User:Jshatz/University of Guelph On/Off Campus Dining

The University of Guelph has a variety of food establishments that cater to the needs of its student body. These restaurants are situated throughout the University of Guelph campus, and specialize in a variety of types of cuisines. Food accommodations are provided throughout the North, South, East and Central campuses. The University of Guelph enables its student body to purchase food with cash or by utilizing their student meal plan. Each student may use their meal plan for most on-campus and a variety of off-campus restaurants.

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Lennox/Addington
The LA Pit and Café can be found on the first floor of Lennox/ Addington Residence, a convenient location for all those living on north campus. Student card is accepted any time of the day.

La Pit
What you can eat… Hours of Operation: 7:00am – 12:00am
 * Hot Grill
 * Pizza Pizza
 * Salad Bar
 * Deli (made to order)
 * Snack Foods (convenience store)

La Café
A nice place to sit, study, or grab a bite to eat, with a fireplace and bistro style seating.

What you can eat…

Hours of Operation: 7:00am – 12:00am
 * Seattle’s Best Coffee
 * Smoothies
 * Grab and Go Sandwiches
 * Baked Goods
 * Gourmet Deserts
 * Crepes

Grab and Go Kiosk
Located in the Grad Lounge of Macdonald Institute, the station offers Fresh Coffee and pastries as well as other drink and snack items. Student card is accepted any time of the day.

What you can eat… Hours of Operation: 8:00am – 4:00pm
 * sandwiches
 * soups
 * salads
 * pastries
 * baked goods
 * snack items
 * gourmet coffee
 * Fairly Trade Coffee

PJ’s in the Atrium
Pj's is located in the Atrium of Macdonald Stewart Hall. It serves as a mock restaurant for students studying at the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph. Students create their own menu and themes, so there's always something new.

Contact Restaurant for Schedule and Hours of Operation

The Creelman Marketplace


Creelman Hall sits in central campus and serves as a main cafeteria for those choosing to dine on campus. Filled with a variety of food, and fresh home cooking, there is something for everyone and plenty of room. Student card is accepted any time of the day.

What you can eat… Hours of Operation: 7:00am – 7:00pm
 * All day salad bar
 * Nature’s Best Vegetarian
 * Pillers Deli
 * Exhibition cooking station (including breakfast in the morning)
 * Mom’s Kitchen Home Cooking Counter
 * Made to order pizza and pasta
 * Homemade desserts and pastries
 * Fairly Traded Coffee
 * Harvey’s
 * Swiss Chalet

Mountain Cafe
Located Across the street from South Residence, Mountain Hall Cafeteria offers several meal items to choose from. Mountain Dining Hall accepts student card any time of the day, as well ATM services are available.

What you can eat… Hours of Operation: 7:00am – 11:00pm
 * Mountain Grill (Burgers, Hot Dog, Fries Grilled Cheese, Eggs)
 * Window’s Café (with deli, soups, and specialty coffee and pastries)
 * Pillers Deli
 * Convenience Items (Chips, Chocolate, Gummies, Hygiene Products)

Prairie Cafe
Situated Directly Beside Mountain Dinning Hall, Prairie Café offers a variety of food items different from Mountain Café. Student card accepted any time of the day.

What you can eat… Hours of Operation: 11:00am – 7:00pm
 * Prairie Dining Hall (with hot meals, salad bar, and coffee)
 * “Create Your Own Stir Fry” (Flat Top Grill Cooking)
 * Needa Pita

Eastside Variety
Visit Eastside Variety for all your grocery and convenience needs. Located on the first floor of the residence. Student card is accepted at any time of day.

Animal Sciences and Nutrition
Coffee Cart (serving Fair Trade Coffee)

Hours of Operation: 8:30am – 2:30pm

OVC
The OVC Dining Hall, found in the main OVC building can serve several purposes ;
 * Event Facility
 * Maximum capacity 200 people.
 * Licensed under the A.G.C.O (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario)

Science Complex
Hours of Operation: 8:00am – 4:00pm
 * Second Cup

Grab and Go Kiosk
One of several on campus, this kiosk is a snack bar/coffee shop. It accepts student cards at any time of day.

