Dining
On campus or off, you’ll eat well at Columbia. From a bounty of healthy, fresh options in University dining facilities to cuisine from around the world in restaurants throughout Morningside Heights, find options for any taste as you take a break from studies and build friendships over a great meal.
On-Campus Dining
Enjoy an amazing variety of meals in settings ranging from a traditional dining hall to a sophisticated cafe. With nine campus dining halls and five retail locations, there’s always a place nearby, a menu you’ll love, and a setting that suits your mood.
Columbia Dining strives to provide fresh, healthy, and delicious options that accommodate a range of tastes. If you have dietary restrictions, you’ll easily find vegan, vegetarian, halal, kosher, gluten free, and nut-free options.
A range of flexible dining plans lets you take advantage of the convenience of on-campus dining in a way that works best for you.
Dinings Halls & Locations
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Blue Java Cafe
Get fresh, fair-trade coffee, a pastry, or a light meal. Located on the first floor of Mudd, the home of Columbia Engineering, this is your closest place to grab a bite.
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John Jay Dining Hall
Incredible variety, made fresh daily. Order a custom meal or browse the hot entrée station. You’ll also find sushi, grain bowls, a full salad bar, and lots of special dietary options.
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Chef Mike’s Sub Shop
Fuel your studies with 10-inch super-stuffed sandwiches, with a daily traditional, vegan, and special option — or build your own. Sandwiches come with soup, chips, dessert, and a drink. Just a short walk from Mudd in Uris Hall.
Eating Off Campus
Ready for a taste of home or a new culinary adventure? In New York City, your options are limitless. Fortunately, you don’t need to go far to find incredible, affordable meals from a wide variety of cuisines. Check out the carousel below for some popular options a ten-minute walk or less from Mudd or explore a list sorted by cuisine on the Columbia Neighbors website.
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Junzi Kitchen
Quick & casual Northern Chinese fare. Choose your protein, sauce, and vegetables over rice or noodles for a fresh and incredibly flavorful meal.
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Subsconscious
Find a selection of subs, grilled sandwiches, salads, snacks, and deserts just a stone’s throw from Mudd. Enjoy delicious, high-quality ingredients, friendly service, and reasonable prices.
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Massawa
Opened in 1988, Massawa is one of the first Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurants in the U.S. Discover unique vegan and vegetarian dishes and enjoy savory comfort food, East-Africa style.
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Pisticci
Delicious, authentic Italian dishes in a cozy atmosphere. Features live jazz on Sundays.
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Rosa Pizzeria of Harlem
Pizza by the (huge) slice with lots of creative options in a cozy, casual atmosphere. You'll also find appetizers, soups, and salads, and you can even satisfy your craving with a gluten-free crust.