Dining Services | Dining Services

Dining on Campus

We’re glad you are here and hope you will enjoy the many different dining options on campus. From Campus Way Cafe, our resident dining facility, to our Dining Pavilion at the University Union, there is something fresh to fit every palate and lifestyle. We have a strong team here at CSU San Marcos and are constantly looking to improve so we can continue to provide you with a world-class dining experience, value, innovation and above all, delicious, healthy food.

In The Know

Spring meal plans NOW on sale!
Fall meal plans end on 12/17/23 (Breakfast only)
No winter meal plans
Spring plans begin 1/19/24 (Brunch/Dinner)
Last day for full refund 1/18/24
Last day to cancel for prorated refund 2/5/24
Spring Break Campus Way Cafe open Brunch/Dinner 3/18/24 - 3/23/24
Cesar Chavez Day 4/1/24 Brunch/Dinner only
Spring meal plan ends 5/19/24 Breakfast only

Dining Locations

You are sure to find something to satify your hunger at CSUSM. From craft coffee, to fresh sushi we have something for everyone.

View Locations

Meal Plans

Convenience

Eating on campus saves time and allows students to focus on academics and other personal pursuits.

Flexibility

Several meal plan options are available to fit each students' lifestyle and eating habits. All meal plans come with meal swipes + dining dollars!

Value

Meal plans offer a discounted price-per-meal. Time and money are valuable. Reduce costs for gas, groceries, and eating out.

Offerings

CSUSM Dining Services has a variety of solutions to meet the needs of students and faculty & staff.

Student Plans

We offer per semester Meal Plans that range from eating all meals, everyday on campus to a small group of pre-paid meals for use when needed. Meal Plans offer pre-paid meals at a discount, each Meal Plan also includes Dining Dollars.

Cougar Cash

Cougar Cash is a dollar-for-dollar cash equivalent that can be used to purchase food, drinks or items from our eating venues and markets that expires when you graduate or leave the campus. When the balance runs low, more dollars may be added.

Faculty Staff Plans

We offer great plans for Faculty & Staff

Campus Way Cafe

Campus' new all-you-care-to-eat resident dining experience. Once inside, this 300 seat venue comes alive with indoor/outdoor seating, six different dining stations, the sounds of music in the background and conversations amongst peers. Enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Cafe Info