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
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
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
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.
Woodlawn
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.
Café Logan
Gordon Café
Harris Café
Hutchinson
Law School Café
Peach's Café
Ramen Kingdom
Tiffin Café
Limited Access, to students and staff who have I-House building access.
Monday -Sunday
7:30am-10:30am
4pm-Midnight
1414 E. 59th Street
Press Café
Quantum Café
Pret A Manger
Starbucks @ Saieh
Chicago French Press
Maroon Market
Midway Market
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