UCI Dining

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The UCI Dining Office is located in:
G318 Student Center
Irvine, CA 92697 - 5575
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

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09/14/2026

Sustainability is always on our mind! 🌱✨

Swipe to see 6 simple ways we’re reducing waste, supporting local businesses, and helping you make eco-friendly choices every day. ♻️

Join us in creating a more sustainable dining experience for everyone! 🌎💚

ADA Photo Descriptions:
Photo 1: Green Captain interns holding reusable bags in Aldrich Park.

Photo 2: Four photos in a grid, including fruit from Bonita Farms, pastries from Sadie Rose Baking Co., bagels from Shirley’s Bagels, and leafy greens from Boskovich Farms. A text overlay that states: “1. We support local businesses!”

Photo 3: Four photos in a grid, including a Subway sandwich with cookies, a bagel and drink from Einsteins, an assortment of snacks, beverages, and a paper bag from Zot N Go Market, and a breakfast sandwich with coffee from Starbucks. A text overlay that states “2. We eliminated plastic bags in our locations!”

Photo 4: Four photos in a grid, including our Loco Moco dish, a fried rice dish, a breakfast plate, and a customized salad plate. Text overlay that states “3. We use 100% cage-free eggs in our dining halls! Loco Moco, Fried Rice, Breakfast, and Customized Salad”.

Photo 5: Four photos in a grid, including our Vertical Garden, a Mushroom Risotto dish, a Chicken Tortilla soup, and our One Mile Meals logo. A text overlay that states “4. We grow fresh herbs for use in meals served at The Anteatery!”

Photo 6: Four photos in a grid, including a barista holding a reusable cup, a reusable cup with whipped cream, a cup with soda being poured into it, and two Green Captains holding reusable cups. Text overlay that states “5. We give you a discount when you bring a reusable cup! Java City Kiosk, Starbucks, Subway, Zot N Go Market”.

Photo 7: Four photos in a grid, including a reusable to-go container, raincheck cards, a Green Captain holding an empty reusable to-go container and cup, and another reusable to-go container. Text overlay states “6. We offer a reusable to go program at our dining halls for meal plan holders!”

09/10/2026

👀 Something crispy is coming to campus this Fall...

bb.q Chicken is headed to West Food Court! 🍗🔥

Get ready for Korean-style fried chicken, bold flavors, and crave-worthy sauces. Trust us, you'll want to be first in line. 👀✨

ADA Description:
A graphic announcing bb.q Chicken coming to UC Irvine's West Food Court, featuring food photography. Text reads, "We're Coming to UC Irvine! Find us at West Food Court. Your New Favorite Chicken Spot."

09/08/2026

You Asked, We Listened!

Anteater Meal Plan Payment Plans are back, now through PayPal!

Purchasing a 7-Day, 120, and 85 meal plan is now easier than ever. Enjoy your meal plan benefits from day one while spreading payments over time, with options starting as low as $90 per month or 0% APR. Enjoy delicious meals all year long without paying the full cost upfront!

The PayPal payment method is only available on the purchase of the Anteater 7-Day, 120, and 85 meal plans. Not all applicants who apply for PayPal payment plans by now pay later will be accepted. Purchasers are responsible for updating their payment information with PayPal to avoid penalties. All meal plans purchased through PayPal will be added to the accounts of verified purchasers the following business day by 12 PM. Meal plans purchased on the weekend will be added the following Monday or the next business day by 12 PM.

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Plate of Corned Beef, Mashed Potatoes, and Vegetable Medley with text overlay that states “New! Buy Now, Pay Later with PayPal!”

09/04/2026

Oops!! We got caught being THIS obsessed with our school 🙈🐜

But can we just say it? UC Irvine is the best! Beautiful campus, incredible academics, yummy food, and the smartest, most down-to-earth people you’ll ever meet. ✨

We can't wait to welcome our Anteaters back home for another amazing year. Whether you're joining the UC Irvine community for the very first time or returning for another incredible year, we are so excited to be part of your journey. 🐜🍽️

Video Description: Two people record a panning shot of Aldrich Park at UC Irvine, then accidentally turn the camera on themselves mid-pan and react with surprise. Text overlay reads, "Can we all just collectively agree that University of California, Irvine is the best?! Everything about it is great. Beautiful campus, great academics, yummy food, and the students? The smartest, coolest, most down-to-earth people you'll ever meet."

09/03/2026

New logo, same great taste!

While a lot has changed throughout the decades, we are proud to say we have been fueling our Anteaters for over 25 years. We can’t wait to see you soon. Zot Zot Zot!

