Dining & Allergen Guide

ALLERGEN REACTION 

DINING GUIDE 

2023-2024

CONTENTS 

Meal Plans 

Campus Dining Map 

Our Philosophy 

How Can We Help You? 

Don’t be shy, Self-identify 

Specific Allergy Information 

Allergen Reaction 

Dietary & Preference Icons On Campus 

Individualized Nutrition Counseling 

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Dining Apps 

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Locally Sourced Mission 

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MEAL PLANS 

Purchase online at: https://dining.uchicago.edu/ 

MEAL PLAN OPTIONS 

SCAN TO LEARN MORE 

Unlimited 

$2,500/quarter 

•An unlimited number of visits to the 

dining commons 

•100 Maroon Dollars per quarter 

•3 meal exchanges per quarter 

•5 guest swipes per quarter 

•Saturday Night Meal Swipes 

•The plan can be purchased at any 

time during the quarter 

Phoenix 


•150 visits to the dining commons per 

quarter (about two meals per day) 



(taken from total of 150 meals). 





Apartment 


•90 visits to the dining commons per 

quarter (about one meal per day) 



(taken from total of 90 meals) 





Off-Campus 

$161/pack 

•10 meals in Dining Commons 

•Packs of 10 (max 6) 

•No guests 

Travel 

$158/pack 

•120 Maroon Dollars 

•2 meals in the dining commons 

•1 Meal Exchange* 

•No Guest swipes 

Park 

$263/pack 

•190 Maroon Dollars 

•4 meals in the dining commons 

•2 Meal Exchanges* 

•No Guest Swipes 

HOW DOES MY MEAL PLAN WORK? 

It's simple and convenient! Your meal plan account information is securely encoded onto your University 

ID. Present your University ID to the cashier, and you'll have access to the delightful all-you-care-to-eat 

dining experience at any of our Dining Commons, available from opening until close. 

Your meal plan offers convenience and access to all-you-care-to-eat dining at any Dining Commons with 

your University ID. Plans deduct one meal per visit (excluding Unlimited Meal Plan) for dining flexibility. 

Only ice cream, cookies, or hand fruit can leave the Dining Commons to maintain variety. Please don't 

bring outside food for safety and quality. Enjoy a delightful dining experience with diverse and delicious 

choices throughout your time at the University. Let us make your dining journey exceptional! 

Meal Exchange 

Maroon Dollars 

Experience the convenience of our Meal 

Exchange Program. Use designated meal 

swipes for combo meals at cafés, markets, 

and Hutchinson Commons. Each exchange 

deducts a combo meal from your total, 

keeping your Maroon Dollar balance intact. 

The number of exchanges depends on your 

plan. Enjoy diverse dining options, with one 

exchange allowed per meal period. Unused 

exchanges expire quarterly, so make the most 

of this fantastic program to elevate your 

UChicago dining experience! 

Guest Swipes 

Maroon Dollars provide a convenient cashless 

system, enabling students, faculty, and staff to 

use their University IDs like a debit card. Maroon 

Dollars are accepted at any Dining location, as 

well as at most cafés and markets on campus. 

Each time you purchase using Maroon Dollars, 

the corresponding amount will be deducted from 

your personal account. Rest assured, one Maroon 

Dollar holds the same value as $1, making 

transactions seamless and hassle-free. 

Guest Swipes offer you the perfect opportunity to treat a guest to a delightful meal in any of our 

Dining Commons. Please note that as the host, you must be present and dine with your guest for the 

Guest Swipe to be valid. We encourage you to share the exceptional dining experience at UChicago 

with your visitors while creating cherished memories. 

