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Culinary Services offers Ohio University students, faculty and staff a wide array of food options and availability, such as dining courts on the East and West greens, markets and cafes across the campus, The Hungry Cat Food Truck, and dining in Baker University Center.

Nelson Court

Nelson Court


Nelson Court offers dine in and to-go service. If you wish to utilize our to-go service, consider purchasing a green reusable container for $5.00. The container is yours to keep. Those choosing not to purchase a green container may purchase a one time use compostable container for $0.50.

Fall 2023 Residential Dining Hours

 

       
Nelson Court (South Green) Breakfast Lunch/Brunch Dinner     Continuous Service 2:30pm-4:30pm:  
Monday-Friday 7:00am-10:00am 11:00am-8:30pm Salad Bar, Kalamata, Bamboo, Smoke & Flames 
Saturday (cold breakfast) 9:00am-10:00am 11:00am-2:30pm 4:30pm-8:30pm Kalamata~ only pastas/sauces/pizzas
Sunday closed 11:00am-2:30pm 4:30pm-8:30pm        
               

Closings & Alternative Hours of Operation 2023-24

Fall Break ~ Friday, October 13th Residential Dining Hours of Operation 2023 (Fri 10/13/23 – Sun 10/15/23) 
No breakfast will be served on Fall Break, Friday, October 13 

Veterans Day Weekend Residential Dining Hours of Operation Friday, Nov. 10 (Fri 11/10/23-Sun 11/12/23) 

No breakfast served on Veterans Day, Friday, November 10 (university observes holiday on Fri) 

Regular hours all weekend.  No breakfast on Veterans Day, Friday, November 10 

Thanksgiving Week Residential Dining Hours of Operation (Mon 11/20/23 – Sun 11/26/23) 

Tue Nov. 21: Regular hours of operation~ breakfast & lunch, CLOSED for dinner 

Wed Nov. 22- Sat. Nov. 25: CLOSED- REOPENS DINNER SUNDAY, NOV. 27  

Sun Nov 26: Reopens for dinner on Sunday November 26, at 4:30pm 

Finals Week Residential Dining Hours of Operation 

The last meal on the meal plan is dinner on Friday, December 15

Fri Dec 15: Open Regular Hours 

Sat Dec 16: CLOSED- REOPENS LUNCH SUNDAY, JAN. 14 AT 11:00 AM 

Location

Nelson Commons is located at 10 N. McKinley Ave, Athens, OH 45701.

It is #75 on the campus map.

MORE ABOUT NELSON COMMONS

District

The District on West Green


The District offers dine in or to-go service. If you wish to utilize our to-go service, consider purchasing a green reusable container for $5.00. The container is yours to keep. Those choosing not to purchase a green container may purchase a one time use compostable container for $0.50.

Fall 2023 Residential Dining Hours

 

       
               
The District (West Green) Breakfast Lunch/Brunch Dinner     Continuous Service 2:30pm-4:30pm:  
Monday-Friday 7:30am-9:30am 10:30am-8pm Salad Bar, Deli, Destinations, Noodled, Margaret's 11am Taco Bar OPENS
Saturday & Sunday closed 11:00am-2:00pm 4:30pm-8:00pm Noodled ~ only pastas/sauces/entree
               
               

Closings & Alternative Hours of Operation 2023-24

Fall Semester 2023 

Fall Break ~ Friday, October 13th Residential Dining Hours of Operation 2023 (Fri 10/13/23 – Sun 10/15/23) 

No breakfast will be served on Fall Break, Friday, October 13

Veterans Day Weekend Residential Dining Hours of Operation Friday, Nov. 10 (Fri 11/10/23-Sun 11/12/23) 

No breakfast served on Veterans Day, Friday, November 10 (university observes holiday on Fri) 

Regular hours all weekend.  No breakfast on Veterans Day, Friday, November 10 

Thanksgiving Week Residential Dining Hours of Operation (Mon 11/20/23 – Sun 11/26/23)

Mon Nov. 20: Open Regular Hours 

Tue  Nov. 21- Sun. Nov. 26: CLOSED- REOPENS MONDAY LUNCH, NOV. 27  

Mon Nov 27: Regular hours of operation 

Finals Week Residential Dining Hours of Operation 

The last meal on the meal plan is dinner on Friday, December 15 

Thu Dec 14: Open Regular Hours 

Fri Dec 15: CLOSED- REOPENS DINNER SUNDAY, JAN. 14 AT 4:30 PM 

Location

The District on West Green is located in Boyd Hall at 100 West Green Dr., Athens, OH 45701.

