Campus Establishments
Restaurants in Isla Vista
The Arbor
Located in the center of campus and across from the library, the Arbor provides a variety of natural and organic snacks, sandwiches, salads, candy, fresh-baked goods, organic and fair trade coffee and espresso beverages. The Arbor is also home to a Woodstock's pizza and a Subway sandwich store.
Chilitos Express
There are two Chilitos Express carts on campus. One is located next to the Arbor, the other in front of Webb Hall. Both carts offer original fresh-Mex food.
Coffee Carts
There are four coffee/espresso carts on campus. Nic's Too is located at the east entrance of the Engineering I building, Nic's Northwest is located under the arch of the Humanities building, Buchannan Store and The Source at the Student Resource Building. All carts serve a variety of organic and fair trade coffees, espresso drinks, bakery specialties, hot chocolate and organic teas.
Coral Tree Café
Located between North Hall and Cheadle Hall, the Coral Tree Cafe serves breakfast, grilled sandwiches, packaged sandwiches, salads and healthy hot lunch entrees. The Coral Tree Café also serves an assortment of fresh organic and fair trade brewed coffees, espresso drinks, blended coffee drinks and baked goods.
The Courtyard Café
The Cafe at Lot 10 serves breakfast and lunch, gourmet deli sandwiches, wraps, grilled items, organic and fair trade coffee and espresso, and crepes made-to-order. The Café is also home to Rice Garden, a quick service Asian food concept.
Die Bretzel
Across from the Arbor trailer, the Die Bretzel cart offers a variety of German sausage sandwiches, sauerkraut, fresh-baked pretzels, and beverages.
University Center (UCen)
The University Center Dining Service operates dining facilities inside the UCen and across campus.UCen facilities include:
- Nicoletti's — organic and fair trade coffees and espresso drinks, bakery goods, and panini sandwiches
- Wendy's — burgers, fries, chili, and salads
- Panda Express — Mandarin-style Chinese cuisine
- Chilitos — Mexican cuisine Gaucho Deli & Cafe-Greek and Italian sandwiches, soups, and salads
- Gaucho Deli & Cafe - Greek and Italian sandwiches, soups, and salads
- Romaine's — soup and salad bar, breadsticks
- Domino’s — pizza, wings, salads, and breadsticks. Delivery to on-campus residence halls.
- Jamba Juice — fresh squeezed juices, smoothies and baked goods
Corner Store — a convenience store selling bulk candy and nuts, packaged sandwiches and salads, candy, chips, cold beverages, and ice cream novelties.
UCen Dining Services also provides catering services within the UCen or on campus. For catering information, call (805) 893-2465.
Faculty Club
The Faculty Club, a full service restaurant open to the Campus Community, serves lunch Monday through Friday, 11:30am to 1:30pm. The Club is also available for private functions such as meetings, dinners, receptions, etc.
Isla Vista (IV) has numerous eateries to choose from. Most of these establishments cater to student lifestyles, which makes grabbing a bite to eat in I.V. fast and inexpensive. Restaurants include:
- Woodstock’s Pizza
- Freebirds
- Giovanni’s Pizza
- Naan Stop
- Javan’s
- Little Asia
- Silvergreens
- Bagel Café
Isla Vista Food Co-op
2005 Green Award Winning Business
Food For People, Not For Profit! Established in 1972 by UCSB students and local activists, the I.V. Food Co-op is Isla Vista's community owned and member controlled natural foods store. If a healthy and organic lifestyle is what you seek, the co-op is a great resource: we cater to vegan, vegetarian, raw, kosher, gluten-free, and other special diets! Come to the co-op for locally grown organic produce, an enormous bulk foods section, natural health and beauty care products, independently published books and cookbooks, organic cotton clothing, fresh sandwiches made daily, and much more! You don't have to be a member to shop, but anyone can join and receive special member-owner benefits. Located at 6575 Seville Road in Isla Vista.