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Friend Family Health Friend Family Health Ronald McDonald Ronald McDonald 

Center Center House House 

CAMPUS DINING MAP 

Stagg Field 

Building 

S MARYLAND AVE 

Stagg Field 

E 56TH ST 

E 57TH ST 

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E 55TH ST 

5601 S. High Bay 5601 S. High Bay West West 

Cottage (2021) Cottage (2021) Campus Campus 

Grove Grove Utility Utility 

Child Child TAAC 

Development Development 

Center - Drexel Center - Drexel 

Medical Campus Medical Campus 

Parking B Parking B 

Knapp 

Center for 

Biomedical 

Discovery 

Duchossois 

Center 

For Advanced 

Medicine 

Medical 

Campus 

Parking A 

Center for Care Center and Discovery for Care and Discovery 

Parking Structure Parking Structure 

(Management (Management 

Mat’ls) Mat’ls) 

S COTTAGE GROVE AVE 

Duchossois 

Center 

For Advanced 

Medicine 

Medical 

Campus 

Parking A 

Stagg Field 

Building 

S MARYLAND AVE 

Comer 

Children's 

Hospital 

Stagg Field 

E 56TH ST 

E 57TH ST 

Wyler 

American 

School 

E 58TH ST 

E 55TH ST 

Comer 

Children's 

Hospital 

Mitchell 

Hospital 

E 59TH ST 

S DREXEL BLVD 

American 

School 

Mitchell 

Hospital 

Peck 

Pavilion 

Rubloff 

ICU 

Wyler 

Kovler 

Michelson 

Center for 

Physics 

TAAC 

Knapp 

Medical Knapp 

Center Research for 

Biomedical Building 

Discovery 

Donnelley 

BSLC 

Pritzker 

School of 

Medicine 

Gordon Center for Gordon Center for 

Integrative Science Integrative Science 

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S DREXEL BLVD 

Crerar 

Library 

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Peck 

Pavilion MRI 

Accelerator 

Building 

Kersten 

Physics 

Hinds 

Geophysics 

Lab 

Bookstore 

S ELLIS AVE S ELLIS AVE 

Abbott Memorial Abbott Hall Memorial Hall 

Carlson 

5812 S. Ellis 

Carlson 

5812 S. Ellis 

Billings 

Chicago Chicago Goldblatt Gilman 

Goldblatt Gilman 

Lying-in Lying-in Pavilion Smith 

Pavilion Smith 

Student Wellness Student Wellness 

Center Center 

Bobs Roberts Bobs Roberts 

E 59TH ST 

Ratner 

Athletics 

Center 

Michelson High 

Energy Center for 

Physics Physics 

Knapp 

Medical 

Research 

Building 

Donnelley 

BSLC 

Cummings Cummings 

Life Kovler Sciences Life Sciences 

Center Center 

Rubloff 

ICU 

8 

William 

Eckhardt 

Research 

Center 

19 

Pritzker Biopsychological Biopsychological 

School Research of Building Research Building 

Medicine 

Crerar 

Library 

16 

MRI 

Ratner 

Athletics 

Center 

High 

Energy 

Physics 

3 

Accelerator 

Building 

Campus North Parking Campus North Parking 

5501-25 Ellis Offices 5501-25 Ellis Offices 

Court 

Theatre 

Young 

Memorial 

Max Palevsky 

Commons 

(West) 

William 

Eckhardt 

Mansueto 

Research 

Library 

Center 

19 

Kersten 

Hitchcock Hall 

Physics 

Snell 

Hall 

Searle 

Chemistry 

Hinds Lab 

Geophysics 

Lab 

Jones 

Lab 

3 

Bookstore Levi 

6 

Cobb 

Hall 

S ELLIS AVE S ELLIS AVE 

Cochrane-Woods 

Court Cochrane-Woods 

Theatre Art Center Art Center 

Smart 

Young 

Memorial 

Regenstein Library Regenstein Library 

Max Palevsky 

Commons 

(East) 

