Dining Services – Rutgers University | Division of Student Affairs

Welcome back! Below is what's new for Dining Services for the Fall 2020 semester

Starting this semester, you will be able to use your meal plan to order online for pick up at Busch Dining Hall and Kilmer’s Market! You are free to stop in during their hours of operation below and order a la carte but why wait? You can just order using the links below, pick up your meal, and be on your way. Social distancing protocols will be in place including, but not limited to, 6 foot distance floor markers and a requirement to wear a mask upon entering. We will offer contactless payment using your meal plan as well.

Rutgers Dining Services looks forward to serving you and welcoming you back!

Hours of Operation during Thanksgiving Break

Kilmer's Market

Fall 2020 Hours of Operation

Weekdays 9am – 10pm
Weekends 10am – 8pm

Order from Kilmer's Market

Busch Dining Hall

Fall 2020 Hours of Operation

Main Servery (takeout only)

Weekdays 9am – 6pm
Weekends 10am – 6pm

Mobile Ordering (takeout only)

Weekdays 11am – 9pm
Weekends 11:30am – 7pm

View the menu

Order from Busch Dining Hall

Important Information

Meal Plan, RU Express, or Credit

Dining Services has developed full meal packages so you can use your meal swipes. You also have the ability to select from the daily menu and pay for individual menu items using your meal plan, RU Express accounts, or credit.

Ordering using RU Express or Credit

If you are paying with RU Express or Credit Card, you can order all your meals in one transaction and pay once at the end of your daily order.

What about your other locations?

At this time, Busch Dining Hall and Kilmer’s Market will be the Dining Services locations that are open. All other Dining Services operations will be closed until further notice. Visit, food.rutgers.edu/operatingstatus for the most up to date Dining information.

Can my dietary restriction be accommodated in Fall 2020 semester?

Yes. There will be a variety of balanced food options to choose from, making it easy to customize each meal to meet your dietary preferences. For students requiring a specialized diet for medical needs, we will continue utilizing our same sophisticated program to provide individually prepared meals. Regardless of the style of eating (inside dining or take out) Dining Services will continue to provide medically appropriate meal offerings based on the dining hall menus.

Questions? Comments? Contact us here!

Busch Dining Hall Virtual Napkin Board

Kilmer's Market Virtual Napkin Board

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Current News

Dr. Peggy Policastro, RDN (Dining Services) was an invited speaker at the 2020 Menus of Change Leadership (Virtual) Summit where she spoke about her recently published study, Faith in Fat: A Multisite Examination of University Students’ Perceptions of Fat in the Diet. In addition to Peggy, three student members of the RU Healthy Dining Team were invited to present research posters based on studies using the dining halls as living laboratories. Portion Prejudice: Assessing College Students’ Ability to Visually Identify One Standard Portion of Plant-Base Foods vs. Non-Plant-Based Foods presented by Gabby Harrison (SEBS’ 2021), Sneaky Sweetened Beverages: Assessing College Students Knowledge of Sugar Content in Popular Beverages presented by Tiffany Chen (SEBS’21) and Around the World in 8 Plates: Assessing College Students’ Understanding of Cultural Cuisine presented by Jessica Van Wie (SEBS’ 2022).