Campus Dining
Welcome to Valencia College. We are so glad that you are here.
Check out our food options available on campus this term. From free food days and pop-up kitchens to smart markets and food trucks, you’ll have a variety of offerings to choose from.
What’s on the menu?
Food for Thought
Help fuel your education and grab a free meal while on campus as a part of Food for Thought — a free lunch pilot program. Free meals will be provided one day per week on East, Osceola and West Campuses from 11 a.m. until the food runs out or 2:30 p.m., whichever comes first. Domino's, 4 Rivers Smokehouse and Tijuana Flats will rotate among the campuses on Food for Thought days. Pre-selected menu items, including a vegetarian item, will be provided to students and employees on a first-come, first-served basis.
Food for Thought Schedule
East | Osceola | West | |
Week of: | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
January 8 | Domino's | Tijuana Flats | 4 Rivers |
January 15 | COLLEGE CLOSED | Domino's | Tijuana Flats |
January 22 | Tijuana Flats | 4 Rivers | Domino's |
January 29 | Domino's | Tijuana Flats | 4 Rivers |
Februrary 5 | 4 Rivers | Domino's | Tijuana Flats |
February 12 | Tijuana Flats | 4 Rivers | Domino's |
February 19 | Domino's | Tijuana Flats | 4 Rivers |
February 26 | 4 Rivers | Domino's | Tijuana Flats |
March 4 | Tijuana Flats | 4 Rivers | Domino's |
March 11 | Domino's | Tijuana Flats | 4 Rivers |
March 18 | COLLEGE CLOSED | COLLEGE CLOSED | COLLEGE CLOSED |
March 25 | 4 Rivers | Domino's | Tijuana Flats |
April 1 | Tijuana Flats | 4 Rivers | Domino's |
April 8 | Domino's | Tijuana Flats | 4 Rivers |
April 15 | 4 Rivers | Domino's | Tijuana Flats |
April 22 | Tijuana Flats | 4 Rivers | Domino's |
Pop-up Kitchens
Local restaurant vendors are hosting pop-up kitchens in the cafeteria areas on the East, Osceola and West Campuses four days per week. Show your Valencia College ID to receive a $4 discount.* One vendor will visit each of the three campuses each Pop-up Kitchen day, from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., on a rotating basis to offer a limited menu to students and employees. Vendors include Capital Tacos and Jimotti's Restaurant.
*A minimum purchase of $4 is required to receive the discount.
Pop-up Kitchen Schedule
East Campus | West Campus | Osceola Campus | |
Monday | FOOD FOR THOUGHT | Jimotti's | Pending |
Tuesday | Jimotti's | Pending | FOOD FOR THOUGHT |
Wednesday | Jimotti's | FOOD FOR THOUGHT | Pending |
Thursday | Jimotti's | Jimotti's | Pending |
Friday | Pending | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Food Trucks
Enjoy great food at a discounted price. Show your Valencia College ID to receive a $4 discount.*
Food trucks will visit East, Osceola and West Campuses every Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for lunch. Food truck vendors include A Lo Cubano Kitchen, Between Breads, Bowls for Tú, Chickiz Empanaditas Gourmet, El Cubanito Subs, Rock Paper Scissors Eat, SMAC, Street Eats by Jay and The Hook Orlando.
Additionally, on a trial basis, a coffee and breakfast food truck will visit West Campus every Monday, East Campus every Tuesday and Osceola Campus every Wednesday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
*A minimum purchase of $4 is required to receive the discount.
Food Truck Schedule
West Campus | Breakfast: Mondays, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. , Parking Lot D, adjacent to the Student Services Building (SSB) |
East Campus | Breakfast: Tuesdays, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Parking Lot B Sidewalk |
Osceola Campus | Breakfast: Wednesdays, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Clock Tower Circle |
West Campus |
Lunch: Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Parking Lot D, adjacent to the Student Services Building (SSB) |
East Campus | Lunch: Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Parking Lot B Sidewalk |
Osceola Campus |
Lunch: Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Clock Tower Circle |
Smart Markets
Smart Markets will continue to be available on campuses, and this year, we introduced Just Baked Smart Bistros.
Smart Markets offer expanded vending options including sandwiches, salads, small hot plates, beverages and more. The Just Baked Smart Bistros have built-in convection and microwave ovens and dispense hot, cooked food, such as sandwiches, pizza rings, potstickers and desserts.
Smart Markets will remain on East and West Campuses, as well as the School of Public Safety. Additional locations for Smart Markets may be added throughout the fall term.
Campus Locations
East Campus | JUST BAKED SMART BISTRO Building 5, Cafeteria |
SMART MARKET Building 8, Lobby |
Lake Nona Campus | JUST BAKED SMART BISTRO Outside the Campus Store |
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Osceola Campus | JUST BAKED SMART BISTRO Building 4, Cafeteria |
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Poinciana Campus | JUST BAKED SMART BISTRO Student Lounge |
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West Campus | JUST BAKED SMART BISTRO Building 2, Cafeteria |
SMART MARKET Building 10, Student Lounge |
Winter Park Campus | JUST BAKED SMART BISTRO Student Lounge |
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School of Public Safety |
SMART MARKET Student Lounge |
Campus Stores
Pick up a coffee or cold beverage and a snack along with your VC Puma merch and instructional materials at our Campus Store.
