The CSULB staff were wonderful and lovely. This place is packed! I ordered Chicken Teriyaki Bowl and it was really high quality. The food tasted similarly to food at Long Beach Convention Center. The only thing I personally recommend is having a tad bit less teriyaki sauce on the food because the sauce was overwhelming everything else. Other than that, it was still amazing. I saw how popular the grilled cheese patty melts were and decided to also order it. It also came with a slice of pickle. After taking a bite of the grilled cheese patty melts, the patty was extremely burnt and tasted like charcoal. I politely requested another patty melt and the staff was proactive and kind about it. Cynthia, the manager, came out herself with the new patty melt and offered an apology. I was taken aback and didn't expect it because she didn't have to and I only cared about the patty melt. She went above and beyond to make sure things were right. I thought that was a very kind and thoughtful gesture. I highly recommend the patty melt. It was really that delicious!!! Thank you so much Cynthia and CSULB Outpost Staff for your excellent customer service. I can't wait to return back. read more

What happened CSULB? I was so grossed out by the chicken. Just some burnt and dry pieces were slapped onto my meal. This used to be so good a d full of flavor. Do better. read more

The Outpost Grill - Mandarin chicken salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Ordered the pesto bowl and the portion was small for being $8.29. The bowl comes with Chicken, Zucchini, Brown Rice, and pesto sauce. The chicken was chopped into really small pieces and it looks like gave about 1/4 cup of it. The Zucchini was chopped into tiny pieces as well and you had to search for them. Every bite there was crunchy brown rice. Very disappointed. Students are being robbed. Portion size and quality is really horrible. read more

The Outpost Grill - Pesto Chicken Bowl w/zucchini and brown rice - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

I tried their breakfast three times so far and each time I get a different result. What is constant is that the food always comes out hot, so I know they are making it to order. And they don't use a lot of salt, which I personally really like. These are the items I've gotten so far: The Ranchero Bowl ($9.99) - This was pretty good. I liked the slightly crispy hash browns at the bottom and the egg on top with the salsa on the side. Their salsa is pretty hot, so if you're not into spice, don't get it. On its own, it's a bland dish, but add the salsa, and it makes it taste so much better. I also really enjoyed ketchup with this dish :) I got a breakfast sandwich ($7.09+) one morning and it was exactly as described - Scrambled eggs with toast and your choice of meat (turkey, sausage or spam). Nothing else - salsa is extra (I think it's $.80), and you can grab ketchup for free when you pick up your meal. It was dry and pretty bland, but it tasted pretty good once you added ketchup and salsa. One day I tried their Spinach and Mushroom Burrito ($8.99) - This was pretty good, but again, bland without the salsa and the ketchup. I also wish they threw cheese in it to make it more of a savory dish. I would say, if you're watching your salt intake, this is a really good choice - Each item was made to order and it was hot when I picked it up. It's also nice because you can always add condiments to make it tastier. Just a quick note: If you're staff you won't be charged tax. Water cups and hot water are free here. And you can use Grubhub to order all of your food and pick it up when you're ready (which I've done since after my first day). read more

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The Charcuterie Salad cost $11.90 and it is served in a tiny little box for entre meals. Please warn customers. No way this tiny box costs almost $12. read more

The Outpost Grill - Tiny little entre box for $12. You got to be kidding me. Don't buy the Charcuterie Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Came here on a Friday around 12:00pm no wait to order. They give you a beeper to track when you order is ready. I always get the hamburger combo 13$ and burger is always good. They used to put a pickle on the side not no more. Fries were good and burger a good size. A bit on the oily size. Ambiance TVs on wall and music radio playing. read more

The Outpost Grill - Hamburger - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Unfortunately, this is the third time I've ordered the teriyaki chicken bowl at Outpost Grill at CSULB, and each time the rice has been completely uncooked and raw. It's not just undercooked--it's hard and inedible. I'm really disappointed because I kept giving it another chance, but the issue keeps happening. I'm not sure why this keeps occurring, but after three experiences like this, it's hard to trust ordering this item again. I hope the kitchen can address this, because it's a serious quality and food safety concern. read more

