Find your new favorite foods on campus
Whether you’re just beginning to explore campus dining or are already a regular at your favorite dining center, now is a great time to try out a new dining location. With over 25 dining concepts around campus, you’re never far from fresh, delicious food options for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack time. Below, you’ll find an overview of dining options in each campus neighborhood and beyond.
East Side
The East Side neighborhood is home to McNary Dining Center where you'll find fresh, tasty options for any meal or snack. Five Four One is an innovative location that uses organic produce and ingredients that are free of pesticides, artificial dyes, and sweeteners to craft Pacific Northwest-inspired cuisine. Their menu includes house-made pizza and pastas, crepes and grain bowls.
For a classic burger, Calabaloo's is a must. East Side Eats features build-your-own stir fries, rotating breakfast and lunch specials, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and a baked potato and salad bar. La Calle offers burritos, tacos, nachos and more and is open late! If you’re looking for a quick snack, or a made-to-order smoothie, The Main Squeeze is perfect for fueling on the go.
When it’s time for a morning coffee or a mid-day pick-me-up, Raintree Coffee is conveniently located in McNary Dining Center. You can also find coffee, pastries and fresh grab-and-go items at Java II just down the street at Valley Library.
South Side
Arnold Dining Center offers a wide range of dishes and cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At Nori, you'll find ramen, teriyaki bowls and other Asian-inspired dishes. Arnold also includes Global Fare, which features a rotating menu of international favorites, Southside Station Deli with custom sandwiches, breakfast items and a salad bar.
When you’re craving comfort food classics, Southside Station Pizza serves fresh-made personal pizzas or slices of the chef-made pizza of the day. Southside Station Grill offers burgers, chicken tenders, fries and other favorites.
Nearby in the ILLC, you can enjoy fresh coffee and pastries at Cascadia Cafe, hot food and custom sandwiches at Cascadia Deli, and our on-campus grocery store, Cascadia Market.
West Side
Our largest dining center, Marketplace West serves up a range of delicious options from stir-fries and curries to breakfast burritos and acai bowls. At Bay Leaf, you can savor South Asian-inspired entrees for lunch and pizza and pasta for dinner.
Clubhouse Deli offers a range of breakfast options, custom-made deli sandwiches and hot paninis. EBGBs features a small market and serves espresso, acai bowls and ice cream.
Marketplace West is also home to West Side Grill which specializes in classic American fare such as burgers, tater tots and chicken sandwiches. Ring of Fire offers a rotating selection of pan-Asian cuisine including curries, build-your-own rice bowls, noodles and more.
With their crisp salads, hearty grain bowls and savory roasted meats, Cooper's Creek has nourishing options to suit every taste. And when you’re craving a breakfast burrito or a plate of cheesy nachos, Serrano Grill has you covered.
All the rest
Outside of Marketplace West, you'll find a variety of other dining options on the West Side of campus and beyond! The Memorial Union is home to multiple dining locations including North Porch Cafe, an Asian-fusion café featuring bahn mi sandwiches, rice bowls, and grab-and-go items. Nearby, Bites convenience store offers snack options and hot foods from the roller grill.
For a great selection of bagel sandwiches and tasty espresso drinks, JavaStop is a must-try. Home to University Bakeshop’s kitchen, Off the Quad serves made-from-scratch biscuits with house-made jam, savory bowls, wraps and toasty grilled cheese with tomato soup. If you’re looking for a classic diner-style burger and fries, Rocket Burger serves them up fresh daily. Right next door to Rocket Burger in the MU Commons, Happy Lemon and Panda Express have campus locations. These three locations do not accept dining plans but do accept Orange Cash as well as cash or credit card.
Just south of the MU inside Dixon Rec Center, Dixon Cafe offers healthy smoothies and grain bowls. On the north side of campus, Ava's Cafe and e.Cafe offer tasty breakfast sandwiches and lunch options. Inside Austin Hall, Trader Bing's serves up bagels, sandwiches and white cheddar mac & cheese. The Dam includes a small market that serves espresso drinks inside the LInC, while Bing's Cafe in Weatherford offers a cozy coffee shop vibe with espresso and tasty breakfast sandwiches.
With a wide range of dining locations across campus, each featuring unique menus and rotating specials, it’s easy to mix up your dining routine and find something new to try on campus! Visit food@OSU for hours, location info, menus and nutrition.
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