Dining Options at Scripps Hospitals

Meals and snack offerings for inpatients, outpatients and visitors

A Scripps Health patient in their hospital room ordering a meal or snack online, illustrating Scripps dining and nutrition options.

Meals and snack offerings for inpatients, outpatients and visitors

Whether you or a loved one is receiving care, Scripps Health has quick and nourishing dining options. For patients staying overnight in the hospital, we offer a variety of meal and snack options, which patients are able to select and order on-demand, either online or by telephone. For guests and visitors, each of our hospital campuses has a variety of food services, including cafeterias, coffee carts and vending machines that provide hot and cold meals prepared daily by our in-house chefs.

Online meal ordering for inpatients

Patients staying at Scripps can conveniently order their hospital meals on a special website and app. The website and app are available in English and Spanish. 


Ordering through our online patient meal service is ideal for patients who are comfortable using websites and apps. It’s also best for patients who do not have restrictive diets or multiple food allergies. Please note that not all portions or inpatient hospital food offerings are available online. 


Meals ordered online will be delivered to patients’ rooms during normal hospital mealtimes.

How to order room service online

  • If you were issued a Scripps iPad during your stay, in MyChart, click "Let’s Eat" to place your meal order. 
  • If you have a smart device with you (phone, tablet or computer), or a family member/friend can help you order online, connect to wifi and visit patient.cbord.com/login or download the CBORD Patient App in the Apple App store or Google Play store and log-in to order your meal. To log-in you will need the facility ID, date of birth and medical record number (MRN found on your hospital ID bracelet).


Facility IDs:


  • Encinitas: ENC92024
  • Green: GR92037
  • La Jolla: LJ92037
  • Mercy San Diego: SD92103
  • Mercy Chula Vista: CV91910

How to order room service by phone

Dial #MEAL (#6325) from your room phone to place your meal order with a room service attendant. Staff is trained to support patients in customizing their meals to meet their nutrition goals while in the hospital. 


To place orders using an outside line, please call: 


Frequently asked questions for online meal ordering 

Is the CBORD Patient App available in Spanish?

Yes, after logging in, you can select your language preference in the Account Settings by clicking the gear in the upper right corner.


Do I have to submit my email address and create a password to order online?

No, you may select "Skip" in the upper right corner of the screen.


How can I see more food options?

Select "Categories" to see more food options tailored to your specific dietary needs.


I selected all items I want on my tray but cannot press the "Place Order" button. What should I do?

Depending on your diet, some nutrients may be restricted, and you may need to be flexible with your order. Restricted nutrients will show in a circle at the top of the Ordering Screen, and the bottom of the Order Summary screen. Removing an item that is too high in a certain nutrient will allow you to place your order.


Why can’t I see any items to select? Why does the screen say ‘Not eligible due to diet/location’?

Not all diets and/or room locations are eligible to order online or on the app. If this happens, please use your room phone to call #MEAL and a room service attendant will place your order.


Do I have to use the app or website to order my meal or snack? What if I need help placing my order?

Please feel free to call #MEAL to place your order from 6 am - 7:30 pm. Your Food and Nutrition Services team is happy to assist all patients with their orders!

Hospital campus dining options  

At Scripps hospital campuses visitors and guests have access to fast and healthy dining options. Hours of the cafeterias and coffee carts are subject to change.


Beginning Jan. 15, 2023, all Colors Cafe and Colors Express locations will no longer accept cash for purchases. Available payment options include VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Meal coupons and Scripps Colors Cafe gift cards.

Scripps Green Hospital

Cafeteria

Offering a variety of hot and cold menu options developed by our in-house chefs, as well as snacks and beverages.


Hours of operation are subject to change due to staffing. 


  • Location: Main Building, 1st Floor
  • Hours: Mon - Fri
  • Breakfast: 6:30 am - 10:15 am 
  • Lunch: 11 am - 2 pm 
  • Dinner: 4:45 pm - 7 pm 
  • Hours: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
  • Breakfast: 6:30 am - 10:15 am
  • Lunch: 11 am - 1:30 pm
  • Dinner: 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm 


Coffee carts

Offering fresh organic coffee, specialty drinks and snacks. Operated by Coastal Coffee.


Hours of operation are subject to change due to staffing. 


