Campus Dining

Feed your body, fuel your mind.

At North Central, we believe that food is more than just fuel — it’s an essential part of your academic journey and overall success. Our dining services provides fresh, made-from-scratch food with menus that focus on seasonal items and provide continuous selections that change throughout the day. 

You have your choice of a wide variety of delicious and healthy meals, featuring local and sustainable food sources, build-your-own-meal concepts, and special options for every diet. We offer meal plans that give you total control and flexibility, along with the best value for your dollar.

Campus Dining Locations

Kaufman Dining Hall

221 S. Brainard St.

Our traditional buffet-style dining option, featuring all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring local and sustainable food sources, build-your-own meal concepts and special options for every diet, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
 

The Cage

First floor of the Harold and Eva White Activities Center
324 E. Benton Ave.

The perfect place to grab a quick meal between classes or share a snack with friends. Choose from classic diner options like burgers, chicken tenders and grilled cheese at Chippy’s Grill, or create your own tacos, bowl, salad or burrito at Cinco.
 

Cardinal Corner

First floor of the Wentz Science Center
131 S. Loomis St.

Open for breakfast and lunch, our café has artisan sandwiches, salads, wraps, smoothies and more!

The Rolland Center Boilerhouse Café

29 N. Loomis St.

Share a Starbucks coffee with friends or pick up some snacks and dorm essentials at the small convenience store. It's also one of the best places to study on campus. 

Downtown Naperville

Craving something else? Head to downtown Naperville, located just steps from campus. With student favorites like Chipotle, Jimmy John’s, Baskin Robbins, and Giordano’s Pizza, there’s limitless options to satisfy your cravings.