Dining Hall and Retail Operations
Busch Campus
- Busch Dining Hall (Busch Campus) - Meal Swipe eligible
Busch Dining Hall offers an extensive menu seven days a week.
The menu includes but is not limited to, soups, green salads, composed salads, fresh fruit, yogurt cups, breakfast sandwiches, cereal cups & milk, bagels and deli sandwiches. Busch offers a large selection of Build Your Own (BYO) Stations including Sautéed chicken, shrimp, salmon, tofu & beef kabobs. A BYO Pasta, Stir Fry and Omelet Stations are also available. You can also get all your favorite items including, chicken wings, chicken parmesan, burgers, Philly cheese steaks, hot dogs, samosas, chicken tender and pizza, to name a few.
All meal swipe BYO entrees come with sides like roasted potato, rice & grilled vegetables. Vegetarian and vegan entrees are available every day, as are chips, snacks, cookies, desserts, coffee, bottle drinks and Coca Cola fountain beverages.
Dine In
Weekdays
7:00am – 9:00pmWeekends
9:30am – 8:00pmTakeout
Breakfast
Weekdays, 7:00am – 11:00amLunch
Weekdays,11:00am – 4:00pmDinner
Monday to Thursday, 5:00pm – 11:00pm- Gerlanda's Pizza and Cafe (Busch Campus)
Specialty coffees, paninis, large variety of specialty pizzas, and provider of Casual Catering Options.
*This location is not owned nor operated by Rutgers Dining Services*
- Harvest Juice Bar - Meal Swipe eligible
Located in the Student Center, Harvest Juice Bar offers freshly made juices and smoothies with a variety of snacks for those on the go.
Weekdays
10:00am - 3:30pm
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
- Knight Wagon - Meal Swipe eligible
Every day, the scarlet red mobile truck serves gourmet medieval themed meals fresh off the grill that are easy to grab and go. While serving unconventional meals, it also offers a fun experience for customers who can enjoy satellite television.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Hours: Weekdays from 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Truck Schedule
Rotating weekly schedule with Three Chilies
Monday - Livingston Campus
Tuesday - Busch Campus
Wednesday - Cook/Douglass Campus
Thursday - Busch Campus
Friday - Closed
- Moe's Southwest Grill
Fresh made-to-order Southwest Fare and provider of Casual Catering Options.
*This location is not owned nor operated by Rutgers Dining Services*
- Panera Bread (Busch Campus)
Freshly baked bread each day inside the bakery-cafes and provider of Casual Catering Options.
*This location is not owned nor operated by Rutgers Dining Services*
- Starbucks Truck - Meal Swipe eligible
Rutgers’ Starbucks Truck makes its way around each campus throughout the week. The famous Starbucks Truck, being that it is only one of six in the country, serves the entire menu from any other Starbucks location including the sandwiches and pastries. RU Express is accepted.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Hours: Weekdays from 10:00am – 4:00pm
Truck Schedule
Monday - College Avenue by Alexander Library
Tuesday - Douglass by Douglass Student Center
Wednesday - Cook by Biel Road Bus Stop
Thursday - Busch by Allison Road Classrooms
Friday - George St by the River Dorms
Please follow the Starbucks Truck on Twitter for the most up to date information regarding location and hours of operation.
- Szechwan Ichiban
Asian Cuisine, sushi, bubble teas, smoothies, and and provider of Casual Catering Options.
*This location is not owned nor operated by Rutgers Dining Services*
- Three Chilies Taco Truck - Meal Swipe eligible
Rutgers’ Three Chilies Taco Truck has diverse menu featuring flavors from North and South America, Korea, and Vietnam.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Hours: Weekdays from 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Truck Schedule
Rotating weekly schedule with the Knight Wagon
Monday - Livingston Campus
Tuesday - Busch Campus
Wednesday - Cook/Douglass Campus
Thursday - Busch Campus
Friday - Closed
Any questions, comments or concerns, please contact marketing@dining.rutgers.edu.
- Woody's Cafe - Meal Swipe eligible
Located in the Kessler Teaching Building is Woody’s Cafe, offering a variety of hot and cold meals, bottled beverages, pastries and a variety of snacks. See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Weekdays
7:30am – 6:00pm
Livingston Campus
- Henry's Diner - Meal Swipe eligible
At the Plaza (Livingston), enjoy a milkshake, your very own customized burger or a hearty breakfast at any time of the day.
Hours of Operation (Dine In Only)
Monday – Friday
12:00pm – 6:00pmMeal swipe Hours (Dine In Only)
Monday – Friday
12:00pm – 5:00pm- Kilmer's Market - Meal Swipe eligible
Monday to Thursday
11:00am – 10:00pmFriday
11:00am – 8:00pmKilmer’s Market is a retail operation that offers hot and cold entrees with a variety of healthy side dishes.
