The cafeteria underwent $150,000 worth of renovations this summer and college officials were planning to have it up and running in time for mealtime rushes on the first day of school. But the delayed installation of a refrigeration unit, water that's not hot enough and the testing of several pieces of equipment will push the grand opening back about a week, Gavilan spokeswoman Jan Bernstein Chargin said.

The college contemplated several different options, such as opening with limited options, and decided to delay the opening. Signs are posted informing students of the inconvenience and an e-mail was sent out to staff, Bernstein Chargin said.

"Students will need to bring a bag lunch for about a week," she said. "It's disappointing. But it will be opening and we think everyone will really enjoy it when it does."