After going to CSULB for 4 years I finally was able to try this place and it did not disappoint. I went in and the place was very nice and clean. I had ordered online through the app and the only thing that was annoying was that the pick up time kept getting pushed back. I ordered as soon as they opened at 7:30 and knew it would take them a little while but I didn't get my food until 7:50. Considering there was not any orders in front of mine and it said it would take about 7-10 minutes I was a little disappointed as I had a class at 8:00. Despite that, I had ordered the basic breakfast burrito and I was really good and the salsa it came with was very tasty. I definitely will be returning to the Outpost! read more

I always have the chicken sandwich and it's usually really good but today the bread they used was definitely old

As far as on-campus food options go I think the food is pretty okay, however I think that for a campus that knows not all of their students have a ton of dispensable,e income I feel like the prices are pretty unreasonable. The quality of the food is not much better than what you would get at your average dining hall at CSULB. I've also had a few occasions when my order has come out wrong, even when I made no modifications to it. Here is a list of food I've tried from here: - BBQ CHICKEN SALAD; pretty good, and satisfying. I ordered it a couple times and they have forgotten to put in the chicken every time so make sure the chicken is in it when you take it Burger: very average Chicken tenders: can't really go wrong with these! Regular vs seasoned fries: just get the regular the seasoned fries are not worth the extra money read more

As a student at CSULB you're kind of limited on options when it's time to refuel in order to continue the school day. The closest restaurant to the engineering building, where I spend 100% of my time, is the Outpost. I've ordered the tenders, fries, tuna melt, and a couple of there burgers. The best thing I come back to is the tenders, they're a decent size and fill you up. I've had the chicken sandwich and it gave me a dull taste as if it had been frozen. The fries are also a go to to fill you up and the seasoned fries give it a little kick to your tastebuds, keeping your sense of taste alive! The workers are always friendly and having fun making most of their day while being productive, which adds a comfortable vibe to the whole dining area. read more

I went to this place to order fries and Mac n cheese bites before class. I paid $7 for two items. This amount for two items is so overpriced. The fries was not hot at all. My fries came out to be so cold. It made me sick to my stomach. I am never coming back here again. I rather go to the nuggets than this place where at least they served fries hot. I normally ask for ranch dressing, but since they charged 80 Cents for dressing. FORGET IT!!! I only give this place two stars because at least my mac n cheese bites was served hot unless it was microwaved. I won't and never come back there ever again. read more

Been going here for my 3 years on campus. Usually pretty good but stay away from their bowls as the chicken is cold and they over pack with lettuce. Main reason for 2 stars are that they started charging 80 CENTS FOR EACH SAUCE Absolutely absurd. Scamming to the max. Give me back the sauce. read more

I would have given 5 stars if they hadn't taken away their breakfast burritos. Their spam and egg burrito was the only reason I would eat there, but I don't think I'll be going back since breakfast burritos are no more. In my opinion, they were the best thing on the menu for the best price. Everything else on the menu is extremely small portions for more money than I'm willing to spend on a college student budget. read more

Just an update... I have contacted grubhub like I was told to do and yupp you guessed it right... I still havent been issued my refund :) I was told that the order does not exist. read more

I don't eat down there unless i really have to. Today was one of these times. I search for healthy options so I decided to locate the menu online, read it and choose. For my bad luck the actual menu downstairs does not match the actual menu :-( so I had to choose a different item. I thought the chicken is a white grilled chicken and ended up with a crispy fried one, and they serve you chips on the side... when I requested something healthy, she took the chips and I have to pay for the salad :-( I'll just share the picture of the salad. Of course I went downstairs, they throw the salad and gave me a less amount that looked so fresh on the top. Just removed one layer to get back to the last picture. read more

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Pretty good spot to study on campus and I'm around friends and classmates and all since it's close to my department. Food's alright. I mainly get breakfast, like waffles, pancakes, breakfast burritos, and I've had sandwiches at some point, shared things like fries and chicken with friends and all. There's plenty of seating and I try to sit by the power outlets inside since there's only like one or so outside. read more

It's open now. Takeout Service was fast. Tater tots are good and crispy. Avocado toast was absolutely terrible. I did get it without cheese or peppers so it's just avocado "spread" so it's not fresh avocado. 4 stars because they're generally pretty good. read more

