Duke’s dining program is one of the most innovative, dynamic, and cutting-edge collegiate dining programs in the country. The program includes nine different dining plans, over 25 unique campus eateries, food trucks and a plethora of Merchants-on-Points restaurants that deliver to dorms on all meal plans.
From ethnic specialties and vegan entrees to low-fat desserts and down-home Southern cooking, Duke offers a wide array of exciting and nutritious food options.
The Bryan Center
McDonald’s: All of your favorite classics - Open 24 hours
Panda Express: Traditional Chinese favorites served fresh and quick
The Loop Pizza Grill: Pizzas, gourmet salads, fresh grilled fish, burgers, soups, desserts, grab and go options and a “Lite Menu”
West Union
Devil’s Krafthouse: Pub fare and a wide selection of microbrew beers
Tandoor: Authentic Indian cuisine
Ginger + Soy: The confluence of East and Southest Asian cuisines
Gyotaku: Made to order sashami bowls and sushi
Il Forno: Hand-crafted, wood-fired pizzas and create-your-own pasta dishes
The Farmstead: Healthy traditional dishes using the best local ingredients
Sprout: 100% vegan venue
Café: Quick stop venue for coffee, pastries and nitro-brewed coffe and tea
Skillet Southern Cookery: Unique and regional flavors of the South
JB’s Roast & Chops: Wood-fired, finely cooked meats
Chef’s Kitchen: An educational culinary space and pop-up restaurant venue
The Commons: The premier fine dining restaurant at Duke with roof-top dining and scenic views
Latin Kitchen: Tapas and Latin American cuisine
Au Bon Pain: Soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees, authentic artisan bread and pastries
Perkins Library & Engineering Quad
Twinnie’s: Hot-out-of-the-oven breakfast pastries, made-to-order sandwiches, and fresh entrée salads in addition to its classic blends of coffee and beer on tap
Saladelia @ The Perk: Fair trade, organic tea and locally roasted coffee as well as desserts and pastries, snacks, healthy signature sandwiches, wraps, and salads
Edens
Bella Union: Fresh coffee, baked goods, frozen drinks, novelty snack-foods, and candy bins
Café Edens: 24 hour café offering a variety of fresh, eclectic fare
Science Drive
Dolce Vita Café: (French Family Science Center): Full service coffee bar serving Organic Fair, Mighty Leaf tea, sandwiches, salads, wraps & pastries
Blue Express (LSRC): Mediterranean menu items including hot and cold sandwiches, hearty entrees, fresh salads and desserts
The Wilson Center:
Wilson Cafe by Red Mango: Smoothies, fresh-cut fruit, grab and go options, salads, sandwiches that compliment your healthy lifestyle
East Union (East Campus):
Marketplace: All-you-can-eat breakfast, dinner, and weekend brunch, a-la-carte weekday lunch—options include hot and cold breakfast items, made-to-order pasta, rotisserie meats, gourmet pizzas, ethnic cuisine, a dedicated vegetarian venue and a full grill menu and salad bar
Trinity Café: Gourmet coffees, smoothies, and fresh pastries, light entrees including salads, sandwiches, and sushi
Graduate Schools
Café de Novo (Law School): Breakfast and lunch, featuring made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and daily specials
Divinity Café (Divinity School): Organic and locally grown foods including vegetarian and vegan options
Saladelia Café @ Sanford (Sanford Institute of Public Policy): Made-to-order sandwiches, fresh salads, gourmet soups, and specialty pastries
Campus Drive/Central Campus
Café at Smith Warehouse (Smith Warehouse): Fresh deli sandwiches, salads, fruit & parfaits, dessert treats and hot and cold beverages
Freeman Center for Jewish Life: Includes Henry’s Place: Gourmet Kosher kitchen serving dinner Monday through Thursday, special spreads for Friday Shabbat and Jewish holidays, including Passover. Features vegetarian and dairy-free options
Nasher Museum Café: Sit-down restaurant serving a variety of locally grown and organic dishes, upscale desserts and cappuccino-style beverages
Duke Gardens Terrace Café: Freshly made sandwiches and salads, ice cream bars, gourmet baked treats, hot and cold beverages
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