It is #115 on the campus map.

More about Boyd Hall

Earl's Coop logo, featuring a stylized chicken in the middle of a circle

Earl's Coop - Shively Grab 'n' Go


Earl's Coop (accepts Meal Swipes) at the Shively Grab 'n' Go on East Green featuring chicken tenders, waffle fries, specialty macaroni and cheese and vegetarian alternatives.

Fall 2023 Dining Hours

 

       
Shively G-n-G (East Green) Breakfast Lunch/Brunch Dinner        
Monday-Thursday closed 12:00pm-10:00pm Grand Opening on 9/20/23 at 12:00PM
Friday closed 12:00pm-4:00pm closed
Saturday & Sunday closed closed closed        
               

Closings & Alternative Hours of Operation 2023-24

Monday, August 28 ~ Opening Day

Labor Day Weekend Residential Dining Hours of Operation 2023 (Fri 9/1/23 - Mon 9/4/23) 

Regular hours Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4  

Fall Break ~ Friday, October 13th Residential Dining Hours of Operation 2023 (Fri 10/13/23 – Sun 10/15/23) 
No breakfast will be served on Fall Break, Friday, October 13 

CLOSED on Friday, October 6 

Veterans Day Weekend Residential Dining Hours of Operation Friday, Nov. 10 (Fri 11/10/23-Sun 11/12/23) 

No breakfast served on Veterans Day, Friday, November 10 (university observes holiday on Fri) 

CLOSED on Friday, November 10 

Thanksgiving Week Residential Dining Hours of Operation (Mon 11/20/23 – Sun 11/26/23)

Mon Nov 27: Regular hours of operation 

Mon Nov 20 – Fri Nov. 24: CLOSED – REOPENS MONDAY, NOV 27 AT 12:00 PM  

Finals Week Residential Dining Hours of Operation 

The last meal on the meal plan is dinner on Friday, December 15 

Wed Dec 13: Open Regular Hours 

Thur Dec 14: CLOSED – REOPENS LUNCH MONDAY, JAN. 15 AT 12:00 PM 

Location

Earl's Coop is located at the Shively Grab & Go, near the Shively Residence Hall on East Green.

Exterior of Jefferson Marketplace

Jefferson Marketplace


Jefferson Marketplace offers in person shopping and mobile ordering through the OHIO EATS app, allowing you the option to order items and schedule them for pick-up.

Hours of Operation

Fall Semester 2023 Opening:  Thursday, August 24 - 10:00am

CLOSING at 2pm - Tuesday, November 21

CLOSED- Wednesday, November 22 - Saturday, November 25

Fall Semester 2023 Closing: Friday, December 15 - 3:00pm

Monday  10am-10pm

Tuesday 10am-10pm

Wednesday 10am-10pm

Thursday 10am-10pm

Friday 10am-9pm

Saturday 11am-9pm

Sunday 11am-9pm

Location

Jefferson Marketplace is located in Jefferson Hall at 46 East Green Dr., Athens, OH 45701.

It is #58 on the campus map.

More about Jefferson Hall

Nelson Market shelves lined with bags of chips

Nelson Market


Nelson Market offers in person shopping and mobile ordering through the OHIO EATS app, allowing you the option to order items and schedule them for pick-up.

Hours of Operation

Fall Semester 2023 Opening:  Thursday, August 24 - 10:00am

CLOSING at 2pm - Tuesday, November 21

CLOSED- Wednesday, November 22 - Saturday, November 25

Fall Semester 2023 Closing: Friday, December 15 - 3:00pm

Monday 10am-9pm

Tuesday 10am-9pm

Wednesday 10am-9pm

Thursday 10am-9pm

Friday 10am-9pm

Saturday 12pm-9pm

Sunday 12pm-9pm

Location

Nelson Market is located in Nelson Commons at 10 N. McKinley Ave., Athens, OH 45701.

It is #75 on the campus map.

More about Nelson Commons

Interior of Boyd Market

Boyd Market


Boyd Market, located on West Green in Boyd Hall, offers a few service options:

  1. Grocery items and Smooth Moves purchases may be ordered and scheduled for pick up using OHIO EATS.
  2. Traditional meal plan holders may use their meal plan to purchase Smooth Moves but will be required to use Bobcat Cash or credit card for all other "market" items.

