Appetizer
A satisfying start
A small, flavorful first bite to welcome you to the table and set the tone for the meal.
SciCook's nonprofit meal program
A complete balanced lunch. Just $10
A complete, globally inspired lunch with four parts and approximately 700–800 calories. Choose a meat, vegetarian, or vegan option—thoughtfully prepared to make nutritious food more accessible without compromising dignity, flavor, or care.
$10 lunch
$10 cash
(credit card accepted with surcharge)
Every day
Lunch served 10 AM to 1 PM
Tikka Masala
Available daily
Weekly special
Meat, vegetarian, and vegan options
What is on the plate
A lunch built to feel complete.
Every $10 Balanced Lunch includes an appetizer, salad, entrée, and drink. SciEats Tikka Masala is available daily, alongside one additional globally inspired dish that rotates weekly. Both are offered with meat, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Salad
Something fresh
Crisp vegetables and bright ingredients add color, texture, and a refreshing balance.
Entrée
The heart of the meal
A generous, nourishing main dish inspired by the flavors and traditions that make SciEats special.
Drink
A refreshing finish
A drink to round out your meal and make the whole experience feel a little more complete.
Community Nutritional Security Wall
Leave support. Share a meaningful message.
Support a neighbor’s meal by contributing $2.50, $5, $7.50, $10, or a custom amount. Contributions of $2.50 or more receive a color-coded sticker showing the percentage of the $10 meal covered, and the donor may leave an encouraging message. A guest selects an available sticker and pays the remaining portion of the meal price.
Neighbors supporting neighbors.
25% Meal Support
$2.50
Enjoy your lunch!
50% Meal Support
$5.00
You belong at our table.
75% Meal Support
$7.50
With care, from your neighbor.
Full Meal Support
$10.00
A complete lunch is waiting for you.
Community impact
One meal can carry more than nourishment.
Every $10 meal purchased also helps SciCook provide a free meal to someone experiencing food insecurity through our separate All In community meal program.
More access
A lower-priced complete meal
A dependable option for people looking for a satisfying meal at a clear price.
More connection
A shared neighborhood table
A welcoming place to eat, meet, and feel part of the North Park community.
Come eat with us
Find your next balanced meal at SciEats.
View the current menu, reserve your lunch, and pick it up anytime between 10 AM and 1 PM. Payment is made in person. The $10 price applies to cash payments.
The $10 Balanced Lunch is a SciCook nonprofit program offered at SciEats. Menu selections may vary.