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Berry Bread Pudding

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Budget-Friendly Bites

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Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

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Oyster Mushroom Bacon BLT

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Café Hours

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Drescher Café

Café Fresca

Nature's Edge

Oasis

Starbucks® Café

HAWC Café and Store

Deli

Summer Camp

General Dining Information

General Contact Information

Dining Services Office | 310.506.4296

Catering Office | 310.506.4121

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Breakfast

Waves Café

Bowl4.40

@bone + broth

Bowl4.40

toasted almonds, dried cranberries, granola, brown sugar, cinnamon, unsweetened coconut

@bone + broth

reg.9.40

french toast topped with whipped cream & roasted peaches

@grate + griddle

1 meat9.95
vegetarian9.95

lightly blended chickpea with quinoa, tossed with crispy potato, peppers, and onion, add chorizo

@minus 9

reg.9.30

cage-free scrambled eggs with your choice of three sides, fourth side extra

SIDES: pork sausage , breakfast potatoes with bell peppers and onion , turkey sausage , pancakes or french toast , applewood smoked bacon

@warm + soulful

vegetarian9.40
3 meats10.45

cage-free eggs, broccoli, tomato, onion, bell peppers, mushroom, spinach, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, jalapenos, and a choice of protein

SIDES: applewood smoked bacon , smoked ham , oven roasted turkey , vegetarian sausage

@show + tell

reg..65 / oz.

seasonal fruit, house-made granola, artisan toppings

@leaves + greens

Drescher Café

reg.$9.95

Bacon, bell peppers, egg, green onion, cheddar and mozzarella cheese

@Grill Special

Waves Café

90 cal.

@cold cereal

160 cal.

@cold cereal

190 cal.

@cold cereal

100 cal.

@cold cereal

170 cal.

@cold cereal

110 cal.

@cold cereal

180 cal.

@cold cereal

110 cal.

@cold cereal

210 cal.

@grate + griddle

300 cal.

@warm + soulful

260 cal.

@warm + soulful

Deli

reg.6.00

260 cal.

@GO

reg.6.00

100 cal.

@GO

reg.5.00

240 cal.

@GO

reg.4.50

240 cal.

@GO

reg.4.50

750 cal.

@GO

reg.7.00

290 cal.

@deli

reg.7.50

570 cal.

@deli

reg.8.00

550 cal.

@deli

reg.7.50

430 cal.

@deli

Waves Café

100 cal.

@hot cereal

45 cal.

@hot cereal

0 cal.

@hot cereal

40 cal.

@hot cereal

10 cal.

@hot cereal

260 cal.

@grate + griddle

100 cal.

@grate + griddle

120 cal.

@grate + griddle

130 cal.

@grate + griddle

250 cal.

@grate + griddle

reg.0.95

230 cal.

@grate + griddle

120 cal.

@grate + griddle

180 cal.

@grate + griddle

100 cal.

@grate + griddle

130 cal.

@grate + griddle

150 cal.

@grate + griddle

250 cal.

@grate + griddle

70 cal.

@grate + griddle

110 cal.

@grate + griddle

100 cal.

@grate + griddle

100 cal.

@grate + griddle

110 cal.

@grate + griddle

20 cal.

@grate + griddle

20 cal.

@grate + griddle

15 cal.

@grate + griddle

110 cal.

@grate + griddle

0 cal.

@grate + griddle

110 cal.

@grate + griddle

200 cal.

@grate + griddle

120 cal.

@warm + soulful

150 cal.

@warm + soulful

180 cal.

@warm + soulful

130 cal.

@warm + soulful

70 cal.

@warm + soulful

110 cal.

@warm + soulful

110 cal.

@warm + soulful

200 cal.

@warm + soulful

120 cal.

@show + tell

40 cal.

@show + tell

0 cal.

@show + tell

20 cal.

@show + tell

20 cal.

@show + tell

15 cal.

@show + tell

20 cal.

@show + tell

110 cal.

@show + tell

110 cal.

@show + tell

50 cal.

@show + tell

90 cal.

@show + tell

130 cal.

@show + tell

80 cal.

@show + tell

35 cal.

@show + tell

40 cal.

@leaves + greens

70 cal.

@leaves + greens

50 cal.

