Photo: Samantha BergFrom Cobb Salad to pizza
Cool Café: Chef and restaurant owner Jesse Cool says the signature dish is the Cobb salad, made with naturally cured bacon, a pickled farm egg and Point Reyes blue cheese. Location: Cantor Arts Center.
Russo Café: Selections include hand-tossed pizzas, and the menu features organic ingredients from local producers and farmers. Location: Munger Graduate Residence, building 4.
Alumni Café: California cuisine is highlighted, plus wines produced by Stanford alums. Location: Arrillaga Alumni Center.
Photo: Samantha BergFrom London broil to sushi
Jimmy V’s Sports Café: Jimmy Viglizzo—didn’t you wonder what the V was for?—says his most popular items are the fresh-carved turkey and London broil. Location: Arrillaga Family Sports Center.
Ike’s Place: You may never have seen so many sandwich choices, named after so many famous people. Location: Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center.
Arbuckle Dining Pavilion: This spacious gathering spot offers a host of choices, including a panini station and freshly prepared sushi. Location: Graduate School of Business.
Photo: Samantha BergFrom arepas to Thai curries
Coupa Café: Owner Camelia Coupal, ’05, recommends the arepas. “They are traditional Venezuelan cornmeal griddle delights, wheat- and gluten-free” with assorted fillings. Locations: Y2E2, Graduate School of Business, Green Library (no arepas) and a new café at the golf course.
NeXus (Clark Center Café): This is a 240-seat restaurant with a wide range of fresh dishes, from a Reuben burger to create-your-own burritos. Location: James H. Clark Center.
Thai Café: Follow the devotees beelining for this outdoor dining spot in the math courtyard. All meals $6. Location: Jordan Hall.
