Dining Services

Dining at Montclair State University is all about bringing people together to enjoy the taste and the company!

Since the beginning of summer of 2023, EATS by Gourmet Dining has joined the Red Hawk Family and they have and are continuing to renovate spaces on campus! There is something for everyone in terms of food and their mission is to provide an exemplary and unique dining experience for each client built on strong professional and personal relationships.

What We Offer

• Residential Dining Halls: Are where you an enjoy on a single meal plan swipe, all you care to eat! Our two residential dining venues are located in Machuga Hall (Sam’s Place) and Freeman Hall.
• Retail Spots: We offer a wide variety of retail venues on campus from our Student Center Food Court to Blanton Food Court to the Starbucks in Sprague Library to our very own on-campus diner! Our venues offer made-to order meals, as well as grab-and-go snacks. Whether you are looking to sit and visit with friends to share a good meal or pick up a health snack in between classes, our retail venues are ready to serve!
• Vending: We have more than 100 vending machines throughout campus and the residence halls, where you can use your Red Hawk Dollars or Flex Dollar, as well as cash and credit cards!
• Convenience Store: Our C-Stores provide a variety of food, drink and pre-packaged snacks and meals, plus personal care items.
• Health, Wellness & Dietician Services: We proudly offer a dedicated team of dietitians committed to enhancing your on-campus culinary experience and overall health and well-being.
• Cultural and Ethnic Food & Celebrations: The rich diversity of the campus population demands that the food on campus recognize and reflect and the ethnic and cultural heritage of students, faculty and staff.
• Catering Services: Through the catering services of Gourmet Dining, LLC, we are delighted to partner with campus departments, student organizations and external event hosts to deliver creative, high quality food and beverage services for events and meetings throughout campus.

Learn more about all the on-campus dining venues and where they are located.

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