Campus dining commons

Web: www.rh.uchicago.edu/hds/dining/

You can get full meals—"from soup to nuts"—at the three campus dining commons, which are open to all members of the University community and their guests when school is in session. In addition to various meal plans, cash is accepted at residential dining commons. Sunday through Friday you can get breakfast, lunch, and dinner. On Saturday there is no dinner, and some dining halls serve only brunch and dinner (no early breakfast) on the weekend. Check the Web site for details.

Dining commons are located in Bartlett Hall, Burton-Judson Courts, and Pierce Tower. Bartlett Hall, the newest, was the gym when Chicago was a dominant Big Ten college football power (and when it was not) and is now an airy, bright dining hall. Burton-Judson and Pierce dining halls remain popular for all-you-can-eat dining with plenty of variety. The Pierce "Wok" and BJ's pizza are traditional favorites.

New students in the College have meal plans that are consistent with the type of service offered at their "home" dining hall, but all students are free to eat in any of the three dining commons.

If you're looking for more to chew on, pick up A Guide to Campus Dining Services, available in the dining halls, or check out the Web site at www.rh.uchicago.edu/hds/dining/.

Food and refreshment on the fly
Just about anywhere you turn on campus, you can find a bite to eat.

1313 Café
1313 East 60th Street, basement
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Pastries, soups, salads, and made-to-order sandwiches.

ABA Café
(1155 E 60th Street, 2nd floor)
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
(breakfast served 7:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.; lunch served 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)
Soup, sandwiches, muffins, and a grill for hot breakfast and lunch items.

Argo Tea
DCAM, lobby
Specialty teas.

Au Bon Pain
Mitchell Hospital, lobby
Chicago Comer Children's Hospital, lobby
6:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble Café
University Bookstore
Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Starbucks coffee, juices, pastries, soup, box lunches, vegan cookies.

Billings Hospital Cafeteria
5841 South Maryland Avenue, basement
6:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.,
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This traditional cafeteria-style eatery is frequented by employees and guests of the medical center.

Bio Café
Biological Sciences Learning Center, 2nd floor
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fresh sandwiches, good salads, breads, and pastries.

Brew
Crerar Library, lower level
Monday–Thursday: 5:00 p.m–1:00 a.m.
Sunday: 7:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m.

Capone's
Shoreland Hall
Monday–Thursday: 7:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.; 7:00 p.m.–midnight
Friday: 7:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
Sunday: 7:00 p.m.–midnight
A smaller version of Maroon Market, featuring Pura Vida coffee, Ben & Jerry's, grocery and candy items, bulk   foods, and more. Accepts Flex dollars.

Classics Café
Classics, 2nd floor
Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Features classical music and newspapers. Seattle's Best coffee, pastries, soups, sandwiches, salads, and more.

Cobb Coffee Shop
Cobb Hall, basement
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
A popular and affordable student run hangout, featuring good music, pizza, and many selections from Hyde Park restaurants. Cheap coffee is even cheaper if you bring your own mug. Happy hour from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. features free coffee or tea with purchases over 60¢.

C-Shop
Reynolds Club, 1st floor
Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Einstein Bros. Bagels offers a wide assortment of bagels, sandwiches, salads, soups, fruit, and pastries. Features Java City coffee drinks (espresso, lattes, etc.) and offers $1 shakes on Wednesdays. Accepts Flex dollars.

DCAM Food Court
DCAM, 2nd floor
7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sandwiches, pizza, stir fry, and a deli.

Divinity School Coffee Shop
Swift Hall, basement
Monday–Friday: 7:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Great coffee, donuts, vegetarian sandwiches, and ethnic entrées. Large selection of teas and esresso drinks. Quiet atmosphere, "Where God Drinks Coffee."

Everett Kovler Café
Graduate School of Business Hyde Park Center, 1st floor
Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
F.R.E.S.H. food and hospitality will win you over. Featuring Chicago's best homemade soups, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, gourmet salad bar, pizza, pasta, ethnic entrées, sushi, Starbucks espresso bar, and much more.

Ex Libris
Regenstein Library, A-level
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
Drinks, vending machines, selections from Hyde Park restaurants. Closing time is accompanied by a mad rush (after hours, bagels and donuts are free).

Gargoyle Café
Stuart Hall, basement
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Specializes in made-to-order deli sandwiches.

Hallowed Grounds
Reynolds Club, 2nd floor
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–1:30 a.m.
Saturday: Noon–1:30 a.m.
Sunday: Noon–11:30 p.m.
This snack bar and coffee shop is run by students. Several local restaurants provide affordable box lunches, including Mediterranean and Thai. Also features vegan entrées and baked goods from the Chicago Diner. The pool tables and comfortable new chairs make it a good place for both studying and socializing.

Hutchinson Commons
Reynolds Club, 1st floor
Monday–Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Subway, ribs, sushi, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, Fantasia beverages. Accepts Flex dollars.

Law School Café
Law School, Green Lounge
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Made-to-order sandwiches, paninis, and items from Hyde Park vendors including pizza and Asian cuisine.

Maroon Market
(a.k.a. Bart Mart)
Bartlett, 1st floor
Academic year: Noon–3:00 a.m.
Breaks: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Summer: Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Bart Mart sells just about anything you would find in a convenience store, from ice cream to laundry soap, with more than 500 items in between. Accepts Flex dollars and cash.

Midway Gardens Café
Press Building, 1st floor
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Made-to-order sandwiches, hot dogs, pastries, coffee with decor inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright.

The Pub
Ida Noyes
Monday–Wednesday: 4:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
Friday: 4:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
Saturday: 4:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
A favorite after-hours hangout for over-21 students, staff, and faculty offering beers from around the world and bar food. You must be 21 or over. Membership costs $5 a year for students or $7 for staff and faculty. Guests of current members must pay a $1 entrance fee.

Sam & Elaine's Café
Gordon Center for Integrative Science, 3rd floor
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Includes a sandwich bar complete with panini grill, fresh soup, salad, and pizza, and pre-made sandwiches and pasta.

Smart Museum Café
Smart Museum lobby
Monday–Wednesday, Friday:
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Creative comestibles by Briazz, Snail Thai, Corner Bakery, and Torrefazione Coffee. Eat inside or in the Elden Sculpture Garden.

SSA Café
Social Service Administration, 1st floor
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, salads, soups; plus chili and beef stew on certain days of the week.

Tiffin Café
International House, 1st floor
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Light meals and snacks at lunchtime and dinnertime.

Nearly all the Hyde Park restaurants deliver. Others use a delivery service—call them and ask.
For a listing of local restaurants, see City Life, Dining in Hyde Park.

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