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University of California - Riverside - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Campus Dining

B-
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Freshman Meal Plan Required? No
Student Favorites: Campus Dining Hall
  • Aberdeen-Inverness Restaurants
  • HUB
Student Favorites: Campus Restaurant/Vendor
  • The Barn
  • Panda Express
Student Favorites: Breakfast Food on Campus
  • Breakfast burritos
  • Cereal
Student Favorites: Lunch/Dinner Entrée on Campus
  • Pasta
  • Pizza
Student Favorites: Late-night Snack on Campus
  • Chips
  • Scotty's Market
Student Favorites
  • Baja Sol
  • The Barn
  • Courtyard Café
  • Mama Mia’s
  • Panda Express
  • Stacked

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

In terms of quality, popular opinion ranks UCR campus dining at barely above average. The most common complaints are poor service—due to the majority of workers being students—and lack of vegetarian/healthy/kosher options. The restaurants in the HUB are easily the most preferred choices on campus, as they offer a great variety of food, such as Italian, Chinese, Mexican, and Japanese. Generally, it is accepted that the HUB and University Village food tends to be superior to that which is served in the residence hall cafeterias. Despite budget cuts, there is a remaining effort to improve the food and options while still keeping costs down. The numerous convenience stores are always useful for those on the go or on a budget, and “Bear Bucks” can be used anywhere on campus or even some places off campus. Dining Dollars and meal plans are primarily for residence hall locations, but they can also be used at the HUB. However, different meal plans have different amounts of Dining Dollars, which limit students’ choices.

Fortunately, dining options continue to improve. A new service gives students the opportunity to instantly rate any restaurant area and any meal at any time by texting their opinion to a UCR Dining phone system or via a tweet on their Twitter account (@UCRDining). Overall, though, students appreciate the availability and variety of food that UCR offers.

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Campus Dining at University of California - Riverside

xiledsoviet

'15

Political Science and Government

3.1
B-

Food on Campus

You get the choice of panda express, express sushi, italian, and a sandwich shop. Dining halls are good but all these are generally expensive. I'd rather walk to th

Feb 02, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of California - Riverside

elilynlee13

'15

Creative Writing

5.0
A+

Great Selection

There are so many choices on campus and outside campus. The dining hall has a small variety for lunch but it's not bad. Don't buy a large meal plan your first year though. You might not use it too often.

Jan 17, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of California - Riverside

akinyemia

'15

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

3.1
B-

The Food Leaves You Hungry

The food is at times good but anytime you eat, you be hungry in an hour

Nov 16, 2011

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An Area Outside The HUB The HUB (formerly known as the Commons) is the Highlander Union Building. Here, you will find study rooms, dining options, and meeting rooms. Many students come here between classes to get a quick bite or just to hang out. Concerts and other programs are also often held in the auditorium.
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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

24-Hour Dining None
Special Options The residential restaurants of Aberdeen-Inverness and Lothain offer three different dining plans and the ability to use Dining Dollars (applicable at any Dining Services venue on campus).
Did You Know?
  • Catering is available from Citrus Grove Catering.
  • Each residential hall has its own convenience store: Bear's Den located in the A-I Residence Hall and Bear Essentials located in the Lothian Residence Hall.
  • Residents can request a hall dinner, a catered dinner buffet in a private room setting. Special menu selections are available.
  • Residents can request a Pack-Out, a meal that can either be prepared personally or ready-to-go.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Aberdeen-Inverness Restaurants
Location: A-I Residential
Food: Deli, gourmet, grill, salads, sweets & treats
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

The Barn
Location: Adjacent to Humanities Complex
Food: Western
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Bear Essentials
Location: Lothian Residence Hall, first floor
Food: Beverages, frozen foods, ice cream, snacks
Hours: Daily 7 p.m.–1 a.m.

Bear Necessities
Location: HUB
Food: Prepared food, lunch items, snacks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Bear Tracks
Location: Lot 30
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Bear's Den
Location: A-I Residence Hall, Amberlight Lounge
Food: Beverages, frozen foods, ice cream, snacks
Hours: Daily 7 p.m.–1 a.m.

Bytes
Location: Ground Floor of Engineering 2
Food: Hot coffee, snacks, etc.
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Location: HUB, across from Latitude 55
Food: Coffee, sandwiches, snacks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–7 p.m.

El Sol
Location: HUB
Food: Mexican
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Honor Roll
Location: HUB
Food: Sushi
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Ivan's @ Hinderaker
Location: Hinderaker Hall
Food: Coffee, ready-made salads and sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

La Fiamma
Location: HUB
Food: Italian
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Latitude 55
Location: HUB, across from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Food: Pub food
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

LoGo Café
Location: East Lothian Residence Hall
Food: Deli
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Lothian Restaurants
Location: Lothian Residential
Food: Variety
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

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

Scotty's Market
Location: Glen Mor
Food: Coffee, pizza, prepared food, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–1 a.m.

Spinelli's Late Night
Location: East Lothian Residence Hall
Food: Pizza
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Stacked
Location: HUB
Food: Sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

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