Bartlett 

Commons 

Hitchcock Anatomy Hall Cobb Anatomy 

Gate 

Zoology Cobb Hutchinson Zoology Hutchinson 

Snell 

Gate Commons Commons Reynolds 

Hall 

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Erman 

Club9 

Culver 

Erman 

Culver Biology 

Hall 

Biology 

Hall Center Center 

Kent 

Lab 

Billings Armour Armour 

Blake 

Franklin Franklin Hall 

McLean McLean 

Institute Gates 

Institute Gates 

Hall Hall 

Goldblatt Goldblatt 

Goodspeed Goodspeed 

Hall Hall Wieboldt 

Hicks McElwee Hicks McElwee Classics Classics Hall 

Ryerson Lab 

Cobb 

Hall 

Swift Hall Swift Hall Rosenwald 

Divinity School Divinity School Hall 

College 

Bond Bond 

Admissions 

Chapel 

Blake 

Hall Chapel 

Haskell 

Hall 

7 

Smart 

12 

Campus North Residential Campus North Commons Residential Commons 

The Frank and Laura The Frank Baker and Dining Laura Baker Dining 

Commons Commons 

Stuart 

Hall 

Henry Crown 

Field House 

Max Palevsky Max Palevsky Commons Max Palevsky Commons 

Commons (Central) (Central) 

(West) 

Mansueto 

Library 

Searle 

Chemistry 

Lab 

Jones 

Lab 

Levi 

6 

Kent 

Lab 

Haskell 

Hall 

7 

12 

1 

Mandel 

Hall 

Ryerson 

Eckhart 

Lab 

Hall 

2 

14 

11 

17 

S UNIVERSITY AVE S UNIVERSITY AVE 

Walker Rosenwald Walker 

Museum Hall Pick Museum 

College Hall 

Admissions 

Beecher 

Hall 

Stuart 

Hall 

Henry Crown 

Field House 

Green 

Hall 

Kelly 

Hall 

Max Palevsky 

Commons 

(East) 

Bartlett 

Commons 

S UNIVERSITY AVE S UNIVERSITY AVE 

Oriental Institute Oriental Institute 

Breasted Hall Breasted Hall 

Rockefeller 

Chapel 

S WOODLAWN AVE S WOODLAWN AVE 

Alumni 

House 

Rohr Chabad Rohr Chabad Neubauer Collegium Neubauer Collegium 

Quadrangle QuadrangleCenter 

Center 

Club Club Office of 

Institute of Politics 

Reynolds 

Office of 

Institute of Politics 

Multicultural 

5711 

Club 

Multicultural 

5711 

Affairs Affairs Newberger Hillel Newberger Hillel 

Center 

5720 

Center 

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5720 

Stevanovich 

Mandel 

Stevanovich 

Center 

Hall 

Center 

5733 5733 5730 5730 

Calvert House Calvert House 5736 5736 

5737 

McGiffert Hall 

Eckhart Hall 

5737 

McGiffert Hall 

5740 5740 Seminary Co-opSeminary Co-op 

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5750 

20 

5750 

Bookstore Bookstore 

Saieh Hall for Economics Saieh Hall for Economics 

Robie House Robie House 

Pick 

Hall 

Beecher 

Hall 

Green 

Hall 

Kelly 

Hall 

Harper Wieboldt Memorial Harper Social Memorial Science Social Science 

Hall Library Library Research Research Foster Foster 

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Rockefeller 

Chapel 

MAP 

S WOODLAWN AVE S WOODLAWN AVE 

Alumni 

House 

Harper Center 

Harper C 

The University of The Chicago 

University 

Booth School of Booth Business 

School 

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Ida Noyes Hall Ida Noyes Hall 

