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Where to eat

All on-campus orientation participants are provided with a meal ticket for lunch which is usable at any of the open locations listed below. You can redeem your meal ticket at any of the locations for a specific meal, or order something off their menu at regular menu price. Our open locations also provide meal options that accommodate special diets and allergies.

Available Options

View a PDF of the full Orientation menu or scroll below to see a list of vendors accepting meal tickets along with additional details

Located inside the Cesar Chavez Student Center:

Cafe 101
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Meal Ticket Menu

  1. Any Breakfast Wrap + Small Coffee
  2. Any Breakfast Sandwich + Small Coffee
  3. Any Pastry + Beverage from Espresso Bar
  4. Any Ready-Made Sandwich + Caned Soda or Water

Hours

Mon 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tues 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wed 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thurs 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fri 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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City Cafe (Vietnamese Cuisine)
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Meal Ticket Menu

Leaf Icon Vegetarian Options Available

  1. Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup + Water/Canned Soda
    *Choice of: Chicken Pho or Veggie Tofu Pho
  2. Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich + Water/Canned Soda
    *Choice of: Five-Spice Chicken, Charbroiled Pork, or Veggie w/ Fried Tofu
  3. Vietnamese Rice Plate + Water/Canned Soda
    *Choice of: Five-Spice Chicken or Veggie w/ Fried Tofu

Hours

Mon 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tues 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wed 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thurs 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fri 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Gold Coast Grill
Gold Coast grill
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Meal Ticket Menu

Leaf Icon Vegetarian Options Available

  1. Classic Cheeseburger + Canned Soda
  2. Philly Cheesesteak (Beef, Chicken, or Veggie) + Canned Soda
  3. Grilled Cheese & Fries + Canned Soda
  4. Spiced Fried Chicken Sandwich + Canned Soda

Hours

Mon 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tues 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wed 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thurs 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fri 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Halal Shop
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Meal Ticket Menu

  1. Lamb Gyro + Canned Soda
  2. Chicken Gyro + Canned Soda
  3. Falafel Gyro + Canned Soda

Hours

Mon 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tues 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wed 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thurs 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Natural Sensations
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Meal Ticket Menu

  1. Fresh Fruit Smoothie + Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
  2. Acai Bowl Topped w/ bananas, strawberries, granola, and honey
  3. Breakfast Bagel (Eggs, Turkey Bacon, and Cheddar Cheese) + Lemonader
  4. Cesar, Greek, or Asian Salad + Lemonade/li>

Hours

Mon 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tues 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wed 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fri Closed
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Nizario's Pizza
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Meal Ticket Menu

Two Slices of Pizza (select varieties) + Soda Can

Hours

Mon 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tues 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wed 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thurs 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Taqueria Girasol
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Meal Ticket Menu

Leaf Icon Vegetarian Options Available

  1. Baja Bite Burrito (chicken/beef/pork/veggie, rice, beans, pico de gallo, and salsa) + Agua Fresca (Jamaica or Horchata)
  2. Three Mini Tacos (chicken/beef/pork/veggie, onions, cilantro, and salsa) + Agua Fresca (Jamaica or Horchata)
  3. Egg Burrito (eggs, rice, beans, cheese, and salsa) + Agua Fresca (Jamaica or Horchata)
  4. Bacon Burrito (eggs, bacon, rice, beans, cheese, and salsa) + Agua Fresca (Jamaica or Horchata)
  5. Chorizo Burrito (eggs, chorizo, rice, beans, cheese, and fresh salsa) + Agua Fresca (Jamaica or Horchata)
  6. Shoo Shoo Quesadilla (mushrooms and green onions) + Agua Fresca (Jamaica or Horchata)
  7. Suiza Quesadilla + Agua Fresca (Jamaica or Horchata)
  8. Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog with Grilled Vegetables (Onions, Green and Red Bell Peppers) + Agua Fresca (Jamaica or Horchata)

Hours

Mon 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tues 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wed 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thurs 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fri 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Located outside the Cesar Chavez Student Center:

