Food & Dining Services

The Cardinal Nest reopened in Spring of 2025 after a transformative renovation! Our state-of-the-art venue now includes:

• Simply 3 — A new allergen-friendly station at the Nest! All food prepared is free of peanuts, tree nuts, milk and gluten.
• North Country Pizza — Pizzas, subs and pasta dishes, along with a late night favorite — cold cheese pizza!
• The Cardinal Grill — Enjoy smash burgers, grilled cheese, BLTs with loaded fries and more.
• Cloud Kitchen — Offering delicious frozen fruit smoothies, hand-spun milkshakes, and made-to-order quesadillas and breakfast burritos.
• Wild Blue Sushi — Featuring your favorite fresh sushi, boba teas, hot bowls and ramen.

The Nest is located on the first floor of the ACC. Use meal swipes to purchase a special combo meal or Dining Dollars!

Lunch & Dinner Hours:

• Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Late Night Hours: 

• Monday – Thursday: 8 p.m. – midnight
• Friday & Saturday: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Sunday: 8 p.m. – midnight

View The Cardinal Nest Dining Layout

Clinton offers a wide variety of choices in our all-you-care-to-eat facility. All food is freshly prepared in different cooking styles:

• Simple Servings — This station offers freshly-made meals served without the top nine most common allergies - eggs, milk, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, sesame and wheat.
• Twists & Slices — Handmade pizzas, calzones, build-your-own pastas and more!
• Bliss — From pastries, cookies, cakes and pies, get your sweets here.
• The Circuit: Performance Plate — Designed to meet the nutritional needs of our health-conscious students and athletes, Performance Plate offers whole-food meals that fuel your day.
• 1889 Deli — Freshly-sliced deli meats and cheeses, paired with locally sourced vegetables, made to order on our house-made breads and rolls from the Cardinal Bakery!
• Mix & Spoonful — The ultimate soup and salad bar! You'll find healthy and seasonal options, including prepared salads and chowder, chili and broth bowls.
• Burghy’s Burger & Grill — Burgers, fries, grilled cheese — grill favorites done right.
• Showcase — Classic breakfast favorites, comforting regional dishes and global favorites all day long.
• Grown — Plant-based meals, globally-inspired with local ingredients and bold flavors.
• Chicken Kitchen — Made-without-gluten chicken tenders with house-made dipping sauces.
• U-Cook — Coming this Spring! The U-Cook kitchen is a fully-customizable culinary experience. We stock an assortment of ready to cook ingredients and you can make your meal to your preference.

We also stock an allergen-free pantry with a variety of gluten, dairy and nut-free staples for self-service, along with soft drinks, infused waters, freshly-roasted coffee and herbal teas. You'll also find an always-on breakfast spread and soft-serve ice cream with your choice of toppings!

Enter Clinton by using a meal swipe or paying the door rate with Dining Dollars. Clinton is located off of Rugar Street, between the residence halls of Hood and deFredenburgh.

Hours of Operation:

• Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

View Clinton Dining Hall Layout

Shop in our on-campus convenience store! Cardinal Market has your grocery needs, as well as personal care items and school supplies. Enjoy an arrangement of house-made grab-n-go meals, snacks and drinks.

• Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

The Cardinal Market is located on the first floor of the Angell College Center right next to the Cardinal Nest. Use your Dining Dollars.

Our full-service café is proud to serve all of your favorite Starbucks drinks, as well as an assortment of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, flatbreads, house-made salads, and an array of items from our Cardinal Bakery.

• Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

The Café is located within the Cardinal Market, right next to The Nest. Order in-person or through Daily Cafe with your meal swipes or Dining Dollars.

Enjoy specialty sandwiches, bakery goods, salads, and soups as well as an assortment of signature Chapter One coffee and tea drinks.

• Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Chapter One is located in Sibley Hall through the main entrance and was formerly known as Samuel D’s. Order in-person with your swipes or Dining Dollars.

Enjoy fresh bagels, specialty sandwiches, salads, parfaits and beverages.

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Einstein’s is located on the first floor of Hawkins Hall. Order through Daily Cafe or in-person, using your meal swipes or Dining Dollars.

All your Halal Shack favorites, from rice and fry bowls to wraps, including Halal beef, chicken and fresh toppings.

• Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Our new Halal Shack & Jamal’s Chicken location is within Burghy’s Den in the Angell College Center. Available in the Daily Cafe App and in-person. Use your meal swipes or Dining Dollars.

Jamal serves up fresh chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, fries and mozzarella sticks! 

• Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Our new Halal Shack & Jamal’s Chicken location is within Burghy’s Den in the Angell College Center. Available in the Daily Cafe App and in-person. Use your meal swipes or Dining Dollars.

Kent Café is a deli sandwich shop along the beautiful Saranac River and is home to amazing signature sandwiches. All of the bread and rolls are made daily at the Cardinal Bakery.

• Monday – Friday: Noon – 6 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Kent Café is located within Kent Hall. Order through Daily Cafe or in-person with swipes or Dining Dollars.

For information on campus dining hours, locations and more, visit Cardinal Way Culinary Co. You may also view dining locations by downloading the campus dining map below.

Download the campus dining map

We provide registered dietitian nutrition services available to all current students, athletes and employees. All appointments are free and referrals are not required. To schedule an appointment, please email Sarah Yandow, MS, RDN, CDN, at [email protected].

Here are a few reasons you might schedule an appointment:

• High blood pressure or cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Disordered eating and eating disorders
• Food allergies or intolerances
• Vegetarian/vegan lifestyles
• Fueling for athletic performance
• Healthful cooking and meal planning
• Intuitive/Mindful Eating
• Gastrointestinal issues

Are you planning an awards banquet or recognition ceremony? Cardinal Way is ready to serve. Maybe you just want to order some pizzas for your club’s meeting? We have you covered.

• Square Tomato — affordable options for our student groups
• Green & Gather — menus for campus events and departments, from coffee breaks to full-service functions

We understand the environmental and social impact of our food systems and work to provide recipes and services that deliver quality, taste and a better planet.

Waste Reduction

Our goal is to reduce waste on campus — We do this by batch cooking and composting food scraps from our kitchens and dining halls. How can you help? Look for recycling and compost bins within our facilities and dispose of any waste by following the signage. We need your help to keep bins free of contamination, so all food waste can be composted and materials can be recycled!