What to eat…
 * Sandwiches
 * soups
 * salads
 * fresh pastries
 * snacks
 * Fairly Traded Coffee
 * Gourmet Coffee and Tea
 * Assorted Cold Beverages

William’s Fresh Cafe
Student card is accepted at any time of the day.

What to eat…
 * Wraps
 * Sandwiches
 * Salad
 * Pastries
 * Assorted warm and cold beverages

Hours of Operation; Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Food Court
Student card is accepted after 2:00pm in the food court.

What to eat…
 * Nature’s Best; Open 11am – 2pm
 * Tim Hortons; Open 7:30am – 5pm
 * Grill House; Open 7:30am – 5pm
 * Exhibition Cooking Station; Open 11 am – 2 pm
 * Piller’s Deli; Open 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
 * Wok-a-Thon
 * Needa Pita
 * Hot Bunzz; Open 8:00am – 2:00pm
 * KFC; Open 11:00am – 3:00pm
 * Pizza Pizza; Open 11:00am – 3:00pm
 * Subway; Open 11:00am – 4:00pm
 * Starbucks; Open 8:00am – 4:00pm

The Daily Grind Coffee House
A casual, relaxing place to enjoy a coffee, socialize, or study. Student cards are accepted at any time of the day.

What to eat… Hours of Operation: 7:00am – 11:00pm
 * Pastries
 * Bagels
 * Williams Fresh Café
 * Booster Juice

Pages Coffee House
Located on the second floor of the University Bookstore, it is a place to relax and enjoy full service Tim Horton’s or study and socialize with friends, in a place that looks like an oversized living room. Student cards are accepted at any time of the day.

Hours of Operation: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Gryph’s Sports Lounge
Located on the second floor, the lounge overlooks the arena and boasts 14 large screen T.V.s, which makes watching any game a great time. The facility is fully licensed. Student cards are accepted at any time of the day (however alcohol cannot be purchased on the student card).

What to eat…
 * Chicken fingers
 * Hamburgers
 * Nachos
 * Pasta
 * Salads
 * Fries
 * Stir Fry
 * Alcoholic beverages

Tim Horton’s
Located on the main floor of the Gryphons Sports Centre Arena, this Tim Horton’s does not serve soups or bagels, however it serves coffee and muffins/doughnuts. Student cards are accepted at any time of the day.

Off Campus
The University of Guelph also provides several off campus food alternatives for its students and personnel. These dining locations enable their customers to utilize their student meal plans to purchase meals off campus throughout the city of Guelph.

These participating restaurants provide various ways for their customers to order and purchase their meals. Several restaurants include online menus which allow individuals to place an order online for delivery or pickup, while others include online menus to ensure that the food ordering process is efficient and effective. The University of Guelph Hospitality Services webpage enlists all off campus restaurants that accept the student meal plan as a form of payment. Each restaurant which accepts the student meal plan is easily accessible for customers and further information can be derived from their online menus, homepages, or by phone call.

This is a list of the off campus restaurants that accept the student cards:
 * Pizza Pizza
 * Pita Pit
 * Subway
 * East Side Mario’s
 * Quiznos (two locations: Gordon Street and Stone Road 	West)
 * Burger King
 * Ray’s Chinese Food
 * Domino’s Pizza
 * Casey’s Bar & Grill
 * The Fat Duck Gastro Pub
 * Café Greek Garden
 * Montana’s Cookhouse
 * Kelsey’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill
 * Milestones

While the aforementioned restaurants enable students to utilize their meal plans, the website Grub Canada enlists all food providers that deliver in Guelph. Many students do not have access to cars and rely on their food being delivered to their residences or homes. Grub Canada caters to students by including the restaurant’s operating, as well as delivery hours, location and phone number.

Eating off campus is made easy for University of Guelph students, as many restaurants include delivery services or accept meal plans. Restaurants in Guelph recognize the importance of accommodating the local University’s student body.