On-campus dining options set to reopen

A rundown of University-area restaurants still open for business.

Image by Liam Armstrong

Mesa Pizza remains a popular Dinkytown destination amid the pandemic. They offer a unique selection of pizza by the slice. Workers prepare food, wearing masks and practicing social distancing, on Saturday, Sep. 12.

Campus is still a bit of a ghost town, but if you find your stomach rumbling between classes, these on-campus restaurants are still here for you. A&E took a walk around the University to find out which campus favorites are still open for business.

Many campus restaurants will be reopening with new hours starting Monday, September 21. If a restaurant is not listed, the University does not yet have a set plan for its re-opening. Face masks are required in all campus dining areas.

EAST BANK CAMPUS

Einstein Bros. Bagel
Coffman Union: Ground level
Sept. 8-18 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday – Friday
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday – Thursday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Starbucks
Coffman Union: Ground level
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Panda Express
Coffman Union: Ground level
Sept. 8-18 | Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Chick-Fil-A
Coffman Union: Ground level
Sept. 14-18 | Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Greens to Go
Coffman Union: Ground level
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Make your own salad! You can choose from different sizes and toppings to fully customize your midday recharge.

Caribou Coffee
Moos Tower: Lower level
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

French Meadow Bakery & Cafe
University Recreation & Wellness Center: First floor, next to the lounge
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Grab some energy packed food before the day’s workout or sit down with a sandwich for lunch in the Rec’s lounge area. This coffee shop is an easy stop for students to grab and go with a wide selection of food items such as sandwiches, muffins and smoothies.

WEST BANK CAMPUS

Caribou Coffee
Hanson Hall: Second level
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

ecoGrounds
Blegen Hall: Lower level
Sept. 8-18 | Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Of course you miss doing homework at your favorite coffee shop that has been closed since the coronavirus hit. EcoGrounds can help with that! Stop by or sit down for a homework break with a good cup of nicely student-priced coffee.

Subway
Blegen Hall: Lower level
Sept. 8-18 | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday-Friday TBD

Panda Express
Carlson Dining Food Court: Lower level
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday-Friday TBD

ST. PAUL CAMPUS

Java City
St. Paul Student Center: Ground level
Sept. 8-18 | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Find your coffee shop favorites as you pass through St. Paul and fulfill your nostalgia of sitting in a pre-corona coffee shop study space at Java City.

Subway
St. Paul Student Center: Main level
Sept. 8-18 | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Starting Sept. 21 | Monday-Friday TBD

Oath Pizza
St. Paul Student Center: Main level
Opening Sept. 21 | Monday-Friday TBD

Want a personal pizza where you choose the toppings? Oath Pizza does just that. Each pizza is cooked with avocado oil and takes only a few minutes, so you can satisfy your hunger and get on with your day.