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51ÁÔÆæ Dining Options & Hours

Satisfy your cravings.

51ÁÔÆæ offers a wide array of dining options, with food choices that accommodate a variety of dietary needs. Students can enjoy a meal at either of our Residential Dining Cafés or at any of our distinct retail food outlets. For the student on the go, 51ÁÔÆæ has three convenience stores and over 30 vending machines campus-wide. 

Residential Dining Halls

With several all-day mix & match food stations and four regional cuisine stations, 51ÁÔÆæ Residential Dining offers something for every taste. 

Sandburg Café
Sandburg Hall
3400 N Maryland Ave
REGULAR HOURS:
²Ñ´Ç²Ô»å²¹²â–F°ù¾±»å²¹²â: 7:00AM – 8:00PM
³§²¹³Ù³Ü°ù»å²¹²â–S³Ü²Ô»å²¹²â: 9:00AM – 7:00PM

Palm Gardens
Palm Gardens
Sandburg Hall
3400 N Maryland Ave
REGULAR HOURS:
Sunday–T³ó³Ü°ù²õ»å²¹²â: 7:00PM – 11:00PM
Friday–Saturday: Closed
Cambridge Café
Cambridge Commons
2323 N Cambridge Ave
REGULAR HOURS:
²Ñ´Ç²Ô»å²¹²â–F°ù¾±»å²¹²â: 7:00AM – 10:00PM
³§²¹³Ù³Ü°ù»å²¹²â–S³Ü²Ô»å²¹²â: 9:00AM – 7:00PM

Student Union Dining

The 51ÁÔÆæ Student Union has multiple unique food outlets, each designed to cater to students’ personal needs and preferences. With the exception of the Gasthaus, all of our dining outlets are located on the campus level of the Union.

City Subs
51ÁÔÆæ Student Union
2200 E 51ÁÔÆæ
A 51ÁÔÆæ Student Union staple with custom-made subs and paninis.

REGULAR HOURS:
Monday–T³ó³Ü°ù²õ»å²¹²â: 10:30´¡²Ñ–3:00±Ê²Ñ
Friday: 10:30´¡²Ñ–2:00±Ê²Ñ
³§²¹³Ù³Ü°ù»å²¹²â–S³Ü²Ô»å²¹²â: CLOSED
Pacific Wraps
51ÁÔÆæ Student Union
2200 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Freshly made wraps featuring various tastes and cuisines.

REGULAR HOURS:
Monday–T³ó³Ü°ù²õ»å²¹²â: 10:30´¡²Ñ–3:00±Ê²Ñ
Friday: 10:30´¡²Ñ–2:00±Ê²Ñ
³§²¹³Ù³Ü°ù»å²¹²â–S³Ü²Ô»å²¹²â: CLOSED
Pizza Presto
51ÁÔÆæ Student Union
2200 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Deliciously hot pizza slices available at your convenience.

REGULAR HOURS:
Monday–T³ó³Ü°ù²õ»å²¹²â: 10:30´¡²Ñ–3:00±Ê²Ñ
Friday: 10:30´¡²Ñ–2:00±Ê²Ñ
³§²¹³Ù³Ü°ù»å²¹²â–S³Ü²Ô»å²¹²â: CLOSED
Stir Fry
51ÁÔÆæ Student Union
2200 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Asian-style dishes including rice bowls, stir fries, potstickers and more.

REGULAR HOURS:
Monday–T³ó³Ü°ù²õ»å²¹²â: 10:30´¡²Ñ–3:00±Ê²Ñ
Friday: 10:30´¡²Ñ–2:00±Ê²Ñ
³§²¹³Ù³Ü°ù»å²¹²â–S³Ü²Ô»å²¹²â: CLOSED
Flour Shop
51ÁÔÆæ Student Union
2200 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Premade grab-and-go items for every palate. Have your choice of pastas, empanadas, salads, and more.