  • Locations: Outside the Main Hospital Entrance and outside the Giesel Pavilion 
  • Hours: Mon - Fri, 7 am - 5 pm 


Vending machines 

Offering fresh sandwiches and salads, refreshing beverages, and assorted snacks. Operated by Canteen/Micro Cafe.


  • Location: Main Building, 1st Floor near the cafeteria 
  • Hours: Open 24/7


Offering beverages and snacks only.


  • Locations: 2nd Floor Kockritz Patio (Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines)  and 4th Floor West Elevator Alcove (Scripps Green Hospital) 

Scripps Memorial Encinitas

Cafeteria

Offering a variety of hot and cold menu options developed by our in-house chefs, as well as snacks and beverages.


Hours of operation are subject to change due to staffing.


  • Location: Main Hospital Building
  • Hours:
  • Breakfast: 6:30 am - 10 am
  • Lunch: 11 am - 2 pm
  • Dinner: 4:30 pm - 8 pm
  • Late Night: 11 pm - 2 am


Coffee cart 

Offering fresh organic coffee, specialty drinks and snacks. Operated by Dollshie’s Coffee.


Hours of operation are subject to change due to staffing. 


  • Location: Main Hospital Lobby 
  • Hours: Mon - Fri, 7 am - 11 am


Vending Machines


  • Locations: 1st Floor Vending (Near Café Entrance) and 1st Floor Emergency Department

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Cafeteria

Offering a variety of hot and cold menu options developed by our in-house chefs, as well as snacks and beverages.


Hours of operation are subject to change due to staffing. 


  • Location: Browning Building, Lower Level 
  • Hours:
  • Breakfast: 6:30 am - 10 am
  • Lunch: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • Dinner: 5 pm - 7:30 pm


Express Café

Offering a variety of snacks, grab-and-go items, grill, chef-featured daily entrée, and hand-crafted hot and iced barista beverages.


Hours of operation are subject to change due to staffing.


  • Location: Schaetzel Center (toward Prebys Cardiovascular Institute) 
  • Hours: 
  • Mon - Thurs
  • Breakfast: 6:30 am - 10 am
  • Lunch: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • Daily:
  • Late Night: 11:30 pm - 2:30 am


Coffee cart

Offering a variety of specialty drinks and snack items. Operated by Coastal Coffee.


  • Location: Outside Main Hospital Entrance 
  • Hours: Mon - Fri, 6:30 am - 5 pm


Vending Machines


  • Locations: Lower-Level Café Patio, Schaetzel Patio and near the Emergency Department

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Cafeteria

Offering a variety of hot and cold menu options developed by our in-house chefs, as well as snacks and beverages.


Hours of operation are subject to change due to staffing. 


  • Location: Main Hospital Building, 1st Floor
  • Hours of Operation:
  • Breakfast: 6:30 am - 9:30 am
  • Lunch: 11 am - 2 pm 
  • Dinner: 4 pm - 7 pm (temporarily, the cafe will close at 2 pm on weekends/observed holidays)


Coffee cart

Offering fresh organic coffee, specialty drinks and snacks. Operated by Benny Beans.


  • Location: East Hospital Entrance 
  • Hours: Mon - Fri, 7 am - 2 pm


Vending Machines


  • Locations: 1st Floor Main Elevator, lower-Level ICU Patio and near the emergency room department

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

Cafeteria

Offering a variety of hot and cold menu options developed by our in-house chefs, as well as snacks and beverages.


Hours of operation are subject to change due to staffing. 


  • Location: Main Hospital Building, 1st floor 
  • Hours of Operation:
  • Breakfast: 6:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Lunch: 10:30 am - 2 pm
  • Dinner: 4:30 pm - 7 pm 
  • Late Night: 10:30 pm - 1 am


Coffee cart

Offering fresh organic coffee, specialty drinks and snacks. Operated by Coastal Coffee.


  • Location: Hospital Lobby 
  • Hours: Mon - Fri, 6 am - 4 pm


Vending Machines


  • Locations: 1st Floor Café Patio and on the E Level East Entrance

Outpatient nutrition services

Healthy food choices are important — both in and out of the hospital. Scripps patients have access to individualized counseling appointments, including oncologic nutrition counseling and diabetes nutrition counseling. Our registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) help our patients achieve their personal wellness goals with the support they need. Talk with your doctor about accessing these nutrition services.