About Che Cafe

The Che Cafe Collective is a small building on the UCSD campus that is a student meeting space, a vegan cafeteria, and a music venue. Started in 1980 by Communists (!), the Che is a cool little piece of UCSD history that has stayed active against all odds of the giant corporate machine that is The University thanks to the advocacy of the students. It probably helps that said students fund said university.

As a music venue it is small and crowded, but that’s probably how it should be.

They’ve hosted Bright Eyes. And Dillinger Escape Plan. And Bon Iver. And Billy Corgan. So that’s cool.

The venue is all ages and open to non-UCSD students, but obviously you’re gonna be surrounded by UCSD students.

No drugs or alcohol allowed.

Best Parts

  • See truly local acts
  • You can read Karl Marx in a safe space
  • See campus activism alive and well

Behind The Counter

We are currently at some step in the process of talking to this location. We may have already spoken to them or we may still be in the contemplative stage.

Are you the owner or work here? Give us a shout.

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