Shopping and Dining
Enjoy dining and shopping options on-campus and near campus!
On-Campus
- Beachin' Boba Food Truck
Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Located in front of Arts Building
Boba Drinks, Coffee Drinks, and Snacks!
Beachin Boba - University Bookstore, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: University Commons 122
University Bookstore Map and Directions
Grab your CSUSM accessories, attire, and see where you'll purchase your textbooks this fall. The University Bookstore is located off of Parking Lot E.
- Hilltop Bistro Grille, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: University Student Union (USU), 3rd floor
Wings, sandwiches, fries, salads
- Crash's Market @ USU, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hours: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: University Student Union (USU), 4th floor, 4300
Your convenient campus market offering sundries, ice cold beverages, hot coffee and healthy grab 'n go meals, quick bites and salads. We also have a great selection of all the confections, frozen treats and crunchy snacks you love.
- Panda Express
Hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: University Student Union (USU), 4th floor, 4300
Panda Express masterfully combines the tastiest food from both worlds to give a delicious experience. See what we’re wokking up next. From world famous Orange Chicken to our health-minded Wok Smart™ selections, you'll enjoy bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Freshly prepared. Every day.
- Starbucks, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hours: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Next to the Kellogg Library
Starbucks features all the drinks and food you've come to love right here at CSUSM. Located just outside the Kellogg Library.
North City
North City features a wide range of culinary experiences and is just a walk away!
Mention that you are a guest of Cougar Blue Day to one of the following participating vendors and receive a 10% discount off of your purchase!
*Must mention Cougar Blue Day at the time you are placing your order.
- Buona Forchetta, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Hours:
Sat Lunch | 11:30am – 3:00pm
Sat Dinner | 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: North City, 250 North City Drive, Suite 3, San Marcos 92078
Buona Forchetta San Marcos, our fifth location, blends award winning Neapolitan-style pizzas and Northern Italian upscale entrees in a family-friendly, approachable space. Located in San Marcos’ North City—a cosmopolitan center, that sparks a strong sense of place and pride among the people who call it home. This location boasts beautiful indoor seating, built for comfort with a luxurious touch, as well as a large, shaded patio. Inside, a gilded oven churns out classic creations, while the main kitchen serves up chef-driven pastas and entrees. - Maya's Cookies, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hours: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: North City, 250 North City Drive, Suite 8, San Marcos 92078
Founded in 2015 by Maya Madsen, Maya's Cookies is America's #1 Black-Owned Gourmet Vegan Cookie Company. As a vegan with a sweet tooth, she had not been able to find that perfectly delicious, soft-baked gourmet vegan cookie, so she spent years crafting her award-winning and crowd-pleasing recipes. From the classic to unique and forward-thinking flavors such as "Chocolate Chip S'mores" and "Marble Fudge", every flavor has a story grounded in Maya's travels, memories, and experiences. Alongside providing the highest quality product that appeals to everyone, Maya's Cookies is committed to superior customer service and community engagement, with a focus on youth and underserved communities. Maya's Cookies ships nationwide- simply order as a treat for yourself or as a gift.
- Wynston's Ice Cream, Co., 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Hours: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: North City, 250 North City Drive, Suite 7, San Marcos, CA 92078
Bringing happiness in each and every scoop. When we moved to San Diego seven years ago, we immediately felt at home and this is where we wanted to build our ice cream dream. We had been in awe of the continuous love and support our community brings and are able to continue this dream thanks to their part in our journey. While ice cream making and scooping is what we do physically, we believe with all our soul that we are serving a moment of happiness. A memory making moment. A chance to pull a nostalgic memory and draw upon that beautiful warmth that only happiness brings. We want that for each and every one of you and the best way we know how to do that is to make the most quality premium ice cream that taps into nostalgic flavors and sometimes will surprise you with a fun new one. We hope to see you soon and cannot wait to share that moment of joy with you.