MIDWAY PLAISANCE MIDWAY PLAISANCE NORTH NORTH 

Midway 

Skating 

Midway 

Skating 

MIDWAY PLAISANCE MIDWAY PLAISANCE SOUTH SOUTH 

E 60TH ST 

E 60TH ST 

Campus South 

Parking 

S DREXEL BLVD 

Campus South 

Parking 

6054 S. Drexel 6054 S. Drexel 

Human Resources Human Resources 

Safety & Security Safety & Security 

Logan 

Center 

S DREXEL BLVD 

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4 

Taft House Taft House 

Logan Midway Studios Midway Studios 6011-27 

Center Gray Center LabGray Center S. Ingleside Lab 

S INGLESIDE AVE 

S INGLESIDE AVE 

950 E. 61st 

Social Service Social Service 

Administration Administration 

6011-27 

S. Ingleside 

Edelstone 

950 E. 61st 

Edelstone 

S ELLIS AVE 

15 

Burton-Judson Courts Burton-Judson Courts 

5 

S ELLIS AVE 

5 

Cathey Dining 

Commons 

15 

Cathey Dining 

Commons 

Renee Granville-Grossman Renee Granville-Grossman 

Residential Commons Residential Commons 

Laird Bell Laird Bell 

Law QuadrangleLaw Quadrangle 

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13 

S UNIVERSITY AVE 

NORC 

S UNIVERSITY AVE 

1155 E. 60th 

NORC 

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Woodlawn 

Residential 

Commons 

David Rubenstein David Rubenstein The 

Forum ForumStudy 

Hotel 

1155 E. 60th 

(2021) 

S WOODLAWN AVE 

22 

Woodlawn 

Residential 

Commons 

S WOODLAWN AVE 

Campus South Campus South 

Athletic Field Athletic Field 

E 61ST STE 61ST ST 

2

E 55TH ST E 55TH ST 

P LEGEND 

DINING LOCATIONS 

Baker Baker Dining Dining Commons Commons 

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Campus 1 

Campus North North Residential Residential Commons Commons 

ing Commons Dining Commons (All-You-Care-to-Eat) 

(All-You-Care-to-Eat) 

ail Locations Retail Locations (Accepts Maroon (Accepts Dollars) Maroon Dollars) 

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3 

Bartlett Dining Commons 

Bartlett 2 Bartlett Dining Commons 

Bartlett Hall Hall 

Barnes & Noble Bookstore Café 

The 3 

Bookstore Café 

University The University of Chicago of Chicago Bookstore Bookstore 

ago 

S KIMBARK AVE 

Judd Hall 

Belfield Hall 

S KENWOOD AVE S KENWOOD AVE 

Gordon Parks Arts Gordon Hall Parks Arts Hall 

S KIMBARK AVE 

University University 

High Judd School Hall Middle High School 

Middle 

School School Kovler 

Gym 

Blaine Hall 

Bixler Park 

Belfield Hall 

Blaine Hall 

Bixler Park 

E 56TH ST 

Sunny 

S KENWOOD AVE S KENWOOD AVE 

E 57TH ST 

Lillie House 

Wilder House Wilder House 

E 59TH ST 

E 56TH ST 

E 57TH ST 

Lillie House 

Sunny 

Jackman 

Field 

Kovler 

Gym 

E 59TH ST 

S DORCHESTER AVE 


Jackman 

Field 



S BLACKSTONE AVE 


International House International House 

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Breckinridge 

Hall 

Breckinridge 

Hall 

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S HARPER AVE 

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Café Logan Café Logan 

Logan 4 Logan Center Center 

S Lake Park 

55th, 56th, 57th 55th, St 56th, 57th St 

Metra Station Metra Station 

Cathey Cathey Dining Dining Commons Commons 

Burton-Judson 5 Burton-Judson Courts Courts 

Cobb Cobb Coffee Coffee Shop Shop 

Cobb 6 

Cobb Hall Hall 

Ex Libris Café 

7 Ex Libris Café 

Regenstein Regenstein Library Library 

S Lake Park 

Gordan Café 

8 Gordon Café 

Gordan Gordon Center Center for Integrative for Integrative Science Science 

Stony Island Hall Stony Island Hall 

Hutchinson Commons 

Reynolds 

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Reynolds Club Club 

Harris Harris School School Café Café 

Keller 10 Keller Center Center 

Hallowed Hallowed Grounds Grounds 

Reynolds 11 


Earl Shapiro 

Harper Cafe 

12 Harper Café 

Harper Harper Memorial Memorial Library Library 

S HARPER AVE 

Peaches Peaches at Child Law Development at Café 

Child Law Development Café 

Laird 13 Laird Bell Law Bell School Law School 

Maroon Maroon Market Market 

Bartlett 14 Bartlett Hall Hall 

Midway Midway Market Market 

15 

Granville-Grossman 

Peaches Peaches Café 

16 

Café 

Crerar Crerar Library Library 

Pret a Manger 

Reynolds 

17 

Pret a Manger 


S STONY ISLAND AVE 

Earl Shapiro 


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ampus 

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arking 

021) 

