Dining Services
All aspects of Dining Services, from our menus to our hours of operation, are centered on the needs and preferences of our students.
Dining Designed for Students
All aspects of Baker University Dining Services—menus, meal plans, locations, and hours—are built to meet the needs of today’s students.
- Fresh salad, soup, and deli selections available daily
- Rotating main menus with comfort favorites and healthier options
- Accommodations for a wide range of tastes and preferences
- Convenient location on campus
We’ve thoughtfully designed our dining experience to satisfy even the pickiest eater.
Choose the Meal Plan That Fits Your Lifestyle
Most on-campus students select a meal plan each year through the housing application, making dining simple and stress-free.
Meal Plan Features:
- Regular meals in the campus dining hall
- Declining balance dollars for flexible spending
- Use funds at the coffee shop and late-night grill
- Options that fit different schedules and appetites
Already enrolled or living off campus? You can still enjoy campus dining.
Add or Change a Meal Plan
Requests must be submitted by the deadline listed on the form.
Campus Dining Locations
Main Dining Hall
Enjoy daily meals featuring fresh ingredients, rotating menus, and classic favorites—all included with your meal plan.
The Common Ground Coffee Shop
Located in the Long Student Center Lobby, Common Ground offers freshly brewed coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, and grab-and-go snacks—perfect for quick study breaks or meeting up with friends.
Late Night Grill
Open after normal dining hall hours, the Late Night Grill keeps students fueled late into the evening with satisfying options made to order.
Choosing a Meal Plan
Hours, Menus & Dining Details
For up-to-date dining hall hours, weekly menus, and meal plan details, visit our dining partner:
American Dining Creations Website
Most on-campus students are required to select a meal plan, and plans are chosen each year through the housing application.
We offer a variety of plans that include regular meals in the cafeteria and declining balances that can be used in the coffee shop and late-night grill
| Meal Plans | |
|---|---|
| 19-meal plan | $6,500/year $3,250/semester (19 meals per week + $25 in dining dollars per semester) |
| 14-meal plan | $6,500/year $3,200/semester (14 meals per week + $200 in dining dollars per semester + 10 flex meals per semester) |
| 12-meal plan | $6,200/year $3,100/semester (12 meals per week + $75 in dining dollars + 10 flex meals per semester) |
| Block plan | $6,500/year $3,200/semester (225 meals per semester + $200 in dining dollars per semester) |
| Commuter meal plan | $1,600/year $800/semester (50 meals per semester + $145 in dining dollars per semester) Available only to students living off-campus, in a sorority or fraternity chapter house, in a Horn and Markham apartment, or in the Lodge. |