A very good spot to go to on campus to get food! If you are in lower campus area and do not want to take all the flights of stairs up to The Nugget! Food: they have a big variety which is awesome! Breakfast is served up to 11am. They have pizza, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and etc. they have a 500 and under calorie option as well as veggie options. Basically the menu is just about the same as The Nugget. Pricing: decent pricing. However just bummed they don't have fries as a complementary side item. The food is nothing grand or extraordinary but you sort of get what you pay for. Except I paid more for my grilled cheese and fries than I would normally pay at In-N-Out. But I was hungry so I didn't have much of a choice. During school hours it's quite busy and bustling in here. People are here to study, eat or relax. It's heavy traffic because of engineering, people walking back and forth from lower/upper campus or to the SRWC. read more

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Overpriced cafeteria food catered to college stooodents on the go or studying or chillaxing between classes. Burger = most fail, even Carl's Jr on campus makes better burgers with more flair and cheaper price. BBQ Chicken Quesadilla - $3.50 for a cheese with chicken and bbq sauce quesadilla that comes out in (not kidding) under 3 minutes. I barely made my way to the tables and sat down before they called me. The worst part was that they cut the quesadilla in the MOST STRANGE and UNUSUAL and AWKWARD shapes. Logically since a quesadilla is round, most places would slice across, forming pizza slice shapes and makes it easy to pick up a slice and eat. Here they cut one slice in a pizza triangle, then one slice that forms a L on two ends and the other side is a lopped-end-semi-circle, and the last slice comes out as a rectangle with one short side being curved....I cant even describe it correctly. Bottom line, they decide to cut it weird and make it immensely awkward for you to hold up and eat (its so heavy on one end or the other that it sags and self-drags the inner contents out). Lastly, the service sucks balls. Theres a sign to show ur student ID to get a "tax discount". Showed my ID. And between showing my ID to ordering to paying, the cashier forgot to give me the "tax" discount. Realllly not gonna argue for such a pittance but seriously, thats bad service, thank goodness these people that work here dont need precision and accuracy that could kill someone. Can you imagine a surgeon who works on you and "forgets" his tools inside your abdomen or a doctor who miscalculates a dose and gives too much of something to a patient sending them into a situation? oh wait...that does happen... -_- read more

I always get their california club because it's really bomb and consistent. I have tried their buffalo chicken salad which I thought was really bad. It's right by where all my classes are so it's a very convenient place to eat. It gets really crowded during lunch time though. It's hard to find a table around noon. Update: I just tried the breakfast burrito today with chorizo meat (you can select from different choices of meat), comes with salsa and it was delicious and satisfying. Other posters have mentioned that this place is "overpriced" but I think the pricing is pretty fair. $5.49 for a fresh sandwich and no sale tax if you are a student. It'd cost the same if you get a sandwich at a subway. Plus it's super convenient if you have classes around the area. read more

Perfect rating for convenience and selection. It's located right next to the engineering buildings, which makes it very convenient for me to grab a quick bite to eat in between classes. It's literally 10 steps from my engineering classes. Okay, maybe 20 steps, but close. I usually get their chicken tenders, fish and chips, or Chicago dog. They have a huge selection of hot dogs alone.. I love hot dogs.. Especially Chicago dogs, and the Outpost makes it perfectly. Five stars for their Chicago dog !! I feel like some students and campus workers on Yelp are being too harsh. Come on guys, the Outpost is a cafeteria-style food on campus.. I don't understand why you're even looking for 5-star food and service on a university campus. Go to downtown and eat. It's a cafeteria you get a quick bite from in between classes. I don't expect much and love this place.. Chicago dog ! Ahahaha. read more

Breakfast burritos are THE BOMB. Get 'em before breakfast serving time ends though! I love mine with chorizo. Sooo good. Food here a good price. I usually get the BLT sandwich with fries. I like to dip my fries in a mix of ketchup and ranch. They also have a daily special combo that changes every day of the week. Busy during times when everyone's out for lunch, be ready for a long wait. Tables are very scarce during those peak hours. You have to swoop in quick on people who look like they're about to leave, otherwise someone else will grab that table. Or if you don't find any inside, there is usually outdoor seating to be found. read more

This place is one of the many food places on campus, but one of the few on lower campus. Its location and large amount of tables attracts many students here. I too found myself here a lot because I work pretty close. The food here is pretty good. Although they have a few salads, most of the items here a pretty greasy and unhealthy, but not too bad to eat every once and awhile. However, I think the food here is a bit overpriced, but I do keep coming back. The seating at The Outpost is plentiful, especially inside. However, during the school year, it can still fill up, especially during the lunch rush. Everyone who works here is really nice and cheery, and they are always very helpful. Overall, this is a pretty good on campus lunch place, but keep in mind is gets pretty crowded at times. read more

