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Summer 2025 Dining on Campus
April 28, 2025

What You Need to Know About Dining During Summer 2025 including hours of operations.

A Sweet Spotlight: Daily Princetonian Writers Visit the Bakeshop
April 18, 2025

Writers from The Daily Princetonian recently visited our Bakeshop, sharing their excitement and passion for all things sweet in a story about our team and space. It was a pleasure to welcome Gavin McLoughlin and Annika Plunkett for a behind-the-scenes tour and to answer their thoughtful questions—ranging from recipe development to…

End of Spring Semester Meal Plans
April 7, 2025

Spring 2025 Meal Plans end on May 15 after dinner.

Honoring the Women Who Inspire Our Cuisine
March 18, 2025

In honor of Women’s History Month, we showcased the talents of our award-winning chefs and the incredible bakers from our in-house Bakeshop at our retail and residential locations on Wednesday, March 26. The community enjoyed featured recipes that highlight their expertise, passion, and lasting impact on our culinary team.

Now Open: The Mandelbaum Family Dining Pavilion!
March 14, 2025

We’re thrilled to welcome you to The Mandelbaum Family Dining Pavilion — the newly renovated and expanded dining space at the Center for Jewish Life! 

Exciting News! Grand Opening of The Mandelbaum Family Dining Pavilion
March 6, 2025

We welcome all Princeton University community members to celebrate with us on Sunday, March 16th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Enjoy a delightful meal using your meal plan, Paw Points, or student charge.

Fuel Your Semester with Meal Blocks & Dining Points
Feb. 25, 2025

You can purchase a block of meals or add dining points—whichever works best for you. Dining Points aren’t just a meal plan — they’re your key to flexibility and convenience. Use them to grab meals, snacks, and drinks at all on-campus dining spots and select off-campus locations — with a 1:1 value to dollars.  Just remember — all unused points expire at the end of the academic year, so make sure to spend them wisely!  

Enjoy Mardi Gras Menus Bursting with Flavor
Feb. 25, 2025

Mark your calendars for March 4th and get ready to indulge in New Orleans-themed menus that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant South.

Spring Recess Information 2025
Feb. 18, 2025

Information for dining during Spring Recess and registration for Spring Recess meal plans. 
Hours of Operation for residential and retail dining during Spring Recess.

From Our Dining Table to Yours: Recipes from Around the World Dinner
Feb. 13, 2025

On Wednesday, February 12, the Campus Dining staff proudly shared their favorite recipes from their homes to the Princeton University residential communities. Flavors and flags from around the world filled the serveries as diners sampled authentic dishes. Campus Dining loves to share its culinary passion and expertise to the Princeton students,…

From Our Dining Table to Yours: Recipes from Around the World Dinner
Feb. 5, 2025

Mark your calendars for a special evening on February 12! Join us for "From Our Dining Table to Yours: Recipes from Around the World", a beloved tradition where our residential college dining staff share their cherished family recipes. This heartwarming event celebrates cultural heritage through food,…

Welcome back to the spring semester!
Jan. 27, 2025

We’re excited to welcome you back and look forward to sharing these culinary experiences with you. Here’s to a fantastic spring semester filled with great food and even better memories!

Campus Dining Team Shines at Skidmore College Culinary Competition
Jan. 27, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that, for the second consecutive year, our Campus Dining team was awarded the silver medal at 11th Annual ACF Culinary Competition at Skidmore College.

Ramadan Meal Plan Information
Jan. 27, 2025

Please see the information and FAQs about this year's Ramadan meal program.

Ramadan FAQs

Native American Heritage Month Highlights
Dec. 19, 2024

Our recent Native American Heritage Month series celebrated the rich traditions and contemporary expressions of Native American cuisine. This engaging exploration highlighted the cultural significance of indigenous foodways, their connection to Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and their evolution into modernized recipes.

AllerTrain®
Dec. 13, 2024

Princeton Campus Dining is passionate about food allergy safety. We are committed to continuous training, learning, and reinforcement of food allergy safety information.

Late Night Breakfast
Dec. 6, 2024

Campus Dining's traditional Late Night breakfast is on December 12, 2024 for all undergraduate students. 

End of Semester, Fall 2024
Dec. 2, 2024

Fall semester meal plans will end after dinner on December 20.

Wintersession, 2025
Nov. 22, 2024

Wintersession 2025 meal plan and dining hall information

Holiday Dinner
Nov. 18, 2024

As finals approach, treat yourself to a festive Holiday Feast on Thursday, December 5, thoughtfully crafted to nourish both body and spirit as we head into winter break. We look forward to sharing this special meal with you and celebrating together with the flavors and traditions of the
 season.

Native American Heritage Month Dinner November 7
Oct. 30, 2024

On Thursday, November 7, be sure to look for recipes from Chef Lois Frank and Walter Whitewater made by your Campus Dining chefs to honor Native American Heritage Month.  Diners will enjoy a white bean, butternut squash, and kale soup served with native grown corn bread.  Baked acorn squash with maple syrup and pepita along side…

Native American Heritage Month Presentation and Tasting November 6
Oct. 29, 2024

Join Campus Dining in celebration of Native American Heritage Month with guest chefs Lois Frank and Walter Whitewater as they present The Magic Eight: Eight Plants that Native Peoples Share with the World. This engaging event includes a tasting of the chefs’ white bean, butternut squash, and kale soup, paired with native white…

Mark Your Calendars for a Season of Delicious Dining
Oct. 25, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, join us in the Residential dining halls for a cozy Thanks-giving dinner, complete with all your favorite classic dishes and the warmth of the season.  

Fall Harvest Dinner October 24
Oct. 21, 2024

Join us for our Fall Harvest Dinner on Thursday, October 24, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and flavors that capture the best of autumn.

 

From Cafeterias to Culinary Meccas
Sept. 28, 2024

An article featuring Campus Dining appears in the Fall, 2024 Princeton Magazine. 

Fall Recess Information 2024
Sept. 27, 2024

Information for dining during Fall Recess and registration for Fall Recess meal plans. 
Hours of Operation for residential and retail dining during Fall Recess.

Enjoy Every Meal Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Sept. 9, 2024

Residential Dining hall hours for the Fall semester. 

Tiger Box Reusable Container Program
Aug. 28, 2024

Campus Dining is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot reusable to-go container program, Tiger Box, at the Chemistry and EQuad Cafes on Monday, July 15, 2024  The first 50 participants at each location receive free enrollment.

Friday, August 23
Aug. 21, 2024

On Friday, August 23 First-Year students and their families may enjoy brunch in the dining halls from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. 

First-Year students only will enjoy dinner in their home residential dining halls.  

Graduate Students with meal plans and Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors with early arrival meal plans may eat at Frist…

Welcome to Campus Dining, 2024
July 31, 2024

Welcome to Campus Dining for the Academic Year 2024-2025. We've listed out important information and links for you to know as incoming and returning students.

2024-2025 Meal Plan Information: Platform Open
July 24, 2024

The Meal Plan Platform for selecting meal plans is open. Read more details about the meal plan options.

2024 -2025 Meal Plan Information

Residential Dining Halls
May 22, 2024

All dining halls will be closed from May 17 to June 1.  Choi Dining hall in Yeh/NCW Colleges will be open for summer meal plan holders at dinner on June 2. 

View or Modify Your Meal Plan
Aug. 9, 2023

Current eligible students may add or modify their meal plans