Cook/Douglass Dining Options

Neilson Dining Hall

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

7am – 9pm

Weekends

9:30am – 8pm

Takeout

Lunch

Monday – Friday 11:00am – 2:00pm

Dinner

Monday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm

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Retail Operations (Cook/Douglass Campus)

Cook Cafe

The Cook Cafe is located in the Cook Student Center. It offers a variety of meals, bottled beverages, pastries and snacks.

See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.

This location will not open to start the Fall 2022 semester. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Douglass Cafe

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

8am – 8pm

Friday

8am – 4pm

Dunkin' (Douglass)

In the Douglass Student Center, enjoy great tasting coffee, sandwiches and baked goods that will keep you going throughout the day.

Weekdays

8am – 4pm

Located 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. The Harvest menu features house-made grain and legume salads as part of an abundant and varied salad and fruit bar, a noodle bowl station with a trio of broths and dozens of add-ins, a juice and smoothie bar and a brick-oven along with daily entrées and sides. Harvest provides breakfast and lunch services.

See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.

Fall 2022 Hours

Monday – Friday

9:00am – 2:30pm

Meal swipes will be accepted starting the Spring 2023 semester.

Knight Wagon

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. The Knight Wagon accepts meal swipes, RU Express, cash or credit.

See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.

This location will not open to start the Fall 2022 semester. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Red Pine Pizza

Located 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.

Monday to Thursday

11am – 8pm

Friday

11am – 4pm

Starbucks Truck

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.

Any questions, comments or concerns, please contact starbucks@dining.rutgers.edu.

Three Chilies Truck

*NEW* Rutgers’ Three Chilies Taco Truck is a new addition to the on-campus food trucks. The truck is currently posted on College Avenue campus for now. RU Express is accepted.

See our retail policy for meal swipe specifics.

Any questions, comments or concerns, please contact marketing@dining.rutgers.edu.

This location will not open to start the Fall 2022 semester. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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* 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.