Dining Venues
NOTE:
Summer dining hours — Dining venue hours change over the summer. Check Dine on Campus for location-specific hours and to see which locations are closed over the summer.
Food and dining are crucial parts of the student experience. On a university campus, food not only fuels the minds and bodies of every student but also brings people together — creating, enhancing and supporting strong communities and relationships.
With more than 10 unique dining venues across campus, Bucknell delivers an experience that goes far beyond the plate. From chef- and student-driven menus and innovative flavors to specialty events and engaging campus programs. Every aspect of the dining program is thoughtfully designed to provide nutritious, satisfying meals, as well as enhance student life and foster community.
Bison Kitchen is committed to ensuring that every guest feels heard, supported and confident in their dining choices.
Elaine Langone Center (ELC)
Bostwick Social House
All-You-Care-to-Eat Dining Hall
Located on the first floor of the ELC, Bostwick Social House serves as the central dining hub on campus. More than just a dining hall, Bostwick offers an all-you-care-to-eat experience featuring diverse flavors across more than 10 curated stations. Students also have access to a wide range of customizable options designed to accommodate allergens, dietary preferences, and tastes.
Plant-based alternatives
The Rooted Station is your source for vegetarian, vegan and plant-based options.
Avoiding gluten
The Avoiding Gluten Nook features gluten-free breads and wraps, along with cereals, baked goods and snacks as options for those avoiding gluten.
Allergy-friendly options
Delicious Without provides thoughtfully prepared meals for those avoiding gluten and the top nine allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, eggs, dairy and sesame, ensuring safe and delicious options for everyone.
Bison Cafe
Located on the ground floor of the ELC, the Bison provides a variety of customizable dining options for both dine-in and takeout. Whether you're in the mood for Italian, hot & cold subs, burgers, wraps or just a convenient grab-and-go snack, the Bison has something for everyone.
Ciao Bella
Dive into a world of fully customizable Italian favorites, including fresh, made-to-order pasta dishes, build-your-own salads, artisanal flatbreads and more! Take a bite and indulge in the essence of Italy. Buon appetito!
See hours and menu for Ciao Bella
Wrap'd
At Wrap’d, students can step up to the counter and fully customize their wrap or panini. With a variety of crisp greens, flavorful proteins and nutritious toppings to choose from, every creation is as delicious as it is satisfying.
'ray & co.
Beginning in Fall 2026, ’ray & Co. is launching a refreshed menu, featuring hot, customizable grain bowls with fresh ingredients and toppings.
See hours and menu for 'ray & co.
Yella's
Yella's is a New Jersey-based, regional, fast-casual restaurant chain that brings delicious, fresh and high-quality ingredients together to offer comfort-food favorites like specialty chicken sandwiches, burgers, fries, breakfast sandwiches and milkshakes.
Marketplace
The Bison Café Marketplace offers a wide variety of convenient grab-and-go options such as snacks, beverages, frozen entrées, and a ready-made items for those looking for a quick and satisfying meal. In the marketplace, students also have access to a fresh salad bar with seasonal toppings, fresh fruit and yogurt and a soup of the day.
MacDonald Commons
MacDonald Commons is a go-to South Campus spot to study, grab a bite or hang out with friends. Inside, there's an a la carte restaurant, cozy lounges and a multipurpose room that hosts weekly events, study sessions and student gatherings. MacDonald Commons offers a range of options to suit your taste, schedule and dietary needs.
Bucky’s South
Explore the diverse flavors debuting at the newly refreshed Bucky’s South, where students can satisfy every craving. Building on favorites from past semesters, the updated menu introduces new BBQ sandwiches, signature sides, and combo meals designed to deliver even more variety and comfort-food classics.
One Sushi
One Sushi is our premier sushi destination, featuring trained sushi chefs who prepare made-to-order selections while also delivering fresh grab-and-go sushi to dining locations across campus.
Coffee and Quick Bites
Bertrand Library Café
proudly serving Starbucks
The Library Café is located on the first floor of Bertrand Library and is your go-to spot for a caffeine boost, sweet treat or nutritious bite. Proudly serving Starbucks along with grab-and-go snacks, the café also offers freshly toasted bagels, breakfast sandwiches and more.
