Bruin Plate

Great menu upgrade, better meat options

The future of sustainable dining is delicious. The creativity here is spectacular and their sustainable sourcing of ingredients is commendable. This is a model for food consumption in the coming years.

It’s rare to find a combination of truly healthy and delicious food in a restaurant but this is it, if you care about what you eat you you must visit this place

A lot of delicious food to choose from proteins to vegetables and carbs and fruits and soups and desserts!!!

Healthy food options and a lot of choices.

Great variety, Hot and pipping food !

The healthiest quality food at UCLA

One of the newest residential hall restaurants on the hill. They aim to serve healthy food for students.

B Plate? More like Best Plate amiright? But really this place is amazing. 10/10

lots of good vegan options, great selection of sweet breads

Fantastic options at this dining hall, so many delicious dishes. The tofu is amazing, and their vegan desserts are incredible. I highly recommend the coconut yogurt, so yummy. Lots of places to sit, really nice environment and food.

We were recommended to eat at Bruin Plate if we wanted a healthy lunch while we were visiting the UCLA campus. It's definitely different than Griffin/Sunset/Covel Commons. It's hard to tell from the outside but it's quite large after we entered. Lots of places to sit and natural lighting everywhere. There are at least 5 different stations available for lunch. Some of the stations open and close based on when you get out of your seat to look for more to eat. It is true, the food is quite healthy. Even the chocolate has zucchini on the inside. It's not the typical pizza, spaghetti, pasta, burger, or generic lunch. It's also not a Vegas buffet. It's quite unique. My favorite was the beef and barley soup. That was outstanding. Would I come back? Yes, but I would go for a dinner experience when all the stations are open. That would definitely be a fun experience.

Bplate for the win 🙌. I have an undying love for the yogurt machines. Best grapes and onions in the universe. Just gonna deal with the lines 😭.

This place is delicious and amazing. Although there are so many mouths to feed, their system is very efficient and all the stations are spaced apart so that there is not a cluster of people all in one area. The food quality is great. I was just there for their avocado fest. The tart yogurt with coconut flakes is amazing. I'm surprised that they offer lamb. The guacamole was off the charts. The presentation is on point. All the food is delicious, so nothing goes to waste. I'm sad that my cousin is not going to be dorming anymore pretty soon so that I can take advantage of her swipes. I dormed back at UCI in 2001 and our food was not as great, but perhaps it has improved over the years. UCLA students have it good. They are so lucky.

Another good buffet style dinning hall at UCLA. All you can eat. Food is fresh and delicious. Admission must be accompanied by a student with a meal plan.

My savior, my star…. Bruin Plate you saved me when all else was bleak and dark.

I eat here every meal because the foods are high quality and healthy. The staff is great too. I asked Betty if they had ketchup, and she requested that they bring out the whole container of ketchup just because I asked if they had any.

Very good food for UCLA students. By far the fanciest and healthiest buffet restaurant available. Can get very crowded.

AWESOME selection and quality, only downside is it's very popular and therefore crowded.

We miss BPlate ❤️ this photo is from 2019

Theo Wiggin

Fantastic options at this dining hall, so many delicious dishes. The tofu is amazing, and their vegan desserts are incredible. I highly recommend the coconut yogurt, so yummy. Lots of places to sit, really nice environment and food.

Sunny

We were recommended to eat at Bruin Plate if we wanted a healthy lunch while we were visiting the UCLA campus. It's definitely different than Griffin/Sunset/Covel Commons. It's hard to tell from the outside but it's quite large after we entered. Lots of places to sit and natural lighting everywhere. There are at least 5 different stations available for lunch. Some of the stations open and close based on when you get out of your seat to look for more to eat. It is true, the food is quite healthy. Even the chocolate has zucchini on the inside. It's not the typical pizza, spaghetti, pasta, burger, or generic lunch. It's also not a Vegas buffet. It's quite unique. My favorite was the beef and barley soup. That was outstanding. Would I come back? Yes, but I would go for a dinner experience when all the stations are open. That would definitely be a fun experience.

Georgia EIck

Bplate for the win 🙌. I have an undying love for the yogurt machines. Best grapes and onions in the universe. Just gonna deal with the lines 😭.

Elizabeth Tran

This place is delicious and amazing. Although there are so many mouths to feed, their system is very efficient and all the stations are spaced apart so that there is not a cluster of people all in one area. The food quality is great. I was just there for their avocado fest. The tart yogurt with coconut flakes is amazing. I'm surprised that they offer lamb. The guacamole was off the charts. The presentation is on point. All the food is delicious, so nothing goes to waste. I'm sad that my cousin is not going to be dorming anymore pretty soon so that I can take advantage of her swipes. I dormed back at UCI in 2001 and our food was not as great, but perhaps it has improved over the years. UCLA students have it good. They are so lucky.

Master-D

Another good buffet style dinning hall at UCLA. All you can eat. Food is fresh and delicious. Admission must be accompanied by a student with a meal plan.

Emma Searing

My savior, my star…. Bruin Plate you saved me when all else was bleak and dark.

Yash Moondhra

I eat here every meal because the foods are high quality and healthy. The staff is great too. I asked Betty if they had ketchup, and she requested that they bring out the whole container of ketchup just because I asked if they had any.

Daniel Norman

Very good food for UCLA students. By far the fanciest and healthiest buffet restaurant available. Can get very crowded.

Austin Lee

AWESOME selection and quality, only downside is it's very popular and therefore crowded.

Sarah T

We miss BPlate ❤️ this photo is from 2019

First and foremost, the fact that it's all you can eat is a plus, secondly the small plate portion is ideal if you don't want to feel extremely full and fatigued. Third, they have vegetarian options and super energy food. Just come by and check out the food, you won't be disappointed. Thanks Bruin Plate!

