Looking for a healthy breakfast to start your day? A quick lunch between classes? A spot to meet a friend for a cup of coffee? A late-night snack to help you focused while you study? We’ve got you covered with convenient dining options on campus. Scroll down to check them out and learn about our meal plan options.
Dining at Puget Sound
The Diner
Located on the main floor of Wheelock Student Center, The Diner is your one-stop shop for every meal. The Diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and features a local, sustainable ingredients. Puget Sound is consistently rated among the top 10 most vegan-friendly university and offers options to accommodate most dietary restrictions. You can even order ahead with the GET mobile app.
The Cellar
Located in the garden level of Wheelock Student Center, The Cellar is Puget Sound’s student-run pizza joint. Since 1976, The Cellar has been serving pizzas, sandwiches, quesadillas, smoothies, bruschetta, ice cream, and more to satisfy hungry Loggers.
Diversions Cafe
Located on the main floor of Wheelock Student Center, Diversions is always buzzing with activity. It’s a great spot to grab a cup of fresh brewed coffee, espresso, or tea and a cozy place to study or meet friends. The café also features a wide variety of pastries, grab-and-go snacks, and gluten free/vegan options.
Oppenheimer Cafe
Located in the courtyard between Harned and Thompson Halls, Oppenheimer Café features freshly brewed coffee and snacks made in-house. Stop by between classes to grab a latte, salad, or wrap, or settle in to enjoy live music under the glass gazebo.
Lillis Cafe
Located inside the Athletics & Aquatics Center, Lillis Café is the perfect place to grab a post-workout smoothie, bagel sandwich, or cup of coffee. Students, faculty, and staff especially love the café’s selection of smoothie boosters and add-ins, from protein supplements to fresh kale grown right here on campus.
Choose Your Meal Plan
Make dining on campus easier with a meal plan. At Puget Sound, you can choose the plan that best meets your needs. Dining dollars are loaded onto your Logger card each semester and can be spent on food, drinks, and snacks. All items are individually priced and you only pay for what you eat.
Compare Meal Plans
- Plan A is perfect for light eaters who plan to dine on campus just a few times per week.
- Plan B is designed for the light eater who eats smaller quantities or who may eat fewer than three meals per day on campus.
- Plan C is sufficient for many students who are "middle of the road" eaters, getting two to three meals per on campus four to six days per week.
- Plan D is designed for students who eat more often, snack more frequently, and/or purchase higher priced items.
- Plan E is intended for the regular and discretionary dining needs of students who spend the majority of their time on campus. This plan is also an excellent choice for student-athletes interested in a high calorie diet.
- The Off-Campus Plan is designed for students living off-campus.
Meal Plan Fees
| Plan | Total Cost Per Semester | Dining Dollars | Overhead Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan A | Total Cost Per Semester $3,510 | Dining Dollars D$490 | Overhead Cost $3,020 |
| Plan B | Total Cost Per Semester $3,735 | Dining Dollars D$715 | Overhead Cost $3,020 |
| Plan C | Total Cost Per Semester $3,895 | Dining Dollars D$875 | Overhead Cost $3,020 |
| Plan D | Total Cost Per Semester $4,115 | Dining Dollars D$1,095 | Overhead Cost $3,020 |
| Plan E | Total Cost Per Semester $4,270 | Dining Dollars D$1,250 | Overhead Cost $3,020 |
| Plan Off-Campus | Total Cost Per Semester $1,540 | Dining Dollars D$320 | Overhead Cost $1,220 |
Note: Rates are current for the 2025 Fall semester.
Understanding Meal Plan Costs: Dining Dollars vs. Overhead Costs
Dining Dollars
Purchasing food on campus is easy with dining dollars. When you choose a meal plan, dining dollars are automatically added to your account and are available to spend at the start of the semester. Simply swipe your Logger card to purchase items from your account and keep track of your balance online in your MyPugetSound account. Running low? You can add money to your dining dollars account at any time.
Overhead Costs
We all chip in to support the people and facilities who keep us fed. Overhead costs help cover daily operations expenses, including staff and student salaries, utilities, supplies, maintenance and repairs, and capital expenses. Overhead fees allow us to budget effectively and pass on savings to students.
Still Not Sure Which Plan is Right for You?
Use our meal plan selection worksheet to find a plan that fits your schedule and eating habits. If your chosen plan isn’t working out for whatever reason, you can change it within the first 10 days of the semester.
Learn More About Meal Plans
No one in our campus community should go hungry. To support the well-being of students, faculty, and staff struggling with food insecurity or lack of access to nutritional or affordable food, the Center for Student Support hosts an on-campus food pantry. The pantry offers free food, toiletries, and hygienic products.
Want to work for Dining and Event Services? Learn more about on-campus employment opportunities from Career and Employment Services.