Dining on Campus

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For many students, leaving home means saying goodbye to mom and dad’s cooking. Not to worry — we have an extensive selection of healthy, sustainable, diet-friendly, and downright delicious options to keep you fed and fueled for success.

Clark Dining Services is committed to student-focused meal options that promote a healthy lifestyle. We offer fresh ingredients, diverse cuisines, flexible hours, and many locations. You’ll always be able to find a bite to eat — or a nutritious snack to keep your mind sharp during a late-night study session.

Food For All

Meal Plans

Clark meal plans provide great value and flexibility.

Nutrition

We highlight well-balanced meals and provide nutritional information to support healthy habits.

Sustainability

We’re committed to sustainable practices, including buying local, supporting fair trade, and using biodegradable paperware.

On-Campus Eateries

The Table at Higgins

Clark’s flagship, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, featuring a deli, salad bar, kosher kitchen, brick oven pizza, and much, much more.

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The Table at Higgins

Clark’s flagship, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, featuring a deli, salad bar, kosher kitchen, brick oven pizza, and much, much more.

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The Bistro

A casual dining hub in the Higgins University Center, offering four dining platforms.

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The Bistro

A casual dining hub in the Higgins University Center, offering four dining platforms.

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Cougar Cafe

Fair-trade tea, a coffee pick-me-up, or a muffin on the go, located in Academic Commons at Goddard Library.

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Cougar Cafe

Fair-trade tea, a coffee pick-me-up, or a muffin on the go, located in Academic Commons at Goddard Library.

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The Den

Coffee and snacks in the Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center.

The Den

Coffee and snacks in the Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center.

Seasons

Sandwiches, panini, and salads tossed to order, all locally sourced and freshly prepared in the Bistro.

Seasons

Sandwiches, panini, and salads tossed to order, all locally sourced and freshly prepared in the Bistro.

Global Spices

A rotating menu of authentic global cuisines in the Bistro.

Global Spices

A rotating menu of authentic global cuisines in the Bistro.

Sushi

The name says it all: Freshly made, tasty as all get out, located in the Bistro.

Sushi

The name says it all: Freshly made, tasty as all get out, located in the Bistro.

The Grill@Clark

Cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, French fries, and onion rings. Plus some healthier — but no less delicious — alternatives. Find it in the Bistro.

The Grill@Clark

Cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, French fries, and onion rings. Plus some healthier — but no less delicious — alternatives. Find it in the Bistro.

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Off-Campus Dining

Clark sits amid of an eclectic array of dining destinations — from casual restaurants and delivery joints to upscale, sit-down establishments. And thanks to its wide range of ethnic and regional cuisines, you’ll find whatever you have a taste for here in Worcester.

Restaurants