@leaves + greens

1/4 cup

10 cal.

@leaves + greens

10 cal.

@leaves + greens

1/4 cup

10 cal.

@leaves + greens

1/4 cup

15 cal.

@leaves + greens

1/4 cup

10 cal.

@leaves + greens

1 each

70 cal.

@leaves + greens

100 cal.

@leaves + greens

1 each

60 cal.

@leaves + greens

15 cal.

@leaves + greens

50 cal.

@leaves + greens

0 cal.

@condiments

5 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

10 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

1 tbsp

15 cal.

@condiments

90 cal.

@condiments

110 cal.

@condiments

Deli

40 cal.

@deli

30 cal.

@deli

70 cal.

@deli

35 cal.

@deli

100 cal.

@deli

80 cal.

@deli

110 cal.

@deli

100 cal.

@deli

110 cal.

@deli

100 cal.

@deli

170 cal.

@deli

180 cal.

@deli

Lunch

Waves Café

reg.4.20

@bone + broth

Bowl4.40

tomato, basil, cream, onion, herbs

@bone + broth

Bowl4.40

chicken, gluten free noodles, yellow onions, leeks, celery, garlic

@bone + broth

reg.9.95

humane beef patty topped with american cheese, avocado, bacon & tomato served on a bun

@grate + griddle

reg.12.65

grilled chicken, buffalo ranch, pickled red onion, sliced tomato & shredded lettuce inside a pita bread

SIDES: french fries

@grate + griddle

vegetable9.95
chicken11.40

build your own hearty and healthy bowl full of freshly made ingredients,

SIDES: quinoa , acorn squash , diced carrot , curried cauliflower , curried pinto beans , chopped kale , diced chicken

@minus 9

reg.9.95

lightly baked firm tofu, with herb and citrus seasoning

SIDES: asparagus , roasted potato

@warm + soulful

reg.11.10

lightly breaded golden pork cutlet with hints of cajun spice

SIDES: asparagus , roasted potato

@warm + soulful

reg.9.95

seasoned chipotle cauliflower on a corn tortilla + toppings bar

SIDES: latin roasted red potato , refried beans

@global

reg.11.10

seasoned and shredded chicken breast tinga piled high on a corn tortilla + toppings bar

SIDES: latin roasted red potatoes , refried beans

@global

vegetarian9.95
chicken11.10

thinly sliced beef steak, onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, rice, vinegar

SIDES: steamed rice , french fries

@show + tell

reg.9.95

onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, rice, vinegar

SIDES: french fries , steamed rice

@show + tell

reg..64 / oz.

local greens, seasonal vegetables, house-made dressings, artisan toppings

@leaves + greens

Drescher Café

reg.$8.75

choice of carne asada or chicken, black beans, cilantro lime rice, salsa quemada or salsa verde, onions and cilantro, jalapeño crema.

@Grill Special

reg.$12.65

choice of carne asada or chicken, shredded cheese, black beans, salsa quemada or salsa verde, onions and cilantro, jalapeno crema, pico de gallo, cotija cheese.

@Grill Special

reg.$12.65

cilantro rice, black beans, beef or chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapeno, cotija cheese, and jalapeno crema drizzled on top

@Grill Special

reg.$12.65

grilled chicken with pickled jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and sriracha aioli, on sourdough bread served with a side of fries

@Grill Special

reg.$12.65

Chicken breast marinated with Mexican spices topped with a spicy pineapple salsa served over rice and kidney beans

@Entree

Waves Café

90 cal.

@cold cereal

160 cal.

@cold cereal

280 cal.

@grate + griddle

630 cal.

@grate + griddle

630 cal.

@grate + griddle

130 cal.

@butter + sugar

150 cal.

@butter + sugar

90 cal.

@butter + sugar

130 cal.

@butter + sugar

260 cal.

@butter + sugar

460 cal.

@butter + sugar

Deli

reg.9.00

490 cal.

@GO

reg.6.00

260 cal.

@GO

reg.6.00

100 cal.

@GO

reg.9.00

200 cal.

@GO

reg.9.50

370 cal.

@GO

reg.9.50

340 cal.

@GO

reg.4.00

110 cal.

@GO

reg.5.00

240 cal.

