Cuarto Dining Commons

Cuarto Dining Commons

Welcome to UC Davis' spotlight dining facility showcasing delicious dishes created from sustainable sources. Five culinary platforms feature entrees with seasonal and local foods, hand-crafted pizzas and pasta, and hand-tossed salads and carved meats.

Cuarto DC features:

  • Five culinary food platforms
  • Seating capacity of 300
  • Multiple seating options in an open two-story design
  • Outdoor seating on 2nd floor balcony
  • Full wireless connectivity
  • Cuarto Market convenience store is located next door

Operational features:

  • Waste diversion and composting
  • Modern mechanical system
  • Lighting design and controls reduce energy use
  • Renewable energy usage
  • Non-chemical water softening
  • Display boards, electronic displays, and equipment monitoring devices
  • Solar heat recovery system with high-efficiency boilers and pumps
  • Utilization of recycled materials

Menu

Special Meals & Events

Prices at the Door

  • $13.50 — Breakfast (7–11 AM)
  • $15.00 — Lunch (11 AM–5 PM)
  • $15.00 — Dinner (5–10 PM)

10% discount available for all guests when paying with Aggie Cash.

Eat here often? Save money with our Aggie Swipe Plus Meal Plans.

Hours

Academic Year Hours

Tuesday, September 23, 2025–Thursday, June 11, 2026.

  • Monday–Friday: 7 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Holidays: 9 AM–8 PM

Scheduled Academic Year Closures

  • Thanksgiving: November 27–30, 2025;
    Meals resume with breakfast on December 1
  • Winter Break: December 13, 2025–January 4, 2026;
    Meals resume with breakfast on January 5
  • Spring Break: March 21–29, 2026;
    Meals resume with breakfast on March 30
  • End of Year: After dinner on June 11, 2026

General Manager

Keith Luke

Keith Luke

dklukeii@ucdavis.edu

Keith's Bio

Executive Chef

Bob Walden

Bob Walden

bwalden@ucdavis.edu

Bob's Bio

Location

The Cuarto Dining Commons is located at the east end of Oxford Circle, immediately south of Shasta Hall and north of Yosemite Hall.

Map displaying Cuarto DC

You Belong Here

Student Affairs programs and services are open to all, consistent with state and federal law as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive and respectful of all identities. To learn more, visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.