Additional Dining Options
Dunkin’ is located on West Campus, Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., and vending machines will remain available across all Valencia College campuses.
VCentials
In times of need, Valencia College students can turn to VCentials. A free source of food and essential items such as toiletries, VCentials is made possible through generosity of the Florida Blue Foundation, Second Harvest and members of the Valencia College community. You can make an appointment and place an online order for convenient pick up or visit during operating hours to make your own selections.
To find dining options on East, Osceola or West campuses, type your search criteria (campus, weekday, type, location) to search the table:
DAY | CAMPUS | TYPE | LOCATION |
Monday | East | Food for Thought | Cafeteria |
Monday | East | Food Truck | Lot B |
Monday | East | Just Baked | Bldg. 5/cafeteria |
Monday | East | Smart Market | Bldg. 8 |
Monday | Osceola | Pop-up Kitchen | Cafeteria |
Monday | Osceola | Food Truck | Clock tower circle |
Monday | Osceola | Just Baked | Bldg. 4/cafeteria |
Monday | West | Pop-up Kitchen | Cafeteria |
Monday | West | Food Truck | Lot D |
Monday | West | Just Baked | Bldg. 2/cafeteria |
Monday | West | Smart Market | Bldg. 10 lounge |
Monday | West | Dunkin’ | Bldg. 6 |
Monday | West | VCentials | Bldg. 1, Room 142 (Across from the Campus Store) |
Tuesday | East | Pop-up Kitchen | Cafeteria |
Tuesday | East | Food Truck | Lot B |
Tuesday | East | Just Baked | Bldg. 5/cafeteria |
Tuesday | East | Smart Market | Bldg. 8 |
Tuesday | Osceola | Food for Thought | Cafeteria |
Tuesday | Osceola | Food Truck | Clock tower circle |
Tuesday | Osceola | Just Baked | Bldg. 4/cafeteria |
Tuesday | West | Pop-up Kitchen | Cafeteria |
Tuesday | West | Food Truck | Lot D |
Tuesday | West | Just Baked | Bldg. 2/cafeteria |
Tuesday | West | Smart Market | Bldg. 10 lounge |
Tuesday | West | VCentials | Bldg. 1, Room 142 (Across from the Campus Store) |
Wednesday | East | Pop-up Kitchen | Cafeteria |
Wednesday | East | Food Truck | Lot B |
Wednesday | East | Just Baked | Bldg. 5/cafeteria |
Wednesday | East | Smart Market | Bldg. 8 |
Wednesday | Osceola | Pop-up Kitchen | Cafeteria |
Wednesday | Osceola | Food Truck | Clock tower circle |
Wednesday | Osceola | Just Baked | Bldg. 4/cafeteria |
Wednesday | West | Food for Thought | Cafeteria |
Wednesday | West | Food Truck | Lot D |
Wednesday | West | Just Baked | Bldg. 2/cafeteria |
Wednesday | West | Smart Market | Bldg. 10 lounge |
Wednesday | West | Dunkin’ | Bldg. 6 |
Wednesday | West | VCentials | Bldg. 1, Room 142 (Across from the Campus Store) |
Thursday | East | Pop-up Kitchen | Cafeteria |
Thursday | East | Food Truck | Lot B |
Thursday | East | Just Baked | Bldg. 5/cafeteria |
Thursday | East | Smart Market | Bldg. 8 |
Thursday | Osceola | Pop-up Kitchen | Cafeteria |
Thursday | Osceola | Food Truck | Clock tower circle |
Thursday | Osceola | Just Baked | Bldg. 4/cafeteria |
Thursday | West | Pop-up Kitchen | Cafeteria |
Thursday | West | Food Truck | Lot D |
Thursday | West | Just Baked | Bldg. 2/cafeteria |
Thursday | West | Smart Market | Bldg. 10 lounge |
Thursday | West | VCentials | Bldg. 1, Room 142 (Across from the Campus Store) |
Friday | East | Pop-up Kitchen | Cafeteria |
Friday | East | Food Truck | Lot B |
Friday | East | Just Baked | Bldg. 5/cafeteria |
Friday | East | Smart Market | Bldg. 8 |
Friday | Osceola | Food Truck | Clock tower circle |
Friday | Osceola | Just Baked | Bldg. 4/cafeteria |
Friday | West | Food Truck | Lot D |
Friday | West | Just Baked | Bldg. 2/cafeteria |
Friday | West | Smart Market | Bldg. 10 lounge |
Friday | West | Dunkin’ | Bldg. 6 |
Friday | West | VCentials | Bldg. 1, Room 142 (Across from the Campus Store) |