@GO

reg.4.50

240 cal.

@GO

reg.4.50

750 cal.

@GO

reg.9.50

170 cal.

@GO

reg.7.50

430 cal.

@deli

reg.9.50

540 cal.

@deli

reg.9.50

@deli

reg.9.50

370 cal.

@deli

reg.9.50

600 cal.

@deli

reg.11.50

610 cal.

@deli

reg.10.50

490 cal.

@deli

Waves Café

10 cal.

@grate + griddle

10 cal.

@grate + griddle

5 cal.

@grate + griddle

20 cal.

@grate + griddle

20 cal.

@grate + griddle

15 cal.

@grate + griddle

150 cal.

@grate + griddle

130 cal.

@grate + griddle

220 cal.

@grate + griddle

160 cal.

@grate + griddle

160 cal.

@grate + griddle

190 cal.

@grate + griddle

110 cal.

@grate + griddle

100 cal.

@grate + griddle

100 cal.

@grate + griddle

110 cal.

@grate + griddle

100 cal.

@grate + griddle

15 cal.

@grate + griddle

110 cal.

@grate + griddle

240 cal.

@grate + griddle

160 cal.

@grate + griddle

150 cal.

@grate + griddle

180 cal.

@grate + griddle

360 cal.

@grate + griddle

310 cal.

@grate + griddle

5 cal.

@leaves + greens

10 cal.

@leaves + greens

5 cal.

@leaves + greens

30 cal.

@leaves + greens

10 cal.

@leaves + greens

10 cal.

@leaves + greens

0 cal.

@leaves + greens

5 cal.

@leaves + greens

20 cal.

@leaves + greens

5 cal.

@leaves + greens

0 cal.

@leaves + greens

1/4 cup

50 cal.

@leaves + greens

5 cal.

@leaves + greens

50 cal.

@leaves + greens

30 cal.

@leaves + greens

45 cal.

@leaves + greens

90 cal.

@leaves + greens

170 cal.

@leaves + greens

180 cal.

@leaves + greens

130 cal.

@leaves + greens

170 cal.

@leaves + greens

110 cal.

@leaves + greens

0 cal.

@leaves + greens

160 cal.

@leaves + greens

50 cal.

@leaves + greens

90 cal.

@leaves + greens

25 cal.

@leaves + greens

110 cal.

@leaves + greens

220 cal.

@leaves + greens

45 cal.

@leaves + greens

1/4 cup

45 cal.

@leaves + greens

1/4 cup

60 cal.

@leaves + greens

1/4 cup

70 cal.

@leaves + greens

1/4 cup

70 cal.

@leaves + greens

1/4 cup

70 cal.

@leaves + greens

1/4 cup

90 cal.

@leaves + greens

40 cal.

@leaves + greens

50 cal.

@leaves + greens

60 cal.

@leaves + greens

60 cal.

@leaves + greens

0 cal.

@condiments

5 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

10 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@condiments

1 tbsp

15 cal.

@condiments

90 cal.

@condiments

110 cal.

@condiments

0 cal.

@beverages

0 cal.

@beverages

90 cal.

@beverages

160 cal.

@beverages

160 cal.

@beverages

0 cal.

@beverages

100 cal.

@beverages

50 cal.

@beverages

50 cal.

@beverages

70 cal.

@beverages

0 cal.

@beverages

0 cal.

@beverages

15 cal.

@beverages

100 cal.

@beverages

110 cal.

@beverages

0 cal.

@beverages

0 cal.

@beverages

Continuous Dining

Waves Café

Bowl4.40

tomato, basil, cream, onion, herbs

@bone + broth

reg.9.95

humane beef patty topped with american cheese, avocado, bacon & tomato served on a bun

@grate + griddle

Waves Café

Bowl4.40

tomato, basil, cream, onion, herbs

@bone + broth

reg.9.95

humane beef patty topped with american cheese, avocado, bacon & tomato served on a bun

@grate + griddle

Waves Café

reg.8.95

580 cal.

@grate + griddle

Waves Café

reg.8.95

580 cal.