10 

Keller Center Keller Center 

Harris School Harris School 

Campus 

South 

Parking 

(2021) 

Center 

for 

Research 

Libraries 

S KENWOOD AVE 

Chapin Hall 

S KENWOOD AVE 

Chapin Hall 

Center 

6045 S. Kenwood6045 S. Kenwood 

for 

Toyota Technological Toyota Technological 

Research 

Institute Institute 

Libraries 


E 61ST STE 61ST ST 

E 60TH ST 

Chicago 

Theological 

Seminary 


18 

E 60TH ST 

1427 E. 60th St. 1427 E. 60th St. 

Chicago Graham School Graham School 

Theological UChicago Press UChicago Press 

Seminary Registrar Registrar 

South Campus 

Chiller Plant 

Steam 

Plant 

18 

South Campus 

Chiller Plant 

Steam 

Plant 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

Press Press Café Café 

Graham 18 

Graham School School of Continuing of Continuing Liberal Liberal 

and Professional and Professional Studies Studies 

Ca Phe Cà Da Phê at Dà Quantum at Quantum Café Café 

William 19 

William Eckhardt Eckhardt Research Research Center Center 

Starbucks 

20 Starbucks 

Saieh Saieh Hall Hall 

Tiffin Tiffin Café Café 

International 21 

International House House 

Woodlawn Dining Commons 

22 Woodlawn Dining Commons 

Woodlawn Woodlawn Residential Residential Commons Commons 



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OUR PHILOSOPHY 

INCLUSIVE DINING 

UChicago Dining believes that good nutrition is essential to good health. That's why we 

are committed to nourishing each student by providing them with healthy, nutritious 

foods every day. 

Our dining program recognizes different allergens, preferences, diets, and limitations. 

Our goal is to empower students to best navigate our comprehensive dining program by 

providing them with the tools and resources necessary to make informed decisions 

within a safe and supportive environment. 

FOOD ALLERGIES 

At every dining facility, we provide Pure Eats, an allergen-friendly station free from the 

top 9 food allergens. Our Pure Eats stations feature food that is simply prepared, 

seasoned, and served by a trained culinary professional. 

The Avoiding Gluten pantry contains a separate toaster, waffle iron, refrigerator, and 

Avoiding Gluten items such as breads, cereals, waffle mix, and spreads. The Avoiding 

Gluten pantry is available at all four of our residential dining commons. 

UChicago Dining follows a limited exposure peanut and tree nut dining policy in all our 

residential dining commons. Products and ingredients that contain peanuts and tree nuts 

will not be brought into any food service area. Products or ingredients that state the 

following on packaged labels will not be purchased or brought into any food preparation 

area: 

•Contains Peanuts, Contains Nuts, or Contains Tree Nuts** 

•May Contain Peanuts or Tree Nuts** 

•Made on Shared Equipment that also processes Peanuts or Tree Nuts** 

**Please note that coconut is considered a tree nut by the FDA, however the dining 

team does include products or recipes containing coconut in their dining area. 

PREFERENCE AND DIETS 

We are proud to cater to the diverse dietary needs and preferences of our students at 

UChicago Dining. All four of our dining commons are equipped with certified Kosher 

kitchens, certified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council, ensuring a dedicated space for 

students adhering to Kosher dietary practices. 

Furthermore, we offer a diverse Halal station at each dining commons, certified by the 

Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA), providing a range of options 

for students following Halal diets. 

For those seeking vegetarian choices, a variety of options are available throughout all 

our dining commons. Our Rooted Station offers a wide array of delicious vegan options 

for anyone following a strict vegan diet. 

We understand that individual preferences, diets, and limitations can vary, and we are 

dedicated to accommodating them all. If you have specific dietary requirements or need 

personalized assistance, we encourage you to engage with our campus dietitian or the 

UChicago Dining team. We are here to ensure that your dining experience is enjoyable, 

inclusive, and aligned with your unique needs. 

