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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ.51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Eats makes healthy, sustainable eating on campus easy and accessible. From locally grown greens to halal-certified beef, there’s something to satisfy everyone’s palate at the on the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh campus.
Here’s what you need to know. Plus, follow 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Eats on , and .
Dietary restrictions don’t restrict taste
The University is dedicated to supporting diversity in its classrooms — and its food offerings.
Whether you are vegetarian or vegan, follow a faith-based diet or have specific allergies, there’s food for you. Access menus on the and through the , including nutrition facts, ingredients and serving sizes.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Eats’Ìý is available for consultations for students with dietary restrictions.
Stay caffeinated
With across campus, you are never far from coffee and tea. 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Eats partners with specializing in fair trade, certified organic and top-quality products so you can feel good getting your buzz.
Study fuel
provide students access to , , , and , whether you live on campus or commute. Students also receive a 10% discount with at any on-campus, non-national brand restaurant.
The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Eats dining plans also include a option allowing students to use a meal swipe at any on-campus restaurant for up to $10.
Keeping it green
In partnership with Babylon Micro-Farms, 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Eats manages hydroponic growing units in The Eatery, The Perch, Cathedral Café and Schenley Café.
The installation of the micro-farms increases awareness among diners about sustainable food and the food system by showing you where food comes from and how food grows — creating a connection between the students and the food they eat.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Eats’ commitment to serving 50% of to-go meals and beverages in reusable containers and expanding food waste composting by 50% by 2025 are just some ways campus dining aligns with the .
You can even sustainably get your bubbly on at the newly installed in Towers Lobby, the University Store on Fifth and the Baierl Recreation Center. Fill your reusable water bottle with still or sparking water in customizable flavors, carbonation level and water temperature.
Contact-free and mobile ordering
Link your Panther Card with the to order from your favorite campus restaurants. Each location has a designated pick-up area indicated by the Transact Mobile Icon or "Pick Up Here" signage.
In addition to mobile ordering, contact-free kiosk ordering is available at all food court locations — Cathedral Café, Schenley Café, Petersen Event Center Food Court and Einstein’s at Posvar.
Ways to pay for faculty and staff
offers tax-free purchases and a 10% discount at for 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ employees. Easily set up for automatic deduction from payroll and use your University ID like a debit card.
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— Melanie Lippert and Nichole Faina