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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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