Hours of Operation

Fall Semester 2023 Opening:  Thursday, August 24 - 8:00am

CLOSING at 2pm - Tuesday, November 21

CLOSED- Wednesday, November 22 - Saturday, November 25

Fall Semester 2023 Closing: Friday, December 15 - 3:00pm

Monday 8am-9pm

Tuesday 8am-9pm

Wednesday 8am-9pm

Thursday 8am-9pm

Friday 8am-9pm

Saturday 12pm-9pm

Sunday 12pm-9pm

Location

Boyd Market is located in Boyd Hall at 100 West Green Dr., Athens, OH 45701.

It is #115 on the campus map.

More about Boyd Hall

Photo of neatly arranged muffins in a case from Front Room Coffeehouse

Front Room Coffeehouse


The Front Room offers dine in, to-go service and mobile ordering through the OHIO EATS app.

Hours of Operation

Fall Semester 2023 Opening:  Thursday, August 24 - 8:00am

CLOSED - Monday, September 4th - Labor Day

CLOSING at 5PM- Friday, November 10

CLOSING at 5PM - Tuesday, November 21

CLOSED - Wednesday, November 22 - Saturday, November 25

Fall Semester 2023 Closing: Friday, December 15 - 5:00pm

Monday 7:30am-8pm

Tuesday 7:30am-8pm

Wednesday 7:30am-8pm

Thursday 7:30am-8pm

Friday 7:30am-8pm

Saturday 10am-6pm

Sunday 10am-6pm

Location

Front Room Coffeehouse is located on the fourth floor of Baker University Center at 1 Park Place, Athens, OH 45701.

It is #23 on the campus map.

More about Baker University Center

Two students talk in Cafe Bibliotech

Café BiblioTech


Café BiblioTech serves Seattle's Best Coffee and offers a variety of pastries, juices, wraps, sandwiches, salads, and soups. It offers dine-in and to-go services.

Hours of Operation

Fall Semester 2023 Opening:  Monday, August 28 - 7:30am

CLOSED - Monday, September 4 - Labor Day

CLOSED - Friday, October 6 - Fall Break

CLOSED - Friday, November 10

CLOSING at 2pm - Tuesday, November 21

CLOSED - Wednesday, November 22 - Sunday, November 26

Fall Semester 2023 Closing: Friday, December 15 - 5:00pm

Monday 7:30am-11pm

Tuesday 7:30am-11pm

Wednesday 7:30am-11pm

Thursday 7:30am-11pm

Friday 7:30am-5pm

Saturday CLOSED

Sunday CLOSED

Location

Café BiblioTech is located on the second floor of Alden Library at 30 Park Place, Athens, OH 45701.

It is #7 on the campus map.

More about Alden Library

Academic Research Center Cafe

ARC Café


The ARC Café serves freshly-brewed coffee, specialty drinks, sodas, baked goods and more. It offers dine-in and to-go services.

Hours of Operation

Fall Semester 2023 Opening: Monday, August 28th at 7:30am

CLOSED - Monday, September 4 - Labor Day

CLOSED - Friday, October 6 - Fall Break

CLOSED - Friday, November 10

CLOSING at 2pm - Tuesday, November 21

CLOSED - Wednesday, November 22 - Sunday, November 26

Fall Semester 2023 Closing: Friday, December 15th at 5:00pm

Monday 7:30am-5pm

Tuesday 7:30am-5pm

Wednesday 7:30am-5pm

Thursday 7:30am-5pm

Friday 7:30am-5pm

Saturday CLOSED

Sunday CLOSED

Location

The ARC Café is located on the first floor of the Academic and Research Center (ARC) at 61 Oxbow Trail, Athens, OH 45701.

It is #119 on the campus map.

More about the ARC

Factory Street Cafe

Café at Factory Street


The Café at Factory Street serves freshly-brewed Silverbridge coffee and fresh made smoothie bowls. It offers dine-in and to-go services.

Hours of Operation

Fall Semester 2023 Opening:  Monday, August 28 - 7:30am

CLOSED - Monday, September 4 - Labor Day

CLOSED - Friday, October 6 - Fall Break

CLOSED - Friday, November 10

CLOSING at 2pm - Tuesday, November 21

CLOSED - Wednesday, November 22 - Sunday, November 26

Fall Semester 2023 Closing: Friday, December 15 - 4:00pm

Monday 7:30am-4pm

Tuesday 7:30am-4pm

Wednesday 7:30am-4pm

Thursday 7:30am-4pm

Friday 7:30am-4pm

Saturday CLOSED

Sunday CLOSED

Location

The Café at Factory Street is located in Heritage Hall at 191 W. Union St., Athens, OH 45701.

