We offer a variety of food choices, as well as discounts for students, faculty, and staff.
Students who have purchased a Resident Meal Plan receive a 40% discount at our dining centers and a 10% discount at our retail locations. Learn more about the Resident Meal Plan.
If you have additional questions about meal plans or dining options, feel free to visit our FAQ Page or contact us directly.
Food around campus, including late night options.
Grab a coffee or espresso, assorted bottled beverages, soups and a variety of fresh-made sandwiches, salads and pastries.
Need to grab something and go or pick up provisions for your room? We can help.
Location: First Floor Chinook
Freshens Hours:
Weekday: M-Th 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; F 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Weekend: Closed
Cuisine: You’ll find healthy, “fast casual” food made fresh, from fresh ingredients and prepared in front of you when you order at Freshën's Fresh Food Studio.
Payment: Freshens accepts the Resident Meal Plan, Mini Meal Plan, Cougar CASH, and debit/credit cards.
Learn more about Freshëns Fresh Food Studio
Location: Delivery to Residence Halls with the GET app
Coug Eats Hours: 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Cuisine: Pizza, pasta, and chicken wings.
Payment: Coug Eats accepts the Resident Meal Plan, Mini Meal Plan, Cougar CASH, and debit/credit cards.
Location: The CUB
Carlitas Hours:
Weekday:7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Weekend:Closed
Cuisine: Carlita's serves Mexican cuisine, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and more.
Payment:Carlita's accepts the Resident Meal Plan, Mini Meal Plan, Cougar CASH, and debit/credit cards.
Learn more about Carlita's Mexican Grille
Location: The Market in Global Scholars Hall
Einstein Bros. Hours:
Weekday:7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Weekend:10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Cuisine: Einstein Bros. Bagels' menu includes fresh-baked bagels, espresso beverages, breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
Payment:Einstein Bros. Bagels accepts the Resident Meal Plan, Mini Meal Plan, Cougar CASH and debit/credit cards.
Learn more about Einstein Bros. Bagels
Location: Ground Floor, French Admin Building
Lighty Hours:
Weekday:7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Weekend:Closed
Cuisine: Starbucks fair trade certified coffee & espresso, assorted bottled beverages, and a variety of fresh-made sandwiches, salads and pastries.
Payment: Lighty Espresso accepts the Resident Meal Plan, Mini Meal Plan, Cougar CASH, and debit/credit cards.
Learn more about Lighty Espresso Bar
Location: Regents Residence Hall
Northside Cafe Hours:
Weekday: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Weekend: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cuisine: Northside Café offers many delicious options that you can customize to your tastes. One unique offering is Presto Pizza, where you can create a custom pizza using fresh, delicious toppings and also enjoy pasta, salads, and subs. You can also enjoy coffee at Northside Espresso.
Payment: Northside Café accepts the Resident Meal Plan, Mini Meal Plan, Cougar CASH and debit/credit cards.
Learn more about Northside Café and Espresso
Location: Wilmer-Davis Residence Hall
Hillside Cafe Hours:
Weekday: 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Weekend: Closed
Cuisine: Hillside Café is a great place to eat whether you're craving a taste of home or something new! Stop by the Chef's Creations platform for the featured global cuisine of the week, ranging from a Hawaiian breakfast to kabobs and tabbouleh.
Payment:Hillside Café accepts the Resident Meal Plan, Mini Meal Plan, Cougar CASH and debit/credit cards.
Learn more about Hillside Café
Location: Stanton J. Hall Rotunda
Southside Cafe Hours:
Weekday: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Weekend: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cuisine: Southside Café is the largest dining center on campus and offers many food options. When you stop by, see what's on rotation at Chef's Creations, which serves customized pasta, Tex-Mex favorites, ramen, and pho dishes.
Payment: Southside Café accepts the Resident Meal Plan, Mini Meal Plan, Cougar CASH and debit/credit cards.
Learn more about Southside Café
Location: Global Scholars Hall
Hours: Weekday: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Weekend: 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Cuisine: The Market offers a unique selection of fresh dairy, meat and produce.
Payment: The Market accepts the Resident Meal Plan, Mini Meal Plan, Cougar CASH, debit/credit cards, and SNAP benefits.
Learn more about The Market at Cougar Way
Location: On the ground floor of Stanton J. Hall Rotunda (beneath Southside Café)
Southside Market Hours: Weekdays 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Weekends: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Cuisine: Southside Market provides a wide variety of convenience items.
Payment: Southside Market accepts the Resident Meal Plan, Mini Meal Plan, Cougar CASH, and debit/credit cards.
Learn more about Southside Market
Location: On the ground floor of Stanton J. Hall Rotunda (beneath Southside Café)
Southside Market Hours: Weekdays 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Weekends: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Cuisine: Each espresso bar features Starbucks or Seattle's Best Fair Trade Certified coffee & espresso.
Payment: Southside Market accepts the Resident Meal Plan, Mini Meal Plan, Cougar CASH, and debit/credit cards.
Learn more about Southside Market
Location: Starbucks® is located on the ground floor of the Spark building on Nevada St. (the southwest side of campus near Cougar Health Services).
Starbucks® Hours: Weekdays 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Weekends: Closed
Payment: This location accepts the Resident Meal Plan, Mini Meal Plan, Cougar CASH, and debit/credit cards.