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HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? 

Welcome to UChicago Dining! We have carefully designed a plan to cater to students 

with special dietary needs. Here's how the process works: 

1. Reach out to dining@uchicago.edu to initiate the process. We'll schedule an initial meeting 

with our UChicago Dining team and our skilled dietitian. This meeting is essential for 

gathering information about your individual dietary needs and understanding how you've 

managed them in the past. If necessary, you might be asked to provide medical documentation 

to Student Disability Services (SDS), who will collaborate with us in devising a 

comprehensive plan to manage your individual dietary needs effectively. 

2. Once we have a clear understanding of your dietary requirements, we will communicate 

your specific needs to the residential dining commons manager. This ensures that everyone 

involved is aware of your unique situation and can provide the necessary support. 

3. For further personalization, the UChicago Dining team, which includes our experienced 

executive chef, your dining commons manager, and our dietitian, will meet with you for a 

second time. Together, we will develop an individualized plan to navigate your residential 

dining commons successfully. Throughout the year, these dedicated individuals will be 

available as valuable resources, guiding you to find safe and suitable food options. 

We're committed to ensuring you have a fulfilling dining experience while addressing your 

dietary needs. Feel free to contact us anytime at dining@uchicago.edu for assistance or to 

start the process. Let us take care of your dining journey so you can focus on thriving 

academically and socially at UChicago! 

DON’T BE SHY, SELF-IDENTIFY 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN MANAGING A FOOD 

ALLERGY IN DINING LOCATIONS: 

• Be proficient in managing your food allergy(ies) and avoid allergenic foods. 

• Recognize and address allergic reaction symptoms promptly. 

• Carry your prescribed EpiPen at all times. 

• Know how to use medications for allergic reactions and keep emergency contact 

information with with you. you. 

• Familiarize yourself with UChicago Dining policies, consult your physician, and read 

station station signage signage and and ingredient ingredient information online online at at dining.uchicago.edu. 

• For ingredient inquiries, ask a manager or executive chef. 

• Request glove changes or fresh utensils/pans at made-to-order stations. 

• Exercise caution with deep-fried and bakery items for potential cross-contact. 

• Ask to see ingredient labels for non-housemade products. 

• Request ingredients be stored separately for allergy concerns. 

• If you notice an issue, inform a manager or executive chef on duty. 

• Feel free to ask questions anytime for a safe dining experience. 

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SPECIFIC ALLERGY INFORMATION 

Pure Eats Stations feature food that is simply prepared, seasoned, and served 

by a trained culinary professional. These meals avoid gluten and the top 9 food 

allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, eggs, dairy and sesame. 

Pure Eats is located at all of our residential dining locations (Woodlawn, Baker, 

Cathey, and Bartlett). 

Refer to the menus and ingredient information made available to you. We use 

manufacturer-provided information, and we do not confirm the presence or lack 

of an allergen. UChicago Dining periodically reviews ingredients to verify 

ingredient labeling is consistent with what is provided by the manufacturer. 

Ingredients listed may be subject to change without notification. 

WHEAT ALLERGIES / AVOIDING GLUTEN 

Gluten-free cereals and gluten-free breads are available daily. Other 

gluten-free bakery items may be available upon request. Be sure to check 

the ingredients of all food items you wish to consume. Look for the Avoiding 

Gluten icons on dishes that are prepared in-house. We use the term 

"Avoiding Gluten" to identify dishes made without gluten-containing 

ingredients. Since gluten can be airborne for up to 24 hours, we cannot use 

the term gluten-free for items made in-house. If you have any questions, 

just ask a manager or chef. All of our residential dining commons have an 

Avoiding Gluten Pantry equipped with a toaster, breads, desserts, and a 

waffle maker with a gluten avoiding mix. 

MILK ALLERGIES 

A non-dairy milk option is available every day in residential dining. However, 

milk and milk-based products are ingredients used in many of the menu 

items served. Items prepared with butter or margarine should also be 

avoided. Please check with a manager or chef if you have questions. 

