Dining Hall Tour | Dining Services - Division of Student Affairs

What kinds of food does our Dining Hall carry?

Take a closer look with our interactive Dining Hall map. Click on the accordion below each image that corresponds with the number to get more details about the food that is in our Dining Halls. This is but just a sample of the many options that our Dining Halls serve on our Campuses. Any questions, feel free to contact us and we’ll more than happy to help you.

Livingston Dining Commons

An image of Livingston Dining Hall food stations

1: Pizza/Pasta

pizza

There are typically three to four types of pizza and two different types of pasta available during lunch and dinner hours.

2. Specialty Item of the Day

image of a burger

During breakfast, custom omelets are typically made here. During lunch, anything from tacos to cheesesteaks are made.

3. Mongolian Cook to Order

image of beef stiry-fry

Our cook to order stir-fry station allows students to have cook to order lo mein or rice dishes made for them. There are also four different options available for students looking to get something quickly.

4. Salad and Deli Bar

image of a deli salad bar

The salad and deli bar is continually stocked allowing students to create endless amounts of salads, sandwiches, or wraps. Get creative and bring your favorite salad bar items to any cook-to-order station!

5. Rotisserie

chicken cooking in a rotisserie oven

Featuring a state of the art rotisserie oven, rotisserie options are typically available along with three to four sides to choose from.

6. Breakfast and Dessert Station

image of waffles and desert toppings

Cereal? Check. Waffle makers? check. Several dessert options? Check. This is one of the favorite stations for students. We understand why.

7. Deli Salads and Fresh Roasted Vegetables

a plate of salad

To the right of the breakfast/dessert station is a station that is dedicated to composed salads as well as freshly roasted vegetables. Grilled chicken (halal and non) is also available at this station.

8. Special Dietary Needs

Dining Services employs Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to assist students with specialized dietary needs. Check out the nutrition FAQ page on our website for more information.

9. Interested in Healthy Eating?

The Rutgers Healthy Dining Team is here to help. Learn more by visiting the Healthy Dining Team page and exploring the weekly nutrition newsletters.

Busch Dining Hall

An image of students grabbing food from the Busch Dining Hall food stations

1: Grilled Vegetables: You can find everything from freshly grilled vegetables to composed salads to grilled chicken in this area during lunch and dinner.
2. Deli Station: A variety of deli items are found here along with several types of bread and wraps. You can also have your sandwich heated up in one of our TurboChef's!
3. Entrees: Here you can find up to six different choices. These entrees change per meal period per day.
4. Cook to Order Station: Our cook to order station allows students to customize their meal each day. At this station, the options change daily from tacos to cheesesteaks and more!
5. Sides: There are typically up to four different sides at this station including starches and/or cooked vegetables.
6. More Entrees!: Yes, there is a second entree station at this dining hall! Enjoy up to five additional entree options at this station every day!
7. Pasta: Don’t have time to enjoy the cook to order pasta station? No need to worry! There are up to three different pastas ready for you right away.
8. Cook to Order Pasta Station: Have your pasta cooked right in front of you with a variety of options. Pro tip: bring your favorite veggies from the salad bar to add to your pasta!
9. Pizza: Enjoy up to three different types or styles of pizza at this station. You will often find meat or veggie toppings, regular, thin crust or flatbread options!
10. Breakfast/Dessert: Cereal? Check. Waffle makers? check. Several dessert options? Check. This is one of the favorite stations for students. We understand why.
11. Salad Bar: The salad and deli bar is continually stocked allowing students to create endless amounts of salads, sandwiches, or wraps. Get creative and bring your favorite salad bar items to any cook-to-order station!
12. Special Dietary Needs?: Dining Services employs Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to assist students with specialized dietary needs. Check out the nutrition FAQ page on our website for more information.
13. Interested in Healthy Eating?: The Rutgers Healthy Dining Team is here to help. Learn more by visiting the Healthy Dining Team page and exploring the weekly nutrition newsletters.

Nielson Dining Hall

An image of students grabbing food from the Neilson Dining Hall food stations

1: Entrees/Sides: Here you can find up to six different choices. These entrees change per meal every day.
2. Cook to Order Station: Our cook to order station allows students to customize their meal each day. At this station, the options change daily from tacos to cheesesteaks and more!
3. Wok Station: Our stir-fry station allows students to have cook to order lo mein or rice dishes made for them.
4. Chicken (Rotisserie and Grilled): Want some chicken? Then, this is where you need to be! Enjoy grilled or rotisserie chicken at this station every day.
5. Vegan/Vegetarian Station: You can find everything from freshly grilled vegetables to composed salads to grains in this area during lunch and dinner.
6. Deli Station: A variety of deli items are found here along with several types of bread and wraps. You can also have your sandwich heated up in one of our TurboChefs!
7. Cook to Order Pasta Station: Have your pasta cooked right in front of you with a variety of options. Pro tip: bring your favorite veggies from the salad bar to add to your pasta!
8. Pasta of the Day: Don’t have time to enjoy the cook to order pasta station? No need to worry! There are up to three different pastas ready for you right away.
9. Pizza Station: Enjoy up to three different types or styles of pizza at this station. You will often find meat or veggie toppings, regular, thin crust or flatbread options!
10. Ice Cream Bar: Enjoy soft serve or traditional ice cream and several toppings at this station. Pro tip: make a waffle beforehand and top it with the ice cream!
11. Salad Bar: The salad and deli bar is continually stocked allowing students to create endless amounts of salads, sandwiches, or wraps. Get creative and bring your favorite salad bar items to any cook-to-order station!
12. Special Dietary Needs?: Dining Services employs Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to assist students with specialized dietary needs. Check out the nutrition FAQ page on our website for more information.
13. Interested in Healthy Eating?: The Rutgers Healthy Dining Team is here to help. Learn more by visiting the Healthy Dining Team page and exploring the weekly nutrition newsletters.