Best food on the hill. They always have rice and beans. Easy to love it if you are health conscious and want solid nutrition.

i got an uncooked bagel with cream cheese for my son andrew, he is very picky and he didn’t want any of the amazing options that there are at this incredible establishment. i wish my son were better. good food though.

It’s great. Yum. The food is pretty good for school dorm food, wings are amazing and also the bread loafs are super good. Lots of options and healthy proteins/carbs.

I love Bruin Plate most for breakfast. There aren’t the crazy long lines during the weekdays. The omelette station will always have a line, but it moves quickly and their omelettes are the best. Soft beautiful classical music plays, the lighting is soothing, and the views of the pine and eucalyptus trees out of the large windows are gorgeous.

Being vegan, I love this place. But the reason it's my favorite dining hall is because they actually cut the pineapple CORRECTLY. They actually cut the crust of the pineapple off, not like covel who seems to think the crust is edible.

Excellent food, clean and friendly staff. Very healthy eating, not greasy.

Patrick V

Excellent food, clean and friendly staff. Very healthy eating, not greasy.

Juan Pablo Lopez

Best food on the hill. They always have rice and beans. Easy to love it if you are health conscious and want solid nutrition.

jaime

It’s great. Yum. The food is pretty good for school dorm food, wings are amazing and also the bread loafs are super good. Lots of options and healthy proteins/carbs.

Alana

i got an uncooked bagel with cream cheese for my son andrew, he is very picky and he didn’t want any of the amazing options that there are at this incredible establishment. i wish my son were better. good food though.

kitten carter

I love Bruin Plate most for breakfast. There aren’t the crazy long lines during the weekdays. The omelette station will always have a line, but it moves quickly and their omelettes are the best. Soft beautiful classical music plays, the lighting is soothing, and the views of the pine and eucalyptus trees out of the large windows are gorgeous.

Sandra Gomez

First and foremost, the fact that it's all you can eat is a plus, secondly the small plate portion is ideal if you don't want to feel extremely full and fatigued. Third, they have vegetarian options and super energy food. Just come by and check out the food, you won't be disappointed. Thanks Bruin Plate!

Jennifer C Martinez (Jenny)

Being vegan, I love this place. But the reason it's my favorite dining hall is because they actually cut the pineapple CORRECTLY. They actually cut the crust of the pineapple off, not like covel who seems to think the crust is edible.

good atmosphere and great food

People have told me it's a hit or miss, but they've all been hits for me. They have especially good flatbread, and are one of the more creative dining halls in UCLA.

Food is good quality and very healthy. Perfect choice for someone looking to watch their diet and still eat some good food!

Food is good. Staff is generally polite with rare exceptions. Lines are long and portions are small so avoid during peak hours.

Tater tots were dry but everything else was good just wish they had chocolate ice cream

The right place if you like healthy foods. Lots of vegetables No cakes for dessert

Yuchun Huang

The right place if you like healthy foods. Lots of vegetables No cakes for dessert

Even though I'm an Aggie now I will be a Bruin for life and forever proud of being a baby blue and gold bear. I thought UCLA dining halls during my college days were good but Bruin plate has stepped up the dining hall game to another level! Bruin Plate serves all organic food, emphasizing healthy vegetarian choices that are just as tasty as similar meat options. First, the interior is awesome- contemporary but cozy and tables/drink stations/food stations all engineered for efficiency. Each station has the meat or vegetarian option clearly labeled on tv screens/signs- and there are at least five different ones - from bowls, to flatbread/pizza, to main entree, broccoli bar, etc. And how awesome is it that they have a place to just get steam broccoli?!? I went on the first day of winter quarter back from break and the food was good. I got tilapia, a pesto chicken leg, vegetarian lasagna, and chicken flatbread. Everything had interesting flavors, tasted good, and most importantly was healthy! The desserts were also healthier (i.e. banana breads), and I grabbed some kiwi and pineapple (not everyday dining hall food). This dining hall allows you to grab all the food you want without feeling guilty about your body or the environment- win win win!

Steven Vong

Even though I'm an Aggie now I will be a Bruin for life and forever proud of being a baby blue and gold bear. I thought UCLA dining halls during my college days were good but Bruin plate has stepped up the dining hall game to another level! Bruin Plate serves all organic food, emphasizing healthy vegetarian choices that are just as tasty as similar meat options. First, the interior is awesome- contemporary but cozy and tables/drink stations/food stations all engineered for efficiency. Each station has the meat or vegetarian option clearly labeled on tv screens/signs- and there are at least five different ones - from bowls, to flatbread/pizza, to main entree, broccoli bar, etc. And how awesome is it that they have a place to just get steam broccoli?!? I went on the first day of winter quarter back from break and the food was good. I got tilapia, a pesto chicken leg, vegetarian lasagna, and chicken flatbread. Everything had interesting flavors, tasted good, and most importantly was healthy! The desserts were also healthier (i.e. banana breads), and I grabbed some kiwi and pineapple (not everyday dining hall food). This dining hall allows you to grab all the food you want without feeling guilty about your body or the environment- win win win!

Good for health food, but always busy and not that great otherwise.

Very good food. Tiny portions. Always busy

Same as all the other UCLA student dining places: crowded, tiny portions and reasonable selection of good food. Best bit is the large salade bar.

beware

I hate it, the food sucks. The ladies are rude and they food is just bad.

Not sure if this worker name lidia Diaz still work here but she kept touching my food, she needs to get fired. Big back

Adam Daniel

Not sure if this worker name lidia Diaz still work here but she kept touching my food, she needs to get fired. Big back