Brain fuel

Like any proper university campus, UNR has no shortage of food options. From tiny cafes to full restaurants, here’s a breakdown of what is offered and what we recommend. Don’t spend all your WolfBucks in one place. You might want to invest in a Lombardi gym pass, too, just to play it safe.

The Overlook

Where: North of Manzanita Lake and left of Frandsen Humanities.

Good for: English majors.

What to get: Soups change daily, but in the fall and winter, get the Italian Wedding soup and ask for cheesy breadsticks. It’s the perfect comfort food.

Open: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Elements

Where: Davidson Math and Science Center, main floor.

Good for: Math, science and engineering students.

What to get: Chai and a chiabatta sandwich. Ask for it heated.

Open: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bytes

Where: Main floor of the Knowledge Center.

Good for: A pick-me-up before delving into that term paper.

What to get: An iced raspberry mocha. Friendly barista Gonzalo makes it the best—sometimes he won’t let you put a lid on your cup until you take a sip of your drink first and give him a thumb’s up.

Open: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 7:30-5 p.m. Sunday, noon-9 p.m.

D-C Store

Where: Argenta Hall, bottom floor.

Good for: Late night cram sessions or House marathons.

What to get: Chicken strips are a rite of passage for students living in the res halls.

Open: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-midnight. Saturday, 1:30 p.m.-midnight. Sunday, 1:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

The Downunder Café

Where: Argenta Hall, bottom floor.

Good for: Dorm dwellers.

What to get: It’s worth getting up before noon for the awesome breakfast spread, especially the epic omelet bar. Sometimes they also have French toast sticks. Remember those?

Open: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for brunch, 4:30-6:30 p.m. for dinner.

Pathways Café

Where: Center for Molecular Medicine.

Good for: Vegans or organic food fans.

What to get: The Veghead—eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash and more veggie goodies doused with a pesto aioli. Get a side of the Totally Tomato Soup, too, if you’re really feeling adventurous.

Open: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Jolt N Java

Where: The pathway in front of the closed Getchell Library building.

Good for: Engineers heading to the engineering quad or to DeLaMare Library.

What to get: Green tea and an everything bagel with cream cheese. And eat it on the steps of Getchell or on the quad for an authentic college experience.

Open: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Las Trojes Express

Where: Ansari Business

Good for: Business majors, or anyone passing through the lower quad.

What to get: A Las Trojes breakfast burrito makes for great pre-test grub—especially for those early Core Humanities classes.

Open: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Northside Café

Where: Fitzgerald Student Services Building.

Good for: Grabbing a snack to console yourself after visiting the financial aid office.

What to get: A piece of cheese pizza and a cup of Seattle’s Best coffee—black, of course.

Open: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday 7:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Joe Crowley Student Union

The Joe has a food court with popular chains, including Einstein Bros. Bagels, Port of Subs, Panda Express and Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen. For fall hours, visit www.unr.edu/union/about-the-student-union/hours.

On the third floor, the Cantina Del Lobo offers Mexican food with special days like Taco Tuesday, Wing Thursday, Burger Friday and $5 Meal Deals. Open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.