Dining & Meal Plans

The Perk logo surrounded by coffee beans.

The Perk Coffee Shop

Welcome to The Perk, your go-to spot for a good cup of Starbucks coffee. From classics like cappuccinos to strong espressos, we've got your brew covered. Grab a snack, take a seat, and enjoy a laid-back between classes. We're here to make your coffee break simple and satisfying.

Metro Campus: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Southeast Campus: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Northeast Campus: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Logo on the left features an illustration of a building next to a burger and reads Burger Shack: Burgers Fries and More.

Burger Shack

Welcome to Burger Shack, your go-to spot for delicious burgers. We have packed our menu with tempting burger creations. Refuel for your next class with a delicious burger, a side of fries, and an ice-cold soda.

Locations: Metro Campus, Southeast Campus
Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Burger Shack Menu

Picante Tex-Mex: Photo features two chicken burritos.

Picante Tex-Mex Cafe

Spice up your day at Picante Tex Mex Cafe, where bold flavors and Tex-Mex delights take center stage. Our menu includes hearty burritos, satisfying burrito bowls, cheesy quesadillas, crunchy nachos, or delicious taco salad. Complement your meal with some crispy Chips and Queso or the classic combo of Chips and Salsa. experience a true Tex-Mex fiesta.

Locations: Metro Campus, Southeast Campus
Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Picante Tex-Mex Menu

Meal Plan Tiers

The plans are based on a per-semester basis. There are three different tiers of meal plans to purchase.

Meal Plan Tiers
Meal PlanCostPlus Bonus DollarsTotal Spending Balance
Tier 1$50010% ($50)$550
Tier 2$3005% ($15)$315
Tier 3$1000% ($0)$100

When you purchase a Tier 1 or Tier 2 plan, you will receive additional bonus dollars. This will give you an additional spending balance to use at any of the campus food service operations. The Tier 3 plan does not come with any additional bonus dollars.

Purchase a Meal Plan

To purchase a meal plan download and complete the Meal Plan Contract and return it to the Bursar office.

Meal Plan Contract

Frequently Asked Questions

Any of the Meal Plans can be used at any Grill, Perk, or Market locations for food and beverage purchases. The Meal Plans can be used to pay for a guest's or your own meal.

The Meal Plans cannot be used in vending machines or for catering.

You can visit the Bursar Office to purchase your meal plan. 

Choose the appropriate Tier plan for you and fill out the Meal Plan contract. Your TCC account will be charged upon receipt of the Meal Plan contract. You must have a TCC issued ID to utilize your Meal Plan. 

A new Meal Plan contract is required every semester you purchase new Meal Plan dollars. No new contract is required for unused carryover Meal Plan dollars.

Yes, unused Meal Plan dollars will carry over to subsequent semesters and will expire after 18 months of inactivity.

Refund requests can be submitted through the College’s Refund Petition Committee. To request a refund on your meal plan, please Report a Concern using the General & Classroom Complaint Report form. All requests will be reviewed on an individual basis.