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5 Can’t-Miss Campus Food Spots Serving All Summer

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With offerings ranging from comforting pasta dishes to refreshing blended coffee drinks, these five campus dining spots are open for the summer. (Photos and graphics by Elisa Kim)

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On campus this summer? You’re in luck. UC San Diego has plenty of delicious options calling your name—whether you’re heading to class, dashing between meetings or just soaking up the sun. Start your morning with a hearty breakfast burrito, cool off with a blended coffee, or grab sushi, pasta or a fresh sandwich to keep you fueled. These five campus dining spots are open all season long, making it easy to treat yourself without leaving campus:

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1. Ventanas

Located in Eleanor Roosevelt College, Ventanas is the spot for hearty summer eats like ribs, pollo guisado, sofrito chicken and the must-try Rasta Pasta. Accepts: Dining Dollars and Triton Cash.

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2. Art of Espresso

Tucked behind Mandeville Auditorium, this outdoor café is perfect for a midday boost—don’t miss the Spun Monkey, a banana-and-mocha frozen blend topped with whipped cream. Accepts: Triton Cash.

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3. Club Med

Kick off your morning with a made-to-order breakfast burrito. Located in the Medical Education and Telemedicine Building, this campus favorite is keeping breakfast going all summer long. Accepts: Dining Dollars and Triton Cash.

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4. Sunshine Market

Perfect for a quick stop in Price Center, Sunshine Market has everything from snacks to full meals—grab-and-go sushi rolls are a summer standout. Accepts: Dining Dollars and Triton Cash.

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5. Crafted at Minerva's Café

Located in Franklin Antonio Hall, this café is all about fresh, organic and sustainable bites. Try the turkey sandwich with avocado for a satisfying summer lunch. Accepts: Triton Cash.

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