Dining Options at Dalhousie University

When you live or attend class on campus, great food is just a few steps away. Undergrad, graduate, and Dalhousie University study abroad participants enjoy the convenience of dining right at school with plenty of selections. Here are all the places to eat and drink across the school’s three campuses in Halifax.

Dining halls

Dining halls are an easy way to enjoy a meal on campus, especially if you are an on-campus resident. Dalhousie has four halls for students to utilize during the regular academic year, although they are only sometimes available over summer sessions. Dine-in students may eat as much as they like at these venues across campus. Take advantage of the meal-to-go plan, which allows you to plan for takeaway meals. If your schedule prohibits you from eating on-site, pre-order a meal up to 24 hours in advance with a form from the hall’s check-in desk. 

Being in a new country means you'll likely encounter some new meal ingredients. Dalhousie University study abroad students might be interested in finding nutritional information at stations in the eating halls. If necessary, consult with the Food Services nutritionist about developing a plan to meet your requirements.

Sheriff's Dining Hall - Located in the Shirreff Residence Building, this is one of Dalhousie's most historic and beautiful structures on campus. It is also open during summer sessions and provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

O'Brien Dining Hall - Situated on the Sexton campus at the junction of Morris and Barrington Streets, this hall feeds roughly 275 meal-plan residents, numerous staff members, teachers, and off-campus students. Students may utilize a preset dining plan or pay on-site. 

Risley Dining Hall - Located in the Risley Residence Building, Risley has distinct stations providing diverse culinary options to meet all our students' requirements. This hall serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner for fixed prices per meal.

Howe Dining Hall - This eating establishment, located on the Main Floor of Howe Hall, is another excellent choice for meeting students' diverse needs. Howe is closed during summer semesters but serves three meals daily during regular academic terms.

Coffee shops

Stop by a campus coffee shop for a cup of java, although many places also provide fast and great meals:

Green Cafe - Located in the Rowe Management Building's atrium, Green Cafe is the ideal place to get coffee, salads, snacks to go, and more. This venue proudly provides the famous Just Us fair trade coffee. 

Frederic's - Frederic's on Sexton Campus is ideal for a morning coffee, a quick lunch, or breakfast. This eatery serves freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, and soups. Enjoy their Fair Trade coffees, expresso drinks, and other beverages.

Ground Zero- Nestled in the computer science building, Ground Zero is a new coffee shop with a distinctive menu that includes gourmet sandwiches from Frederic's Cafe, local pastries, and daily specialties from Peacock Modern Indian Cuisine Restaurant. This venue is ideal for students and professors seeking a fast energy boost or an excellent lunch choice. 

Brief Break Cafe - Located on the pleasant second level of the Weldon Law Building, Brief Break serves a variety of foods, including croissants, fruit cups, sandwiches, and a great selection of snacks. Pick up a Starbucks coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up or a quick lunch with one of their Express to Go alternatives.

Second Cup - Founded in the 1970s, Second Cup Coffee Co. is Canada's most significant specialty coffee retailer, with over 300 cafés nationwide. Dalhousie's Second Cup is located at the Killam Memorial Library and serves gourmet coffee, tea, and other specialty drinks. Check out their locally crafted cookies, muffins, and pastries. 

Fillings, Bistro 32 - Situated in the Dalhousie Dentistry Building's atrium, this eatery caters to all tastes. Stop in and get some of your favorite bits to eat, like fresh deli sandwiches and excellent Red Kettle soup.

Starbucks - This global brand has a branch in the Tupper Medical Building, making it the ideal place to take a breather between courses and rigorous study sessions. This Starbucks offers a full-service menu for the Carleton Campus and the surrounding neighborhood. Sample the specialty drinks, iced teas, coffees, and quick snacks to-go. 

Restaurants

Here are all the additional places to eat when visiting Dalhousie University's campuses:

Subway - Set in the Killam Memorial Library, Subway offers a range of sandwiches and wraps created every day with many fresh and healthy topping options. This Subway also provides catering for occasions.

Tim Hortons - Located on the lowest level of the LSC, this full-service Tim Hortons has all of your favorite drinks, pastries/muffins, plus cooked breakfast and lunch options.

PizzaPizza - Ideally situated in the Food Court of the Life Science Centre at Dalhousie University, PizzaPizza offers hot and fresh pizzas, with the aim of providing a great meal emphasizing quality ingredients. This venue offers both everyday staples and daily specials. 

Grille Works - With an all-day breakfast buffet and a choice of mouth-watering burgers and sandwiches from the grill, Grille Works is the perfect one-stop shop for all your comfort food needs.

Zoca - The Zoca menu showcases authentic Mexican cuisine. Try their classic burritos, tacos, or bowls.

Regarding food and drink, Dalhousie University offers plenty when you need a pick-me-up. Keep this list ready while looking for your next snack or beverage.