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California State University - Sacramento - Campus Dining - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Campus Dining

B+
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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 15
Average Meal Plan Cost $3552 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Burger King Express
  • Gordito Burrito
  • TOGO’s

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There’s a lot of food on campus, and if you like commercialized fast food, you’ll be happy. Burger King, TOGO’s, Gordito Burrito, and others provide a familiar dining experience that’s no more or less healthy than most other places in the world of American dining. Just be prepared for the lines, which are longest in the afternoon. Tens of thousands of students attend Sac State, and they all get hungry. You’ll frequently find yourself eating at your second or third choice because the line for the first one was just too long. Though many students don’t dislike the available food, they wish for less mainstream and healthier options. Vending machines and student stores sell food and drinks as well, some for ridiculously cheap prices, but most are certainly not filling. If you want a meal, Doritos and Gatorade just won’t cut it. Residential undergrads are in a bad way if they want their money’s worth with the meal plans. The credit on the meal cards is broken down into points, and students who want to convert points into vouchers so they can eat in places besides the Dining Commons get a raw deal. The conversion rate is unfavorable because vouchers cost a lot of points, so carriers can stretch out their credit farther just by sticking to the Dining Commons. Consequently, dorm rats are stuck with Dining Commons food, which most agree isn’t too bad, but eating at the same place all the time gets boring. This situation isn’t a factor for many students, though, because the vast majority of the Sac State student body lives off campus and, thus, isn’t required to purchase a meal plan.

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Campus Dining at California State University - Sacramento

Yukino93

Biological Sciences '15

3.8
B+

Good but Tireing

The food is wonderful but sometimes it just get repetitive. Its cheap too.

May 21, 2012

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Campus Dining at California State University - Sacramento

richmond510

Graphic Design '15

3.1
B-

Dining Halls

They changed the look of the dining halls and it looks great but the food is still the same. Not that great but it passes.

Feb 17, 2012

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Campus Dining at California State University - Sacramento

krhollinger

Business Administration and Management '12

2.3
C

Beware of the Burger King

I got sick from a burger at the Burger King, so I avoid that. There are other options such as a Round Table Pizza, Jamba Juice, and a variety of vending machines. I find the vending machine food to be less dangerous than much of the prepared foods.

Jan 12, 2012

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User rating for California State University - Sacramento - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 34 user reviews.

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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Special Options Sometimes privately owned trucks or tents are parked or set up in front of Eureka Hall by the Quad. They often change from semester to semester, and some semesters, they’re not there at all. Most recently, a Leatherby’s ice cream tent was there, but a few semesters back, a Roli-Roti chicken truck was in its place. There are catering places on campus as well, like Tarts and Truffles ([916] 278-6935) and Campus Caterers ([916] 278-6786), both of which are located in the Union. They like students to call ahead for orders. Food and candy are sold at the Hornet Bookstore and the Union Store.
Did You Know? Currently, you can only use your meal plan credits at the Dining Commons and a few other select places. If you want something from any of the other campus dining locations, you'll either have to pay cash or exchange some of your meal plan credits for "vouchers" (though most students recommend against buying vouchers). The University is working to expand the list of places to use your meal plan, however.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Burger King Express
Location: Hornets’ Nest Food Court
Food: Fast food
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Buzz
Location: South Campus University Union, West Entrance near Adventure Sports
Food: Cafe, coffee
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Courtyard Market
Location: North Campus Residence Hall Quad American River Courtyard
Food: Baked goods, coffee, deli, organic and local options, pizza, salads, smoothies, snacks
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Crêpes Paris
Location: North Campus Patio Cafe in the River Front Center
Food: Crepes, croissants, sandwiches
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Da Deli
Location: Hornets’ Nest Food Court
Food: Salads, sandwiches, soups
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Dining Commons
Location: North Campus Residence Hall Quad
Food: All-you-care-to-eat buffet
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Dreyer's Hornet Creamery
Location: South Campus University Union, Hornets' Nest, next to Da Deli
Food: Ice cream, milkshakes, parfaits, smoothies
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Gordito Burrito North Campus (GBX!)
Location: River Front Center (Patio Café)
Food: Mexican
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Gordito Burrito South Campus
Location: University Union, Hornets' Nest
Food: Mexican
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Hula's Bar and Grill
Location: River Front Market
Food: Breakfast, grill items, pizza, steak sandwiches
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Jamba Juice
Location: South Campus University Union, First Floor
Food: Flatbreads, smoothies
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Java City
Location: The Library
Food: Coffee, salads, sandwiches, soups
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Java City
Location: Roundhouse
Food: Coffee, salads, sandwiches, soups
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.– 3 p.m.

Java City
Location: Union Station
Food: Coffee, salads, sandwiches, soups
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Java City
Location: Modoc Hall
Food: Coffee, salads, sandwiches, soups
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Kung Fu Fat’s Asian Eatery South Campus
Location: Hornets’ Nest Food Court South Campus
Food: Asian
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Kung Fu Fat’s Asian Marketplace (North Campus)
Location: River Front Center
Food: Asian, breakfast, grill, salads, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mego (Fresh Mediterranean Cuisine To Go)
Location: North Campus River Front Market
Food: Gyros, paninis, pitas, salads, sandwiches
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Miyagi Sushi
Location: North Campus Patio Cafe in the River Front Center
Food: Japanese
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mother India Express (South Campus)
Location: Hornets’ Nest Food Court
Food: Indian
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Round Table Pizza (The Hive)
Location: University Union
Food: Pizza, beer and wine
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Saigon Bay at the Outpost
Location: South Campus near the Library Quad
Food: Vietnamese
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

SUBWAY
Location: South Campus, south of the Bookstore
Food: Subs
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

TOGO’s
Location: River Front Center (Patio Café)
Food: Salads, sandwiches, soups
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

University Center Restaurant
Location: University Union
Food: Upscale restaurant-style dining
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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