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    Alumni Dining Commons

    4.3 (18 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

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    Larry P.

    Came for Sunday brunch! Our grandson is starting his first year here at CBU in Sept. He wanted to try out the food! It's great! The service was good!

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    Leilani M.

    Visiting the nephew we decided to meet at the school campus café tería to experience the Sunday brunch. $22 per person for guests. Walking onto the quaint campus was peaceful and serine. The courtyard area was lush and green with a few scattered tables along the pathways. The main hall had plenty of tables inside which were mostly full. The patio area had a more enjoyable spacious feel. The dining hall had a wide variety of food choices. The drink fountains had silk milk, regular milk or chocolate, iced teas, sparkling waters, traditional sodas and sports drinks. The omelette station was one of my favorites. Fresh toppings veggies and meats with well seasoned eggs. The staff here worked diligently to get everyone's order out at a steady pace. Staff kept the areas restocked and clean. There was a self serve pizza station, hand rolled California rolls, veggie roll and nigiri tuna, tri tip and pork loin carving station with all the fixings. Off the grill station had a complete home style breakfast fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and biscuits and gravy. California fresh station had bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage and roasted potatoes. There is also a salad bar in the center island along with hot soups. Outside the entree area was the dessert station. Cheesecake, chocolate cake, carrot cake, cookies, cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, puddings, muffins, fruits and more I can't recall. Plus hot teas and a decent cup of coffee. Waffle station had the irons ready to go. You fill your cup with the desired amount and ribbon it onto the iron. It takes 2 minutes to cook. To the left side of the irons are the butter and syrup and on the right side are fruit toppings strawberry, cinnamon apple, blueberry, sprinkles, caramel, chocolate and whipped cream. College isn't like it used to be. These students have it made. Good to know our kids and loved ones are being well fed while advancing in their education.

    Father's day sunday brunch buffet
    Jeff L.

    This is the primary dining hall located on the CBU campus. It's open for visitors, to the public. The Sunday brunch has been excellent. I wish I discovered this place earlier, which is why I'm writing this Yelp review to help more locals eat here! Pretty impressive drink and dessert selection in particular. Solid salad bar. Made to order omelets. Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage. Sushi. Pizza. Tacos or burritos. Just good food, and all you can eat! Affordable, too. Check cbu's website for info.

    Martin D.

    You cannot beat their price of a buffet for just under $10. Went for Sunday lunch and it only cost me $8.50! I can't think of any food places or fast food restaurants where you can get more bang for your buck. The buffet had a variety of options like tacos, grilled fish, salad bar, full drink station and tri tip with mashed potatoes. Nothing spectacular but food was overall decent.

    CBU Easter brunch menu 3/31/24
    Agnes G.

    Since most places require reservations for Easter Brunch, we were happily surprised by CBU. No reservations. Lots of parking (across from Alumni Dining Commons, ADC). Restrooms are across from ADC. Mostly students. Several families. Chocolate fountain, poached salmon, cocktail shrimp, prime rib, ham, oysters, garlic fried green beans, California rolls, vegetable rolls, , spumoni pie, waffle bar, omelette station, sticky buns, beverage station, & more! $31.95/person holiday Sunday brunch. Since this was our first time, campus signs to ADC could have been helpful. As a result, we walked around just trying to find the ADC. Since it is a dining hall, you bus your table. Handwashing station. Nice dining hall. Open to the public. We ate -10am. Lots of space, but it was filling up afterwards. Avoid the lines and come in early.

    Very clean and service is a top notch. We went for a Friday lunch and the menu was great for the price of $14.95.

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    Good food good price! It doesn't matter if you go for breakfast/brunch or dinner, it is the best campus food I have had!!!

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    Amazing food, we'll go again with a bigger appetite! It was nice and clean. The food was nice and fresh. It was just a great experience.

