It’s not just our motto, it’s our guiding philosophy as a department, to use dining and food experiences as a platform to nourish and support the greater Blue Jay community.
LET’S EAT
HOPKINS DINING LOCATIONS
Hopkins Dining’s mission is to cultivate innovative experiences to nourish our communities, embrace authenticity, and fulfill our global responsibility. Driven to provide an innovative and creative dining experience while maintaining its commitment to nutrition, wellness, and sustainability, Hopkins Dining has developed a unique program that brings the Hopkins community an inclusive dining experience with an exceptional array of options. Our residential locations, Hopkins Café and Nolan’s on 33rd, offer a variety of station concepts including Passport (international cuisine), Nourish (a health forward station), Hot off the Press (made-to-order sandwiches and wraps), & more! Additionally, retail locations such as Charles Street Market and Levering Kitchens offer a great variety of items to use your Dining Dollars on whether looking at full meals or just snack items.
CAMPUS DINING MAP
Bloombrg Student Center
Scott-Bates Commons
WE’VE GOT OPTIONS
2026-2027 MEAL PLANS
Hopkins Dining meal plans are comprised of two parts: meal swipes and Dining Dollars.
Learn more about these options below.
MEAL SWIPES DINING DOLLARS
Meal swipes are the primary part of meal plans; each entry into a café is counted as a meal swipe.
Meal swipes are reset each Sunday morning for the next week; unused swipes are forfeited each week.
Swipes on the Block (300/80/50/25) plans can be used at any time during the semester and reset at the beginning of each new semester.
Meal swipes can be used in exchange for a “Meals in a Minute” to-go meal at Charles Street Market, for a dinner option at Levering Kitchens, or for up to three to-go boxes at Hopkins Café/ Nolan’s on 33rd a day.
Dining Dollars are a dollar-for-dollar tender that can be used in dining retail locations such as Charles Street Market, Levering Hall, Niecy’s Fabulous Juice Bar, Daily Grind, Kitschenette and the Bloomberg Student Center. These funds are designed to complement the meal plans by allowing Blue Jays to purchase snacks, a morning or late-night coffee, or groceries to prepare a special meal for friends in their residence hall. Additional Dining Dollars can be added at any time online.
REGISTRATION
Meal plan enrollment is open through the end of September for the fall semester and through the middle of February for the spring semester via your Star Rez Housing Portal.
This plan is great if you...
like to eat an unlimited number of meals a day eat smaller meals multiple times a day wants the added benefit of flex money to spend at non-meal swipe locations.
like to eat an unlimited number of meals a day eat smaller meals multiple times a day Doesn’t want the extra flex money to spend at non-meal swipe locations, but can add later
like to eat the standard three meals a day enjoy preparing snacks in your room plan to be on campus most of the semester
flexibility of meals over the semester vs week likes to eat about 19 meals per week but has the flexibility to change each week plan to be on campus most of the semester
like to eat the two meals a day, maybe like to cook in your room or residence hall plan to travel or visit home frequently
like to eat one or two meals a day enjoy preparing meals in your room seek a few meals in the cafes with friends
like to eat about four or five meals per week on campus enjoy preparing meals in your room seek a few meals in the cafes with friends
like to eat about three meals per week on campus enjoy preparing meals in your room seek a few meals in the cafes with friends
like to eat about maybe one meal per week on campus or have flexibility through semester. enjoy preparing meals in your room seek a few meals in the cafes with friends
HAVE QUESTIONS?
CAN I CHANGE MY MEAL PLAN?
Yes, you have an opportunity to change your meal plan several times throughout the year during different meal plan change periods. The first change period is May 1 – June 30 before billing goes out in July. During the academic year, meal plan change periods are from August 24 – September 4 for the Fall semester and January 19 – February 1 for the Spring semester. No changes will be able to be made outside of these change periods.
CAN I TREAT A FRIEND USING MY MEAL PLAN?
Unfortunately, you are unable to treat a friend to your meal plan; meal swipes are only for your personal use. However, meal swipe plans come with (2) guest passes per semester that can be used in our dining halls.
CAN I CANCEL MY MEAL PLAN?
