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Pathfinder dining hall, high rise chairs with a view outside of the window.

Residential Dining

At Auxiliary Services, our three dining halls are at the heart of campus life, offering students more than just meals—they’re spaces for connection, relaxation, and nourishment. We pride ourselves on providing diverse and delicious dining options to suit every taste and dietary need. From fresh, locally sourced ingredients to themed meals and culinary events, we aim to create an inviting atmosphere where students can refuel and unwind. Our dedicated team ensures top-quality service and a welcoming environment, making dining an integral part of the vibrant campus experience.

 

Nutrition disclaimer

Oswego Dining Services is committed to providing an allergy friendly dining experience. However, the ingredients and nutritional content of food items served in the campus dining locations may vary. In addition, manufacturers may change their product formulation or consistency of ingredients without our knowledge, and product availability may fluctuate. While we make every effort to identify ingredients, we cannot assure against these contingencies. It is ultimately YOUR responsibility to determine whether to question ingredients or eat selected foods. Oswego Dining Services cannot guarantee the safety of students with life-threatening allergies.


If you require special assistance, please contact our Director, Daniel Siddons at 315-312-2331 or [email protected].

This site is not a substitute for the services of a trained health professional. Although we provide nutritional information for our recipes, the information on this site is for informational purposes only. No information offered by or through this site shall be construed as or understood to be medical advice or care. None of the information on this site shall be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Please discuss any concerns with your physician or registered dietitian.

Auxiliary Services Oswego Dining will assume no liability for any adverse reactions that may occur in the dining facilities.

Lakeside Dining hall, with booths and tables with chairs.

Lakeside Dining Hall

New! Take a virtual tour of Lakeside.

Lakeside Dining Center is situated on the north side of the SUNY Oswego campus on the shore of Lake Ontario. Check out our interactive maps for a detailed view of its location. Lakeside serves Johnson, Riggs, Scales and Waterbury residence halls.

Phone(315) 312.4115

Management staff

Kelly McKinney
Tim Callen
Sean Greene
Stephen Prior

Serving Hours
Continental Breakfast with Eggs to OrderMon-Fri 7:30 am - 10:00 am
LunchMon-Fri10:30 am - 2:00 pm
BrunchSat-Sun10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Global FaireSun-Thurs3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
DinnerMon-Sun4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Pizza and DeliFri-Sat3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cooper dining hall, with booths and tables with chairs.

Cooper Dining Hall

New! Take virtual tour of Cooper.

Cooper Dining Center is situated in the center of the SUNY Oswego campus. Check out our interactive maps for a detailed view of its location. Cooper serves Funnelle and Hart residence halls.

Phone: (315) 312.4205

Management staff

Steven Cook
Zachary Carapetyan
Vicki Raymond
Keira Slater

Serving Hours
Continental Breakfast with Eggs to Order Mon-Fri7:30 am - 10:30 am
LunchMon-Fri11:00 am - 2:30 pm
BrunchSat-Sun10:00 am - 3:00 pm
DinnerMon-Sun4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Late NightMon-Sun8:30 pm - 11:00 pm  
The Creamery Mon-Sun4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Pathfinder dining hall, high rise chairs with a view outside of the window.

Pathfinder Dining Hall

Pathfinder Dining Center is situated on the west side of the SUNY Oswego campus, overlooking Glimmerglass Lagoon. Check out our interactive maps for a detailed view of its location. Pathfinder serves Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga and Oneida residence halls.

Phone: (315) 312.4220

Management staff

Brandy Tynan
Laura Brazak
Julie Coyer
Megan Gosek

Serving Hours
Breakfast Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 10:00 am 
Continental BreakfastMon-Fri10:00 am - 11:00 am
LunchMon-Fri11:00 am - 3:00 pm
BrunchSat-Sun9:00 am - 2:00 pm 
Dinner

Mon-Fri

Sat-Sun

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 

BBQ

Mon-Fri

Sat-Sun

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

11:00 pm - 2:00 pm
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Pizza/Pasta (Rotation)Mon-Fri11:00 am – 3:00 pm
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Special Services

 

 

Three students sitting at a table in Cooper dining hall.

Late Night

Cooper
Monday - Sunday
8:30 pm - 11 pm

Included in the Resident Dining Green Unlimited Plan
or counts as a meal for the Gold and White plans!

Student in Lakeside Dining Hall holding a bag for meal to go.

Meal To Go

Can’t make lunch or dinner? Stop by the Dining Center cashier for a Meal To Go form and pick up a bagged meal earlier in the day.

Any Time Meals

All meal plans include 7 “Any Time” meals each semester for a guest dine-in meal at a resident dining center.

Parent wearing an Oswego shirt and holding a food tray in Cooper Dining Hall.

Guest Meals

Treat a guest to an all-you-care-to-eat meal. Three meals for $33 at Dining Centers or 503 Culkin. Meal plan holder must be present.

Student enjoying a drink from Lake Effect.

Laker Dining Dollars

Laker Dining Dollars can be used for regularly priced delivery from The Pies Guys, Oswego Sub Shop, and Wonzones, plus dine-in or takeout at Fajita Grill.

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Laker LookUp

Laker LookUp lets students, faculty, and staff view account balances and usage history from any internet-connected device.

Announcements 

Normal Serving Hours Begin Monday, August 25, 2025

Contact Us

Resident Dining
Phone: (315) 312-2331 
Email: [email protected] 
Address: Commissary

Daniel Siddons
Phone: (315) 312-2331 
Email: [email protected] 
Address: Commissary

 

 

ID and Meal Plans 
Phone: (315) 312-2588 
Email: [email protected]

Lakeside Dining 
Phone: (315) 312-4115 
Email: [email protected]

 

 

Cooper Dining
Phone: (315) 312-4205 
Email: [email protected] 

Pathfinder Dining 
Phone: (315) 312-4220 
Email: [email protected]