Meals & Refreshments

All Process Palooza participants will receive a $20 Triton Card upon checking in at the registration desk. The Triton Card will enable you to purchase the cuisine of your choice from a variety of restaurants around campus. We have compiled a list of dining options below. Each of these dining options offer selections within the $20 Triton card balance. Use the UC San Diego interactive campus map to find directions to the lunch option of your choice!

Water, coffee and tea will be offered throughout the day on Thursday, August 22.

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies is hosting the Process Palooza Networking & Happy Hour at Dirty Birds (located in the Price Center) on Thursday, August 22 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, reflect on the day's events and celebrate! Appetizers and drinks will be provided, along with fun activities.

If you are attending one of the three Add-On training sessions (Kaizen Workshop, LSS Yellow Belt or Root Cause Analysis Workshop) taking place on August 21 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., a light breakfast and lunch will be provided for you.

 Process Palooza 2024 Restaurant Recommendations

*Summer hours yet to be verified by restaurant

• Audrey's Cafe
  • Food type: Coffee, Bread & Cie pastries and packaged foods
  • Price range (food only): N/A
  • Location: Geisel Library, 2nd Floor
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00p.m.*
• Blue Pepper Asian Cuisine
  • Food type: Healthy Thai with vegetarian options
  • Price range (food only): $6.75 - $13.50
  • Location: Student Center
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Burger King
  • Food type: Flame-grilled burgers, fries, crisp salads, and more
  • Price range (food only): $4 - $11
  • Location: Price Center East
  • Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.*
• Croutons
  • Food type: Fresh made-to-order salads, panini sandwiches, and homemade soups
  • Price range (food only): $6 - $14
  • Location: Student Services Center, 2nd floor
  • Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Curry Up Now
  • Food type: Indian street food
  • Price range (food only): $8 - $16
  • Location: Price Center East
  • Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Dirty Birds
  • Food type: Restaurant and sports bar proudly serving some of the best wings in San Diego and pizza by the slice
  • Price range (food only): $5 - $16
  • Location: Price Center West
  • Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• Jamba Juice
  • Food type: Blended smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices and nutritious breads
  • Price range (food only): $5 - $10
  • Location: Price Center West
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Lemongrass Farm Fresh Plates
  • Food type: Natural chicken, salmon and tofu with a healthy Asian fusion flair
  • Price range (food only): $8 - $10
  • Location: Price Center West
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Panda Express
  • Food type: American Chinese cuisine 
  • Price range (food only): $9 - $13
  • Location: Price Center West
  • Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*
• Rubios
  • Food type: Fast casual "Fresh Mex" or "New Mex" restaurant specializing in Mexican food, with an emphasis on fish tacos
  • Price range (food only): $9 - $15
  • Location: Price Center West
  • Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.*
• Santorini Greek Island Grill
  • Food type: Cuisine from around the Aegean, the Mediterranean, and beyond
  • Price range (food only): $7 - $10
  • Location: Price Center East
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• Seed & Sprout
  • Food type: Fresh and healthy macro bowls
  • Price range (food only): N/A
  • Location: Price Center East
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Starbucks
  • Food type: Coffee, teas, pastries and packaged foods
  • Price range (food only): N/A
  • Location: Price Center West
  • Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.*
• Subway
  • Food type: Submarine and deli sandwiches, salads, chips, drinks and cookies
  • Price range (food only): $10 - $15
  • Location: Price Center West
  • Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.*
• Taco Villa
  • Food type: Authentic taco shop serving classic Mexican dishes
  • Price range (food only): $5 -$12
  • Location: Student Center
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.*
• Tapioca Express
  • Food type: Taiwanese cuisine and drinks (teas, boba, etc.)
  • Price range (food only): $5 - $16
  • Location: Price Center East
  • Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• Yogurt World
  • Food type: Do-it-yourself frozen yogurt
  • Price range (food only): N/A
  • Location: Student Services Center, 1st floor
  • Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.*
• Zanzibar at the Loft
  • Food type: Freshly made artisan sandwiches, salads, pastas and more
  • Price range (food only): $6 - $12
  • Location: Price Center East
  • Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

There are many other dining options available on the UC San Diego campus that you are free to explore, but they may be located further than walking distance and we cannot confirm their acceptance of the Triton Card.

Use the UC San Diego interactive campus map to find directions to the dining option of your choice!