UCLA
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UCLA has demonstrated strong commitments to plant-based progress, including signing a pledge with Humane World for Animals to transition to 50% plant-based dining by 2027. Collaborations with student groups like Bruins for Animals have expanded vegan dessert options, with most take-out dining halls now offering exclusively vegan cookies. The university integrates sustainability into its menus, sourcing only Certified Humane, cage-free eggs since 2010 (1.5 million annually). Additionally, UCLA piloted the Impossible™ Foodprint Project in 2019 to highlight the environmental impact of menu items, further advancing transparency and climate-conscious dining. These efforts position UCLA as a leader in institutional plant-based adoption
61.39%
of yearly food purchases are on animal-based products.
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formal commitment(s) to reducing food-related impact on the planet.
2.0
plant-based mains served at dinner on average per week at each dining hall.
5/5
labeling & naming quality rating
Avocado Toast with Tofu and Kale
Acaí Bowl
Sofritas Burrito Bowl
A Plant-Based Breakfast with Just Egg
Vegan Cheese Pizza
Testimonials and Reviews
Find out what people have to say about UCLA's plant-based progress.
Average Rating: 4.0/5
Apr 14, 2025
Current Student
great food
Apr 13, 2025
Current Student
UCLA has plenty of plant-based options, however, they are very hit or miss. Sometimes I feel like their vegan options are the best thing ever and why would anyone even eat anything else, other times it's bland and hardly edible. I remember when I was served some obscenity along the lines of cold sweet potato and undercooked lentils mashed together. I'm not sure if this is still the case, but when I ate on the hill, there was no protein option for a sandwich at The Study. It's just very inconsistent.
Anonymous
Freshman
As a person who is allergic to milk, I WISH THERE WAS MORE DAIRY-FREE OPTIONS!!
Anonymous
Sophomore
It would be nice if we could see the environmental impact of our food. There’s some stuff that’s just general knowledge but maybe more specifics could be nice.
Anonymous
Sophomore
It would be nice if we could see the environmental impact of our food. There’s some stuff that’s just general knowledge but maybe more specifics could be nice.
Anonymous
Junior
I'm pretty happy with UCLA's plant based options at dining halls, though I am not a picky eater. I enjoy the different types of proteins they use, such as tempeh, tofu, and seitan, as well as the creative dishes at BPlate and Feast.