Where to eat, get a drink or purchase essentials:
Downtown LA is only 3 metro stops away on the Expo Line, and offers uncountably many options. There are also some great options at campus:
1. Parkside Restaurant and Grill (Buffet-Style Dining)
Offers unlimited food upon entry for a fixed rate.
Clearly labels halal, vegan, and other dietary options.
2. There's a food court in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center, a 3-minute walk away from the Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM).
3. USC Village, which is located on campus, has several dining options, coffee shops, a Trader Joe's and a Target:
Dulce Café – Great for coffee and pastries but often crowded.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – Great for coffee and pastries and not much crowded.
CAVA – Middle Eastern cuisine, also offers vegetarian options.
Greenleaf – Offers a variety of vegan-friendly meals.
Mercado La Paloma is a food court with several dining options; it's 20-minute by walk.
Rock and Reilly's is a good place to get a drink and hamburgers nearby.