A juicy burger from Lion's Rock

Campus Dining

Explore Our Dining Locations

We have many delicious options available on campus - where are you eating today?

Restaurants

The Village Grill The Village Grill
Pizza Pasta Panini Lions Rock Restaurant
El Gato and Quesadillas by El Gato Fresh Bar Restaurant
Panda Express CWU Eats Foodwagon

Cafés

The Village Coffee The Bistro Cafe
Northside 1891 Cafe Jimmy B's Cafe
Coach's Coffee House Cat Trax West
Cat Trax East Breeze Thru Cafe

 

Markets

Cats Market at Cat Trax West The Village Market
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Restaurants

El Gato & Quesadillas by El Gato

El Gato and Quesadillas by El Gato

Tacos, Burritos, and Quesadillas


Located in Central Marketplace in the SURC, El Gato offers burritos, tacos, and more, with a variety of toppings and sauces to choose from. Quesadillas by El Gato now has its own dedicated space in Central Marketplace. Both location are available through mobile order with Grubhub.

El Gato and Quesadillas is located in Central Marketplace in the Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC).Find El Gato and Quesadillas on Google Maps.

Fresh Bar Restaurant

Fresh Bar

Healthy and Delicious


Focusing on healthy and delicious food made with wholesome ingredients, Fresh Bar offers upscale options like grain bowls and avocado toast. Ingredients are sourced locally when possible, and many dishes utilize ingredients from our own Wildcat Neighborhood Farm. Available through mobile order with the Grubhub app.

Lion's Rock Burgers and American Food

Lions Rock

Lion's Rock Classic Burgers and Fries


One of Central Marketplace's classic concepts in the SURC, Lion's Rock serves made-to-order burgers along with a variety of side options. Lion's Rock also serves breakfast. Available through mobile order with the Grubhub app.

Lion's Rock is located in Central Marketplace in the Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC). Find Lion's Rock on Google Maps.

A delicious plate of pasta with fresh basil and shaved parm.

Pizza Pasta Panini

Speciality Pizza, Custom Pasta and Paninis


Combining some of CWU's favorite food concepts with the new Panini option, Pizza Pasta Panini offers specialty pizza, made-to-order pasta, and hot grilled paninis. Pizza Pasta Panini is located in Central Marketplace. Available through mobile order with the Grubhub app.

Pizza Pasta Panini is located in Central Marketplace in the Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC). Find Pizza Pasta Panini on Google Maps.

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Holmes Dining Room

All You Care to Enjoy: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Holmes Dining Room offers fresh, home-cooked fare in an All-You-Care-To-Enjoy format. A fixed price gets you access to a broad selection featuring comforting staples and exciting multicultural options from a menu that rotates daily.

Holmes Dining Room is located in the Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC). Find Holmes Dining on Google Maps.

  • Pricing & Menu

    The Holmes Dining Room is the largest dining space on campus, featuring the All You Care To Enjoy dining model, further increasing our meal value and empowering our students to take control of their own nutrition and sustenance. 

    Our model involves smaller serving sizes, encouraging students to try a wide variety of foods to ensure a balanced nutritional diet and also to help curb over consumption.

    Pricing for Holmes Dining Hall All You Care To Eat

    Menus Rotate Daily

    Follow the link below for today's offerings in Holmes Dining in addition to the nutritional and allergen information for those dishes. 

    What's Being Served In Holmes Today
  • Hours of Operation

    Holmes Dining

    Holmes will be open for camps and conferences on campus througout summer. CWU staff can watch Central Today for weekly updates on when Holmes will be serving.

    All hours are subject to change without notice.

Panda Express

Panda Express

Panda Express at Northside Commons


Located in Northside Commons next to Dugmore Hall, Panda Express offers all of your favorite fast casual Chinese American options. Available through mobile order with Grubhub or through the Grubhub ordering kiosk.

Northside Commons is located on north campus at 405 E Dean Nicholson Blvd. Find Panda Express on Google Maps.

The brick exterior of the Village Cafe, Market, Grill

The Village Coffee, Market & Grill

Late Night Comfort


Available through mobile order with Grubhub or through the Grubhub ordering kiosk, The Village Grill has all your comfort favorites, from stuffed crust pizza, to burgers and fries.

The Village Coffee has plenty of seating and the longest hours of any café on campus, serving delicious Caffe Vita espresso until midnight. It's the perfect spot to study, or grab a bite from the grill or pick up full sized groceries from the market.

The Village Market is more than a convenience store. Visitors can pick up full-size groceries, produce, eggs, and household necessities like paper towels, toilet paper, and laundry detergent.

The Village Coffee, Market, Grill is located in Green Hall on north campus, near Student Village. Find The Village Coffee, Market, and Grill on Google Maps.

  • Menu

    Menus are updated periodically and might not reflect the exact offerings available at the location. Menus are subject to change without notice.

     

    The Village Grill Menu on MCC
  • Hours of Operation

    The Village Grill, Cafe & Market

    The Village is closed for Summer and will reopen Fall 2026

    All hours are subject to change without notice.

CWU Eats Food Wagon

Wagon Wednesdays with @CWUEats

The Freshest Ingredients and the Newest Menus


Join us every Wednesday from 10:30am - 2pm outside Black Hall for fresh and delicious food including Buffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese and Veggie Smash Burgers.

With new menus every week you won't want to miss your chance to snag these delicious, limited time offerings!

