Dining Services & Meal Plans
Savor campus life with Montclair State University’s dining services and meal plans. Explore diverse and delicious dining options and meal plans that fit your lifestyle.
Fuel your day your way with dining options that support your health, lifestyle, and cravings. Managed by EATS by Gourmet Dining, our on-campus dining locations aim to serve exactly what you’re in the mood for — from residential dining halls and cafés to vending machines, marketplaces, mobile ordering and more.
Our dedicated staff of dietitians ensure there are meals available to help you feel your best, and whether you follow a vegan, vegetarian, halal, or kosher diet or require allergy-friendly options, you’ll also find meals that fit your specific dietary needs and preferences.
Campus Dining also celebrates our diverse community, with special menus for cultural and religious holidays like Passover and Ramadan.
Learn more about all the on-campus dining venues and where they are located.
What We Offer
From buffet-style dining and cozy cafe spaces to conveniently located vending machines and grab-and-go spots when you’re on the move, our campus dining options are designed to meet your needs. Dining Services goes beyond the day-to-day, too — we offer catering for special events and nutrition guidance from our team of in-house wellness experts.
Dining Halls
Enjoy a buffet-style meal on a single swipe! Two of our dining halls (Sam’s Place at Machuga Heights and Freeman Dining Hall) are actually located inside of residential buildings.
Retail Spots and Casual Bites
We offer a wide variety of retail venues on campus, including our Student Center Food Court (Panda Express, The Halal Shack, Wild Blue Sushi) and Grubhub options (Jersey Mike’s, Chick-N-Bap). Dash to Dunkin’, Java Love or Panera Bread in between classes and pop into Starbucks in Sprague Library (or the student-run Saxby’s in the Feliciano School of Business) before a study session. Ready to unwind? Hang out and, if you’re 21+, have a drink at our 1908 pub, opened fall 2024.
Vending Machines
For on-the-go options, we have more than 100 vending machines throughout campus and the residence halls — including several Farmer’s Fridge locations stocked with fresh, healthy options.
Convenience Stores and Marketplaces
Our C-Stores provide a variety of food, pre-packaged snacks and drinks, plus personal care items. Need to grab something but don’t have time to leave campus? We’ve got you.
Nutrition Education & Counseling
Our team of campus dietitians can help you make healthy choices. We offer one-on-one and small group nutrition counseling services to students, faculty and staff, as well as a Teaching Kitchen in one of our dining halls if you want to take part in hands-on cooking classes and demos. In 2025, we launched the Farm Box program to expand access to fresh, local ingredients for our campus community.
Cultural and Ethnic Food & Celebrations
It’s important to us that the food we offer reflects the rich diversity of our campus population. Our menus often revolve around holidays and celebrations, showcasing the foods and dishes of many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Catering Services
Through the catering services of Gourmet Dining, LLC, we are delighted to partner with campus departments, student organizations and external event hosts to deliver creative, high quality food and beverage services for events and meetings throughout campus.
Sustainability Initiatives & Local Sourcing
Environmental responsibility guides our campus dining initiatives, from sustainable sourcing of locally grown produce, antibiotic- and hormone-free poultry and more. We reduce our carbon footprint through programs like Waste Not, Carbon Foodprint, Love Food Not Waste, Food Recovery Network, and Green to Go, while expanding plant-forward menus and cutting single-use plastics with more earth-friendly packaging.
Campus Dining Options
| Location | Type |
|---|---|
| 1908 | Pub food & pizza |
| Amazon Go | Convenience stores |
| Chick-N-Bap | Korean American street food |
| Dunkin | Coffee & baked goods |
| Freeman Dining Hall | All you care to eat dining hall |
| Freshens | Fresh casual |
| Ice Arena Concessions Bar | Beverages, Breakfast, Satisfiers and Sides/Snacks |
| Java Love | Specialty local coffee |
| Jersey Mike’s | American sub sandwiches |
| La Cantina | Latin Cuisine |
| Panda Express | American Chinese cuisine |
| Panera Bread | Baked goods, soups, salads and sandwiches |
| Sam’s Place | All you care to eat dining hall |
| Saxbys | Grilled cheese, cold brew coffee and more |
| Social Grill | Burgers, chicken and more |
| Starbucks | Coffee and baked goods |
| Student Center Dining Room | All you care to eat buffet with rotating menus |
| Teaching Kitchen | Hands-on cooking classes & demos |
| The Halal Shack | Halal cuisine |
| The Red Hawk Diner | Diverse menu with classic diner favorites |
| University Hall Cafe | Coffee & baked goods |
| Virtual Kitchen | Variety of food choices |
| Wild Blue Sushi | Sushi |
| Yella’s | Comfort food |