Residential & Retail Dining
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2026-2027 Student Meal Plan & Faculty/Staff Dining Plan
For 2026 -2027 student meal plan information, please visit the Great Dane Hospitality website.
Looking for Faculty & Staff Dining Plan information? Reach out to [email protected]
Meal Plan Questions? Please email [email protected]
For other questions, visit the Great Dane Hospitality contact page.
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Fall 2026 Opening Hours
Fall 2026 Opening dining hours run from Monday, August 17, to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Fall 2026 meal plans start on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. for retail dining. Resident dining opens at dinner time. First-year students who move in on Monday, August 17, 2026, will be provided with a meal plan accommodation starting at dinner time at no additional cost.
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Residential Dining: Indigenous Quad (Fall 2026 Opening)
| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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| Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | Hot Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Hot Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Lunch: Welcome BBQ from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Small Fountain (dining room closed) Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Friday, August 21, 2026 | Hot Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch/Brunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Lunch/Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great Danetopia from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Casey Stadium (dining room closed) |
| Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Lunch/Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Late Dinner: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
Residential Dining: State Quad (Fall 2026 Opening)
| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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| Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | Hot Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch/Brunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Hot Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Lunch: Welcome BBQ from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Small Fountain (dining room closed) Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Friday, August 21, 2026 | Hot Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch/Brunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Lunch/Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great Danetopia from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Casey Stadium (dining room closed) |
| Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Lunch/Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Late Dinner: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
Residential Dining: Alumni Quad (Fall 2026 Opening)
| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Dinner: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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| Wednesday, August 19 to Friday, August 21, 2026 | Continental Breakfast: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Continental Breakfast: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great Danetopia from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Casey Stadium (dining room closed) |
| Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Breakfast: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
Residential Dining: District East (Fall 2026 Opening)
| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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| Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | Breakfast: 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Limited Menu: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Breakfast: 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Limited Menu: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Friday, August 21, 2026 | Breakfast: 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Limited Menu: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Lunch: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Great Danetopia from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Casey Stadium (dining room closed) |
| Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Lunch: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Late Dinner: 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
Retail Dining: Campus Center (Fall 2026 Opening)
| 518 Market | Monday, August 17 to Wednesday, August 19, 2026: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2026: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, August 22 to Sunday August 23, 2026: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
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| Baba’s Pizza | Monday, August 17 to Wednesday, August 19, 2026: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2026: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2026: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2025: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Bento | Monday, August 17, to Tuesday, August 18, 2026: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 19 to Saturday, August 22, 2026: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026: Noon to 8 p.m. |
| Choolaah | Monday, August 17, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, August 20 to Friday, August 21, 2026: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Corner Deli | Monday, August 17, to Friday, August 21, 2026: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| El Comal | Monday, August 17, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, August 20 to Friday, August 21, 2026: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| ETEC Cafe | Monday, August 17, to Friday, August 21, 2026: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| The Halal Shack | Monday, August 17, 2026: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, August 21 to Saturday, August 22, 2026: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026: Noon to 10 p.m. |
| Jamal’s Chicken | Monday, August 17, 2026: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, August 21 to Saturday, August 22, 2026: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026: Noon to 10 p.m. |
| Nikos Café | Monday, August 17, to Tuesday, August 18, 2026: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, to Saturday, August 22, 2026: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026: Noon to 8 p.m. |
| Starbucks | Monday, August 17, to Friday, August 21, 2026: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Regular Fall 2026 Dining Hours
Regular Fall 2026 Dining Hours are effective beginning Monday, August 24, 2026.
