The food served at COA is amazing and it is an integral part of our community. Whether you're a fan of curries or carnitas, a vegan or an omnivore, you will eat well at COA. The kitchen emphasizes the use of local, organic ingredients. Meat is humanely raised and seafood is from sustainable sources. Baked goods are made from scratch and cuisines from around the world are incorporated into the weekly menu. Special dietary needs are accommodated on an individual basis.

Take-a-Break

Students living in campus housing are automatically enrolled in the College's 5-day meal plan. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served Monday through Friday in the Blair Dining Hall (affectionately nicknamed "Take-A-Break" or, for short, "TAB"). With booths, round tables, chairs and one oblong table, TAB is the perfect place to meet, study and eat. The space itself is open 24-hours and the east view of Frenchman Bay makes it the best place to watch the sunrise after a long night of studying.

The Sea Urchin

For late night dining COA now offers an open café called The Sea Urchin. It's open from 8pm to 11pm in the cozy Student Center. Staffed by local chefs, you can count on creative and fun menus for your late evenings. The café also boasts a fresh food 24-hour vending machine with sandwiches, salads, fresh spring rolls, cookies and other goodies to satisfy your cravings. 

Weekend Nourishment

COA students are passionate about food; they love cooking and eating. That's why each house is equipped with a kitchen and dining area to encourage communal, cooperative dining on the weekends. You can count on not only having fine cuisine from COA's dining hall and café but from your peers as well!