Breakfast sandwiches are available all day and you can pick up additional breakfast items like bagels, hot and cold cereal, breakfast bars and energy drinks. Kilmer’s also has sandwiches, chips, snacks, candy, ice cream, bottled beverages, coffee, and tea. An added feature at Kilmer’s Market is the option to purchase toiletries, school supplies and other grocery items.
Scarlet Apron, Rutgers Dining's recipe service, is available for pickup at Kilmer's Market!
Meal swipes are accepted all day along with RU Express credit cards and cash. The online ordering option is highly recommended to promote safety and expedite your visit.
Meal swipes are accepted all day.
- Knight Wagon - Meal Swipe eligible
Every day, the scarlet red mobile truck serves gourmet medieval themed meals fresh off the grill that are easy to grab and go. While serving unconventional meals, it also offers a fun experience for customers who can enjoy satellite television.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Hours: Weekdays from 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Truck Schedule
Rotating weekly schedule with Three Chilies
Monday - Livingston Campus
Tuesday - Busch Campus
Wednesday - Cook/Douglass Campus
Thursday - Busch Campus
Friday - Closed
- Livingston Dining Commons (Livingston Campus) - Meal Swipe eligible
Behind the Livingston Student Center is Rutgers’ newest dining hall. Livingston Dining Commons offers customized burgers through The Pub, a welcoming fireplace and three dining rooms!
Weekdays
7:00am – 9:00pmWeekends
9:30am – 8:00pm- Sbarro - Meal Swipe eligible
Monday to Thursday
11:00am – 11:00pmFriday to Sunday
11:00am – 5:00pmIn the Livingston Student Center, choose from a variety of options including pizza, salad, pasta and cold beverages.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Click here to get the menu
- Starbucks (Livingston Campus)
Weekdays
7:00am – 5:00pmAt the Plaza (Livingston), reignite your love affair with handcrafted, high-quality coffee, sandwiches and pastries.
- Starbucks Truck - Meal Swipe eligible
Rutgers’ Starbucks Truck makes its way around each campus throughout the week. The famous Starbucks Truck, being that it is only one of six in the country, serves the entire menu from any other Starbucks location including the sandwiches and pastries. RU Express is accepted.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Hours: Weekdays from 10:00am – 4:00pm
Truck Schedule
Monday - College Avenue by Alexander Library
Tuesday - Douglass by Douglass Student Center
Wednesday - Cook by Biel Road Bus Stop
Thursday - Busch by Allison Road Classrooms
Friday - George St by the River Dorms
Please follow the Starbucks Truck on Twitter for the most up to date information regarding location and hours of operation.
- The Rutgers Club
Located in Livingston Dining Commons is The Rutgers Club. Every month, a Monday is dedicated to Student Night, where a student can enjoy a sit down dinner for just one meal swipe.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
- Three Chilies Taco Truck - Meal Swipe eligible
Rutgers’ Three Chilies Taco Truck has diverse menu featuring flavors from North and South America, Korea, and Vietnam. The truck is currently posted on College Avenue campus.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Hours: Weekdays from 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Truck Schedule
Rotating weekly schedule with the Knight Wagon
Monday - Livingston Campus
Tuesday - Busch Campus
Wednesday - Cook/Douglass Campus
Thursday - Busch Campus
Friday - Closed
Any questions, comments or concerns, please contact marketing@dining.rutgers.edu.
College Avenue Campus
- The Atrium - Meal Swipe eligible
Located inside the College Avenue Student Center, the Atrium is a new, more modern and innovative food service destination. This dynamic food service destination replaces Brower Commons Dining Hall, which has served the Rutgers community well for over 60 years. The food concepts in the Atrium will join Café West as dining locations on the College Avenue Campus.
The Atrium Meal Swipe Policy
Before 9pm, students can swipe up to three (3) times at The Atrium. After 9pm, any swipes at The Atrium count toward the three (3) retail swipe daily limit.
Dine In
Monday to Thursday
7:00am – 11:00pmFriday
7:00am – 9:00pmSaturday to Sunday
9:30am – 8:00pm- Cafe West - Meal Swipe eligible
Monday to Thursday
9:00am – 11:00pmFriday
9:00am – 8:00pmCafe West offers a complete and diverse menu five days a week for your on-campus dining needs. They also offer daily specials plus coffee, bottled drinks and Coca Cola Free Style beverages.
*menu offerings may vary daily*
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
- Knight Wagon - Meal Swipe eligible
Every day, the scarlet red mobile truck serves gourmet medieval themed meals fresh off the grill that are easy to grab and go. While serving unconventional meals, it also offers a fun experience for customers who can enjoy satellite television.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Hours: Weekdays from 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Truck Schedule
Rotating weekly schedule with Three Chilies
Monday - Livingston Campus
Tuesday - Busch Campus
Wednesday - Cook/Douglass Campus
Thursday - Busch Campus
Friday - Closed
- Panera Bread (College Avenue Campus)
Freshly baked bread each day inside the bakery-cafes and provider of Casual Catering Options.