ADA Description:
Photo 1: Dark blue background with text overlay that states “Since the 2000s, the logo of this dining service has had three variations and is spotted around the UC Irvine Campus.”

Photo 2: Three photos split; the first shows the dining hall from the 2000s with the 1st UC Irvine Dining logo. The second photo is of the inside of Brandywine with an old UC Irvine Dining logo. The third photo is a current picture of the inside of The Anteatery with our current logo. There is a text overlay that states “How it started, How it’s going.”

09/02/2026

Employee Spotlight: Perla Ramirez

Perla Ramirez is an incoming 4th-year Criminology, Law and Society major! ⚖️ UC Irvine wasn't her first choice, but it quickly became the right one. After her advisor described a campus surrounded by nature, she knew it would fit her vibe perfectly, and she's been calling UC Irvine home ever since.

As a student employee at Brandywine, Perla's favorite part of the job is the people that she meets along the way, like her coworkers or guests who come into the dining hall. One shift that stuck with her: on a slow day, she took the time to walk a nervous international student through her questions about campus and dining. By the end, the student told her she finally felt welcomed and comfortable, a moment Perla still thinks back on.

Between classes or after a shift, she likes getting an Iced Cinnamon Spiced Latte from Java City Kiosk, by the engineering building.

Want to create connections, build new skills, and be part of the UC Irvine Dining team like Perla? Click the link in our bio to apply!

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A UC Irvine Dining employee poses in front of the Brandywine dining hall with the words "Employee Spotlight" above her.

09/01/2026

Don’t throw those banana peels out! Instead, use them to make a nutrient-rich homemade fertilizer for your garden and houseplants.

The perfect summer sustainability project! 🍌🪴

Video Description:
A woman in the dining hall making homemade fertilizer with banana peels. She cuts up an old banana peel, puts it into a jar of water, waits one day, and pours the fertilizer into her plants.

08/28/2026

Kinda chic to save $100 before it's too late!

Don't miss your chance to score an 85 Anteater Meal Plan at a discounted rate. This promotion ends in just 1 day, so now's the time to secure your meal plan and check one more thing off your back-to-school to-do list. Hit the link in our bio to get started!

Offer only valid on the purchase of the 85 Meal Plan when purchased from July 1 - August 29, 2025. Housing students are not eligible for this offer. The 85 Meal Plan will be valid from September 21, 2026, through June 11, 2027. The plan will be added to the accounts of qualified purchasers no earlier than September 18, 2026. The 85 Meal Plan cannot be refunded, transferred, or otherwise modified once purchased.

ADA Description:
Photos of students smiling with plates full of food at the dining hall, a protein burger bowl from B+F, Stoner Tots from Anthill Pub and Grille, and an Iced Latte from Starbucks. A text overlay that states "Kinda chic to get an 85 meal plan before August 30th and save $100".

08/26/2026

Ever wonder what a day with a meal plan could look like? ☀️🍽️

Start your morning with a peaceful breakfast at Starbucks Student Center while you plan your day. Then, grab your next meal to-go and enjoy it in Aldrich Park, just steps away from Brandywine. Later, meet up with friends in Phoenix Food Court to catch up on your day. To finish strong, stop by Zot N Go Market for a much-needed caffeine boost before settling in for an evening of studying.

ADA Description:
Four videos stacked, the first is a woman on her laptop drinking her coffee. The second video is someone eating rice and beans from a to-go container. The third video is of two women laughing at a table, eating a snack. The fourth video is of someone making their coffee at the Zot N Go Market.

08/24/2026

🏅 The unofficial SPOP Awards are here! 💙💛

From our Most Spirited Crew and Future Anteater Besties to the Coolest Mom and Most Supportive Sidekick, these ribbon-worthy moments capture the excitement, connection, and Anteater spirit that made orientation season so memorable.

Thank you for bringing your energy, enthusiasm, and UC Irvine pride to every event. We loved meeting you all and can't wait to welcome you back to campus this fall! 🐜✨

Photo descriptions
Photo 1 - Most Spirited Crew: Four incoming Anteaters showing off their UC Irvine Dining swag at SPOP.
Photo 2 - Future Anteater Besties: Three new students posing together during orientation.
Photo 3 - Coolest Mom: A parent and student posing with UCI Dining swag and tote bags during SPOP.
Photo 4 - Most Supportive Sidekick: Two SPOP attendees showing off UC Irvine Dining giveaways.

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92697

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