The Outpost Grill - Turkey California meal! - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Tops: -1lb LB Breakfast Burrito. -Philly Cheese Steak. -Breakfast Plates. -Regular Breakfast Burritos. -Chicken Strips and Fries. -Dos Equis Amber on tap Most other things are classified as "eat at your own risk." Not saying they're not good, I'm just a creature of habit and haven't ordered them yet. I come here so often, that most of the cashiers/servers know me by name. In short, I've been here quite a few times, never had a bad experience! read more

The Outpost Grill - Lb LB burrito, too dank. - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Yummy food when you're in the middle of campus and you don't want to eat at the crowded Student union! At the Outpost, there's benches and grassy areas to eat at if there's no spaces inside. These are a few things I've gotten so far that I highly recommend: -Chicken ortega sandwich (chicken breast with an Ortega chilli, Swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, lettuce, tomato, red onions, and pickles on a hamburger bun) -Turkey California sandwich (sliced turkey breast with American cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato on sourdough bread) -French fries Both sandwich options are healthy, delicious, and good quality. The problem is that lines are long during lunchtime so the food may take a while to come out. It's well worth the wait because it's good quality-food and it's at a good location. The prices could be slightly cheaper though.. read more

Located right next to the VEC, the outpost is a traditional diner serving different kinds of foods from burgers to breakfast burritos. I ordered the turkey club because I saw some reviews on it and man.. it's pretty good lol The only downside is that it's pretty expensive even with the discount (especially for college students). The turkey club by itself was about $6. I threw in some fries (seasoned) and the totally was about $8.52 without a drink. I can't say it was unreasonable because I pretty much finished the sandwich in less than 10 minutes. Great option between classes if you have a class near the Engineering buildings or if you're feeling pretty ballin' read more

The Outpost Grill - Turkey club w/ order of seasoned(?) fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

As a CSULB Alumni, I love this spot so much! I've eaten the grilled cheese, fries, and tuna salad sandwich. I also love their new Papa John's selection of pizzas. The service is really quick and they have an open soda fountain. Sometimes it gets crowded, but there's outdoors seating too and it's great to sit outside and eat :) Love this spot and I can't wait to go there once it reopens. Go Beach! read more

Good spot to get food on campus but I don't like how the chefs take forever to cook your food and forget combo items. I ordered a combo burger and they gave the burger but forgot the fries. I ended up waiting for it to come out and they forgot it, came out with it and gave me extra, but gave me the wrong seasoning. Not asking for perfection but only looking FOWARD to my food being served together and not seperately read more

As a CS major, I spend all my time right next door in the engineering buildings so the outpost is where I get a bite. The food is average good. read more

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This is conveniently located for any one who has classes on the east side of campus (towards Palo Verde Ave). As one of the few, if only, spots to eat on this side of school, it's no wonder that this place is always packed to the brim. The alternative would be to go to food court or The Nugget but that is isn't really an option when you are pressed for time. The food here is not bad and the variety is good. I've had their pizzas, burgers, and salads and they were all pretty decent. They also have sandwiches, hot dogs, wings, and breakfast food is served until 11:30am. NOTE: What you order makes a bit deal on how long you have to wait. If you get a salad, you're going to get your order promptly. If you get a pizza, prepare to wait. I do have a problem with their price-to-portion ratio though. I ordered their 1/2 pounder burger which was suppose to be their biggest and baddest burger but it fell "short" of my expectations. This tiny burger did not justify $7-$8 I paid for it and left me hungry. If I had made it a combo, it would have been about $11. You can probably score 4 Double Meat burgers from In-N-Out for around the same price. This spot wins for its convenience as it is a close walk away from my classes. However, you can find similar and better food at a better price on campus by going to The Nugget. read more

Closest place the get food if most of you time is spent at the engineering building on lower campus. They don't have as many things to choose from as The Nugget does but I'm not spending time to walk all the way up there. I've ordered many items including their burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps, tenders, burritos, fries. My go to are the breakfast burritos so it's nice that they serve them all day. Chicken tenders are good if you want to get full and not spend much. Same fire the fries. They recently added some vegan options including a burger and tenders that I went ahead and tried and I highly recommend. Especially the tenders. They sell a good selection of common beers to take edge off after a long day of class so that's pleasing. In terms of customer service, orders could take a while to get out a lot of times which is annoying. And when it comes to friendliness, I think it just depends who is on the clock when you go cause some workers are kind and others make it quite obvious they don't want to be there! read more

