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Dining Halls
Nestled in the redwoods near the academic campus core, this is our largest dining hall. Residence hall meal plans, Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted.
✆ (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. Residence hall meal plans, Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted.
✆ (831) 459-4609
Serving the east side of campus, this dining hall boasts a 20-foot salad bar. Residence hall meal plans, Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted.
✆ (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. Residence hall meal plans, Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted.
✆ (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. This is also the home of our campus bakery team, supplying fresh-baked goods to all our locations. Residence hall meal plans, Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted.
UCSC Dining Cafes and Markets
Located at Crown College, this late night cafe offers student favorites like burgers, fries, and pizza. Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆ (831) 459-1445Managed by UCSC Dining
Located in the McHenry Library lobby. Fuel your study session with one of our many delicious menu items and our selection of 100% organic coffee and teas. Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆ (831) 459-4428Managed by UCSC Dining
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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$.
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Located at Oakes College, Oakes Cafe offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆ (831) 459-2640Managed by UCSC Dining
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Owl's Nest has CLOSED for the 2024-25 academic year. We look forward to serving you in fall 2025.
Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
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Perk Coffee Bars offer 100% organic coffee and a wide selection of freshly baked muffins, Bagelry bagels, and pastries. Stop by for a latte or mocha, or meet friends for a quick lunch from the selection of salads, sandwiches, and more. This Perk Coffee Bar can be found in the lobby of Baskin Engineering. Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆ (831) 459-2932Managed by UCSC Dining
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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$.
✆ (831) 459-1999Managed by UCSC Dining
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Perk Coffee Bars offer 100% organic coffee and a wide selection of freshly baked muffins, Bagelry bagels, and pastries. Stop by for a latte or mocha, or meet friends for a quick lunch from the selection of salads, sandwiches, and more. This Perk Coffee Bar can be found in the lobby of the Physical Sciences Building. Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆ (831) 459-2679Managed by UCSC Dining
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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$.
✆ (831) 459-1679
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Slug Stop market, located in Quarry Plaza, stocks a wide inventory of coffees & teas, sandwiches, salads, drinks, snacks, pastries, and convenience items. Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
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Established in 1975 and located at Stevenson College. This long-standing favorite offers espresso drinks, salads, sandwiches, their famous fudgies, and more. Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆ (831) 459-2433Managed by UCSC Dining
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University Center Bistro offers upscale casual lunchtime dining with friendly servers and an incredible menu. Were located above the College Nine/John R. Lewis Dining Hall. Slug Points, Banana Bucks, Flexi Dollars, and credit cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆ (831) 459-2689University Center Bistro & Cafe web page »
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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 cards accepted. Get 10% off when you pay with Slug Points, Banana Bucks, or Flexi$.
✆ (831) 459-2689
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Other campus dining options
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with options such as organic egg dishes, fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, and much more. Credit cards and Flexi Dollars accepted. Online ordering available.
✉ cafe@iveta.comNot managed by UCSC Dining; contact this location directly with your questions and/or concerns.
A variety of services are available from the UCSC Basic Needs Team, offering free food to students in need.
Basic Needs on-campus food resources web page »
Not managed by UCSC Dining; contact them directly with your questions and concerns.
Food trucks and pop-ups on campus offer a variety of cuisine. Check the UCSC Mobile Food Finder for the campus locations and hours.
Not managed by UCSC Dining; contact the business directly with your questions and/or concerns.
Get Grubhub+ and Free Delivery when you complete the Campus dining section. Use the UCSC Grubhub link for easy set-up, or: 1) Download the Grubhub app, 2) Tap Account, then Campus dining, 3) Select "University of California, Santa Cruz," then Link your campus card to be able to pay with Flexi Dollars. Now you can order food from local businesses and get it delivered anywhere – on campus or at home.
Not managed by UCSC Dining; contact this location directly with your questions
Check out the map of campus food and beverage vending machine locations.
College Nine/John R. Lewis Dining Hall
Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
Crown/Merrill Dining Hall
Porter/Kresge Dining Hall
Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall
Banana Joe's Late Night
Global Village Cafe
Merrill Market
Oakes Cafe
Owl's Nest (CLOSED for the year)
Perk Coffee Bar at Baskin Engineering
Perk Coffee Bar at Earth & Marine Sciences
Perk Coffee Bar at Physical Sciences Building
Porter Market
Slug Stop
Stevenson Coffee House
University Center Bistro
University Center Cafe
Ivéta Cafe
Food Pantries & Basic Needs
Food Trucks & Street Food
Grubhub Food Delivery (Flexi$ Accepted)
Vending machines
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