Locations

UChicago Dining operates during standard hours throughout the regular academic quarter when classes are in session. However, on holidays, breaks, and during the summer, certain locations may be closed. We will provide updates on closures, and you can find this information on the landing page of our website. 

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 7:00 am – 8:30 pm

Friday 7:00 am – 7:30 pm

Saturday 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday 8:00 am – 8:30 pm

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. 

Spring Quarter Fourth Meal Begins Monday, April 1st

Beginning April 1st at Baker Dining Commons

Monday -Thursday 9pm – 12am

 

Saturday Night Meal Swipes

What is a Saturday Night Meal Swipe?

  • Available 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

Baker Dining Commons House Tables (enlarged image)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

Bartlett Dining Commons view from track (enlarged image)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. On the weekends, you can find an array of fresh fruit and baked pastries, hot and cold cereal, and fair trade coffee served from 8:00 am-11:00 am, with full hot brunch services beginning at 11:00 am.

Cathey

Cathey Historic Dining Seating House Tables (enlarged image)6025 S. Ellis

Located on the University of Chicago’s south campus, Cathey Dining Commons operates continuously throughout the day. On the weekends, you can find an array of fresh fruit and baked pastries, hot and cold cereal, and fair trade coffee served from 8:00 am-11:00 am, with full hot brunch services beginning at 11:00 am.

 Three Star Green Restaurant Certified logo leading to the GRA list of certified locations.

Woodlawn

Woodlawn Dining Commons street view at night (enlarged image)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.

 

Academic Cafés & Food Courts

Café Logan

Logan Arts Center Street View at night

Monday- Friday

8am – 8pm

Saturday 12pm – 6pm

Sunday 12pm – 4pm

15 E. 60th Street

Three Star Green Restaurant Certified

Gordon Café

Monday- Friday

8am- 3pm

927 E. 57th Street

Harris Café

Harris Café logo 

Monday-Thursday 8am-3pm
Friday 8am-1:30pm

 

1307 E. 60th Street 

Hutchinson

Hutch vendor logos  

Mon-Thurs: 11am-8pm

Friday: 11am – 3pm

Saturday: 11:30am – 8pm

5706 S University Ave

Law School Café

Limited Access, to students and staff who have Law School building access.

Monday- Thursday

8am – 5pm

Friday

8am – 3:00pm

1111 E. 60th Street

Peach's Café

Peach's food offerings display

Monday- Friday

8:30am – 6pm

5730 S. Ellis Ave

Ramen Kingdom

Ramen Kingdom Logo 

Sunday- Thursday

5pm – 11pm

6031 S. Ellis Ave

 

Tiffin Café

Limited Access, to students and staff who have I-House building access.Front of House Tiffin Cafe

Monday -Sunday

7:30am-10:30am

4pm-Midnight

1414 E. 59th Street
Press Café

Tuesday-Thursday

8am- 3pm

1427 E. 60th Street

Quantum Café

Monday- Friday

8:00am – 3pm

5640 S. Ellis Ave

Specialty Coffee Shops

Pret A Manger

Monday-Friday

7am-11pm

Saturday-Sunday

9am-11pm

5706 S University Ave

Starbucks @ Saieh

Monday- Friday

7am -6pm

5757 S University Ave

Chicago French Press

Chicago French Press logo

 

Monday-Friday

8am-8pm

Saturday-Sunday

8am-5:30pm

970 E 58th St.

Markets

Maroon Market

7 days a week

10am – 1am

5640 S. University Ave

Midway Market
7 days a week

10am-1am

6031 S. Ellis Ave

Student-Run Café

Cobb Coffee Shop

M-F: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Ex-Libris Café

M-Th: 9:00am – 10:30pm 

F: 9:00am – 5:00pm 

Sa: 11:00am – 5:00pm

Sun: 11:00am – 10:30pm

Harper Café

M-Th: 9:00am – 10:00pm

F: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Sa: Closed

Sun: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Hallowed Grounds

M-Th: 9:00am – 9:00pm

F: 9:00am – 8:00pm

Sa: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Sun: 11:30am – 9:00pm

Grounds of Being

M–F: 7:45am–4pm

Check out the Grounds of Being website for more information