I know it seems a little unorthodox to review a place on a college campus but eh, what the hell. In a nutshell: this place is overpriced and mundane. The Cranberry Turkey Sandwich (that's right, I love Thanksgiving) was so bland and overpriced. The french fries were a bit stale and completely flavorless. The best part of the meal? The extra slice of pickle on the side; I enjoyed it immensely. If you're on the CSULB campus and the food court is closed, the Nugget is closed, the Beach Hut is closed, and Starbucks is closed, just go off campus because you won't find what you're looking for at the Outpost. read more

didnt get the order i wanted and added cheese that i didnt want. never coming back here again. was having a bad day and now my day is worse.

As a CSULB this is a spot close to my classes I wanted to grab a quick meal before my afternoon class, but I was disappointed in the lack of urgency the staff displayed it took over 30 minutes to get my food and I didn't have time to enjoy it because it took a while for it to come out, although it was delicious or maybe i was just hungry. read more

Located in the lower campus area by the engineer department, The Outpost serves breakfast until 10:45 and afterwords they change to their lunch menu. I like to come here when I'm craving a hotdog, they have a vegetarian hot dog with onions and mustard and side of chips. They also have a generous variety of options for vegetarians. Last time I was there I was able to make it for the breakfast and order pancakes and they were your standard pancakes but tasted good. Even though it's a walk away from the main campus this place is always busy and can be hard to find seating inside. Other than that the cashiers are nice and the food is good. read more

The Outpost Grill - Breakfast! - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

People that work there are really nice and accommodating but charging for forks is weird and it gets really busy midday.

The seasoned fries are dank, definitely my favorite thing from here. They also have ranch and ketchup dispensers, very clutch, and if u ask, some good chipotle ranch. The chicken tenders can be a bit dry though. The breakfast bowls are pretty good and the breakfast burrito as well. My favorite place to get good food at csulb and I'm glad it's on lower campus too. read more

The Outpost is essentially a second rate Nugget. The food is way overpriced and rather bland. I've tried it all-- the burgers, the pizza, the grilled cheese sandwiches, the fries. A few good things are that it's near the Engineering buildings and their "Threesome Combo" is alright (chicken tenders, fries, onion rings, quesadilla). If you go late in the day and they are out of onion rings, you can get double chicken tenders. Even then, at close to $7, I'd be cautious about grabbing this for a meal on the daily. They've recently begun selling beer and wine, which is a huge plus, but their selection is rather limited. Bud light, coors light, red trolley, and pyramid was all they had on tap last time I checked. They also serve guiness and a few other brands in bottles. The only problem is, it's a pretty well lit area and doesn't have a good, dark, drinking atmosphere. Televisions are a little low, but if you don't feel like walking to upper campus, it's not a bad place to catch a basketball game. read more

The Outpost is conveniently next to my classes, otherwise I would be eating somewhere worth my $6. Not the most noteworthy food, but not so bad either! If I find something that I extremely love, I tend to stick to it. So you'll see me ordering the boneless wings with garlic sauce about 90 percent of the time that I am here. For some reason, I freakin' love it! It comes with a side of celery and carrots too. If I can make it in time for breakfast which ends at 11am, I usually get the skinny burrito because it's equally delicious and it will be make skinnier right?! (just kidding). It comes with a side of spicy salsa. I also order their BLAT wrap and their BLTs (bacon lettuce tomato duh). Two different meals, same deal, both satisfying. The wrap comes with avocado (hence the "A") and a side of chips while the sandwich comes with a pickle. I'm not a fan of buffalo sauce but their Buffalo Chicken Salad is pretty good! Grilled cheese is good too, I think it is overpriced for just cheese and bread though. I guess they throw in a pickle too... It's probably one of the cheapest things you can order. If you're feeling bold and expensive, try the Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich! BIG fan of their sweet potato fries. If you order these fries or the regular, get them both well-done! TRUST! Soggy fries are the worst. And ask your regular fries to be seasoned! Coffee is pretty cheap here! They serve Starbucks coffee. read more