Food & Dining

Overview

On-Campus Food & Dining Options

Looking for dining options at LBCC? We’ve got you covered. Students can choose from several on-campus eateries, cafés, and vending machines with options available throughout the day. See below to see the different dining locations that offer a range of meals to fit different schedules, tastes, and budgets.

Food & Dining at LAC

Bakery 

Location: Building V-West End 

Hours of Operation:  T-W: 10:30am-1:10pm, FALL/SPRING SEMESTER ONLY 

Price Range: $1.50-$5 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Various Fresh Baked Items Walk-In 

Bistro 

Location: Building V-West End 

Hours of Operation:   T-W: 11:30am-1:00pm, FALL/SPRING SEMESTER ONLY 

Price Range: $20 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Three-course meals featuring a variety of international cuisines, served in a sit-down dining setting. 

Reservations on OpenTable only: https://www.opentable.com/r/lbcc-bistro-long-beach 

Bookstore 

Location: Building I 

Hours of Operation:  M-TH: 8:30am-4:30pm , FRI: 9am-1pm. (Store hours may change to reflect academic calendar needs.)

Price Range: $2-$10 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Grab-and-go fresh options like sandwiches, wraps, and salads are available. Students can also find snacks, a variety of beverages, and microwavable items such as noodles, breakfast sandwiches, and burritos. 

Coffee Pavilion 

Location: E Quad 

Hours of Operation: * 

  • Winter/Summer Hours: M-TH: 8am-2pm 
  • Spring/Fall Hours: M-TH: 7:30am-4pm , FRI: 7:30am-3pm 

Price Range: $3-$7 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Coffee, Teas, pastries, and paninis. 

Note:*= Campus food service locations operated by ISSI have set hours during the spring and fall sessions, as well as the winter and summer sessions. However, these hours may be subject to change due to campus closures, including faculty flex days, holidays, or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Instachef Hot Vending Machine 

Location: Building B, outside Student Union 

Hours of Operation: 24/7 

Price Range: $4-$12 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Hot food items such as mac n cheese, vegetable fried rice, a variety of pasta dishes, grilled chicken, pan pizza, etc. 

Mobile Kitchen 

Location: E Quad 

Hours of Operation:* 

  • Winter/Summer Hours: M-TH: 9am-2pm, FRI: Closed 
  • Spring/Fall Hours: M-TH: 9am-4pm,  FRI: 9am-3pm 

Price Range: $3-$12 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Grilled items, burgers, burritos, and sandwiches. Grab & Go window offers specials like breakfast burritos for $5, and between 11am-1:30pm an all-beef hot dog for $3 and a grilled chicken sandwich for $6. Grab & Go window options are pre-made and ready for quick pickup, not made to order.

Note:*= Campus food service locations operated by ISSI have set hours during the spring and fall sessions, as well as the winter and summer sessions. However, these hours may be subject to change due to campus closures, including faculty flex days, holidays, or other unforeseen circumstances.  

Vending Machines 

Location: Buildings B, K, T, Vets Stadium, Parking Structure PS1 

Price Range: $1.50-$3 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Snacks such as candy, chips, and cookies are available, along with soda, water, and coffee. 

Viking Express 

Location: Building T (North Side) 

Hours of Operation: * 

  • Winter/Summer Hours: M-TH: 8am-3pm , FRI: 8am-2pm 
  • Spring/Fall Hours:
    • M-TH: 8am-6pm (first 2 weeks of semester), FRI: 8am-3pm 
    • M-TH: 8am-4pm (starting third week of semester), FRI: 8am-3pm 

Price Range: Varies 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? Yes 

What is offered?  Grab-and-go fresh options like sandwiches, wraps, and salads are available. Students can also find snacks, a variety of beverages, and microwavable items such as noodles, breakfast sandwiches, and burritos. 

Note:*= Campus food service locations operated by ISSI have set hours during the spring and fall sessions, as well as the winter and summer sessions. However, these hours may be subject to change due to campus closures, including faculty flex days, holidays, or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Viking Vault 

Location: Building B 

Hours of Operation:  M-TH: 9am-4pm 

Price Range: $0 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Food, clothing, hygiene products, and resources. 

Food & Dining at TTC

Bookstore 

Location: Building EE 

Hours of Operation:  

  • M-T 9am – 2pm  
  • W-TH 11am – 5pm  
  • FRI 9am – 1pm 

Price Range: $2-$10 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Grab-and-go fresh options like sandwiches, wraps, and salads are available. Students can also find snacks, a variety of beverages, and microwavable items such as noodles, breakfast sandwiches, and burritos. 

Instachef Hot Vending Machine 

Location: Building GG, Cafeteria 

Hours of Operation: 

  • M-TH: 7am-8:30pm 
  • FRI.: 7am-5pm 

Price Range: $4-$12 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Hot food items such as mac n cheese, vegetable fried rice, a variety of pasta dishes, grilled chicken, pan pizza, etc. 

TTC Café  

Location: Building GG 

Hours of Operation: * 

  • Winter/Summer Hours: M-TH: 9am-2pm 
  • Spring/Fall Hours: M-FRI: 9am-3:30pm 

Price Range: $5-$12 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Grilled items, burgers, burritos, and sandwiches. 

Note:*= Campus food service locations operated by ISSI have set hours during the spring and fall sessions, as well as the winter and summer sessions. However, these hours may be subject to change due to campus closures, including faculty flex days, holidays, or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Vending Machines 

Location: Buildings II & GG 

Hours of Operation: Open During Regular Building Hours 

Price Range: $1.50-$3 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Snacks such as candy, chips, and cookies are available, along with soda, water, and coffee. 

Viking Vault 

Location: Building GG, Cafeteria 

Hours of Operation: T-TH: 9am-4pm 

Price Range: $0 

SNAP/EBT Accepted? No 

What is offered? Food, clothing, hygiene products, and resources.