Campus Dining at Saint Mary's College
Saint Mary's has partnered with Notre Dame's Campus Dining Services to provide the best nutrition and expanded options within the tri-campus community. We are committed to the health and safety of our campus community, and will adjust policies for our dining hall and retail locations according to local and state authorities. Take a look and see what's new. We look forward to serving you!
Noble Family Dining Hall
Dining will reopen inside of the Noble Family Dining Hall on Thursday, January 28. Following St. Joseph County guidelines, the dining hall will offer physically distant seating with plexiglass shields. The following procedures will help make this effort successful while reducing the risk of virus transmission.
To ensure safety for students who choose to dine indoors, we have taken the following measures:
- Physically distanced seating with plexiglass shield dividers between seats. Masks must be worn at all times inside the dining hall and in 1844 Café, and may be removed when individuals are eating in designated areas.
- Continued takeout and outdoor dining. We understand students may prefer to avoid public indoor dining. We will maintain outdoor dining options and a robust takeout program for those students who prefer to dine outdoors or in their residence halls.
- Student-only access. To accommodate our students, only students will be allowed to eat in the dining hall. All other community members — including faculty and staff of the College — are invited to continue to take advantage of the takeout and to-go programs.
- Down-time between meals will be necessary to facilitate regular cleaning and sanitation throughout the day. We ask for your cooperation as we continue to keep the dining hall closed between meals, as has been the case since we opened in August.
All meals will continue to be served in compostable takeout containers during this transition as an added safety measure. Additionally, dining hall hours will not change.
For questions related to campus dining, please contact campusdining@saintmarys.edu.
For detailed menus and nutritional information for the items offered in the dining hall, please visit nutrition.nd.edu.
Hours of Operation
Monday — Thursday
Breakfast: 7–10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30–8 p.m.
Friday
Breakfast: 7–10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30–7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Continental: 9 –10:00 a.m.
Brunch: 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30–7 p.m.
1844 Café
- 1844 Café Menu — Healthy and Nutritious: With grilled foods available in the dining hall, the 1844 Café features build-your-own protein bowls, including Southwest, Asian and Mediterranean bowls. Deli sandwiches and wraps will also be available.
- A full signature Starbucks service, featuring baristas who serve freshly brewed coffee, made-to-order espresso drinks, blended beverages, and Starbucks Signature pastries.
- Enhanced Grab N Go Program: The Café offers enhanced pick-up and take-away options, including fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, pastries, and an assortment of snacks and beverages. These menu items are designed for dining on-the-go and can be purchased by exchanging a meal swipe or with Flex Dollars.
- C-Store: The store is open, with enhanced stock and supplies to meet your day-to-day living needs.
- Guests are encouraged to sanitize their hands when entering and exiting any retail space and practice physical distancing while inside.
- Masks must be worn at all times inside retail locations and may be removed when individuals are eating in designated areas.
- Self-service offers individually portioned and served items, including food, beverages, condiments, salad bars, utensils, napkins.
Hours of Operation
Monday — Friday
8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
12–9 p.m.
Tri-Campus Dining
Belles have the option to eat at any dining hall on all three campuses at no additional cost. Flex Points (formerly Munch Money) can be used at all Saint Mary's and Notre Dame retail dining locations including Au Bon Pain, Hagerty Family Café, Starbucks, Smashburger, and many more. When dining on another campus, you must adhere to the safety regulations of that institution.
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Questions, comments, or concerns? We want to hear from you! campusdining@saintmarys.edu
Meet the New Team
Dan Patterson
Manager
(574) 284-4340
dpatter1@nd.edu
Charu Pant
Executive Chef
(574) 284-4140
cpant@nd.edu
Jocie Antonelli
Nutrition Services Program Director
(574) 631-0106
jantonel@nd.edu
Nutritional Counseling
Whether it’s the initial transition away from home, or coping with the pressures of coursework and exams, we recognize the need to be available to coach students on proper nutrition and eating habits. Our nutrition services program director, Jocie Antonelli, is a registered dietitian whose high acumen in developing nutrition strategies is matched by the relationships she develops with students as she guides them toward making more healthful choices.
If you have a food allergy, celiac disease, or other special health condition:
- Please register your condition using the Food Allergy and Medical Condition Action Plan.
- Contact Jocie Antonelli, who will work with you to safely navigate the dining hall.
What you should know
- We use a labeling system that identifies the 8 major allergens.
- Gluten free and other specialty products are available to accommodate your needs.
- Our managers, chefs, and leads are certified in food allergies and celiac disease.
- Your requirements, health, and nutrition are our top priority.
If you’re interested in nutritional advising or if you have special dietary concerns, please contact Jocie at (574) 631-0106 or jantonel@nd.edu.
Meal Plan Pricing for Students Living On Campus
The cost to the student is $2,560 each semester for a total of $5,120 per academic year.
- Returning students receive 15 meal swipes per week plus $250 in Flex Points each semester. This plan ensures sufficient meals for all students with the built-in options, increasing the number of Flex Points that were offered under previous plans.
- New and incoming students have a choice of two plans and can opt to receive 19 meal swipes weekly plus $100 in Flex Points each semester OR 15 meal swipes per week plus $250 in Flex Points each semester.
Commuter Student Pricing
For students not living on campus, we have plenty of options to make meals easy. Meal swipes may be used for breakfast, lunch, dinner, special events, and all holiday meals as well.
Belles Bundle
Can only be used at the Noble Family Dining Hall on the Saint Mary's campus.
50 meal swipes — cost $500
TrI-Campus Meal Plan Options
Meal plans begin on August 3 and run through November 20, 2020. These meal plans can be used across the Tri-Campus Community giving you the greatest flexibility if you are on the Saint Mary's, Notre Dame, and/or Holy Cross campuses.
- Select 230: 230 meals — cost: $3056
- Select 150: 150 meals and $275 in Flex Points — cost: $2453
- Select 120: 120 meals and $150 in Flex Points — cost: $1945
- Select 80: 80 meals and $110 in Flex Points — cost $1355
- Select 50: 50 meals and $110 in Flex Points — cost $911
- Select 32: 32 meals and $110 in Flex Points —cost: $632
- Select 25: 25 meals and $110 in Flex Points — cost $521
FAQs
+How much more will I pay for the new plan?
+Do I still need a Coex ticket to eat at ND?
+Will I still have Munch Money or do we now get Flex Points? Where can I use them?
+Can I add Flex points to my account?
+I have food allergies or dietary restrictions for personal or religious reasons. Who can I contact about this?
+I live off campus, will there be a plan for me?
+What happened to the Belle’s Blue option?
+I was planning on getting a Belle’s Blue plan. Can I get more financial aid to cover the increase in cost?
+Why are seniors living in Opus required to buy a meal plan when they have kitchens in their apartments?
+I am a senior who had planned to live on campus but, because of this change, no longer want to do so. What steps should I take?
+I am a Senior who had planned to live in Opus but, because of this change, I would like to move to a room somewhere else on campus. What steps should I take?
+I’m an athlete and have struggled with the Noble Family Dining Hall’s hours. Will the dining hall be open late enough for me to eat?
+The Sodexo plan had unlimited dining but the Notre Dame plan limits me to 15 meals per week. Shouldn’t I be paying less?
+Will the 1844 Grill, Spes Unica Cafe, and Murphy’s Cafe be open in the fall?
FAQs for Spring 2021
+What protocols will be taken to ensure safety in the dining facilities?
+Will self-serve items, such as the salad bar, still be available?
+Will masks be required in the dining facilities?