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Residential Dining: Indigenous Quad (Fall 2026)
Monday to Thursday
| Breakfast: 7:30 to 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast: 10 to 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 to 8 p.m. Late Dinner: 8 to 11 p.m. |
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Friday
| Breakfast: 7:30 to 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast: 10 to 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 to 8 p.m. |
Saturday
| Breakfast/Lunch: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 to 8 p.m. |
Sunday
| Breakfast/Lunch: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 to 8 p.m. Late Dinner: 8 to 10 p.m. |
Residential Dining: State Quad (Fall 2026)
| Monday to Thursday | Breakfast: 7:30 to 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast: 10 to 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 to 8 p.m. Late Dinner: 8 to 11 p.m. |
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| Friday | Breakfast: 7:30 to 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast: 10 to 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday | Breakfast/Lunch: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 to 8 p.m. |
| Sunday | Breakfast/Lunch: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 to 8 p.m. Late Dinner: 8 to 10 p.m. |
Residential Dining: District East (Fall 2026)
| Monday to Friday | Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Limited Menu: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday | Lunch: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
Residential Dining: Alumni Quad (Fall 2026)
| Monday to Friday | Breakfast: 7 to 10 a.m. Dinner: 5 to 8:30 p.m. |
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| Saturday & Sunday | Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner: 5 to 8 p.m. |
Retail Dining: Campus Center (Fall 2026)
| 1844 Restaurant | Monday to Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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| 518 Market | Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Baba’s Pizza | Monday to Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Bento | Monday to Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m. |
| Choolaah | Monday to Thursday: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Corner Deli | Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| El Comal | Monday to Thursday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| The Halal Shack | Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 10 p.m. |
| Jamal’s Chicken | Sunday to Thursday: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday: Noon to 10:30 p.m. |
| Micro Greens | Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Nikos Café | Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m. |
| Starbucks | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Labor Day Weekend 2026 Hours
Labor Day 2026 dining hours are in effect on Friday, September 4 to Monday, September 7, 2026.
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Residential Dining: Indigenous Quad (Labor Day Weekend 2026)
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | Hot Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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| Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7, 2026 | Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Residential Dining: State Quad (Labor Day Weekend 2026)
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | Hot Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Continental Breakfast: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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| Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7, 2026 | Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Limited Menu: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Residential Dining: Alumni Quad (Labor Day Weekend 2026)
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | Breakfast: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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| Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7, 2026 | Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Residential Dining: District East (Labor Day Weekend 2026)
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Limited Menu: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Late Dinner: 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
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| Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7, 2026 | Lunch: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Late Dinner: 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Retail Dining: Campus Center (Labor Day Weekend 2026)
The following hours will be in effect on Monday, September 1, 2025.
| 1844 Restaurant | Friday, September 4: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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| 518 Market | Friday, September 4: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7: Noon to 6 p.m. |
| Baba's Pizza | Friday, September 4: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, September 5 to Sunday, September 6: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, September 7: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
| Bento | Friday, September 4: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7: Noon to 8 p.m. |
| Choolaah | Friday, September 4: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Corner Deli | Friday, September 4: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, September 7: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Damor Chai | Friday, September 4: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| El Comal | Friday, September 4: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| ETEC Cafe | Friday, September 4: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| Halal Shack | Friday, September 4: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, September 5 to Sunday, September 6: Noon to 8 p.m. Monday, September 7: Noon to 10:30 p.m. |
| Jamal's Chicken | Friday, September 4: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, September 5 to Sunday, September 6: Noon to 8 p.m. Monday, September 7: Noon to 10:30 p.m. |
| Micro Greens | Friday, September 4: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Nikos Cafe | Friday, September 4: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7: Noon to 8 p.m. |
| Saxbys | Friday, September 4: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Starbucks | Friday, September 4: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Vending Machines
University Auxiliary Services (UAS) operates dozens of vending machines stocked with a wide variety of beverages and snacks across UAlbany’s Uptown and Downtown Campuses.
UAS vending machines are accessible 24/7 and located in academic and administrative buildings, on-campus housing, the Lecture Center and Campus Center.
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Vending Machine Payment Options
Visit Great Dane Hospitality for information on meal plans, residential and retail dining and nutritional services.
Students also have 24/7 access to vending machines in residence halls and can use Damien Bucks, Podium Dollars, credit card or cash in vending purchases. Add Podium funds online or via the CBORD Mobile ID app. Check the Campus Funds Guide for more information.
Visit the UAlbany ID Card page for information about contactless payments at the registers and mobile food ordering.