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    I love eating her for Sunday Brunch;the food is delicious. and the atmosphere is pleasant

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    We celebrated my grandma's birthday at El Torito and it was such a wonderful experience! The…read moreservice and food were both amazing. Our party kept growing throughout the meal as more family members joined, and the staff was incredibly accommodating and kind about adjusting our table each time. The brunch options were fantastic with both sweet and savory choices. My personal favorite was the omelet bar it was fresh, delicious, and made exactly how I wanted it. They also had great kid-friendly options like fries and mac and cheese, which made the little ones very happy. The service really stood out. The staff kept our champagne glasses filled and were attentive without being intrusive. I also loved that they had aguas frescas available for guests to serve themselves, which meant no waiting around for refills. And the sweet bread selection was a perfect touch to round out the meal along with their chocolate strawberry fountain and ice cream. Overall, it was a great place to celebrate a special occasion. The ambiance of mariachi singing and dancing in the back also added special element. Excellent food, wonderful service, and a very accommodating team. We'll definitely be back!

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    Arcade Coffee in Riverside has quickly become one of my favorite spots. I've tried several of their…read moreholiday drinks, and every single one has been delicious--flavorful, well-balanced, and clearly made with care. Their pastries are also really good and pair perfectly with a coffee or seasonal drink. The space itself is clean, modern, and has a really trendy, inviting vibe. It's the kind of place you actually want to sit and stay awhile, whether you're catching up with someone or just enjoying some time to yourself. Every visit has been consistently great--nothing has ever disappointed. Overall, Arcade Coffee is a solid go-to in Riverside if you want good drinks, good pastries, and a nice atmosphere.

    Came in excited and left... with mixed feelings…read more Let's start with the good Food and drinks came out fairly quickly The food presentation was definitely there. It looked like it was made with love. The egg+cheese sandwich absolutely carried the experience (seriously, give that thing a raise), and the matcha held its own as it was refreshing! Now the not so great... the huevos rancheros were unfortunately very, very, salty.. but I didn't want my money to go to waste so I made myself eat it.. The coffee was bitter, pretty but bitter. I usually like bitter coffee but this one caught me off guard haha The Customer service wasn't great.. The server asked if we needed anything else but was already walking away before we could answer. Overall, the matcha and egg+cheese sandwich was the best part from this experience. I would recommend those two.

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    We celebrated my grandma's 80th bday here. My uncle rented out the outdoors patio & small room…read moreadjacent to it from 1pm-4:30pm for an affordable price with deposit paid in advance to reserve. The owner, Santiago, allowed us to come a half hour beforehand to decorate & we came in, not knowing what to expect. Upon our arrival, the birthday cake was promptly whisked away to the kitchen, we found Santiago PERSONALLY on his hands & knees fixing the electrical cords for us, our servers introduced themselves & graciously helped us rearrange the set-up to accommodate the band we brought in. Then helped us rearrange the layout yet again once we realized the band needed to be next to the electrical outlets. I was embarrassed to even ask so I started doing it myself but they jumped right in without being asked. If I'm being honest, usually I'm not a fan of buffet meals, so I wasn't expecting much. But everything served was SO delicious! The fajitas were my favorite dish, not only flavorful but also nice & moist. Not only that, but they refilled the food for us as it ran out. They brought out to-go boxes for the leftovers, & best believe my family took home every last bite! The lime margarita tower was SO yummy but also hella dangerous because it was strong!! Other restaurants will give you watered down drinks but El Patron doesn't play. We were only planning on one but it was so good, we couldn't resist getting another. From start to finish, the servers (Leslie and Cecilia) were on POINT. Their service went above & beyond expectations-- continuously checking on us, refilling drinks/food, taking photos, etc. Not only that, but also, when my young autistic nephew unfortunately got sick, they were so incredibly compassionate about it & helped clean up the mess right away. I was absolutely blown away by the attention to detail & quality of care. As my grandma is getting older, we are especially cherishing these final years with her. We spent thousands overall (venue, music, photographer, special mass, etc) but every last cent was worth seeing her happy with all of her loved ones. After many months of planning, I was super nervous about something going wrong but I can honestly say that core memories were made. Thank you to Santiago, Leslie & Cecilia for your hospitality, good food & work ethic-- it truly meant so much for our family unit.

    The food was delicious, the service amazing, and the place is really nice. They make you feel…read morewelcomed. We went for my mom's birthday and they went out of their way to make her feel special. Fernando made sure we had everything we needed, he was amazing. Definitely have to go back!

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