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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
$500 per quarter
24 hour Dining
- None, but Cornerstone Café is open 24 hours during finals week.
College Prowler Take
On-campus dining at UCI is not exactly the Four Seasons, but then again, what college food really is? Yes, after months of the same food from the same menu, dining options can get really old really fast. However, many transfer students at UCI agree that the food on other campuses is not quite as good as the food here. One obvious benefit of on-campus dining at UCI is that there are not only dorm cafeterias (Pippin, Mesa Commons), but also the commuter and faculty cafeterias that serve some decent fast food, like Brandywine. Unfortunately, however, those places aren’t covered by your dining card and can be a bit pricey for many college students. Eventually, though, students might get sick of eating on campus and will have to dig into their pockets. Before this happens, though, try eating at Brandywine, which most students agree is about the best the meal plan has to offer. If after trying all of the on-campus options—which you will probably accomplish in less than a year—you’re still famished for more, then you can always take on a low meal plan and walk to the University Town Center (UTC) and get some decent food. In-N-Out, Del Taco, and Taco Bell are all student favorites. Although many students gripe and complain about the repetitiveness of the dining hall menus, most will admit that UCI students have it better than students from other colleges. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
UCINB8 says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Other  |
The only good food on campus is Le...
The only good food on campus is Le Diplomate. It is across campus, but it's really, really good and I recommend it. As for the cafeterias on campus, I have to say that Pippin is the best.
Campus Dining: April 29, 2009
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UCISL1 says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Social Sciences |
The food in the dining halls is...
The food in the dining halls is pretty decent. Every Thursday, dinner will have something new, which is pretty cool. There are a variety of okay spots around campus, but if you want good food, like Vietnamese, you should go to Westminster!
Campus Dining: April 10, 2009
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UCIJJ says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Undecided |
The food on campus in the dining...
The food on campus in the dining halls is decent, and there's usually a good variety of different foods. They are very easily accessible and sanitary. Other places around campus are also decent but a little pricey for my tastes.
Campus Dining: April 06, 2009
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UCIDY says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Business |
The good is great. I love the...
The good is great. I love the themes at Pippins, and Brandywine is consistently good. Phoenix Grille is good when I want a change. The only negative is the food court. Tortilla Express needs to be replaced by Chipotle. Also, the pasta and pizza place is boring as heck.
Campus Dining: April 06, 2009
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UCIby says: University of California - Irvine 2015 Business |
Brandywine is great but expensive....
Brandywine is great but expensive. Pippin has a great variety but also expensive. Bene's Pasta is pretty good, too. Freshmen: Don't buy the biggest meal plan!
Campus Dining: April 05, 2009
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Dining Halls
Quiznos
Sandwiches
West Food Court in Student Center
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Rice Garden
Asian
West Food Court in Student Center
Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Pippin Commons
Buffet-style
Middle Earth housing complex
Monday–Thursday 7:15 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7:15 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Organic Greens-to-Go
Salad
East Food Court in Student Center
Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Phoenix Grille
Bagels, burritos, grill, snacks, sushi
Between Social Science Hall and Engineering Tower
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Starbucks
Coffee, pastries
Next to the bookstore
Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wendy’s
Fast food
West Food Court in Student Center
Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
Zot-n-Go Market
Convenience store
Student Center
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
University Club
Friday barbecues, full service dining room
Between Physical Sciences Plaza and Engineering ICS plaza on Ring Mall
Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Tortilla Express
Mexican
West Food Court in Student Center
Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
The UCI Bookstore Convenience Store
Snacks
UCI Student Center
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Mesa Commons
Buffet-style
Mesa Court housing complex
Monday–Wednesday 7:15 a.m.–9 a.m., 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Thursday 7:15 a.m.–9 a.m., 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7:15 a.m.–9 a.m., 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bistro By The Bridge
Hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks
Humanities Instructional Building
Monday–Friday 8 a.m–2 p.m.
Brandywine
American, sandwiches
Next to the Middle Earth basketball courts
Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Thursday–Friday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
BC’s Cavern on the Green
Deli, Italian, Mexican, salad bar, snacks
Between Steinhaus Hall and Schneiderman Lecture Hall
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Anthill Pub & Grille
Pub food
Student Center
Monday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Tuesday-Wednesday 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Thursday-Friday 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
Bene’s Pizza Pasta
Pasta, pizza
East Food Court in Student Center
Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
C3 (Convenience Store)
Coffee, grab-and-go items
Social Science Plaza A
Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Cyber A Café
Coffee, pastries, salads, sandwiches
Arts Plaza
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Los Nietos
Asian, Mexican
Outside administration building on Ring Mall
Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cornerstone Café
Baked goods, sandwiches
UCI Student Center
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Café Espresso
Coffee, pastries, sandwiches
In front of Reines Hall
Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Café Med
Salads, sandwiches
School of Medicine at West Peltason and Academy Way
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
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