Halifax campus

Dalhousie’s Halifax campuses offer a range of dining options for every preference. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee or looking for dinner, we’ve got it.

Eat, study, repeat.

No matter where you are on Dalhousie's Halifax campuses, there is a dining option for you. Looking for a snack? Need to stay caffeinated? We've got you covered.

Dining halls Retail locations Meal plans for off-campus students Special dietary needs Talk to our on-campus dietitian

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Dining halls

Our four dining halls, located in residences across our Halifax campuses, offer a wide variety of nutritious and delicious food options in an all-you-care-to-eat format. Menus change each day so be sure to check them online before you go!

Howe dining hall

Howe dining hall, Dalhousie’s largest, offers a wide variety of food choices in a large, comfortable dining area.

Howe dining hall

Shirreff dining hall

Shirreff dining hall is a favourite among our community – with tons of natural light and excellent food selection.

Shirreff dining hall

O'Brien dining hall

O’Brien dining hall is located on the Sexton Campus, just steps away from Gerard Hall.

O'Brien dining hall

Risley dining hall

Risley dining hall is an intimate dining space for students in Risley Hall and LeMarchant Place.

Risley dining hall

Retail locations

Looking for your favourite brands? We’ve got those too!

The Dal Tiger stands at the entrance of the Starbucks in the Tupper Building

Dalhousie’s Halifax campuses feature plenty of locations to grab a coffee, a quick snack, or sit down for a nice lunch.

Find out more about our on-campus food retail locations

Meal plans for off-campus students

You don’t need to live in residence to enjoy the convenience of a meal plan! Say goodbye to groceries, cooking, and dishes.

Dalhousie Food Services offers a range of meal plans tailored for students living off-campus to eat in our campus dining halls.

Let us do the cooking

Special dietary needs

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We’re committed to providing a safe and enjoyable dining experience for our entire campus community. That means ensuring we have options to meet every dietary requirement.

This includes careful labelling, special stations, and an on-campus dietitian.

Find out about special dietary needs and food labelling

Book a meeting with our on-campus dietitian

Looking for some guidance on how to eat healthy or address specific dietary concerns? Book an appointment with Halifax’s on-campus dietitian.

Learn more about our dietitian services and book an appointment

Let us cater your next event

No matter the event size, we have catering options to fit your needs.

Dalhousie Food Services is here to help guide you in choosing the perfect menu for your event.

Let us help you with the details, because you have enough on your plate.

Find out more about catering

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Drop by The Social

The Social is Dal's space for faculty and staff to connect and collaborate.

Open every Wednesday and Thursday from 12 - 6 p.m., The Social offers a light menu and beverages for purchase. Plus, don't miss monthly Pub Nights and other special events.

Find The Social on the lower level of the University Club building, entrance facing Wickwire Field.

Visit The Social