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Campus Dining

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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 10
Average Meal Plan Cost $4344 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
A freshman meal plan is only required for students living in on-campus dorms. Freshmen living off campus are not required to have a meal plan.
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  • Panda Express
  • Rubio’s

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Your on-campus dining experience all depends on your personal tastes. San Diego State offers a plethora of fast food options and not much else. There is only one dining hall as opposed to the 10-plus locations of fast food outlets. If you are a healthy eater, it will be quite difficult for you to satisfy your appetite here at SDSU. There are no really healthy alternatives except for the Salad Bistro, which sometimes carries less than fresh ingredients. Sub Connection is perhaps the best option for those looking to eat something relatively healthy. A few of the restaurants do not accept meal plans and that can be a hassle for students living in the dorms. If you’re a fan of chain restaurants, you’ll probably be happy eating on campus. If you’re not, you’ve got to either sacrifice your current eating habits or bring your food in from off campus.

The Dining Hall facility is rather nice, and the food it offers is above average, granted that it is produced in masses. Some of its selections include pizza, BLTs, omelets, waffles, and cereal. The selection of fast food is decent, but there is not much else besides it. The Commons offer all the fast food choices that you would find driving down the suburbs, not to say that’s a good thing. Once you’ve eaten at a place a few times, you’ll quickly grow tired of it. Eating at the same places day after day will definitely induce a loss of appetite. San Diego State would greatly benefit from fresher food and a stronger variety of dining alternatives. Another dining hall located closer to the heart of campus would also offer a lot to students who are looking for an alternative to fast food.

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Campus Dining at San Diego State University

mckennacorinne

'16

Education

5.0
A+

Variety

We have West and East Commons, with plenty of fast-food/restaurant options, and also a dining hall and several markets throughout campus. All of it is linked to your mealplan, so you just swipe your ID card at Panda Express and get your food. It's convenient and yummy. There are plenty of heathy, vegetarian and vegan options as well.

Feb 07, 2012

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Campus Dining at San Diego State University

Msztokyo

'15

Business Administration and Management

2.7
C+

Ok

There are a lot of choices to eat and the food is definitely good. The dining hall however is not as good. It can get a bit repetitive and is not always fresh

Jan 11, 2012

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Campus Dining at San Diego State University

kellyneedo2

'12

International Relations and National Security Studies

3.8
B+

Fine

Have other restaurants beside dining room (panda express, taco bell etc). Dining room has daily buffet and brunch on weekends.Restaurant in East Common is crowded everyday @lunch time.

Jan 01, 2012

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24-Hour Dining None, although there are a few locations near campus.
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Special Options Aztec Center also has a Starbucks that is open late, which hosts jam sessions, live music, and poetry readings.
Did You Know?

San Diego State University has five Aztec markets located all around campus. If you need to go to the store but don’t want to travel far, the Aztec Markets are perfectly convenient.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Aztec Markets
Location: Aztec Center, Cuicacalli Suites, East Commons, University Towers, West Commons
Food: Market
Hours: Varies by location

Betty’s HotDogger
Location: Across from South Art Building on Avenue of Arts
Food: Hot dogs, salads, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Daphne's Greek Express
Location: East Commons
Food: Greek
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Dining Room
Location: Cuicacalli Suites
Food: Buffet-style
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10:15 s.m.,11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Grill
Location: Cuicacalli
Food: American
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Juice It Up
Location: East Commons and West End Plaza
Food: Smoothies, fresh juice, healthy snacks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Just Chill
Location: Aztec Center
Food: Frozen yogurt
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Panda Express
Location: East Commons
Food: Chinese, sushi
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill
Location: East Commons
Food: Mexican
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Salad Bistro
Location: East Commons
Food: Create-your-own salad
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Salad Sensations
Location: Aztec Center
Food: Salads
Hours: Monday– Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sbarro
Location: Aztec Center
Food: Italian
Hours: Monday Thursday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

So-Cal Chicken
Location: East Commons
Food: American, grilled chicken, salads, wraps
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: Aztec Center, College Avenue, West End Plaza
Food: Coffee, pastries, tea
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. (may vary by location)

Sub Connection
Location: West End Plaza, East Commons
Food: Subs
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Taco Bell Express
Location: West End Plaza
Food: Mexican
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

The UT Grill and Market
Location: University Towers
Food: Buffet-style
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.–9 p.m.

Vinnie’s
Location: East Commons
Food: Italian, pasta, pizza, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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