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Dining Services

Dining Services is committed to providing a safe environment with healthy and delicious dining options, with the same high levels of customer service and a quality dining experience. At Calvin Dining Services, we aim to exceed your expectations in every way.

Menu Notice:

We are undergoing a new menu transition at each location listed. We have identified this issue and we are working on it, unfortunately, for some time, we will redirect and recommend our student community and faculty to utilize our TV screens, menu displays, and information bulletins presented at each location. If there are any special dietary requests, allergen accommodations or any other requests, please reach out to us directly or find one of our managers or chef in the operations and we would love to support and help.


Dining Locations & Hours

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Commons Dining Hall

The perfect stop-over for a quick and satisfying lunch. Known for our warm, welcoming environment, Commons Dining Hall also offers innovative food options and exceptional service—while you relax and rejuvenate between classes. If you like fresh ingredients and service with a smile, visit the Uppercrust, located above Commons Dining Hall or the Piazza for a variety of hot, crispy pizzas and more. 

Hours:

  • Monday - Friday
  • Breakfast: 7:00AM - 10:00AM
  • Lunch: 11:00AM - 2:00PM
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Knollcrest Dining Hall

Get the best all-around campus dining experience at Knollcrest Dining Hall. Our cozy, spacious atmosphere is both inviting and safe for our campus community. Where students and faculty can come to escape the rigor of college life, eat fresh creative meals, and enjoy that sense of community you can only get at Knollcrest Dining Hall. We also offer The Zone, which features an allergen friendly area for students to go and know that no known allergens were added to the food.

Hours:

  • Monday - Friday - New Spring 2025 Hours
    • Lunch: Closed
    • Dinner: 5:00PM – 7:30PM 
  • Saturday - Sunday - New Spring 2025 Hours
    • Continental Breakfast: 9:00AM – 11:00AM
    • Brunch: 11:00AM – 2:00PM
    • Dinner: 5:00PM – 7:00PM
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Uppercrust

Fresh ingredients and service with a smile. At Uppercrust, every single sandwich is crafted with fresh veggies, proteins, and cheeses. Our menu is custom made with YOUR time in mind. Our friendly staff and the welcoming warm environment is here to stay. Come join us and experience the difference.

Hours:

  • Mon-Thu 11:00AM - 9:00PM
  • Fri 11:00AM-2:00PM
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Johnny's Café

We offer excellent quality food, fresh ingredients and all your grilled favorites. Featuring hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, Anu Sushi, classic sides, and more grab n go snacks. Our recipe is simple: provide fresh ingredients and food that taste good. We pride ourselves on friendly and fast services. Stop by, grab a bite and a drink. But more importantly, relax!

Johnny's is open to the public and accepts Knight Bucks, credit, and debit payments.

Hours - New Spring 2025 Hours:

  • Mon. – Thu. 10:00AM - 8:00PM
  • Fri. 10:00AM - 6:00PM
  • Sat. Closed
  • Hot sandwiches in the heated shelf
  • Cloudwich's (BrightHouse bakery products) 

Please note: the Grill closes one hour before Johnny's closes.

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Peet's Coffee

Enjoy good coffee, a calm place to study, & even treat yourself to a pastry. Since Alfred Peet opened the doors to his first coffee shop over fifty years ago, we've been dedicated to crafting the perfect cup. This endeavor shapes every step of our process, from partnering with farmers to roasting by hand.

Peet's sells cups, mugs, Yeti cups and more. Peet's is open to the public and accepts Knight Bucks, credit, and debit payments.

Hours:

  • Mon-Fri 7:30AM – 6:00PM
  • Sat 9:00AM - 1:00PM