As the 2021-22 school year ramps up, so does the demand for Campus Dining. However, this demand has been met with complaints from students regarding long wait times through the Grubhub app that some students attribute to a staff shortage.…
Cal Poly University Housing and Campus Dining are asking for donations in honor of World Hunger Day
Nearly a quarter of Cal Poly students experience food insecurity, according to a 2018 California State University (CSU) Basic Needs Initiative Report. To combat this, Cal Poly University Housing and Campus Dining are asking students, staff and faculty to donate…
Panda Express and The Habit Burger Grill are coming to campus, construction begins in spring
Chick-fil-A and Starbucks won’t be the only familiar dining option for students on campus, as the Cal Poly Corporation announced a new building renovation set to include The Habit Burger Grill and Panda Express.
Cal Poly Corporation partners with Grubhub, pays student transaction fees
Cal Poly Campus Dining partnered with Grubhub to combat the spread of COVID-19, according to the Campus Dining Website. With this partnership, Cal Poly Corporation is paying for the transaction fee, which was also reduced. Students order on their phone…
Cal Poly chef brings gleaming resume to campus catering
Russell Thomas recalls a night at Lumière, an award-winning Boston restaurant he worked at in the middle of his career. His colleagues had cold-called Julia Child, who had her phone number listed in the Cambridge, Massachusetts phone book. “They called…
New Vista Grande dining complex opening pushed back a fourth time
The long-awaited Vista Dining Complex opening has been pushed back again after continuous delays.
Will shoplifters be prosecuted? Campus Dining rolls out new theft policy
Signs warning that shoplifters will be prosecuted were recently added to many Campus Dining locations after Cal Poly Corporation updated their loss prevention policy at the start of Winter 2020. The updates were made to address an increase in theft…
Cal Poly gets gold in sustainability, ranking third among CSUs
A new solar farm and the infusion of sustainability in curriculum are among two efforts that helped the university earn a gold rating from a sustainability tracking system, according to sustainability coordinator Kylee Singh.
Campus Starbucks locations will serve straws only by request
Starbucks was the last on-campus dining facility to still give out plastic straws.
Students develop loyalty program for Julian’s Cafe to promote sustainability
The SLOstainable Loyalty Program includes a Julian’s loyalty card that awards users a free beverage for purchasing 10 drinks using a reusable cup.
Here are the restaurants opening in the new Vista Grande dining complex
Students will find six dining venues, including Balance Café, Hearth, Streets, Noodles, Brunch and a dessert location.