Dining Halls
UCSC dining halls offer all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet service with an array of choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We provide many options for a variety of dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, halal, and allergen-free foods.
If you're in the mood for just a coffee, a snack, or light meal, check out one of our cafes, markets, or coffee bars.
UCSC Dining Hall
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Dining hall entry price for 2025-26 academic year
| Meal period/ payment method |
Unlimited Meal Plan* |
Slug Points or Banana Bucks |
Flexi Dollars |
Credit/ Debit |
| Breakfast | Included | $12.60 | $12.95 | $14.55 |
| Lunch | Included | $13.65 | $14.00 | $15.60 |
| Dinner | Included | $14.70 | $15.05 | $16.65 |
| Late Night | Included | $13.65 | $14.00 | $15.60 |
*The 7-Day Unlimited Meal Plan provides unlimited dining hall access every day of the week, while the 5-Day Unlimited Meal Plan offers unlimited access Monday through Friday.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
NOTE: Entertainment Recharge Form (ERF) uses the Flexi Dollars price
Charging tax at the UC operated dining locations:
The sale of meals and food products are exempt from tax when sold or furnished to students by a public or private school. Carbonated drinks and alcoholic beverages are taxable except when sold as part of an exempt meal. This exemption on meals, etc. does not extend to faculty, university staff, or visitors when on campus.
-UC Controller's Office
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