This list was compiled from an open survey, which asked USC and UCLA students to name their favorites in each category. We received a wide variety of responses, but this list showcases the most popular answers.

Best Sports Bar

USC: Traditions – on-campus bar

UCLA : Maloney's – 1000 Gayley Ave., (310) 208-1943, www.maloneystavern.com

Best Pizza

USC: Bistango Café – 3017 S. Figueroa St., (213) 745-8050, www.bistangocafe.com

UCLA: Mulberry Street Pizzeria – 240 S Beverly Dr., (310) 247-8100, www.mulberrypizza.com

Best Mexican Food

USC: El Cholo – 1121 S. Western Ave., (323) 734-0276 www.elcholo.com

UCLA: Acapulco's – 1109 Glendon Ave., (310) 208-3884 www.acapulcorestaurants.com

Best Breakfast

USC: The Original Pantry – 877 S. Figueroa St., (213) 972-9279, www.pantrycafe.com

UCLA: Le Pain Quotidien – 1055 Broxton Ave., (310) 824-7900, www.painquotidien.com

Best Late Night Munchies

USC: Chano's (open until 3 a.m.) – 3000 S. Figueroa St., (213) 747-3944

UCLA: Jerry's Famous Deli (open 24 hours on weekends) – 10925 Weyburn Ave., (310) 208-3354, www.jerrysfamousdeli.com

Best Margaritas

USC: La Barca ($2 Tuesdays) – 2414 S. Vermont Ave., (323) 735-6567

UCLA: Acapulco's (Margarita Mondays) – 1109 Glendon Ave., (310) 208-3885, www.acapulcorestaurants.com

Best Shopping

USC: The Grove – 189 The Grove Drive, (323) 900-8080, www.thegrovela.com

UCLA: Westwood Village – centered around Westwood Blvd., north of Wilshire Blvd.

Best Celeb-sightings

USC: Football games or the Shrine Auditorium

UCLA: Movie premiers at Westwood theaters

Coolest Alum (Top 3)

USC: Will Ferrell, Reggie Bush, George Lucas

UCLA: Anthony Kiedis, Ben Stiller, Jackie Robinson

Best Ice Cream

USC: Pinkberry – 3300 W. 6th St., (323) 730-9889, www.pinkberry.com

UCLA: Diddy Riese – 926 Broxton Ave., (310) 208-0448

Best Place to Tailgate

USC: Anywhere on campus

UCLA: Outside the Rose Bowl (north side of golf course)

Best Sushi

USC: Wokano's – 913 S. Figueroa St., (213) 892-8999, www.wokcanocafe.com

UCLA: Isshin Restaurant – 10861 Lindbrook Dr., (310) 208-5224

Best Place to Grab a Beer

USC: (tie) Traditions (on-campus) and The 29th Street Café – 2827 Hoover Ave., (213) 746-2929, www.thetwonine.com

UCLA: Westwood Brewing Company – 1097 Glendon Ave., (310) 209-2739

Best Study Spot Off-Campus

USC: Ragazzi Room – 2316 S. Union Ave., (213) 741-1723

UCLA: The Getty Center – 1200 Getty Center Dr., (310) 440-7300, www.getty.edu

Best Coffee

USC: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – 3760 S. Figueroa St., www.coffeebean.com

UCLA: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – 1001 Gayley Ave., (310) 208-1991, www.coffeebean.com