked very high among University cafeterias. The food is actually very good, and I am very picky! The food chains available, like Subway, Panda Express, Kikka, Carl’s Jr., and Taco Bell also give a variety of options, from burgers to sushi to salads to tacos. |
Anonymous says: |
If you are looking for a nice...
If you are looking for a nice snack or a quick breakfast or lunch, my favorite spot is the ENV Café. The atmosphere is nice, the people are friendly, there’s places to sit. They even serve toasted bagels and have doughnuts. |
Anonymous says: |
The Commons are good at first, but...
The Commons are good at first, but after a while, you really only have one favorite food. Like, I would wait for a certain meal to be cooked that week. I usually just ate sandwiches. But that buffet style is what makes the freshmen fat, because you keep going back to get more! |
Anonymous says: |
Dining halls are very good for...
Dining halls are very good for living on campus, especially since it’s all-you-can-eat buffet style at the Los Olivos Commons. The sandwich and salad bar is usually the safest bet, and also the healthiest. Other food on campus is mostly fast food. The only place I’d recommend is Subway. |
Dining Halls
Carl’s Jr.
American, fast food
Marketplace
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
ENV Café
Coffee, sandwiches, snacks
Environmental Design Building
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Farm Store
Organic foods from the campus farm and orchard
Kellogg Ranch
Monday–Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Fresh Escape
Salads, soups, baked potato bar
Campus Center Marketplace
Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Freshens Smoothies
Smoothies, frozen snacks
Bronco Student Center
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
International Grounds
Coffee, pastries
Campus Center Marketplace
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Kellogg West
Mostly buffet-style with lots of deals
Building 76
Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Thursday 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Kikka Sushi
Japanese, sushi
Bronco Student Center
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Los Olivos Commons
Buffet-style
Building 70
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Panda Express
Chinese
Marketplace
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Poly Fresh Market
Grab-n-go, convenience store items
Bronco Student Center
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Pony Express
Grab-n-go, convenience store items
Los Olvidos Commons
Monday–Thursday 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Pony Express
Grab-n-go, convenience store items
CLA Building
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Pony Express
Grab-n-go, convenience store items
Campus Center Marketplace
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Pura Vida Coffee
Coffee, pastries
Bronco Student Center
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch
Gourmet sit-down cuisine, prepared and run by CPP’s HRT students.
Building 79
Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Thursday 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Round Table Pizza
Pizza, sandwiches
Bronco Student Center
Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Subway
Subs
Bronco Student Center
Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Subway Express
Pre-made subs to go
Bronco Student Center
Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Taco Bell Express
Mexican, fast food
Campus Center Marketplace
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Vista Café
American grill
Residential Suites
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Did You Know?
Kellogg West Conference Center and Lodge also has a restaurant, hotel, and facilities for conferences— all of which are run by students of the Collins School of Hospitality Management.
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