Lobo’s, Sonoma State’s very own on-campus pub, has reopened after nearly two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grand reopening took place on Monday Feb. 28.  As one of campus’ most popular restaurants and hang out spots, Lobo’s attracted a large crowd of students on opening day.

Lobo’s menu includes sandwiches, pizza, classic American appetizers like nachos and fries as well as desserts. The most enticing part of Lobo’s menu is its list of local Sonoma wines and craft beers available to all restaurant visitors 21 years old and over. Lobo’s is currently the only location on campus that serves beers on tap.

It is also a popular hang out and study spot on campus, with its fun indoor atmosphere, complete with pool tables, along with a spacious outdoor patio area. Students of all grade levels and backgrounds are excited to return to their favorite locations on campus, and for many, it’s Lobo’s. 

Sonoma State student Blake Stanberry said, one of the things he was most looking forward to about being back on campus is, “being able to see all my friends in between classes and being able to grab a beer at Lobo’s.”

As stated on their website, culinary services at Sonoma State’s mission is to, “value community and create spaces to build lasting memories where you can study quietly or gather with friends over a meal.”

All food locations, including Lobo’s, offer various menu alternatives for students who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free or allergic to certain foods. Their website description continues by stating, “we strive to make sure your specific dietary needs are met to make your dining experience just how it should be – enjoyable and easy.”

Returning to campus post-quarantine has left everyone with lots of questions about how certain locations will run, and how safety will be enforced. Culinary services states, “Employees have access to gloves and wear face coverings while at work, and all customers will be required to wear face coverings per CDC guidelines. Handwashing is readily available to all employees and hand sanitizer is available for all guests. We are helping lessen the contact of guests and staff with self-swiping Seawolf ID cards, plexiglass barriers, and physical distancing.” 

Students are encouraged to mask up and social distance while ordering food and waiting for their order to be completed. A new and exciting feature of Lobo’s and all other restaurant locations on campus is the new contactless ordering feature, GrubHub Campus!

“Grubhub campus accepts points from meal plans, WolfBucks, and credit cards. Simply place your order on the Grubhub app, pay, and then pick up when your order is ready,” according to the contactless ordering information page.

Culinary services is also looking for new hires for all restaurant and dining locations on campus. Special perks of working for culinary services is that they are required to work with your school schedule, and are the largest employer of SSU students on campus. Students who work 2 or more hours get a free meal per shift. Those that are interested in a job with Culinary Services, should apply via Handshake, the official job search board for SSU students.

Lobo’s is located in the Student Center on the first floor, and across the quad from the Rec Center. They are open Mon. through Fri. from 11:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m., and are closed Sat. and Sun.