REGULAR HOURS:
Monday–T³ó³Ü°ù²õ»å²¹²â: 7:30´¡²Ñ–6:00±Ê²Ñ
Friday: 7:30´¡²Ñ–4:00±Ê²Ñ
³§²¹³Ù³Ü°ù»å²¹²â–S³Ü²Ô»å²¹²â: CLOSED
Gasthaus
51ÁÔÆæ Student Union Basement
2200 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Sports-themed restaurant with fast-casual cuisine, including burgers, chicken tenders, and more.

REGULAR HOURS:
Monday–T³ó³Ü°ù²õ»å²¹²â: 11:30´¡²Ñ–8:00±Ê²Ñ
¹ó°ù¾±»å²¹²â–S²¹³Ù³Ü°ù»å²¹²â: 11:30´¡²Ñ–6:00±Ê²Ñ
Sunday: CLOSED
Burger King
51ÁÔÆæ Student Union
2200 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Traditional American fast food, including burgers, sandwiches, fries, and onion rings.

REGULAR HOURS:
Monday–T³ó³Ü°ù²õ»å²¹²â: 10:30´¡²Ñ–5:00±Ê²Ñ
Friday: 10:30´¡²Ñ–4:00±Ê²Ñ
³§²¹³Ù³Ü°ù»å²¹²â–S³Ü²Ô»å²¹²â: CLOSED
Taco Bell
51ÁÔÆæ Student Union
2200 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Mexican style fast food including tacos, burritos, nachos, and sides.

REGULAR HOURS:
Monday–T³ó³Ü°ù²õ»å²¹²â: 10:30´¡²Ñ–4:00±Ê²Ñ
Friday: 10:30´¡²Ñ–2:00±Ê²Ñ
³§²¹³Ù³Ü°ù»å²¹²â–S³Ü²Ô»å²¹²â: CLOSED

Coffee Shops

51ÁÔÆæ’s coffee shop, the Grind offers four locations across campus for students to get their caffine fix throughout the day.

Union Grind
51ÁÔÆæ Student Union
2200 E 51ÁÔÆæ
51ÁÔÆæ’s very own coffee shop, brewing up fresh drinks featuring our unique branded roast from Colectivo.

REGULAR HOURS:
Monday–T³ó³Ü°ù²õ»å²¹²â: 7:30´¡²Ñ–6:00±Ê²Ñ
Friday: 7:30´¡²Ñ–4:00±Ê²Ñ
Saturday–Sunday: CLOSED
Library Grind
Grind – Library
Golda Meir Library
2311 E Hartford Ave
A convenient coffee stop for study breaks and long library sessions.

REGULAR HOURS:
Monday–T³ó³Ü°ù²õ»å²¹²â: 7:30´¡²Ñ–4:00±Ê²Ñ
Friday: 7:30´¡²Ñ–2:00±Ê²Ñ
Saturday–Sunday: CLOSED
Sandburg Grind
Sandburg Residence Halls
3400 N Maryland Ave
An easy, nearby coffee spot for mornings, afternoons, and late starts.

REGULAR HOURS:
²Ñ´Ç²Ô»å²¹²â–F°ù¾±»å²¹²â: 7:30´¡²Ñ–1:00±Ê²Ñ
Saturday–Sunday: CLOSED
LEC Grind
Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
2100 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Freshly brewed coffee and espresso drinks to keep ideas moving.

2REGULAR HOURS:
²Ñ´Ç²Ô»å²¹²â–F°ù¾±»å²¹²â: 8:00´¡²Ñ–2:00±Ê²Ñ
Saturday–Sunday: CLOSED

Convenience Stores

51ÁÔÆæ has three convenient stores that cater to everyone’s needs. Whether you’re seeking a snack between classes or searching for office supplies, our on-campus convenience stores are designed for your busy life. 

