Locations, Hours & Menus (2024)

Nestled in the redwoods near the academic campus core, this is our largest dining hall. Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cardsaccepted.
✆(831)502-8397

Located on the hill above the East Field, this dining hall features a fantastic view of the Monterey Bay, with outdoor patio dining available to capture the crisp ocean breezes. Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cardsaccepted.
✆(831)459-4609

Serving the east side of campus, this dining hall boasts a 20-foot salad bar. This is also the home of our campus bakery team, supplying fresh-baked goods to all our locations. Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cardsaccepted.
✆(831)459-4619

Serving the west side of campus, this dining hall features a remodeled serving area made with natural, sustainable textures and surfaces. Come enjoy the patio, perched high on the hill overlooking the bay. Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cardsaccepted.
✆(831)459-4774

Beautifully renovated dining hall with amazing views. This is the place to go for late night (Sunday–Thursday) and weekend dining on the west side of campus.Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cardsaccepted.

Banana Joe's Late Night

Located at Crown College, this late night cafe offers student favorites like burgers, fries, and pizza.Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cardsaccepted.Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆(831)459-1445

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Located on the Merrill College plaza, Merrill Market offers grab-n-go meals, snacks, bottled beverages, smoothies, and organic coffee, plus grocery and convenience items. Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars,SNAP EBT, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
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Located at Oakes College, Oakes Cafe offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cardsaccepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆(831)459-2640

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Located at Kresge College, the Owl's Nest features modern made-to-order mediterranean bowls and breakfast bowls, primarily plant-based with egg and dairy options, a coffee and smoothie bar, bagels, and a variety of grab-and-go food items, including sandwiches, salads, and wraps.Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cardsaccepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.

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Perk Coffee Bars offer 100% organic coffee and a wide selection of freshly baked muffins, Bagelry bagels, and pastries. Stop by for a latte or mocha, or meet friends for a quick lunch from the selection of salads, sandwiches, and more. This Perk Coffee Bar can be found in the lobby of Baskin Engineering.Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cardsaccepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆(831)459-2932

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Perk Coffee Bars offer 100% organic coffee and a wide selection of freshly baked muffins, Bagelry bagels, and pastries.Stop by for a latte or mocha, or meet friends for a quick lunch from the selection of salads, sandwiches, and more. This Perk Coffee Bar can be found in the lobby of Earth & Marine Sciences.Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆(831)459-1999

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Perk Coffee Bars offer 100% organic coffee and a wide selection of freshly baked muffins, Bagelry bagels, and pastries. Stop by for a latte or mocha, or meet friends for a quick lunch from the selection of salads, sandwiches, and more. This Perk Coffee Bar can be found in the lobby of the Physical Sciences Building.Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cardsaccepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆(831)459-2679

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Located next to the Porter/Kresge Dining Hall, Porter Market offers grab-n-go meals, snacks, bottled beverages, smoothies, organic espresso drinks made-to-order, plus grocery and convenience items. Slug Points,Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars,SNAP EBT, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆ (831) 459-1679
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Slug Stop market,located in Quarry Plaza,stocks a wide inventory of coffees & teas, sandwiches, salads, drinks, snacks, pastries, and convenience items. Slug Points, Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay withSlug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.

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Established in 1975 and locatedat Stevenson College. This long-standing favorite offers espresso drinks, salads, sandwiches, their famous fudgies, and more.Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cardsaccepted.Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆(831)459-2433

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University Center Bistro offers upscale casual lunchtime dining with friendly servers and an incredible menu. Were located above the College Nine/John R. Lewis Dining Hall.Slug Points, Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay withSlug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆(831)459-2689

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Located upstairs above College Nine/John R. Lewis Dining Hall, this cafe has grab-n-go meals, snacks, bottled beverages, smoothies, and organic espresso drinks made-to-order. Slug Points,Banana Bucks,Flexi Dollars, and credit cardsaccepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆ (831) 459-2689
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Ivéta Cafe

Not managed by UCSC Dining; contact this location directly with your questions and/or concerns.

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A variety of services are available from the UCSC Basic Needs Team, offering free food to students in need.

Basic Needs on-campus food resources web page »

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Food trucks and pop-ups on campus offer a variety of cuisine. Check the UCSC Mobile Food Finder for the campus locations and hours.

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Get Grubhub+ and Free Delivery when you complete the Campus dining section. Use the UCSC Grubhub link for easy set-up, or: 1) Download the Grubhub app, 2) Tap Account, then Campus dining, 3) Select "University of California, Santa Cruz," then Link your campus card to be able to pay with Flexi Dollars. Now you can order food from local businesses and get it delivered anywhere – on campus or at home.

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