It is #140 on the campus map.

More about Heritage Hall

Southside Cafe

South Side Espresso Bar

South Side Espresso Bar is located in Nelson Commons. It offers freshly-brewed Starbucks® coffee, a number of blended specialty drinks and desserts. Flex Points accepted here!

Hours of Operation

Fall Semester 2023 Opening:  Monday, August 28 - 8:00am

CLOSED - Monday, September 4th - Labor Day

CLOSED - Friday, November 10th

CLOSED - Wednesday, November 22 - Sunday, November 26

Fall Semester 2023 Closing: Friday, December 15 - 3:00pm

Monday 8:00am-5pm

Tuesday 8:00am-5pm

Wednesday 8:00am-5pm

Thursday 8:00am-5pm

Friday 8:00am-5pm

Saturday CLOSED

Sunday CLOSED

Location

South Side Espresso Bar is located in Nelson Commons next to Nelson Court.

It is #70 on the campus map.

The Hungry Cat Food Truck

The Hungry Cat 

Featuring a unique rotating menu with lots of variety, you will find everything from sandwiches, burgers and fries to soups, wraps and salads. Step up to the curb and grab a quick snack or full meal!

The Hungry Cat Food Truck accepts Flex PointsBobcat Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. In order to reduce contact and speed our service, all Culinary Services venues are cashless.

Hours of Operation

Monday 11:30am-4pm & 7pm-10pm

Tuesday 11:30am-4pm & 7pm-10pm

Wednesday 11:30am-4pm & 7pm-10pm

Thursday 11:30am-4pm & 7pm-10pm

Friday 11:30am-4pm

Saturday CLOSED

Sunday CLOSED

Location

The Hungry Cat can travel all over campus, but you can usually find it at the top of Morton Hill between The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and Scott Quad. 

It is located across from #19 on the campus map.

Brick City Deli On The Go

Brick City Deli On The Go

OPENING, September 5th, 2023: This New York-style deli features delicious made-to-order sandwiches using the finest Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses, as well as locally-baked breads.

Brick City Deli On The Go accepts Traditional & Flex Meal Plan Swipes, Flex PointsBobcat Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. In order to reduce contact and speed our service, all Culinary Services venues are cashless.

Hours of Operation

Monday 11:00am-3:30pm & 6:30pm-9:30pm

Tuesday 11:00am-3:30pm & 6:30pm-9:30pm

Wednesday 11:00am-3:30pm & 6:30pm-9:30pm

Thursday 11:00am-3:30pm & 6:30pm-9:30pm

Friday 11:00am-3:30pm

Saturday CLOSED

Sunday CLOSED

Location

In front of Lindley Hall, South Court Street.

 

 

Baker Center Dining

Interior West 82

West 82


View Our Menu

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Hours of Operation

Fall Semester 2023 Hours

Semester Opening: Friday, August 25th 11:00am-2:00pm

CLOSED - Monday, September 4th - Labor Day

CLOSED - Friday, November 10th

CLOSING at 2pm - Tuesday, November 21

CLOSED - Wednesday, November 21 - Sunday, November 26

Semester Closing: Friday, December 15 at 2:00pm

Monday 10:30am-7pm

Tuesday 10:30am-7pm

Wednesday 10:30am-7pm

Thursday 10:30am-7pm

Friday 10:30am-4pm

Saturday CLOSED

Sunday CLOSED

The W82 Details

  • West 82 Food Court accepts Flex Points, Bobcat Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. In order to reduce contact and speed our service, all Culinary Services venues are cashless.
  • The College Greens - Salad/Soup Bar all day and a rotating Hot Bar offered daily 11am – 2pm.
  • The Brick Oven - East Coast pizza, cheesy breadsticks, soft pretzels, chicken tenders, boneless wings and fries.
  • The Deli - Made-to-order specialty sandwiches, served cold or toasted.
  • Verde Blanco - Made-to-order Southwest/Mexican burritos, quesadillas, freshly cooked tortilla chips, salsas and queso.
  • Sandwiches & More - Made-to-order burgers, classic hot sandwiches, fries, tots and onion petals. Hot breakfast sandwiches available all day.

Meet the Chef:

Chef John Mount

Sous Chef: John Mount

John has worked in OHIO Culinary Services since September 2019.

Location

West 82 is located on the first floor of Baker University Center at 1 Park Place, Athens, OH 45701.