7th Street Café
Step into 7th Street Café and enjoy made-to-order drinks, açaí bowls, fresh pastries, Old Mill Creamery milkshakes, grab-and-go snacks and local favorite All Star Bagels.
Coming Fall 2026: a new coffee provider plus smoothies and refreshers.
The Flying Bison
The Flying Bison, fondly known as 'Flyson,' is Bucknell's beloved food truck, serving up delicious late-night takeout favorites at various spots around campus.
Bucknell enhances the college dining experience
Safe, Inclusive & Made Fresh
Bucknell is dedicated to supporting the dietary needs of our students by providing access to safe food and dining services, which means that whatever your needs are, you'll be able to find something safe and delicious at Bucknell.
Our recipes go through a detailed analysis that produces a breakdown of nutritional information and clear, easy-to-understand identifiers that we put on display at each dining location. All dishes are labeled with the name, calories, ingredients and allergen identifiers.
AG
Avoiding Gluten
Items made without gluten-containing ingredients.
CF
Climate Friendly
Recipes with low greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and have agricultural and ingredient processing impacts that are lower than 70% of all products assessed by HowGood.
PR
Good Source of Protein
Menu items that contain at least 7 grams of protein per serving.
V
Vegetarian
Contains no meat, poultry, fish or seafood but may contain eggs or dairy.
VG
Vegan
Contains no animal-based ingredients or by-products.
^
Manufactured Food Items
A ^ label identifies items that contain manufactured ingredients not prepared in our kitchens. Ask a Bison Kitchen Ingredient Expert for more information on specific ingredients.
Halal & Kosher Offerings
In Bostwick Cafeteria, look for call outs to indicate Halal protein options. Kosher and Halal grab-and-go options are available in our Marketplace at the Bison Cafe and the MacDonald Commons.
Nut Products
We do not use peanuts or tree nuts in recipes prepared within Bostwick Social House, Bison Café eateries or MacDonald Commons locations. However, due to shared facilities and supplier practices, we cannot guarantee that any item is completely nut-free.
Sustainability
At Bucknell, we understand that there are a lot of factors when it comes to food and dining choices — not only in terms of quality and allergies, but ethically, socially and environmentally. That's why we provide prospective and current students with information that allows them to make informed decisions, especially when it comes to food.
Look for the CF icon that identifies which recipes are produced with ingredients and agricultural processes that have had a lower impact on greenhouse gas emissions than comparable alternatives.
Curious about Bison Kitchen's commitment to sustainability?
Culinary Liaison
Our Culinary Liaison works closely with student groups and organizations across campus to ensure students get a taste of home. No matter your background or where you come from, we want you to have access to the foods and flavors that make you feel comfortable, safe and happy.
The culinary liaison will also support on-campus teaching kitchens by introducing students to new cuisines, demonstrating meal-building techniques and sharing practical cooking skills. They will guide students who want to learn how to prepare healthy meals, try new recipes or incorporate different ingredients into their routine. Our Culinary Liaison also joins our monthly Dining Committee meetings to create and build sustainable relationships with our students.
Hands on with Bison Kitchen
Teaching Kitchen
Explore a variety of hands-on culinary learning experiences led by our Executive Chefs and Dining Dietitian. These experiences empower students with culinary skills and nutrition literacy, fostering a fun and healthy relationship with food that they'll take with them beyond Bucknell.
Events & Traditions
From hands-on workshops to cherished on-campus traditions, like our annual 'Cafsgiving' celebrating gratitude and togetherness, students can learn, cook, eat and connect in a variety of events hosted by our dining team.
Monthly Dining Committee
Each month, Bison Kitchen staff, Bucknell leaders, and students from diverse backgrounds come together over a free lunch to discuss dining and help shape the future of the program through open communication, meaningful feedback and innovative ideas.
Other Dining Resources
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A variety of meal plan options ensure every student has access to quality, nutritious food.
Meal Plans
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Accessing and managing dining options is easy with the GET app.
GET App
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Bucknell's Registered Dietitian is here to help students navigate dining options, nutrition, meal planning and more!
Registered Dietitian
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With access to nutritional therapy and sports nutrition resources, Bucknell students get the care and guidance they need to succeed!
Sports Nutrition