No, once you are enrolled in a meal plan, you are committed for the entire academic year unless your student status changes. You may, however, change your meal plan to another one during the meal plan change period in the fall.
WHAT MEAL PLANS CAN I CHOOSE FROM?
Where you live on campus determines what types of meal plans you can choose from. Blue Jays living in the AMRs, Wolman, and Scott-Bates Commons can choose from certain plans designed to accommodate the needs of their residences. These locations do not have access to a full kitchen and are required to be on one of our meal plan options based on these facilities. Blue Jays living in Homewood and Bradford Apartments, Roger’s House, and The Academy have access to a full kitchen and thus have the option to enroll in any of our current meal plans.
DO DINING DOLLARS CARRY OVER?
Unspent Dining Dollars expire at the end of the academic year in May unless you enroll in a meal plan for the upcoming academic year. Any unspent Dining Dollars at that time are forfeited and non-refundable.
WHAT'S ON THE MENU?
DAILY MENUS VIA NUTRISLICE
Nutrislice is Hopkins Dining’s new technology to power our menu website and digital menu boards.
Scan the code below to view daily menus, nutritional information, & hours of operation.
PRIORITIZING HEALTH
NUTRITION
Hopkins Dining prioritizes the health of our community. Through an extensive menu planning process, we ensure the healthy choice is the easy choice for our Blue Jays. We offer lean proteins, whole grains and fresh produce daily. We consider the various dietary restrictions that students may have to ensure everyone has access to foods they enjoy. All students have the option to meet with the Hopkins Dining dietitian to learn how to navigate the Hopkins Dining eateries.
In our locations, we utilize iconography for students to identify which foods contain any top nine allergens, coconut, or gluten. We also identify foods that contain alcohol, Halal-certified meats, pork, or are vegetarian and vegan. Students may access nutrition information and ingredients list online at hopkinsdining.nutrislice.com .
In addition to our commitment to serving healthy foods, we are committed to providing a safe dining experience. Our dining staff is certified in the AllerTrain Suite of Courses, ServSafe Courses, and receive frequent trainings about allergens and food safety.
Jacqueline Weiss, Dietitian
diningdietitian@jhu.edu
THINK BEYOND THE PLATE
Hopkins Dining commits to sustainability by reducing waste, embracing local and seasonal menus, supporting sustainable agricultural practices with smart procurement, and creating vibrant food partnerships within our broader Baltimore community.
We continue to strengthen our composting program, diverting 141 tons of organic waste from landfills during the last academic year. We partner with several regional distributors to get the best local, seasonal, and sustainablygrown ingredients for our students to enjoy throughout the year. Many of our partners follow the highest levels of sustainability criteria, including regenerative agriculture practices, self-sustaining green energy systems, and MSC and USDA Organic certifications.
We also have strong connections with Baltimore-born companies like Thread Coffee Roasters, Nino’s Foods, and Old-Line Meat Company, to name a few. We’re always exploring new ways to make our dining program better for our students and the planet.
Graham Browning, Sustainability Manager
graham.browning@jhu.edu
WE LOVE LOCAL
PURCHASING PRACTICES
Last academic year, nearly 30% of Hopkins Dining’s products were local, including produce from regional farms, beef from our family-owned cattle partner, and milk from our solar-powered dairy provider. Three of our main distributors build their businesses around supporting local food systems and prioritizing small, family-owned farms. We also reinvested over $500,000 back into our community through small Baltimore area businesses that create tasty products for our students.
Additionally, around 20% of Hopkins Dining’s food purchases meet widely recognized sustainability standards like USDA Certified Organic, Fair Trade, Antibiotic Free, or Hormone-Free. Most of these products also come from underrepresented communities that have historically not received the financial support they deserve. Hopkins Dining looks forward to the continued growth of our sustainable and equitable purchasing practices.
Text n’ Tell Feedback Program
At Hopkins Dining, your feedback is valuable to us. With our Text ‘n Tell program, you can send your comments, concerns, and questions to a dining location of your choice where managers view your suggestions and respond to them. Once they do, your feedback and their comments will be displayed publicly in the dining locations!