It is #23 on the campus map.

More about Baker University Center

Latitude 39 entrance

 

Latitude 39


View Our Menu

Order Ahead Here

Hours of Operation

Fall Semester 2023 Opening: Tuesday, August 29th at 11:30am

Latitude39 will be closed on Saturday, October 14th for Fall Break.

CLOSED - Friday, November 10th

CLOSED- Tuesday, November 21 - Monday, November 27

Latitude 39 will be OPEN on Monday, December 11th during Finals Week.

Fall Semester 2023 Closing: Thursday, December 14th at 9:00pm

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-9pm

Wednesday 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-9pm

Thursday 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-9pm

Friday 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-9pm

Saturday 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-9pm

Sunday CLOSED

The Latitude 39 Details

Latitude 39 accepts Flex Points, Bobcat Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Latitude 39 is CASHLESS.

Located on the first floor of Baker University Center, at the heart of Ohio University's campus in picturesque Athens, Ohio, Latitude 39 is your gathering place for appetizers, beverages, dinner and game day festivities. Our welcoming atmosphere, friendly student wait staff, robust meal, beverage & dessert menus will assure you and your group have a wonderful culinary experience.

First opened in January 2007, and renovated in 2017, Latitude 39 continues its tradition of serving the finest fresh steaks, fresh seafood, and delicious hand-crafted dishes featuring local and trendy ingredients.

Cross the line at Latitude 39 this 65th Anniversary OHIO Hockey season! Enjoy dinner before the game OR order via the OHIO Eats Mobile APP to take it back to Bird Arena with you.

Order using the APP and receive a FREE OHIO foam finger at time of purchase, while supplies last.

Cross the line at Latitude 39

The top level of the Baker University Center Parking Garage is a visitor parking lot. The fee for parking in this lot is $1.00/hour. Payment may be made through the on-site payment machines, or through ParkMobile(opens in a new window), an online payment system.

Show your ParkMobile(opens in a new window) or payment machine receipt from the Baker University Center Parking Garage to get a $1 discount at Latitude 39.

Meet the Chef:

Chef Michael Rodriguez

Mike Rodriguez

Mike Rodriguez has been with OHIO Culinary Services since September 2019.

Location

Latitude 39 is located on the first floor of Baker University Center at 1 Park Place, Athens, OH 45701.

It is #23 on the campus map.

More about Baker University Center

Reservations

Please contact Amanda Russell at russella@ohio.edu or 740.593.4035 for reservations.

NOW open for lunch!! Effective 1/17/2023

 

LIS Entrance

 

 Life Is Sweet


Hours of Operation

Fall Semester 2023 Opening: Friday, August 25th 11:00am-2:00pm

CLOSED - Monday, September 4th - Labor Day

CLOSED - Friday, November 10th

CLOSING at 2pm - Tuesday, November 21

CLOSED - Wednesday, November 21 - Sunday, November 26

Fall Semester 2023 Closing: Friday, December 15 at 2:00pm

Monday 7:30am-7pm

Tuesday 7:30am-7pm

Wednesday 7:30am-7pm

Thursday 7:30am-7pm

Friday 7:30am-4pm

Saturday CLOSED

Sunday CLOSED

The Life is Sweet Details

  • Located on the ground floor of Baker Center, Life is Sweet offers a variety of sweet and savory treats.
  • Life is Sweet accepts Flex Points, Bobcat Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. In order to reduce contact and speed our service, all Culinary Services venues are cashless.

Location

Life is Sweet is located on the first floor of Baker University Center at 1 Park Place, Athens, OH 45701.

It is #23 on the campus map.

More about Baker University Center

Central Food Facility

Central Food Facility


Central Food Facility (CFF) is a centralized food processing facility, located on Ohio University's West Green. CFF consists of a central kitchen, large-scale bakery, vegetable processing kitchen, and central warehouse. Food and baked goods are prepared and distributed to Culinary Services venues as well as some outside vendors.

The Central Food Facility is not open for general public access. If you'd like to visit the Central Food Facility, please contact cff@ohio.edu or 740.597.9037.

Location

The Central Food Facility is located at 120 South Shafer St., Athens, OH 45701.

It is #113 on the campus map.

More about the Central Food Facility

Culinary Studio

 

Culinary Studio


In partnership with the Scripps College of Communication, WOUB, and the Patton College of Education, the Culinary Studio is a demonstration kitchen is a very exciting addition where customers will learn new cooking techniques during live demonstrations. The studio also serves as a learning lab for students.