Dining and Meal Plans

Whether you are living in residence or off-campus, finding a place to eat at McMaster is simple and convenient. At our various dining locations on campus, vegetarian choices, international food menus, nutritious options as well as quick snacks are offered to accommodate the diversity of student needs. Most food stations provide fresh, made-to-order selections. A sampling of the places you can eat at on campus is listed below.

With these plans you can access both on- and offcampus locations without having to carry cash. For instance, students can use the flex portion of a meal plan to dine-in or order from several off-campus vendors, including: East Side Marioís, Kelseyís, Basilique, Boston Pizza, Mahal, Pizza Pizza, Bula, Gino’s Pizza, Twelve Eighty and Pita Pit.

If you are planning on attending McMaster in September 2012, please visit http://hospitality.mcmaster.ca/ for detailed information on meal plans prices, dining facilities and our daily/weekly menus.

Debit Card System
The convenient and secure Mac Express Meal Plans for residence students save you up to 13% on your food purchases, and work on a flexible debit card system. A meal plan holder can decide when to eat, what to eat and how much to spend based on oneís choice at any locations during operating hours by McMaster University Hospitality Services.

Dining Facilities

  • Bridges Cafè | Refectory
    Being voted as the best vegetarian Friendly College in Canada, McMaster University opens this facility from a student-based initiative. This unique vegetarian/vegan location caters to the ideological and religious dietary needs of the McMaster community. The menu at Bridges Cafè includes: vegetarian items, freshly prepared meals, pre-made foods and foods that cater to religious and dietary restrictions/accommodate special needs.

    bymac | David Braley Athletic Centre
    Located on the first floor of the David Braley Athletic Centre, bymac features the latest in dining trends: freshly custom-made grilled sandwiches, Pizza Pizza, Freshens an innovative juice concept, and Tim Hortons.

    Cafè One | Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning & Discovery
    This active shop provides Tim Hortons coffee and a variety of grab-and-go snacks and beverages. Picking up an energy boost has never been easier.

    CaFFeINe, the elements | Burke Science Building, 1st floor
    This location was named by a McMaster student and provides customers with gourmet coffee and various grab-and-go snacks and cold beverages.

    CENTRO | Commons Building, 2nd floor
    CENTRO is a newly renovated dining facility located in the heart of the North Quad residences. This exciting new dining space encourages student interaction in a dynamic and comfortable environment, with fresh and healthy food choices that are prepared in sight of guests. CENTRO dining options include: A La Carte, Centre Stage, Pizzeria Fusion, Wok Our Way, Greens & More, Fresh Chop, Needa Sub, PasNoodles and On the Go.

    E-Cafè | Engineering Technology Building
    McMaster Universityís first Eco-Friendly Cafè is now open. The E-Cafè is energy efficient and promotes sustainable products. It is housed in the Engineering Technology Building, McMasterís newest building, designed/constructed to a LEED (Leadership in Energyand Environmental Design) standard.

    East Meets West Bistro | Mary E. Keyes residence ñ Main Floor
    With an award-winning menu which changes 3 times each academic year, this trendy location features all the quality of a casual elegant restaurant right on campus. Dining options include: brick oven pizza, rotisserie grill, International & Continental cuisine and
    Asian wok.

    IAHS Cafè | Institute Applied Health Science Building
    This upscale cafè features a multi-menu concept including Hot-Off-The-Press, i-Salad, Pillerís Deli, Pizza Pizza and Tim Hortons. For a healthy dining option try the i-Salad station where delicious salads are made fresh daily, right before your eyes just the way you like it.


  • The Reactor Cafè | H.G. Thode Library
    Busy studying hard at Thode Library? Take a break and enjoy a quick and appetizing bite to eat and a drink. Delicious paninis and extreme smoothies are available along with Far Coast coffee.

    La Piazza | McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC)
    Located in the MUSC, a hub of student activity, La Piazza offers a wide variety of options including: Bakery Magnifique, Creation X Grill, Piller’s Deli, Pizza Pizza, Tomasitoís pasta bar and Tim Hortons.

    Williams Fresh Cafè | Health Sciences Building & McMaster University Student Centre
    Williams Fresh Cafè specializes in preparing gourmet coffees and specialty beverages, such as fruit smoothies and iced drinks, as well as decadent pastries and desserts. Visitors to McMaster’s Student Centre or Health Sciences Centre can stop by at Williams to pick up a delicious treat before taking a break with friends or sitting down to study.

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