When you think of a college cafeteria, a five-star dining experience isn't usually what comes to mind.

The cafeteria at UCLA, however, might change that.

Ranked the best college dining hall in America, UCLA's Bruin Plate Residential Restaurant is pretty spectacular.

Focused on serving locally-sourced, all-natural produce and meats, sustainable seafood, unprocessed and preservative-free items, and vegetarian and vegan options, Bruin Plate (nicknamed B-Plate) is among the first health-themed dining halls in the country. In fact, they hope to inspire "mindful eating."

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Keep scrolling to see what makes this cafeteria so delicious and nutritious.

With seating for 900 people, Bruin Plate is the largest dining hall at UCLA.

Students dining at B-Plate. Courtesy of Kenneth Nicholson

There are six food stations: Freshly Bowled, Simply Grilled, Stone Fired, Farm Stand, Greens & More, and Sweet Bites.

Students lining up for food at various stations. Courtesy of Kenneth Nicholson

Here's what breakfast looks like.

Simply Grilled offers students healthy grilled foods including whole grain pancakes for breakfast, open-faced sandwiches for lunch, and a lean meat or chicken for dinner. They also serve alternative options for vegetarians and vegans.

Simply Grilled. Courtesy Kenneth Nicholson

Food from Simply Grilled can look something like this.

Grilled salmon with corn, kale, cauliflower and carrots. Courtesy of Melissa Zhang

Some dishes that are in rotation include grilled chicken breast with pineapple, jalapeno, and cilantro marinade, grilled mole-spiced turkey breast, a root vegetable tagine, and roasted eggplant and mozzarella with spicy tomato coulis.

Or this.

Lamb chops with fried plantains and salad. Courtesy of Melissa Zhang

The Freshly Bowled station offers two chef-recommended bowls at each meal, one meat and one vegetarian option.

A dinner bowl from Freshly Bowled. Courtesy of Kenneth Nicholson

This dinner bowl has grilled pork with curried cabbage and sweet potato puree.

A dinner bowl from Freshly Bowled. Courtesy of Kenneth Nicholson

B-Plate’s Greens & More salad bar focuses on seasonal ingredients, including a variety of greens and toppings, along with homemade dressings.

Greens & More salad bar. Courtesy of Kenneth Nicholson

With all the fresh toppings, students can make a pretty epic salad — and even get it tossed by a server.

A salad from B-Plate. Courtesy of Melissa Zhang

During lunch and dinner, the Stone Fired station showcases specialty pizzas and flatbreads made from three distinct crusts ranging from thin to thick.

Stone Fired. Courtesy of Kenneth Nicholson

Students can top their bread selection with combinations of roasted vegetables and grilled meats...

Freshly made breads. Courtesy of Kenneth Nicholson

... and then watch their custom creation cook in front of their very eyes.

B-Plate's pizza oven. Courtesy of Kenneth Nicholson

B-Plate also offers a variety of soups daily. And its Farm Stand section features seasonal, local, and organic vegetables.

Soups. Courtesy of Kenneth Nicholson

The Sweet Bites station contains healthy desserts including Greek yogurt with fresh toppings, and hearth breads.

Baked goods. Courtesy of Kenneth Nicholson

There's also a lot of fresh fruit available, including pineapple, grapes, oranges, kiwi, and cantaloupe.

Fruit. Courtesy of Kenneth Nicholson

The best part is, B-Plate is LEED Gold certified. Many of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs they serve are harvested from a rooftop garden on campus.

A rooftop garden at UCLA. Facebook / UCLA Sustainability

Learn more about Bruin Plate Residential Restaurant here.

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