Quickly
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Meal Ticket Menu

One Iced drink + One Food Item

*Choice of drink: Milk Tea, Thai Tea, Jasmine Milk Tea, Taro Milk Tea, or Honey Green Tea

*Choice of food: Popcorn Chicken, Spam Musubi, Fried Tofu, Fried Veggie Egg Roll, Popcorn Chicken Rice Bowl, Teriyaki Rice Bowl, or Fried Gyoza Rice Bowl

Hours

Mon 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tues 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wed 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thurs 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Cafe Rosso
Location: Centennial Walkway (behind Burk Hall)

Meal Ticket Menu

Leaf Icon Vegetarian Options Available

  1. Basic Deli Sandwich + Canned Soda
    *Choice of sandwich: Turkey Breast, Ham, Beef Pastrami, Deli Hummus, or Tuna Salad
  2. Salad + Canned Soda
    *Choice of salad: Asian Chicken, Cobb, Caesar, Chicken Caesar, or Basil Mozzarella
  3. Mac & Cheese + Garlic Bread + Canned Soda
  4. Burger(Beef, Veggie, or Chicken) with Fries
  5. Croissant Sandwich (Egg and Cheese, Turkey and Cheese, or Ham and Cheese) + Canned Soda
  6. Chicken Chipotle Sandwich + Canned Soda
  7. BLTA Sandwich + Canned Soda

Hours

Mon 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tues 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wed 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thurs 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Peet's Coffee & Tea
Location: J. Paul Leonard Library (1st floor lobby)

Meal Ticket Menu

Leaf Icon Vegetarian Options Available

  1. Ready-Made Sandwich/Wrap + Small Drip Coffee or Small Cold Brew
  2. Salad + Small Drip Coffee
    *Choice of salad: Asian Chicken, Cobb, Caesar, Chicken Caesar, or Basil Mozzarella
  3. Yogurt Parfait/Fruit Salad + Small Drip Coffee or Small Cold Brew
  4. Any Breakfast Sandwich + Small Drip Coffee or Small Cold Brew
  5. English Muffin Sandwich + Small Drip Coffee or Small Cold Brew

Hours

Mon 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tues 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wed 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thurs 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Station Cafe
Location: 19th Avenue (in front of HSS Bldg)

Meal Ticket Menu

Leaf Icon Vegetarian Options Available

  1. Deli Sandwich + Fruit + Canned Soda
    *Choice of sandwich: Turkey Breast, Ham, Chicken, or BLT
  2. Salad + Canned Soda
    *Choice of salad: Asian Chicken, Cobb, Caesar, Chicken Caesar, or Basil Mozzarella
  3. Yogurt Parfait + Medium Latte
  4. Bagel Sandwich Special + Medium Latte
  5. English Muffin Sandwich + Medium Latte

Hours

Mon 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tues 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wed 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thurs 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fri 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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The Village Market & Pizza
Location: Village at Centennial Square

Meal Ticket Menu

Leaf Icon Vegetarian Options Available

  1. Two Slices of Pizza (select varieties) + Bottled Water/Soda
  2. Sandwich + Bottled Water/Canned Soda
    *Choice of sandwich: BLTA, Chicken Chipotle, or Chicken Pesto

Hours

Mon 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Tues 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Wed 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Thurs 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Fri 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sun 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
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Subway
Subway
Location: Village at Centennial Square

Meal Ticket Menu

Leaf Icon Vegetarian Options Available

  1. Any (Regular) 6-inch Sub or Flatbread + Chips/Cookies/Apples + 21oz Drink
  2. Any Salad + 21oz Drink
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Taza Smoothies & Wraps
Taza Smoothies & Wraps
Location: Village at Centennial Square

Meal Ticket Menu

Leaf Icon Vegetarian Options Available

  1. Regular Burrito or Regular Burrito Bowl
  2. Vegetarian Burrito or Vegetarian Burrito Bowl
  3. Street-Style Taco Plate w/ Rice and Beans