Whether you need a quick bite between classes or have time to share a meal with your
friends, we’ve got you covered!
Great Food, Great Variety & Great Service
Whether you need a quick bite between classes or have time to share a meal with your
friends, we’ve got you covered!
Great Food, Great Variety & Great Service
Whether you need a quick bite between classes or have time to share a meal with your
friends, we’ve got you covered!
Great Food, Great Variety & Great Service
Whether you need a quick bite between classes or have time to share a meal with your
friends, we’ve got you covered!
Great Food, Great Variety & Great Service
Whether you need a quick bite between classes or have time to share a meal with your
friends, we’ve got you covered!
Food & Dining Services
Enjoy exhibition cooking, theme nights, organic and vegan choices, allergen-free options,
and daily wellness specials — we strive to exceed your dining expectations.
Welcome to Cardinal Country, where you will find delicious and nutritious food within
many beautifully-renovated dining venues! Your campus food service and meal plans
are proudly provided by College Auxiliary Services and Cardinal Way Culinary & Co.
What’s on the Menu
Menus are available for all on-campus dining locations. For those with special dietary
needs or preferences, menus can be filtered by allergens, as well as vegetarian and
vegan options. You will also find details on portion sizes and calories.
For convenient mobile ordering on campus, download Grubhub within your phone’s app
store.
Arguably our most popular venue, the Cardinal Nest was fully renovated just last year.
This $6.5M project brings you a state-of-the-art location serving:
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! Order via Grubhub or in-person at our kiosks.
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.
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.
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 — Our fully-customizable culinary experience showcasing omelets, stir fry and more.
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 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.
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 made fresh from our on-campus 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 Grubhub 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 — a student-favorite downtown local business.
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Chapter One is located in Sibley Hall through the main entrance. Order in-person with
your swipes or Dining Dollars.
Crafted for students, by students! Menu highlights include delicious pastries, breakfast
sandwiches and burritos, along with several seriously melty grilled cheese options!
Our carefully curated beverage menu offers signature cold brew and matcha collections,
Harney & Sons teas, fresh smoothies and seasonal sips.
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Saxbys is located on the first floor of Hawkins Hall. Order through Grubhub or in-person,
using your meal swipes or Dining Dollars.
Enjoy all of 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
Find Halal Shack and Jamal’s Chicken within Burghy’s Den in the Angell College Center.
Available to order via Grubhub or 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
Find Halal Shack and Jamal’s Chicken within Burghy’s Den in the Angell College Center.
Available to order via Grubhub or 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. A student favorite and all of our breads 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 Grubhub 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.
We offer so much more than delicious meals at several locations across campus to serve
you! Learn more about our campus initiatives to keep you healthy and well.
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 Kelly Pearson at [email protected]. Kelly is our go-to dietitian this semester before Sarah Yandow returns this winter.
Here are a few reasons you might schedule an appointment:
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!