SOY ALLERGIES 

Soybeans are present in a large variety of products. Cooking and frying oils 

may be made from soy. While studies have shown that highly refined soy oil is 

safe to consume for most with a soy allergy, if a medical professional has 

noted that you have a severe allergy, you should consider alternate options. 

Please ask a manager if you would like to review the ingredient label. Avoid 

products containing soy, such as tofu, miso, tempeh, edamame, soy sauce, 

and tamari. If you have any questions, please ask a manager or chef. 

EGG ALLERGIES 

Many of our baked goods and desserts contain eggs. Students are 

asked to take caution with all baked goods and are encouraged to 

check the ingredient labels of items they wish to eat. 

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SPECIFIC ALLERGY INFORMATION 

SHELLFISH ALLERGIES 

Avoid entrées and mixed dishes that contain shellfish (such as crab, 

shrimp, lobster, clams, mussels, oysters, and octopus) as a main 

component. Use caution when selecting Asian dishes, where 

shellfish may be included in sauces. Additionally, shellfish is 

sometimes found in bouillabaisse, fish stocks, sushi, or seafood 

flavoring. Students with shellfish allergies are asked to check the 

menus and full ingredient list. 

FISH ALLERGIES 

Beyond entrées and mixed dishes that contain finfish as a main 

component, please use caution when selecting Asian dishes, where 

fish may be included in sauces. Additionally, fish is sometimes found 

in some gravies, barbecue sauces, Worcestershire sauces, Caesar 

salads, sushi, and some dressings. Students with fish allergies are 

asked to check the menus and full ingredient list. 

PEANUT ALLERGIES 

Students with a peanut allergy are advised to take caution with 

bakery items. Peanuts are not brought into our kitchen, however, 

some of our bakery products are manufactured in facilities that use 

peanuts. Our dining commons offer sunflower butter as a 

replacement for peanut butter. 

TREE NUT ALLERGIES 

Students with a tree nut allergy are advised to take caution with 

bakery items. Tree Nuts are not brought into our kitchen, however, 

some of our bakery products are manufactured in facilities that use 

tree nuts. Please note that coconut is considered a tree nut by the 

FDA, however the dining team does include products or recipes 

containing coconut in their dining areas. Recipes containing coconut 

will not be found at the Pure Eats station. 

SESAME 

Sesame is present in items like hummus, baba ganoush, breads, 

bagels, sushi, falafel, tempeh, veggie burgers, and dressings, to 

name a few. 

*Even foods commonly prepared without gluten-containing ingredients may 

not be ‘gluten-free.’ Our recipes are prepared in open kitchens, where cross-contact 

is possible and where ingredient substitutions are sometimes made. If you have 

celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, please notify your on-site manager or dietitian 

to assist with safely navigating the dining commons. 

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ALLERGEN REACTION 

If you are at risk of anaphylaxis, please keep in mind the info below: 

If you have been prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector, keep it with 

you at all times! Wear medical alert identification at all times. If you are 

having a reaction get help immediately! 

•Administer your medication (e.g., epinephrine auto-injector) 

•Call 911 or ask someone to call for you. Let them know you are having a 

food allergic reaction. 

•Do not go back to your room alone. 

DIETARY & PREFERENCE ICONS 

ON CAMPUS 

Vegan 

Foods that do not contain any animal products or 

animal-derived products at all including honey, dairy, or 

eggs. The Rooted stations feature daily vegan entrees. 

Vegetarian 

Foods that do not contain animal products but may 

contain dairy or eggs. Daily vegetarian offerings will be 

offered at a variety of stations. 

Avoiding Gluten 

Foods prepared without gluten-containing ingredients. 

Pure Eats stations offer Avoiding Gluten options as well 

as the Avoiding Gluten Pantry located within each 

residential dining location. 

Kosher 

Certified station fit & allowed to be eaten or used, 

according to the dietary or ceremonial laws of kosher. 

Kosher meat kitchens are located within Baker, Cathey, 

and Woodlawn dining commons; a Kosher dairy kitchen 

is located at Bartlett Dining Commons. 

