Dining Commons

The dining commons are accessible to students on a residential meal plan. With vegan and vegetarian options aplenty, All of our Dining Commons offer a dedicated station for those trying to avoid gluten, certified by the Gluten Intolerance Group. Dedicated Kosher and Zabiha Halal stations are also available.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday 7am – 8:30pm

Friday 7am – 7:30pm

Saturday 8am – 2:30pm

Sunday 8am – 8:30pm

Our dining halls operate continuously throughout the day, with transitional periods between breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The transition between breakfast and lunch is from 10:30-11:00, and the transition between lunch and dinner is from 2:30 – 4:30. Soup, pizza, salad, grill and deli items will still be available during these times.

Fourth Meal Monday -Thursday 9pm - 12am

Beginning the 3rd week of each quarter.

Winter Quarter:

Monday, 1/16/23 Bartlett and Cathey Dining Commons

Saturday Night Meal Swipes

What is a Saturday Night Meal Swipe?

Available for WI23 at Woodlawn Dining Commons and Hutchinson Dining Commons
You can only use one Saturday Night Meal Swipe per Saturday of the quarter, from 4:00 pm. to 8:00 pm.
Saturday Night Meal Swipes will automatically be added to your Residential Meal Plan at no additional cost or if you are resident staff.
These swipes will not accumulate or rollover from one weekend to the next.
Each station will offer a combo meal option, and a featured dessert will be available.

Baker

5500 S. University

Located off of the urban plaza at the corner of 55th and University, Baker Dining Commons was built in 2016. The cafe operates continuously throughout the day, with transitional periods between breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Bartlett

5640 S. University

What once served as the university’s track and gym, Bartlett Dining Commons, operates continuously throughout the day, with transitional periods between breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Cathey

6025 S. Ellis

Located on University of Chicago’s south campus, Cathey Dining Commons, operates continuously throughout the day, with transitional periods between breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Woodlawn

1156 E. 61st

Located on the University of Chicago’s south campus, Woodlawn Dining Commons, operates continuously throughout the day, with transitional periods between breakfast, lunch, and dinner.