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Dining Hours

As part of our commitment to serving our students, Auxiliary Services established a break meal service as a part of your semester meal plan costs. This reduces the financial burden on you as you can plan for what your on-campus costs will be. We hope this helps you to stay when you need to, and perform research with our faculty without the stress of how you will eat.

Regular Semester Dining Hours

Lakeside Dining Hall
BreakfastMonday - Friday 7:30 am - 10:00 am
LunchMonday - Friday11:00 am - 2:00 pm
BrunchSaturday - Sunday10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Global FaireSunday - Thursday3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DinnerMonday - Sunday4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Pizza and DeliFriday - Saturday3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cooper Dining Hall
LunchMonday - Friday10:30 am - 2:30 pm
BrunchSaturday - Sunday10:00 am - 3:00 pm
DinnerMonday - Sunday4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Late NightSunday - Thursday8:00 pm - 10:30 pm  
The Creamery 

Sunday - Thursday

Friday - Saturday

4:30 pm - 10:30 pm

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 

Pathfinder Dining Hall
Breakfast Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 10:00 am 
Continental BreakfastMonday - Friday10:00 am - 11:00 am
LunchMonday - Friday11:00 am - 3:00 pm
BrunchSaturday - Sunday9:00 am - 2:00 pm 
Dinner

Monday - Thursday

Friday - Sunday

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 

Summer 

Resident Dining Summer Meal Plan 2026

Resident Dining Summer Meal Plan

Students (with the exception of residents in The Village) will be charged a meal fee of $30 per day.

May 18 - August 2, 2026: 2 Meals with $5 Laker Dining Dollars per day (meal swipes for use in a Resident Dining Hall).

August 3 - August 14, 2026:   
Fall academic semester meal plans begin Monday, August 3, 2026.
Students without a fall academic semester meal plan (with the exception of Village residents moved in for the fall semester) will continue to be charged the meal fee of $30 per day for 2 Meals with $5 Laker Dining Dollars per day (meal swipes for use in a Resident Dining Hall). 

*please use Laker LookUp to check your plans, transactions and balances*

How to purchase a Summer Meal Plan

Sign a Break Housing Agreement with Residence Life & Housing. The appropriate Laker Dining Dollars and Summer Meal Plan per day fee will automatically be added to your bill.

Laker Dining Dollars may be increased at any time via the secure portal on our website or visit the ID & Meal Plan Office, 503 Culkin Hall. Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm. Cash, check or credit card accepted.

Unused Meals and Laker Dining Dollars
  • Meal swipes roll over into the fall semester provided a fall academic semester meal plan is purchased.
  • Laker Dining Dollars, whether included as part of the meal plan or purchased as additional funds, roll over from summer to fall, provided a fall academic meal plan is purchased.
  • Meal plans and Laker Dining Dollars are non-refundable per New York State Law.
Per Meal Cost in Residential Dining Centers

2 Meals per day = 2 meal swipes in a Resident Dining Center

 Cash Laker Dining Dollars 
Breakfast: $12.45$11.45
Lunch/Brunch: $14.00$13.00
Dinner:$15.90$14.75
GET Food

On-line ordering with Laker Dining Dollars for delivery from The Pies Guys and Oswego Sub Shop after 7 pm. Dine-in or carry out at Fajita Grill after 5 pm.

Need Financial Assistance?

Auxiliary Services is proud to sponsor a Break Meal Plan scholarship for students who need financial assistance. To be considered for a partial break dining bill waiver, please complete your break housing process with your request for our review. Any questions, please email [email protected].

Residential Dining Locations

Lakeside Dining Hall

Monday, May 18, 2026 to  Sunday, June 21, 2026: 

  • Breakfast (Monday - Friday) Pick up a bag breakfast at Dinner the night before for $5 Laker Dining Dollars or 1 meal swipe
  • Lunch (Monday - Friday) 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
  • Brunch (Saturday - Sunday) 12 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Dinner (Monday - Sunday) 5 pm - 6 pm
Cooper Dining Hall

Monday, June 22, 2026 to Friday, July 31, 2026:

  • Breakfast (Monday - Friday) 7:30 am - 9 am
  • Lunch (Monday - Friday) 11 am - 1:30 pm
  • Brunch (Saturday - Sunday) 11 am - 1:30 pm
  • Dinner (Monday - Sunday) 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Saturday, August 1, 2026 to Sunday, August 9, 2026: 

  • Breakfast (Monday - Friday) Pick up a bag breakfast at Dinner the night before for $5 Laker Dining Dollars or 1 meal swipe
  • Lunch (Monday - Friday) 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
  • Brunch (Saturday - Sunday) 12 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Dinner (Monday - Sunday) 5 pm - 6 pm
     
Pathfinder Dining Hall

Beginning Monday, August 10, 2026 serving hours will be posted. 
 

Retail Dining Locations

Studio H - Hewitt Hall

Monday, June 8, 2026 - Thursday, July 23, 2026
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Payment Options for ala carte pricing:
Laker Dining Dollars, Cash, Check, Charge.

Retail Cafes

Fusion Cafe entrance.

Shineman Science Center

Fusion Café

Bagels, cream cheeses, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, drinks, and grab-and-go.
Hours: Mon–Thu: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fri: 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Sat–Sun: Closed

Inside of the Lake Effect Cafe

Penfield Library, 1st floor

Lake Effect Café

Coffee, cold drinks, sandwiches, salads, snacks, and pastries.
Hours: Mon–Thu: 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. | Fri: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sat: Closed | Sun: 10:45 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sitting area of Rich and Pour Cafe.

Rich Hall

Rich 'N' Pour Cafe

Student-run cafe with Finger Lakes Coffee and light fare.
Hours: Mon–Thu: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Fri: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Studio H's counter and seating

Hewitt Hall

Studio H

Quesadillas, pressed sandwiches, salads, soups, coffee, and grab-and-go.
Hours: Mon–Thu: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Fri: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Marano Campus Center Dining

For questions regarding these locations, please contact the Retail Dining Office at 315-312-2992. 

Weekly Soup Menu

Store front of Palates

Palates

Lower level, Food/Activity Court. Home-style and global hot meals.
Hours: Mon–Fri: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Sat–Sun: Closed

Cutting Boatrd Location with a student at the cash register

Cutting Board

Lower level, Food/Activity Court. Wraps, sandwiches, and paninis.
Hours: Mon–Fri: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Sat–Sun: Closed

The Crossroads and a person serving food.

The Crossroads

Main level, Campus Center. Made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and grab-and-go.
Hours: Mon–Thu: 9:00 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fri: 9:00 a.m.–3 p.m. | Sat–Sun: Closed

Two students holding their shakes form in front of the Sips sign

SIPs

Lower level, Food/Activity Court. Boba, smoothies, and grab-and-go.
Hours: Mon–Thu: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Fri: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Sat–Sun: Closed

Food in the vending machine.

REFRESH 2.0

All-day vending with snacks, and food.
Hours: Mon–Sun: 6 a.m.–12 a.m.

ID & Meal Plan Services
503 Culkin Hall
Phone 315-312-2588
email [email protected]