Your complete guide to eating on campus
Staying fueled is an essential part of being a successful college student. Campus Dining Services makes it easy for students to find nutritious options with 16 convenient locations across campus and a wide range of breakfast, lunch and dinner options, as well as snacks on the go.
Dining Centers
There are three dining centers on campus that offer a wide range of cuisines in an all-you-care-to-eat setting.
Center for Community (C4C): This award-winning dining center offers food from around the world, including eight micro-restaurants, a build-your-own salad and deli bar, dessert station and more. The Black Coats station features weekly specials like pho, ramen and meals highlighting local ingredients. Lines can get long, so get there early or try stopping by outside of peak hours.
Sewall Dining Center: Located inside Sewall Hall on the north side of campus (near the Rec Center, Macky Auditorium and Norlin Library), Sewall serves multicultural meals, traditional comfort food and items hot off the grill.
Village Center Dining: Village Center Dining in Williams Village offers globally and locally inspired meals at its five micro-restaurants. Highlights include all-day waffle and yogurt bars, freshly made smoothies at Toast, house-made curries at Curry Road and street tacos at the Grange.
Grab-n-gos
Grab-n-go locations are great for students who are in a hurry and need a quick snack or meal but may not have time to visit the dining center.
The Alley @ Farrand: The Alley @ Farrand’s menu, which includes many options, features made-to-order burgers, ready-made pizzas and daily lunch specials, with a wide variety of freshly made sides and snacks.
CU on the Run: Located in the C4C, CU on the Run gets you on your way with made-to-order sandwiches, salads, sushi and both hot and cold food items.
Libby on the Run: This location specializes in gluten, wheat, peanut and tree nut free options. They are open for breakfast and lunch and serve items such as breakfast bowls, soup, salad and hot entrees.
Village Market Grab-n-go: Visit this location for sandwiches, salads, assorted chips and beverages.
Restaurants and Cafes
Restaurants and cafes on campus serve specialty foods and drinks, snacks and on-the-go options.
Alferd Packer Grill: Centrally located on the first floor of the UMC, this is a great place to stop for a freshly made breakfast, lunch or dinner, and they even accept meal plans. And it’s named after !
SEEC Cafe: Located on east campus in the Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community, the SEEC Cafe serves fresh-brewed and sustainably sourced coffee and teas, breakfast and lunch items such as freshly made salads, grain and noodle bowls, along with daily specials and house-made soups. There is also a retail section with snacks, beverages and health necessities.
Starbucks: You don’t even have to leave campus to get your favorite Starbucks drink or treat! Conveniently located at the UMC, our full-service Starbucks offers hot and iced beverages, blended coffees, pastries, on-the-go meal options, snacks, whole beans and Starbucks merchandise. Starbucks rewards can be earned, but not redeemed, at this location.
WeatherTech Cafe and Bakery: Located in the C4C near the Buff OneCard office, this restaurant serves made-to-order pizzas, paninis and sandwiches. Enjoy responsibly sourced specialty coffees and teas with our homemade pastries and cookies, including vegan and gluten-free options. Cozy up to the center fireplace on a cold day or enjoy the sun on the outdoor patio.
Retail Markets
Purchase snacks, convenience items, bottled beverages and more at the retail markets on campus.
Farrand Market: Stop by for an assortment of snacks, convenience items and drinks at this shop inside Farrand Hall. Farrand Market is open late (until 11 p.m.) and serves hot food items like fries, chicken bites and wings to satisfy your late-night cravings.
Kittredge Market: Located in the north wing of Kittredge Central, Kittredge Market offers a full-service espresso and tea bar, on-the-go breakfast and lunch options and a general market with snacks, drinks and essentials.
Sewall Market: Sewall Market is a convenience store on the north end of campus, within Sewall Hall, offering bottled beverages, hot coffee, snacks, sandwiches, salads, ice cream and other student essentials.
UMC Market: Stop by the UMC for pre-made sandwiches, fruit and other snacks on-the-go.
Village Market: Located in the Village Center in Williams Village, this market offers a great selection of pre-made sandwiches, fruit, snacks, beverages, essentials and even CU apparel! You can also enjoy your favorite Starbucks drink.
Dietary accommodations
Campus Dining Services strives to meet the dietary needs of our ˛ĘĂń±¦µä community at all locations. We accommodate for A9 allergens and diets including vegan/vegetarian, Halal and Kosher, and continuously adjust menus to provide the best dining experience possible for those who use our facilities.
Students can use to view daily menus, nutritional information, ingredients and allergy information for dining locations on campus. If you have food allergies or intolerances or are just looking to modify your diet, it can be helpful to meet with a dietitian. Lisa Whalen, RDN, is a registered dietitian for Campus Dining Services and provides free consultations to students to help navigate food options, learn about ingredients, food sourcing and more. Email dining@colorado.edu to set up an appointment with Lisa.
Paying for meals
Students can access dining locations on campus using several different meal plans and payment options. Review which forms of payment are accepted at each location.
- Meal plans: All students living in residence halls must have a meal plan, which includes a set number of meal swipes each week and Munch Money. Students living off campus can also purchase a Block Meal Plan.
- Munch Money: Munch Money funds decline with each purchase and can be used at retail markets and cafes, or for guest meals at dining centers.
- Campus Cash: Campus Cash works a lot like Munch Money; it can be added to your Buff OneCard and used to purchase full meals ($11.19 total) anywhere a meal plan is accepted and other retail items on campus.
- Credit card, debit card or cash: Most dining locations accept credit and debit cards. Dining centers do not accept cash, but many of the restaurants, cafes and retail markets do.
- Get Mobile: Download the Get Mobile app for or to use your phone to pay at any campus dining location. You can sign in to the app using your CU IdentiKey and see your balances for your meal plan, Munch Money and Campus Cash. Simply click “Scan Card” to show your barcode to the cashier.
Swipe It Forward
Students can help fight food insecurity on campus by donating meal swipes (no more than one swipe per day per student) during the Swipe It Forward event Jan. 28-30. Make sure to tell the cashier that you’d like to donate!
If you don’t have a meal plan but want to make a difference, . Students experiencing food insecurity can check out the Buff Pantry.