Eat well

Just because you’re away from home doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have delicious, healthy meals. You can try foods from around the world or order up a good old-fashioned sandwich of your own creation (be sure to try the chipotle mayo).

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Dining Services
Daily menus, dining hall hours, allergy info, and meal plan options.

Quick Facts
  • 8

    campus dining halls and cafés

  • 24,000

    meals served each week in Calvin’s dining halls

  • 4

    meal plan options

Something for everyone

Our menu includes selections at every meal for vegetarian and vegan diners, including soups, entrees, stir fries, and pasta selections. Menu items are marked to make your dining selections easier.

If you have a peanut allergy or other common food allergy, you can be sure to find food safe for you to eat at Calvin. All food served in the main dining halls is labeled to contain allergen information. Additionally, nut-free tables in both dining halls are available.


In Their Own Words
Our Pics
  • Commons Dining Hall
  • Students gathered around a table for a meal.
  • Interior ariel view of Commons Dining Hall.
  • Two women with an open laptop sit at the counter at Johnny's Cafe.
  • A student grabs a quick breakfast.
  • Peet's Coffee
  • The Cave
  • Spoelhof University Center Cafe
  • Commons Dining Hall looking north.
  • Students gathered around a table for a meal.
  • Interior ariel view of Commons Dining Hall.
  • Two women with an open laptop sit at the counter at Johnny's Cafe.
  • A student grabs a quick breakfast.
  • Peet's Coffee
  • The Cave
  • Spoelhof University Center Cafe
  • Commons Dining Hall looking north.

Places to eat

Whether you need a full meal or just a coffee before class, there’s a place to eat nearby. Calvin offers two full dining halls, a coffee shop, a sandwich shop/grill, a café, and a gourmet sandwich and salad bistro. Learn more »