Dining at HWS

options for fueling up

With all that happens at college, from classes, to sports to trips across the region, you're going to want to be sure you're performing your best on a full stomach. At Hobart and William Smith, you have options for tasty, nutritious meals. Grab a juicy cheeseburger at The Cellar Pub, a fresh, organically grown salad at Saga or a stuffed burrito at The Café. Whatever you're craving, you're likely to find it at one of our dining options located across campus.

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Dining OptionsFood Galore

Hobart and William Smith feature four eateries with multiple cuisines to suit your needs.

saga

Officially the Great Dining Hall of Saga, Saga is the main dining hall at HWS located inside the Scandling Center. You can find a variety of options at the following stations that make up Saga:

Sprouts Station - A dedicated vegan and vegetarian station featuring a variety of plant-based options.
Savory Station - Enjoy classic home-style meals, including scrambled eggs and French toast at breakfast, and fried chicken and lasagna for lunch and dinner.
Slices Station - Featuring classic and specialty handcrafted pizzas and homemade bread sticks.
Twists Station - Built-to-order pasta dishes with rotating vegetables, pastas, proteins and sauces.
Mix Station - Providing fresh fruit, a variety of yogurts, and pastries in the morning, and salads, soups, and desserts throughout the day.
Tossed Station - Create your own salad with a wide range of fresh ingredients.
Rise/Sizzle Station - Offering made-to-order omelets and fried eggs at breakfast, and classic grilled options for lunch and dinner.
Showcase Station - Enjoy customizable full-plate meals, from stir-fries to popular dishes like walking tacos.
Stacked Station - Our deli station, serving up a selection of sandwiches and deli favorites.
Creations Station - Build your own sauté dishes with a range of fresh ingredients.
Simple Servings - An allergen-friendly station offering safe and delicious options for those with dietary restrictions.
Grab and Go Station - Offering convenient prepackaged options, including breakfast sandwiches, yogurt parfaits, oatmeal, pastries, as well as pre-made salads, sandwiches, and heat-and-eat meals for lunch and dinner.

the café

Adjacent to Saga is The Café. The Café is made up of four main stations:

Tres Habanero - Burritos, quesadillas and more Mexican favorites
Subconnection - Create your own sub or order a signature classic
The Grill - Offering breakfast sandwiches and classic grilled options all day.
Indulge – Our sweet spot featuring local Geneva Gelato, gourmet cakes and Boba Tea.

The Cafe also offers ice cream, snacks and to-go meals for whenever you are hungry. Meals at The Café are paid through Snack Money, meal equivalency swipes, or you can pay via cash or a credit card.

FINGER LAKES COFFEE EXPRESS

Located just off The Café in the Scandling Center, Finger Lakes Coffee Express is a shop serving local Finger Lakes Coffee. It offers a variety of hot and cold specialty drinks, smoothies and fresh bakery items. Meals are paid through Snack Money or you can pay via cash or a credit card.

the cellar pub

Tucked in the basement of Coxe Hall is The Cellar Pub. A cozy gathering for lunch and dinner, the pub offers classics including chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, burgers, sandwiches and smoothies. And for those late nights, the Pub has you covered; it's open until midnight Thursday through Saturday. Meals are paid through Snack Money, meal equivalency swipes, or you can pay via cash or a credit card.

au bon pain

Looking for a simple coffee and a sandwich? Au Bon Pain has got you covered. Located in the atrium of the William Hunting Smith Library, Au Bon Pain offers a variety of hot and cold drinks, pastries, hot and cold sandwiches, breakfast foods and soups. Meals are paid through Snack Money, or you can pay via cash or a credit card.

Grab and Go

Grab and Go is simple; students can pick up a Saga meal to-go comprised of an entrée, a side, a dessert and a beverage. Grab and Go offers a diverse selection of entrees, from yogurt parfait breakfast items to reheatable baked ziti and macaroni & cheese, sides ranging from fresh whole fruit to hot homemade soup, and your choice of beverage and cookie dessert.

Grab and Go Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Accommodations

We take your dietary needs seriously at Hobart and William Smith. Our culinary staff are flexible to meet your needs. From gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options to food allergies, you can be sure your health is in good hands. We offer many options to meet your needs including:

My Zone

Our campus food "pantry" where items needed by students with Celiac disease or nut allergies are stored and prepared with precautions against cross-contact. This area is free of tree nut, peanut and gluten-containing ingredients and products.

Simple servings

Simple Servings is our allergen-safe dining option for students with food allergies or gluten intolerance. This station offers food free from peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, wheat, soy, milk products, eggs and gluten-containing ingredients. Simple Servings staff members are carefully trained to avoid cross-contact with food allergens.

mindful

All Mindful offerings meet stringent nutritional criteria based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Each Mindful item is limited in calories, has fewer than 30% of calories from fat, fewer than 10% of calories from saturated fat, and is restricted in sodium and cholesterol.

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Meal PlansFood Flexibility

Do you like to eat all your meals at the dining hall? Or do you prefer to make your own and only eat occasionally at one of the campus dining options? Either way, there are meal plans to suit your preferences. Note: All students are required to have a meal plan while attending HWS. Our meal plans include:

finger lakes

Unlimited access to SAGA, $325 Snack Money, 8 guest passes, 4 Café meal equivalency swipes per week*, parents eat free with students (excluding campus special events), and a free birthday cake.

seneca

15 Saga meals per week, 3 Café meal equivalency swipes per week* and $200 Snack Money.

geneva

85 Saga meals per semester, 17 Café meal equivalency swipes per semester* and $475 Snack Money.

pulteney

35 Saga meals per semester, 7 Café meal equivalency swipes per semester* and $250 Snack Money.

first-year students

All first-year students are required to have the Finger Lakes meal plan unless the student has an approved accommodation through the Center of Teaching and Learning with a documented reduction or exemption.

*meal equivalency swipes

Each plan, based on allowance, may substitute entrees with Café meal equivalency swipes. Meal equivalency swipes can be used for purchases - indicated with the meal equivalency swipe logo - at The Grill, Subconnection and Tres Habanero. Available only in The Café.

Meal Plan Requirements Costs