The leaves are changing and the pumpkin lattes are brewing, which can only mean that fall quarter has begun.

UC Davis recently earned a grade of A+ in Niche’s Best College Food in America ranking: Celebrate and sample new and returning campus offerings with this guide to fall dining specials across campus.

Peet’s expands, adds seasonal drinks

UC Davis has secured a new deal with Peet’s Coffee, which will now be available in all retail dining locations, the three campus dining commons and Latitude Restaurant. Additionally, Peet’s will be introducing a new non-dairy, plant-based offering, Ripple Milk.  

Peet’s also has a new limited line of seasonal drinks, including pumpkin lattes, fiery mochas and spiced maple cold brew oat milk lattes. Aggies have until Nov. 5 to enjoy all three.

CoHo now serves Pachamama Coffee

More coffee, please! Starting this fall, Pachamama Coffee will be served at both Coffee House campus locations. The company’s business model is vertical and equitable by design, as their farmers own their land and processing plants. Multiple roasts, including a decaf option, will be available at the CoHo and CoHo South Café.

New partner at Silo Market

Starting this fall, Dietz & Watson will be the new meat and dairy vendor at Silo Market and Deli! Family-owned for 80 years and emphasizing sustainability practices, Dietz & Watson products will be available in all deli sandwiches.

More sustainable packaging

The University of California system is switching to more sustainable beverage packaging over the next decade. Through a new preferred supplier contract with PepsiCo, roughly 80% of that company’s beverages sold at UC Davis will be packaged in aluminum, glass, recyclable cartons or other non-plastic containers.

Campus locations that chose not to join the PepsiCo agreement, like the Coffee House and CoHo South Café — both operated by Associated Students of UC Davis — will be transitioning their beverages on a similar timeline.

Free water stations are also available to encourage reusable bottle use as part of UC Davis’ Healthy Beverage Initiative. Learn more about the changes and larger initiatives. 

Limited-time offers 

Sept. 30-Oct. 18:

At Spokes
Brake Check Hot Chicken - Hot chicken, pickle, lettuce, mayo, Texas toast

At The Gunrock
Gunrock Jalapeño Smashburger - Two 4-ounce patties, pepper jack cheese, smash sauce, grilled jalapeños, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, brioche bun

While at the Gunrock, try their new salad special available all fall quarter:

Triathlete Greek Salad - Romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, tomato, chickpea croutons, pepperoncini, feta, red wine vinaigrette

What’s open when

Current hours for each platform are available on the CoHo website, while Dining Services lists each of its open locations online.

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