Dining Services

Drop Shadow

la paloma logoLa Paloma café is located in the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice at the west-end of campus.

La Paloma is being revitalized this summer. The new culinary focus is simple and sustainable dining. Menu offerings include: local, natural and flavorful foods that support overall wellness. Indoor and outdoor seating will still be available and will include communal tables, banquettes and seating for individual diners. Like ‘USD Dining’ on Facebook for updates.

trio eatingEnjoy grilled and gourmet sandwiches, unique salads, gyros, soup, a large variety of cold beverages and snacks, an espresso bar and hot breakfast items –  available all day.  Extensive grab and go options are ideal for meals on the run, or stay and enjoy the view of Mission Bay from the patio.

GetFood

This online ordering system allows you to easily order and pay for food online. Skip the lines, pick up your food and go. Coming this fall 'GetFood' will replace 'WebFood'!

La Paloma Breeze

Fax ahead your lunch order - this service is available during the spring and fall acaedmic semesters- see you in September!

Save time, fax your lunch order in the morning, before 10:30 am, and pick it up at 11:30 am.

Gourmet to Go

For quick, hassle-free catering ask for 'Gourmet to Go'. It's perfect for last-minute occasions,  afternoon breaks, snacks for study groups, and more.

Hot Entrees

Each day a different hot soup, and a fresh grilled sandwich of the month are available.

Available Daily:

La Paloma 's 3 Grilled Cheese

Enjoy melted Swiss, Jack, and Cheddar Cheeses with signature dressing on fresh grilled sourdough bread. Tomatoes available on request.

Signature Sandwiches

Santa Fe Turkey: Sliced turkey with Pepper Jack cheese, smoky chipotle mayo, tomato, leaf lettuce, and sliced red onion on a sesame Kaiser roll.

Tuscan Chicken: Grilled chicken breast with La Paloma signature dressing, tomato, leaf lettuce and house vinaigrette on a rosemary garlic focaccia round.

The Baron: Oven-roasted beef, cheddar cheese, leaf lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion, and creamy horseradish sauce served on an onion Kaiser roll.

Bacon Turkey Bravo: Sliced turkey breast, bacon, Swiss cheese, leaf lettuce, tomato, and La Paloma signature dressing on a sesame Kaiser roll.

Olympian: Cheddar and Swiss cheese, sliced cucumbers, olives, lettuce, tomato and red onion with La Paloma signature dressing and house vinaigrette on a batard.

Café Sandwiches

All Café sandwiches are prepared with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and La Paloma house vinaigrette dressing. Choose a Sourdough or Whole Wheat Roll.

Café Sandwich Selections: Traditional Turkey Breast, La Paloma Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad (our specialty recipe), Honey Cured Ham, and Oven-roasted Beef.

Café Sandwich Additions: Cheeses: Swiss, Cheddar, Pepper Jack or Jack. Breads: Batard, Onion Kaiser Roll, Sesame Kaiser Roll, Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Round.

Gyros: Fresh warm pita served with Gyro meat, shredded lettuce, tomato and a side of tzatziki.

Make it a meal with a side salad and medium drink!

Espresso Bar

La Paloma proudly serves USD alumni-owned and operated Ryan Bros. Coffee. Choose from the following drinks, in addition to our daily specials: espresso, café latte, espresso-mocha, cappuccino, Americano, coffee, café au lait, mochas, hot chocolate, Chai tea, or Tazo teas. Enjoy one of our fresh baked pastries with your coffee.

Grab and Go

For your convenience, La Paloma offers extensive grab and go options. Everything you need for a meal on the run! Choose from vegetable and noodle salads, sandwiches, sushi, wraps, veggie plates, tuna and chicken salad cups, yogurt, assorted fruits, a huge selection of bottled beverages, power bars, candy, cookies, chips, and several daily entree specials.

Hot Breakfast

Available All Day!

La Paloma Original- scrambled eggs, Cheesy Original- the LP Original with Cheddar Cheese, and Homestyle- the Cheesy Original with your choice of Bacon or Ham. All served on a toasted bagel, croissant, Pita Bread, tortilla.

  • Greek Pita Scramble
  • Three Homestyle Pancakes made-to-order

menus subject to change