Most of UVU's food is in one building: the Sorensen Student Center, home to Chick-fil-A, Costa Vida, CupBop, Panda Express, Papa Johns, Starbucks, Subway and more. Other restaurants are spread across campus, including R&R BBQ, Taco Bell, Wendy's, Jamba Juice and Guru's. During fall and spring, Subway stays open latest, until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Locations and hours below are from UVU Dining Services and the Sorensen Student Center's facilities page, read Nov. 7, 2026. Hours change during breaks, so check UVU Dining's map and schedule around Thanksgiving and finals.
Every location, fall and spring hours
| Restaurant | Building | Mon-Thu | Fri | Sat | GreenBucks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chick-fil-A | Sorensen Center | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Yes |
| Costa Vida | Sorensen Center | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Yes | |
| CupBop | Sorensen Center | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | ||
| E.A.T.S. | Sorensen Center | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Yes | |
| Fish Bone | Sorensen Center | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | ||
| Panda Express | Sorensen Center | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | ||
| Papa Johns | Sorensen Center | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Yes | |
| Scoops (campus store) | Sorensen Center, SC-109 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.* | Yes |
| Starbucks | Sorensen Center | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Yes | |
| Subway | Sorensen Center | 7 a.m.-9 p.m. | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Yes | |
| Tadka | Sorensen Center | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | ||
| Willy's Pop Shop | Sorensen Center | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Yes | |
| Engineering Café | SE | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Yes | |
| Guru's | CB | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | ||
| Mom Fulton's Cafe | FL | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Yes | |
| Jamba Juice | RL | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | ||
| Taco Bell | RL | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Yes |
| R&R BBQ | KB | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | ||
| Wendy's | SL | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Yes |
Blank Saturday cells are closed. *Scoops' Saturday hours are from the Sorensen Center's facilities page.
Byte smart-cooler vending machines are open all day in the Clarke Building, Computer Science, Noorda and West Campus.
Summer hours are shorter
In summer, most locations close by 3 or 4 p.m., nothing is open Saturday, and E.A.T.S. and Willy's Pop Shop close for the season. Fish Bone closes Fridays in summer.
GreenBucks
GreenBucks are spent with your UVU ID card. UVU Dining lists 12 locations that take them, marked above. Your card also carries the free UTA pass and library privileges; see our UVU student ID guide.
What else is in the Sorensen Center
- Scoops, room SC-109: the campus convenience store, with drinks, ice cream, sandwiches, yogurt, fruit, medicine and frozen grab-and-go meals. 801-863-7493.
- The Computer Loft: an open student computer lab with 39 computers and black-and-white and color laser printers.
- The Commons: a two-level lounge with seating and study tables that doubles as the reception area for the Grande Ballroom.
- Campus Connection, room SC-106F, where you get your student ID, across from the UVU Post Office.
- Student Health Services, second level, room SC 221; see our student health guide.
For a quieter place to study than the food court, the Fulton Library has bookable rooms and a family study suite.
Off campus
If you'd rather leave campus, our best restaurants in Orem and cheap eats for students guides cover the area.
Related guides
- UVU student guide
- UVU student ID card and free UTA pass
- UVU Fulton Library hours
- UVU commuter guide
- Best restaurants in Orem
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Dining Services, Utah Valley University. Checked November 7, 2026.
- UVU Sorensen Student Center: Facilities, UVU Sorensen Student Center. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Student ID Cards & Information, UVU Campus Connection. Checked November 7, 2026.
