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Dining Locations

More Than Great Food

Campus Dining is committed to providing:

  • Fresh, chef-prepared meals
  • Vegetarian and plant-forward options
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Locally sourced ingredients whenever possible
  • Convenient grab-and-go selections
  • Sustainable dining practices
  • Friendly customer service
  • Affordable meal options for students, faculty, staff, and visitors

Whether you're dining with a meal plan, using your Dining Dollars, paying with a credit card, or simply stopping by for lunch, we're excited to serve you.

Dining Locations

Runner Market

Hours: Monday-Sunday | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Runner Market is the heart of campus dining, featuring three unique dining concepts all under one roof. Enjoy a different experience every time you visit.

Italian Fare

Classic Italian comfort featuring baked pastas, handcrafted sauces and rotating chef-inspired specialties.

Global Tastes

Take your taste buds around the world with handcrafted melts, toasted sandwiches, paninis, and wraps inspired by international flavors.

Mexican Grill

Fresh Mexican favorites including tacos, burritos, bowls, tortas, quesadillas, and rotating regional specialties prepared throughout the day.

Cafecito & Bakery @ CSUB

Hours: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Start your day with freshly brewed coffee, handcrafted espresso beverages, breakfast favorites, artisan pastries, fresh bakery items, grab-and-go meals, refreshing beverages, and afternoon snacks.

Whether you need your morning coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up, Cafecito & Bakery has you covered.

Local Tare & Taste

Hours: Monday-Friday | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Create your own meal from a rotating selection of seasonal salads, grains, proteins, vegetables, and house-made specialties sourced whenever possible from Kern County and the San Joaquin Valley.

Our build-your-own, pay-by-weight concept lets you the freedom to create exactly the meal you want while helping reduce food waste.

World in a Bowl

Hours: Monday-Friday | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Build your own globally inspired bowl from a variety of fresh grains, vegetables, proteins, and sauces.

Featuring flavors from around the world, every visit offers something new while giving you the flexibility to create a meal that's uniquely yours.

Runner Express

Hours: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Runner Express offers grab-and-go meals, fresh sandwiches and salads, snacks, beverages, healthy choices, convenience items, and quick essentials to keep you fueled throughout your day.

Perfect for students between classes or anyone looking for a quick meal on campus.

Hearty Continental / Residential Dining

Hours: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Designed for our residential students, Hearty Continental offers a satisfying breakfast to start the day.

Enjoy a rotating selection of warm breakfast items alongside fresh fruit, cereals, yogurt, pastries, oatmeal, beverages, and other morning favorites.

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9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311
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