@grate + griddle

Oasis

reg.$6.30

oven baked and available by the slice, margarita or pepperoni

@wood + stone pizza

reg.$12.20

build your own scratch made pizza: 3 toppings included
each additional topping: .65
choose from: pepperoni, salami, chicken, pineapple, red onion, tomato, basil, bacon, spinach, olives, mushroom, rep pepper, jalapenos, fresh mozzarella

@wood + stone pizza

Dinner

Waves Café

reg.4.20

@bone + broth

Bowl4.40

tomato, basil, cream, onion, herbs

@bone + broth

Bowl4.40

chicken, gluten free noodles, yellow onions, leeks, celery, garlic

@bone + broth

reg.9.95

humane beef patty topped with american cheese, avocado, bacon & tomato served on a bun

@grate + griddle

reg.12.65

grilled chicken, buffalo ranch, pickled red onion, sliced tomato & shredded lettuce inside a pita bread

SIDES: french fries

@grate + griddle

reg.9.40

stewed black beans & kidney beans seasoned with garlic, spices & fresh herbs

SIDES: white rice , broccoli

@minus 9

reg.10.45

stewed blend of black beans, salted beef & pork seasoned with garlic, spices & fresh herbs

SIDES: white rice , broccoli

@minus 9

reg.11.10

slow-cooked chicken brushed with a house-made hickory barbecue sauce

SIDES: corn on the cob , macaroni & cheese , biscuits , garden salad

@warm + soulful

reg.9.95

slow-cooked portobello mushroom topped with house made hickory barbecue sauce

SIDES: corn on the cob , macaroni & cheese , biscuit , garden salad

@warm + soulful

reg.11.10

shaved eye of round beef & crisp broccoli florets tossed in a sauce made with garlic chives, ginger, cabbage, onion, carrots, hoisin sauce & scallion

SIDES: steamed rice , stir fried vegetables

@global

reg.9.95

baked tofu & broccoli tossed in a sauce made with garlic chives, ginger, cabbage, onion, carrots, hoisin sauce & scallion

SIDES: steamed rice , stir fried vegetables

@global

vegetarian9.95
chicken11.10

thinly sliced beef steak, onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, rice, vinegar

SIDES: steamed rice , french fries

@show + tell

reg.9.95

onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, rice, vinegar

SIDES: french fries , steamed rice

@show + tell

reg..64 / oz.

local greens, seasonal vegetables, house-made dressings, artisan toppings

@leaves + greens

Waves Café

90 cal.

@cold cereal

160 cal.

@cold cereal

280 cal.

@grate + griddle

630 cal.

@grate + griddle

630 cal.

@grate + griddle

130 cal.

@butter + sugar

150 cal.

@butter + sugar

90 cal.

@butter + sugar

130 cal.

@butter + sugar

260 cal.

@butter + sugar

460 cal.

@butter + sugar

Waves Café

10 cal.

@grate + griddle

10 cal.

@grate + griddle

5 cal.

@grate + griddle

20 cal.

@grate + griddle

20 cal.

@grate + griddle

15 cal.

@grate + griddle

150 cal.

@grate + griddle

130 cal.

@grate + griddle

220 cal.

@grate + griddle

160 cal.

@grate + griddle

160 cal.

@grate + griddle

190 cal.

@grate + griddle

110 cal.

@grate + griddle

100 cal.

@grate + griddle

100 cal.

@grate + griddle

110 cal.

@grate + griddle

100 cal.

@grate + griddle

15 cal.

@grate + griddle

110 cal.

@grate + griddle

240 cal.

@grate + griddle

160 cal.

@grate + griddle

150 cal.

@grate + griddle

180 cal.

@grate + griddle

360 cal.

@grate + griddle

310 cal.

@grate + griddle

5 cal.

@leaves + greens

10 cal.

@leaves + greens

5 cal.

@leaves + greens

30 cal.

@leaves + greens

10 cal.

@leaves + greens

10 cal.

@leaves + greens

0 cal.

@leaves + greens

5 cal.

@leaves + greens

20 cal.

@leaves + greens

5 cal.

@leaves + greens

0 cal.

@leaves + greens

1/4 cup

50 cal.

@leaves + greens

5 cal.

@leaves + greens

50 cal.

@leaves + greens

30 cal.

@leaves + greens

45 cal.

@leaves + greens

90 cal.

@leaves + greens