Fall 2021 Dining News

With the start of a new year, Dining Services is offering new features at student eateries, as well as meal plan purchase incentives for juniors and seniors.

New Ordering and Food Options

At all on-campus dining locations, “students will find a wide variety of seasonal, on-trend menus, crafted with local ingredients, authentic flavors, and fresh produce,” said dining services district manager Don Stanwick. “From burgers to freshly prepared pizza and pasta, they will always find something to satisfy their daily cravings.” As always, offerings will also cover dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, allergen-friendly, and gluten-free.

Advance Ordering with Boost

The introduction of the Boost Mobile App will allow students to order certain items from Frank Dining Hall and the Coop in advance for pickup, or even while they are already in the facility. 

Breakfast

Frank Dining Hall will feature Boost Mobile ordering at the coffee and omelet stations so that students on the run craving a morning coffee, tea, breakfast sandwich or omelet can order ahead of time. The app can be used by students on a meal plan, or for retail purchases by those not on a meal plan.

Late Night 

From 8:00 p.m. to midnight daily, students will be able to use the Boost app to purchase breakfast sandwiches, grill items, salads, and specials for pickup at the Coop in O’Connor Campus Center.

Deli

The former C-Store in O’Connor Campus Center will be renovated to include a new deli offering made-to-order hot and cold sandwiches. For a single meal swipe, students will receive a sandwich, pickle, homemade chips, and a beverage. The same location will also continue to serve smoothies as a convenient grab-and-go option for anyone who needs a quick meal throughout the day. And, students will have a chance to help name the deli through a contest.

Sono at Donovan’s Pub

Sono is taking over Donovan’s Pub in the J.C.C. Student Union for lunch every weekday. Sono combines the ingredients and cooking styles of Latin America’s rich and varied cultures. Guests can choose from among their favorite options, like tacos, burritos, and rice bowls, plus a few new options such as quesadillas. They can add components, such as freshly prepared proteins, toppings, and salsa — and can order ahead using the Boost mobile app.

Membership Bonuses for Juniors and Seniors

For juniors and seniors, Dining Services is offering, for a limited time, membership bonuses for purchase of a 2021–22 meal plan:

• With purchase of the Premier Plan: $200 ($100 per semester) in Bonus Dollars that can be used in popup retail locations on campus, which will be operated by a variety of restaurants from the Hamilton community.
• With purchase of a Maroon Plan (8-meal plan): a ’Gate Plan (10-meal plan).
• With purchase of the Raider Plan (70 block): an additional 10 meal swipes.

The bonus is automatically applied with purchase of the relevant plan for the 2021–22 academic year.

Juniors and seniors living in traditional residences are required to purchase the Premier Plan. 

Those living in suites and apartments, or off campus, may opt to purchase a meal plan. The deadline to opt in to a meal plan for a membership bonus is Thursday, Sept. 9.

Note: These are one-time promotions. 

Membership plans can be purchased through the Dine on Campus website. Payment will be assessed to the Colgate student account and due per the Office of Student Accounts’ billing processes.

Nutrition Services

As always, Dining Services is ready to assist students with special dietary needs. Registered dietitian nutritionist Allison Bowers offers a variety of services and can help students navigate the dining halls. Consultations are available for any nutrition-related questions, dietary requests for special diets and/or food allergies; they can visit the Dietitian page for information and instructions.