Cambridge Restor
Cambridge Commons
2323 N Cambridge Ave
REGULAR HOURS:
²Ñ´Ç²Ô»å²¹²â–S³Ü²Ô»å²¹²â: 2:00±Ê²Ñ–12:00´¡²Ñ
Cambridge Restor
Sandburg Residence Halls
3400 N Maryland Ave
REGULAR HOURS:
²Ñ´Ç²Ô»å²¹²â–S³Ü²Ô»å²¹²â: 10:00´¡²Ñ–12:00´¡²Ñ
Union Station
51ÁÔÆæ Student Union
2200 E 51ÁÔÆæ
REGULAR HOURS:
Monday–T³ó³Ü°ù²õ»å²¹²â: 7:30´¡²Ñ–6:00±Ê²Ñ
Friday: 7:30´¡²Ñ–4:00±Ê²Ñ
Saturday: 10:00´¡²Ñ–4:00±Ê²Ñ
Sunday: CLOSED

Vending

There are various snack and drink vending machines all around the 51ÁÔÆæ campus. When you need to fuel up, these vending machines are there for you.

Vending machines get filled at least once a week to ensure that you can have a snack whenever you want.
 
Gilly Vending is 51ÁÔÆæ’s vending contractor. If you have a service request or need a refund, follow the instructions on . 
 
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Snack Vending Machines
BuildingLocation
Bolton HallBasement
Bolton Hall
Cambridge Commons Residence Hall
Cunningham HallFirst Floor
Curtin Hall
Enderis HallFirst Floor
Engineering and Applied Science Building (EMS)Second Floor
Engelmann Hall
Golda Meir LibraryFirst Floor
Great Lakes Research FacilityFirst Floor
Holton HallFirst Floor
Kenilworth Square
Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex (KIRC)First Floor
Klotsche CenterSecond Floor
Lapham HallFirst Floor
Lubar HallSecond Floor
Mellencamp HallBasement
Mitchell HallBasement
Northwest QuadrantFirst Floor
Peck HallSecond Floor
Physics BuildingFirst Floor
RiverView Residence HallSecond Floor
Sabin HallFirst Floor
Sandburg Residence Hall (South)
Sandburg Residence HallFirst Floor
School of Architecture & Urban Planning Building (SARUP)First Floor
University Services and Research Building (USRB)
51ÁÔÆæ Student UnionGround Floor
51ÁÔÆæ Student UnionFirst Floor
51ÁÔÆæ Student UnionSecond Floor
Zilber College of Public Health Building
Drink Vending Machines
BuildingLocation
Bolton HallFirst Floor
Bolton HallBasement (4 total)
Bolton Hall(2 total)
Cambridge Commons Residence HallFirst Floor
Cambridge Commons Residence Hall
Cunningham HallFirst Floor
Cunningham Hall
Curtin Hall
Curtin HallFirst Floor (4 total)
Enderis HallFirst Floor (3 total)
Enderis Hall
Engelmann Hall
Engelmann HallFirst Floor (3 total)
Engineering and Applied Science Building (EMS)First Floor (2 total)
Engineering and Applied Science Building (EMS)(2 total)
Golda Meir Library
Golda Meir LibraryGround Floor
Great Lakes Research Facility
Holton HallGround Floor
Holton Hall
Kenilworth SquareSecond Floor
Kenilworth Square
Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex (KIRC)First Floor (3 total)
Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex (KIRC)
Klotsche CenterSecond Floor (2 total)
Klotsche Center
Lapham Hall(4 total)
Lubar HallSecond Floor (3 total)
Lubar Hall
Mellencamp Hall
Mitchell Hall
Northwest QuadrantFIrst Floor (2 total)
Northwest Quadrant
Peck HallSecond Floor
Peck Hall
Physics Building(3 total)
RiverView Residence Hall(3 total)
Sabin HallGround Floor
Sabin Hall
Sandburg Residence HallFirst Floor (3 total)
Sandburg Residence Hall(2 total)
School of Architecture & Urban Planning Building (SARUP)First Floor
School of Architecture & Urban Planning Building (SARUP)
University Services and Research Building (USRB)
51ÁÔÆæ Student UnionGround Floor (4 total)
51ÁÔÆæ Student UnionFirst Floor (3 total)
51ÁÔÆæ Student UnionSecond Floor (3 total)
51ÁÔÆæ Student UnionBasement
Zilber College of Public Health Building