Pacific Cafe & Catering

Convenient place for lunch whether you are working or visiting UCSD hospital in La Jolla. It's located in the ACTRI research building across the street from the emergency department. I skipped the line by ordering online.Since it was pretty busy around lunch time mishaps are bound to happen. They gave someone else my order by accident but quickly made me a fresh one! Friendly and professional serviceI ordered the pollo asada burrito and it was lightly seasoned and very delicious. Look at that generous portion of high quality chicken! They grilled the outside of the burrito so it had a little crisp tooI've been here a handful of times prior; their sandwiches and wraps are also of very high quality. Their breakfast burritos are very filling too. Prices are fair , about $9 for a burrito.

Got an Iced MilkyWay Coffee and it was pretty good! There was a slight balance of sweet/slightly salty. I ordered online & the service was so quick! Def would come by for a quick snack!

Love ordering online and picking up my food. They do have seating and some really big comfy chairs. I love eating here when I'm in the area. It's always on time, warm, and delicious. I love how friendly they are and how easy it is to get my meals during work.

This review is specifically for the Turkey Avocado Wrap because it is the best wrap I have ever had in my life. I wish I could recreate it but I know it just won't be the same. The ingredients are fresh and so flavorful together. I have heard of this place by word of mouth but I got to try this for the first time at my job since the owner drops some off for us and so now that I know where it is located- it is definitely one of my top choices to grab lunch. I have to park in the structure and walk a little but it's well worth it. I highly recommend that if you are stopping by and don't know what to try..try the turkey avocado wrap! Thank me later!

Ya serve hot, freshly made food, with arugula and also make custom espressos in a hospital lobby, you're gonna get a good mark. Food came out super fresh and swift. I got the good special burger of the day with a side of some good shoestring fries. Coffee hit the spot too. Hell, I'd give 'em a fifth star if they also served onion rings . . . but they didn't. Coffee-cart coffee that's much tastier than the cafe coffee across the street (Cove Cafe). Super friendly staff and some tables inside to enjoy your eats. Dicks

Thanks to pacific cafe, campus food doesn't have to be bad. The menu has plenty of options offering all the lunch staples: sandwiches, salads, wraps, rice bowls, etc. and the portions are pretty filling. They also have an extensive cafe menu with plenty of coffee/tea options. You can even add vanilla ice cream for $1! Plenty of hospital/research staff opt for lunch here and you can even order ahead online. The seating is limited, but offers a nice view into the courtyard. Definitely recommend stopping by if you need a decent meal or pick me up.

Great food, great service! Hands-down, the best food around! Always a pleasure eating lunch here

You have 3 options of where to grab a bite to eat when you're on UCSD medical campus. I work at UCSD and this is my #1 spot. Sometimes I purposely "forget" to bring my lunch because I wanna have lunch here! Pacific cafe has the goods. Burgers, bowls, pasta, paninis, salads, they might even have chicken tikka masala as their special. Best part is, it's all delicious. You can check online for their daily specials. My favorite things to order are the roasted veggie panini, teriyaki burger, chipotle chicken pasta and every salad on the menu. The roasted veggie panini is something I crave every single day. Roasted veggies on a French roll with feta cheese and a lemon aioli. This sandwich is perfection. I think about this sandwich while we're performing a procedure sometimes. Please give it a try! Now this place has a line, 99% of the time. We usually either call our orders ahead or order online. I'm pretty sure everyone who works at UCSD knows this place has some really good food and that's why the lines are always long. The super sweet employees keep the line moving and get your orders out as quickly as they can. The family running this place is wonderful and have gained me as a customer for life! I keep mentioning that they should add sweet potato fries to the menu, fingers crossed. Check this place out if you're on campus, it's my favorite.

Cheap food, everyone who works there is super nice. The food is okay, but better than almost any cafe in a hospital or similar place. Coffee is pretty good as well and they have lots of syrups and milk choices.

Pacific Cafe is kind of a healthcare dining option gem that's set in ACTRI, making it a solid option for those working in the building and the hospital across the street. The food scene for this demographic tends to be abysmal in options and quality, but Pacific Cafe is surprisingly not bad in either category. The menu is impressively extensive with vegetarian options and the food itself is not poorly made. The staff is friendly and enthusiastic, and despite putting in the time to craft the dishes, they've got quite the efficient process. It's best to call in advance to place an order then pick it up for lunch. Prices are also fair. I've tried their Margherita flatbread and pesto penne. Both options were good for what they were, but I wish they were more flavorful because they erred on the bland side for me. Nonetheless, Pacific Cafe is roughly a 4 stars from me given the context of it being what it is compared to other similar establishments.