The Wagon will be back starting Fall 2026!

Cafés

Northside Cafe and Market

Northside Café & Market

Specialty Café & Market at Northside Commons


Northside Café & Market offers a selection of coffee and espresso drinks in the café, as well as upscale snack and beverage items in the market. This location also serves hot sandwiches. Featured items include Bistro on the Go, CWU's line of grab and go items, made fresh right here on campus.

Northside Café & Market is within Northside Commons on north campus. Find Northside Café on Google Maps

  • Menu

    Menus are updated periodically and might not reflect the exact offerings available at the location. Menus are subject to change without notice.

    Northside Cafe Menu Board

    Accessible 1891 Café Menu (docx)

  • Hours of Operation

     Northside Cafe and Market

    Northside Cafe and Market is closed for Summer and will reopen Fall 2026


    All hours are subject to change without notice.

Breeze Thru Cafe

Breeze Thru Café

Snag a Quick Break at Breeze Thru


Located in the skywalk between Michaelsen and Randall Hall, Breeze Thru Café is the perfect location for your quick coffee or snack. Choose from the many hot and cold beverages. Available through mobile order with the Grubhub app.

Breeze Thru Café is located on the second floor between Randall Hall and Michalsen Hall, at 700 E Dean Nicholson Blvd. Find Breeze Thru Café on Google Maps

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Cat Trax East

Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Freshens Smoothies


Cat Trax East offers a range of beverages and produly serves Starbucks Coffee as well as Freshen's Smoothies. Available through mobile order with the Grubhub app.

Cat Trax East is located in the heart of the Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC). Find Cat Trax East on Google Maps

  • Menu

    Menus are updated periodically and might not reflect the exact offerings available at the location. Menus are subject to change without notice.

    The Menu board for cat trax east

    Accessible Cat Trax East Coffee Menu (docx) 

  • Hours of Operation

     

    Summer 2026 Hours

    Sunday

    CLOSED

    Monday

    7:30am - 3pm

    Tuesday

    7:30am - 3pm

    Wednesday

    7:30am - 3pm

    Thursday

    7:30am - 3pm

    Friday

    7:30am - 3pm

    Saturday

    CLOSED

    Upcoming Holiday Hours

    Tues, June 30th - Thurs, July 9th

    CLOSED

    Sat, July 11th

    		 7:30am - 3pm

    Fri, July 31st - Sat, Aug 1st

    		 7am - 3pm

    All hours are subject to change without notice.

Cat Trax West Cafe and Market

Cat Trax West


Cat Trax West offers a range of hot and cold beverages and serves Caffe Vita, Seattle's leading independent roasters. This location also includes Cats Market, a one-stop-shop for all your convenience needs.

Cats Market is your one stop for all your convenience needs. Conveniently located at Cat Trax West, you can pick up your necessary sundries with your morning coffee!

Cat Trax West and Cats Market is located in the student Union and Recreation Center (SURC). Find Cat Trax West on Google Maps

  • Menu

    Menus are updated periodically and might not reflect the exact offerings available at the location. Menus are subject to change without notice.

    The menu board for Cat Trax West Café Accessible Cat Trax West Coffee Menu (docx)

  • Hours of Operation

    Cat Trax West Cafe & Market

    Summer 2026 Hours

    Sunday

    10am - 9pm

    Monday

    7:30am - 6pm

    Tuesday

    7:30am - 6pm

    Wednesday

    7:30am - 6pm

    Thursday

    7:30am - 6pm

    Friday

    7:30am - 6pm

    Saturday

    10am - 9pm

    Upcoming Holiday Hours
    Fri, July 3rd - Sat, July 4th

    CLOSED

    All hours are subject to change without notice.

Coach's Coffee House

Coach's Coffee House

Espresso, Coffee, and More


Named after a beloved faculty member from the Music Department, Coach's Coffee House is a favorite destination for students, faculty, and staff to pick up a hot or cold beverage between classes. Available through mobile order with the Grubhub app.

Coach's Coffee House is located in Wendell Hill Hall B on E Dean Nicholson Blvd. Find Coach's Coffee House on Google Maps.

  • Menu

    Menus are updated periodically and might not reflect the exact offerings available at the location. Menus are subject to change without notice.

    The coffee menu board at coach's coffee house

    The tea and more menu board at coach's coffee house

     The syrups and extras menu board at coach's coffee houseAccessible Coach’s Coffee Menu (docx)

  • Hours of Operation

     Coach's Coffee House

    Coach's Coffee House is closed for Summer and will reopen Fall 2026

    All hours are subject to change without notice.

Jimmy B's Cafe

Jimmy B's Café

Coffee Break in the Library


Fuel your studies at Jimmy B's: grab a drink or a bite to eat, and come study in the comfortable seating area. Conveniently located inside Brooks Library on the north side of campus. Available through mobile order with the Grubhub app.

Jimmy B's Café is located within Brooks Library. Find Jimmy B's on Google Maps.

The Bistro Cafe

The Bistro

Meet Up and Lounge

The Bistro offers hot and cold beverages, and well as baked goods and Bistro on the Go items, made fresh right here on campus. Also featuring Winegar's Ice Cream. Available through mobile order with the Grubhub app.

The Bistro is located in Tunstall Commons directly across the Walnut Mall from Bouillon Hall. Find The Bistro on Google Maps

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