When you’re juggling classes, studying and everything else college life throws at you, figuring out what to eat shouldn’t be a hassle. Good news: at University of the Pacific, it isn’t.
From quick snacks to full meals, Pacific makes it super easy to find something tasty—no meal prep or instant ramen required. With plenty of dining spots right on campus, you can grab lunch between classes, pick up coffee on the way to a study session or sit down with friends for dinner, all without leaving campus.
There’s something for everyone, too: vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options are available every day. To make things even easier, we’ve put together a guide to help you see what’s available and where to find it, so you can spend less time worrying about food and more time enjoying campus life.
All locations accept meal plan, cash, debit, credit and Apple Play
The Marketplace (central campus)
DeRosa University Center
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Probably the most common place to get a meal on campus, The Marketplace is your central hub for campus dining. Here you can get breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are a handful of meal stations, each themed to different types of food:
- Wok 2 Thailand – Serves a variety of Asian cuisine and frequently offers ramen, pho and more.
- Spice Market/Cashmere Trail – A revolving station that serves everything from falafel, lamb and butter chicken to vegetarian delights.
- Latin Flavors – This is where you can grab a burrito or get a giant plate of nachos.
- Charred/Smoke House – A revolving station where you can get burgers, chicken, fish and much more right off the grill.
- Trattoria – Looking for Italian food? This is the perfect spot to get your pasta custom-made.
- FujiSan Sushi station – A quick grab-and-go spot to get fresh sushi from nigiri to California rolls.
- Deli Station – where you can pick from a variety of different breads, meats and vegetables to make your customized sandwich. Plus, you can get it panini pressed.
- Salad Bar – Build your own, perfect salad.
From 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. you can also grab one of The Marketplace’s coveted breakfast burritos. Be sure to check the weekly calendar for the week’s menu and special themed meals.
The Lair (central campus)
DeRosa University Center, Second Floor
Monday to Thursday: 11 a.m. – midnight
Friday: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday: 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Sunday: 5 p.m. – midnight
Located just upstairs from The Marketplace, The Lair is the perfect spot to play pool with friends, watch the game and grab a late-night meal. There are new pub-style specials every day off the grill or from the oven, but you can’t go wrong with their classic chicken tenders and curly fries. Students 21 and over can also enjoy a selection of beers on tap. The space frequently holds all kinds of events throughout the year so you can’t go wrong dropping by.
The Grove (central campus)
McCaffrey Center
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Saturday: Noon – 11 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 10 p.m.
If you’re running behind for lunch, The Grove is a great place to grab a snack or dessert before class. Located under the McCaffrey Center apartments, The Grove is a convenience store that sells pizza slices, salads, sandwiches to grab on the go and just about every soft drink you’ll want. It’s also a great spot to stock up on food and snacks for your room. Be sure to drop by near the end of every semester if you have extra meal points. The Grove offers items in bulk.
Starbucks (central campus)
William Knox Holt Memorial Library
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday to Sunday: 10 a.m.- 4.p.m.
If you’re craving your favorite seasonal drinks from Starbucks, you won’t have to go off campus. This full-service Starbucks is just like any other and doubles as an ideal study space. It’s located in the William Knox Holt Memorial Library and includes outside seating. It even accepts payment from your meal plan.
Pacific food truck (south campus)
Near the DeMarcus Brown Studio
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m
Located between the DeMarcus Brown Studio and communication/psychology buildings, the Pacific food truck offers bites for on the go and meals you can enjoy on the outside patio area. The location is the ideal spot for media production, communication, geoscience and art students to get lunch. What makes this spot especially unique? It’s breakfast food all day!
Cafe 1851 (north campus)
Calaveras Hall
Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
A convenient spot for Calaveras Hall residents to grab a morning coffee or an afternoon snack. Think of it as a mini-Grove but unlike The Grove, it has a selection of coffee drinks and smoothies. If you’re on your way to the mail room or a class on north campus, it may be worth a pitstop.
Health Sciences Cafe (north campus)
Health Sciences building
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
If you’re on north campus, you can easily grab a coffee, snack or even a small lunch like pizza or a sandwich at the cafe conveniently located within the Health Sciences building. It provides a welcome oasis for Chan and Monagan Hall residents and health science students.