Locations, Hours & Menus

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Dining is working to reinstate service at additional locations. Our current operations prioritize service for residential students, especially students in residence halls since they do not have personal kitchens.


  • Dining Halls


  • College Nine/John R. Lewis Dining Hall

  • College Nine/John R. Lewis Dining Hall

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



  • Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall

  • Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall

    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, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted.  
    ✆ (831) 459-4609



  • Crown/Merrill Dining Hall

  • Crown/Merrill Dining Hall

    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, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted.  
    ✆ (831) 459-4619



  • Porter/Kresge Dining Hall

  • Porter/Kresge Dining Hall

    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, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted.  
    ✆ (831) 459-4774



  • Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall (Closed for Renovations)

  • Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall

    Porter/Kresge Dining Hall will offer expanded service hours while this location is closed for renovations. Oakes Cafe will also serve Residence Hall meal plan holders during the renovation.

    More about the renovation project »


  • UCSC Dining Cafes & Markets


  • Global Village Cafe

  • Global Village Cafe

    Located in the McHenry Library lobby. Fuel your study session with one of our many delicious menu items and our selection of 100% organic coffee and teas. Slug Points, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points or Flexi$.

    ✆ (831) 459-4428

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  • Merrill Market

  • Merrill Market

    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, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points or Flexi$.
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  • Oakes Cafe

  • Oakes Cafe

    Located at Oakes College, Oakes Cafe offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. While the Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall is closed for renovations, this location is a nearby option for students at Oakes College and Rachel Carson College. Slug Points, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points or Flexi$.
    ✆ (831) 459-2640

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  • Perk Coffee Bar at Baskin Engineering

  • Perk Coffee Bar at Baskin Engineering

    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, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points or Flexi$.
    ✆ (831) 459-2932

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  • Perk Coffee Bar at Earth & Marine Sciences

  • Perk Coffee Bar at Earth & Marine Sciences

    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, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points or Flexi$.  
    ✆ (831) 459-1999

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  • Perk Coffee Bar at Physical Sciences Building

  • Perk Coffee Bar at Physical Sciences Building

    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, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points or Flexi$.
    ✆ (831) 459-2679

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  • Perk Coffee Bar at University Center

  • Perk Coffee Bar at University Center

    Located just upstairs above College Nine/John R. Lewis Dining Hall, this coffee bar has grab-n-go meals, snacks, bottled beverages, smoothies, and organic espresso drinks made-to-order. Slug Points, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points or Flexi$.
    ✆ (831) 459-2689
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  • Porter Market

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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, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points or Flexi$.
    ✆ (831) 459-1679
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  • Stevenson Coffee House

  • Stevenson Coffee House

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

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  • Other campus dining options


  • Ivéta Cafe

  • Ivéta Cafe

    Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with options such as organic egg dishes, fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, and much more. Credit cards, and flexi dollars accepted.  Online ordering available.

    ✉ cafe@iveta.com

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


    Map Hours Menu


  • Food Pantries & Basic Needs

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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 »

    Not managed by UCSC Dining; contact them directly with your questions and concerns.


  • Food Trucks & Street Food

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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.

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


  • Grubhub Food Delivery (Flexi$ Accepted)

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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.

    Not managed by UCSC Dining; contact this location directly with your questions


  • Temporarily Closed Locations

    Dining is adjusting operations as resources and precautions necessitate. We're working to reinstate service at the locations listed below. Our current operations prioritize service for residential students, especially students in residence halls since they do not have personal kitchens.


  • Banana Joe's (Temporarily Closed)

  • Banana Joe's

    Located at Crown College, this cafe offers student favorites like burritos, rice bowls, burgers, and our famous monster fries. Slug Points, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points or Flexi$.
    ✆ (831) 459-1445

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  • Bay Tree Express Store (Temporarily Closed)

  • Bay Tree Express Store

    Bay Tree Express Store, located in the Quarry Plaza, stocks a wide inventory of teas, coffees, sandwiches, drinks, snacks, breakfast foods, pastries, and a host of convenience items. Credit cards and flexi dollars accepted.  
    ✆ (831) 459-2268

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



  • Terra Fresca Restaurant (Temporarily Closed)

  • Terra Fresca Restaurant

    Enjoy an exquisite lunch at this full service restaurant, or visit the coffee bar for a quick bite. Located above the College Nine/John R. Lewis Dining Hall. Slug Points, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points or Flexi$. 
    ✆ (831) 459-2689

    Terra Fresca Restaurant and Coffee Bar web page »

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