Halal 

Certified Zabiha halal; denoting or relating to 

food prepared as prescribed by Muslim Law. Halal 

stations are located within all residential dining 

locations. 

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INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION 

COUNSELING 

UChicago Dining provides complimentary nutrition, dietary, and allergy-related food 

counseling so all UChicago students can meet their food goals and eat with peace of mind. 

UChicago Dining provides free counseling for students in areas such as: 

• Healthy and Mindful Eating 

• Nutrition and Fitness 

• Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition 

Sheree Ledwell, UChicago’s campus registered dietitian, takes an 

individualized approach to nutrition and wellness. She is committed 

to helping students build a healthy relationship with food and feel 

confident in their food choices. Contact Sheree at 

dining-dietitian@uchicago.edu. 

MORE INFORMATION 

View daily menu information online at https://dining.uchicago.edu under the “Menus & 

Locations” tab, or download the Dine On Campus App. 

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DINING APPS 

DINE ON CAMPUS APP 

The Dine On Campus smartphone app is an 

all-in-one resource that provides UChicago 

Dining guests with nutrition and allergy 

information, dining hours, menus, café menu 

promotional sales, special events programming, 

and more. The app also allows users to provide 

feedback on all things dining. 

To take advantage of the Dine On Campus app, 

simply go to your smartphone’s app store or 

marketplace, install the application, click 

“More,” then “My Profile or Sign In,” followed by 

“Create an Account,” and follow the on-screen 

instructions to create a unique UChicago Dine 

On Campus 

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WAYS TO LEARN LIFE SKILLS 

TEACHING KITCHEN 

What better way to learn how to cook than from chefs themselves. UChicago students can 

hone their kitchen skills when they enroll in chef-led cooking classes. Learn how to make quick 

pickles, caramelize onions, or braise a rack of short ribs so you can add exciting new flavors to 

your meals at home. Other areas of focus in UChicago’s teaching kitchen include nutrition, 

meal planning and budgeting, and mindful food choices for guests. UChicago’s teaching 

kitchens are located throughout campus. 

To find out more about teaching kitchen opportunities, download the Dine On Campus app 

and follow UChicago Dining on social media @UChicagodining. 

Get ready for some amazing dining events! Our Joyful series, Celebrity Chef Series and our 

award-winning Cultural Series focus on providing authentic and inclusive dining experiences. 

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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FOOD, ART & CULTURE 

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LOCALLY SOURCED MISSION 

INVESTING IN SOUTH SIDE COMMUNITIES 

AND REGIONAL FARMING 

UChicago Dining has begun sourcing hyperlocal foods from the 8 zip codes closest to 

campus. Our goal is to source 35% of all Dining Commons products from local farms and 

food producers. This includes sausages and vegetables made and grown in Hyde Park and 

the surrounding South Side community. Sourcing hyperlocal food products from the 

South Side on a commercial scale demonstrates UChicago’s commitment to investing in 

South Side communities. Additionally, procuring locally farmed goods within a 250 mile 

radius helps lessen UChicago’s carbon footprint while supporting the agricultural industry 

throughout the upper Midwest. 

WASTE NOT 2.0 

A high priority for UChicago Dining is lessening the dining system’s impact on the planet. 

Food is an essential component of how we can reduce our carbon footprint, conserve 

water, and eliminate waste. Waste Not 2.0, a program newly implemented within the 

UChicago Dining system, helps us track food waste to identify areas of improvement. 

Dining Commons associates are able to document overproduction, cooking errors, inedible 

ingredients past their prime, and more to help us reduce waste and invest in our planet’s 

long term health. Any inedible food products recovered from Waste Not 2.0 are fed to an 

anaerobic digester, diverting those food products fr 

If you have any questions or want to be a part of UChicago’s transformative, long term 

plans to create a more robust and environmentally friendly food system on campus, reach 

our Sustainability and Community Engagement Manager, Amreh Hopkins at 

amreh.hopkins@compass-usa.com 

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GOOD FOOD MATTERS.

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