*This location is not owned nor operated by Rutgers Dining Services*
- Starbucks Truck - Meal Swipe eligible
Rutgers’ Starbucks Truck makes its way around each campus throughout the week. The famous Starbucks Truck, being that it is only one of six in the country, serves the entire menu from any other Starbucks location including the sandwiches and pastries. RU Express is accepted.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Hours: Weekdays from 10:00am – 4:00pm
Truck Schedule
Monday - College Avenue by Alexander Library
Tuesday - Douglass by Douglass Student Center
Wednesday - Cook by Biel Road Bus Stop
Thursday - Busch by Allison Road Classrooms
Friday - George St by the River Dorms
Please follow the Starbucks Truck on Twitter for the most up to date information regarding location and hours of operation.
- Three Chilies Taco Truck - Meal Swipe eligible
Rutgers’ Three Chilies Taco Truck has diverse menu featuring flavors from North and South America, Korea, and Vietnam. The truck is currently posted on College Avenue campus.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Hours: Weekdays from 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Truck Schedule
Rotating weekly schedule with the Knight Wagon
Monday - Livingston Campus
Tuesday - Busch Campus
Wednesday - Cook/Douglass Campus
Thursday - Busch Campus
Friday - Closed
Any questions, comments or concerns, please contact marketing@dining.rutgers.edu.
Cook/Douglass Campus
- Cook Cafe - Meal Swipe eligible
The Cook Cafe is located at the Cook Student Center. It offers a variety of meals, bottled beverages, pastries and snacks.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Monday to Friday
3:00pm – 11:00pm- DC Bagels - Meal Swipe eligible
DC Bagels is located in the Douglass Student Center. It offers a variety of sandwiches, freshly made bagels, bottled beverages, pastries and snacks.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Monday to Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm- Douglass Cafe - Meal Swipe eligible
The Douglass Cafe is located in the Douglass Student Center. It offers a variety of meals, bottled beverages, pastries and snacks.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Monday to Thursday
8:00am – 8:00pmFriday
8:00am – 4:00pm- Harvest IFNH - Meal Swipe eligible
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 2:30pmMeal Swipes
Available all dayLocated in the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health Building on 61 Dudley Road is Harvest IFNH. Harvest IFNH offers creative dishes that are focused on whole, minimally processed food, with “from scratch” culinary techniques that develop flavor without additives.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
- Knight Wagon - Meal Swipe eligible
Every day, the scarlet red mobile truck serves gourmet medieval themed meals fresh off the grill that are easy to grab and go. While serving unconventional meals, it also offers a fun experience for customers who can enjoy satellite television.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Hours: Weekdays from 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Truck Schedule
Rotating weekly schedule with Three Chilies
Monday - Livingston Campus
Tuesday - Busch Campus
Wednesday - Cook/Douglass Campus
Thursday - Busch Campus
Friday - Closed
- Neilson Dining Hall (Cook/Douglass Campus) - Meal Swipe eligible
Right across the street from the Katzenbach bus stop is Neilson Dining Hall. Neilson has two separate dining rooms to simultaneously accommodate students and catered events.
Dine In
Weekdays
7:00am – 9:00pmWeekends
9:30am – 8:00pmTakeout
Dinner
Monday – Thursday
5:00pm – 9:00pm- Red Pine Pizza - Meal Swipe eligible
Monday to Thursday
11:00am – 8:00pmFriday
11:00am – 4:00pmLocated in the Douglass Student Center, enjoy hand-tossed pizza, a variety of hot and cold meals and bottled beverages.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
- Starbucks Truck - Meal Swipe eligible
Rutgers’ Starbucks Truck makes its way around each campus throughout the week. The famous Starbucks Truck, being that it is only one of six in the country, serves the entire menu from any other Starbucks location including the sandwiches and pastries. RU Express is accepted.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Hours: Weekdays from 10:00am – 4:00pm
Truck Schedule
Monday - College Avenue by Alexander Library
Tuesday - Douglass by Douglass Student Center
Wednesday - Cook by Biel Road Bus Stop
Thursday - Busch by Allison Road Classrooms
Friday - George St by the River Dorms
Please follow the Starbucks Truck on Twitter for the most up to date information regarding location and hours of operation.
- Three Chilies Taco Truck - Meal Swipe eligible
Rutgers’ Three Chilies Taco Truck has diverse menu featuring flavors from North and South America, Korea, and Vietnam. The truck is currently posted on College Avenue campus.
See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.
Hours: Weekdays from 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Truck Schedule
Rotating weekly schedule with the Knight Wagon
Monday - Livingston Campus
Tuesday - Busch Campus
Wednesday - Cook/Douglass Campus
Thursday - Busch Campus
Friday - Closed
Any questions, comments or concerns, please contact marketing@dining.rutgers.edu.
* Consumer Responsibility * Ingredients and nutritional content may vary. 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. Therefore, it is ultimately the responsibility of the consumer to judge whether or not to question ingredients or choose to eat selected foods. Food-allergic guests and those with specific concerns should speak with a dining services manager for individualized assistance. Please note that all ingredients and food items are subject to allergen cross contact.
