Dining Services

SF State Dining Services is dedicated to providing a community experience centered on culinary expertise along with a shared sense of environmental and social responsibility. All food and dining services are provided by Sodexo. 

  • Sodexo purchases locally whenever possible for the freshest ingredients and source 100% sustainable seafood, eggs from cage-free chickens, and coffee. Learn more about Sodexo's commitment to sustainability.
  • Sodexo team members go through an award-winning training twice a year to ensure that the experiences that students have go above and beyond.

Dining Locations

Our residential dining locations provide all-you-care-to-eat dine-in options or grab a snack, meal to-go or Starbuck beverages. 

Monarca Dining Hall

Monarca Dining Hall (Formerly City Eats)

Monarca Dining Hall is located in the Central Neighborhood next to Towers Junior Suites. [Google Map]

Yerba Buena Dining Hall

Yerba Buena Dining Hall - Opens March 31, 2025!

Yerba Buena Dining Hall is located in the Central Neighborhood next to West Grove Commons. [Google Map]

Bring Your Appetite

Our residential dining locations provide well-balanced menu choices from a variety of cuisine platforms. Each food station* provides vegan and vegetarian options along with nutritional information and tips to help you make choices that fit your needs or special dietary requirements. 

* Food stations vary by location. 

One thing that really stands out about our campus dining is the fact that they really focus on our well-being. They focus on making healthy foods, with lots of nutrients and all kinds of dietary options. ~ Sarah P. (South Neighborhood)
Savory custom kitchen

Savory | Custom Kitchen

An entrée station where plates are made to order, highlighting the top-quality ingredients featured in the day’s menu. 

Sizzle Grill & Griddle

Sizzle | Grill & Griddle

A classic diner-style grill station with a core menu of daily favorites and rotating limited-time options.

Mix Salad Experience

Mix | Salad Experience

A salad station with a variety of toppings that emphasizes fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. 

Stacked deli case

Stacked | Deli Case

A station with freshly sliced meats, cheeses, crisp vegetables, and plant-based choices. 

Grown Plant Based

Grown | Plant-Based

This plant-based station offers a flavorful journey that's beneficial for your body, soul, and the planet!

Showcase Flavor Destination

Showcase | Flavor Destination

This station offers a diverse range of cuisines prepared and presented with flexibility. 

Twists Pasta Kitchen

Twists | Pasta Kitchen

A made-to-order pasta bar with a choice of fresh and delicious ingredients.

Bliss Sweet Spot

Bliss | The Sweet Spot

This station offers freshly baked goods and delightful treats.

Spoonfull Hearty Bowls

Spoonfull | Hearty Bowls

Daily house made soups with all the fixings to either become a full meal or compliment a meal.

I Want To...

Students talking and sharing a meal at the residential dining commons

LEARN ABOUT MEAL PLANS

A meal plan is convenient, saves you time, and gives you the flexibility to choose from different dining platforms. You have a lot on your plate while you attend the university, so leave the shopping, cooking and dishes to us!

Students looking at phone while studying and drinking a beverage

STAY CONNECTED

Learn what’s on the menu each day, find nutrition information about your meal, and more with the Everyday App. Available for download at:

Student learning how to chop a vegetable

GET INVOLVED

Join us for weekly and monthly special events and promotions, like cooking classes, restaurant style dining nights, and classic holiday feasts. Follow us on Instagram for event notifications and updates.