Dining Options

Hungry minds need nourishing food. That’s what’s on the menu at Suffolk University, thanks to Dining Services and our partner, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality!

We’re dedicated to providing you with delicious, value-packed, culturally-inclusive food, whether you’re meeting friends for a sit-down meal or on the go between classes.

Suffolk has meal plans for residential and commuter students alike. Depending on where you live, you can choose the plan that fits your life and budget best. And your food will meet you where you are—literally. GrubHub is coming to campus!

Care to Dine on Campus?

Cafe 73

Dig in at our dining halls! Your choice of All-You-Care-to-Enjoy meals is just a swipe away.

 

Global Flavors, Local Sources

Ramen anyone?

We’re serving up tastes from around the world, with fresh ingredients from around the corner.

On the Menu, Off Campus

Make Your Way

Grab off-campus eats at some of Boston’s tastiest spots using your Ram Card.

Suffolk Meal Plans

Suffolk meal plans are available for resident and commuter students and provide flexibility based on your dining preferences and schedule.

  • Resident students are automatically enrolled in a meal plan and can make adjustments to that plan up until the end of add/drop each semester. Resident students should make adjustments through Residence Life by emailing ResLife.
  • Commuter students can buy a block of meals at any time during the academic year. These plans should be purchased through Aramark.
  • 10 West apartment residents can choose to participate in a resident meal plan or commuter meal plan. Please reach out to Residence Life by email with questions or to set up your plan.

All Residential Students are automatically enrolled in Residential Plan A as the default plan, with the exception of 10 West apartment residents, who are not required to choose a meal plan. You can change your meal plan until the end of a semester’s add/drop period. Resident students should make adjustments by emailing Residence Life.

  Residential Plan A Residential Plan B Residential Plan C
Quantity of All-You-Care-to-Enjoy-Meals/“Swipes” per Week * Unlimited 14 10
Meal Exchanges per Week ** 12 7 5
Dining Dollars per Semester § $100 $300 $400
Guest Passes per Semester # 5 5 5
Cost per Semester $2,950 $2,650 $2,500
  • * Count resets each week at 2 a.m. Sunday
  • ** Students will be able to use some of their meal "swipes" at select retail locations, including 150 Tremont Café, Café 73, Sal's @ 1 Court Street, and Sargent Café, for a complete bundled meal. This replaces the previous purely à la carte model.
    For example, a student on Meal Plan A may elect to visit a retail location and purchase a bundled meal up to 12 times per week; a student on Meal Plan B may use 7 of their 14 meal "swipes" at a retail location to purchase a bundled meal; a student on Meal Plan C may use 5 of their 10 meal "swipes" at a retail location to purchase a bundled meal.
    Count resets each week at 2 a.m. Sunday
  • § Dining Dollars work like a debit card at all campus dining locations. All declining balance dollars including fall, if carried over, and spring expire on the last meal plan day of each spring semester.
  • # Guest meals can be used to treat a friend or family member to a meal at Samia Café, our All-You-Care-to-Enjoy destination.
    Unused guest meals expire on the last meal plan day of each semester

    • Purchase Guidelines

    Residential Plan A is the default plan for all students as noted (except 10 West apartment residents who are not required to elect a plan). Changes to meal plan selection may be requested until the end of the add/drop period. Note: Students who change meal plans or withdraw from campus housing prior to the end of the Add/Drop Period will incur a pro-rated liability.

Commuter and 10 West apartment residents are not automatically enrolled in a dining plan. You can buy the block plan of your choice any time during the academic year through the Aramark website. 10 West apartment residents who prefer a residential meal plan can reach out to Residence Life with questions or to set up a plan.

  Commuter Block 20 Commuter Block 35 Commuter Block 50 Weekly 5
Quantity of All-You-Care-to-Enjoy-Meals/“Swipes” * 20 per Semester 35 per Semester 50 per Semester 5 per Week#
Dining Dollars per Semester ** $50 $300 $400 $100
Cost per Semester $325 $2,650 $2,500 $1,450
  • * If a student purchases a block plan in the fall, meals purchased in fall carry over until the last day of the spring semester. All meals expire on the last day of each spring semester, including meals from fall (if any were carried over) and spring.
  • ** Dining Dollars work like a debit card at all campus dining locations. If a student purchases a block plan in the fall, unused dollars purchased in fall carry over until the last day of the spring semester. All dollars, including fall, if carried over, and Spring expire on the last day of each spring semester
  • # (Count resets each week at 2 a.m. Sunday)

    • Purchase Guidelines

    Commuter Block Plans may be purchased at any time during the academic year. Block plans, once purchased, are not refundable, unless a student is involuntarily separated from the University.

How to Use Your Meal Plan

Three Suffolk students stand in the Samia Dining Hall holding plates of food.

Dine Like a Pro

Tasty meals are on the menu at Suffolk. Use your swipes, dining dollars, and meal exchanges to unlock the deliciousness.


Our Welcoming On-Campus Dining Locations

Samia Dining Hall

Come to the Samia Academic Center at 20 Somerset Street for All-You-Care-to-Enjoy meals. This dining hall is home to delicious options like:

  • Global Kitchen
  • Create Smoothie
  • Greens & Grains
  • Sweet Nothings
  • Savory Stack
  • Trattoria Italian Kitchen
  • Ignite Grill

Plus, True Balance and Stress Less Zone meals are specifically designed for diners with special dietary needs—including those looking to avoid the top nine food allergens.

Additional Locations

Looking for more meal and snack options? Head to these locations:


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