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Fresh and easy campus dining

Elevate your dining experience on campus with a culinary journey that caters to every palate. Enjoy a variety of dishes, including brick-oven pizza, pasta, stir-fries, and an extensive salad bar. Our daily menu features comforting classics, alongside a diverse range of plant-based international dishes, ensuring options for all dietary preferences.

All students living in a residence area without a full kitchen, except for Mears and Centennial Apartments, are required to have a meal plan.

Explore dining plans and rates

A student serving themselves a plate at San Juan Dining Hall
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Save time and order ahead

Use the Fresh X app to check your meal plan balance, order ahead, view dining location menus and hours, reach out to dining staff, and add a credit card for payment. 

Download Fresh X for iOS
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Dining hours

Check out general hours of operation for all dining locations.

Dining hours of operation

Breaks and seasonal schedule

Fall Break

  • San Juan Dining Hall: Open
  • Durango EATS: Closed
  • Zia Taqueria (coming soon): Closed
  • Summit Sips & Smoothies: Closed
  • Jones: Closed

Note: During spring and fall breaks, the Dining Hall operates with reduced hours. Schedules will be sent to Housing a couple of weeks before the break starts and the week before it ends.

This schedule is subject to change.

Winter Break

  • All areas: Closed
  • San Juan Dining Hall: Re-opens a week after New Year's

This schedule is subject to change.

Spring Break

  • San Juan Dining Hall: Open
  • Durango EATS: Closed
  • Zia Taqueria (coming soon): Closed
  • Summit Sips & Smoothies: Closed
  • Jones: Closed

Note: During spring and fall breaks, the Dining Hall operates with reduced hours. Schedules will be sent to Housing a couple of weeks before the break starts and the week before it ends.

This schedule is subject to change.

Summer

  • Durango EATS: Open
  • Other retail: Closed
  • San Juan Dining: Open based on conference and pre/post-term demand.

This schedule is subject to change.

Our dining partner

With a focus on student engagement, technology, and fresh, made-from-scratch food, we are excited to welcome Fresh Ideas to campus this year. Founded in 2000, Fresh Ideas prides itself on responding to the latest food industry trends and dietary needs of its customers. They look forward to partnering with the Old Fort, providing fresh food options, and incorporating a menu that serves the diverse population of the college.

Learn more about Fresh Ideas at FLC

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Nutritional wellness support

Whether you have specific dietary preferences or requirements, our team is here to help you find the perfect meal.
Our friendly dietician is always ready to connect with you or any member of the campus community to discuss your dietary needs.

Sodexo's vegan meals icon, as presented in San Juan Dining Hall Vegan

No meat, fish, eggs, dairy, or other animal-derived products like honey.

Sodexo's vegetarian meals icon, as presented in San Juan Dining Hall Vegetarian

No meat, fish, or poultry, including meat-based soups. It caters to lacto-ovo vegetarians and may include eggs and dairy.

Allergen-free

Free from tree nuts, shellfish, wheat, soy, milk, eggs, sesame and gluten. 

Features of FLC Dining

Sustainability with campus dining

We collaborate with Fresh Ideas to promote sustainable food choices, support local businesses, and reduce landfill waste.

Farm-fresh food

Enjoy fresh ingredients from the Old Fort Farm in Hesperus and our campus student garden.

Cage-free eggs

Our eggs come from vendors who share our commitment to ethical farming practices.

Durango coffee

The rich flavors of our coffee come from our local roaster, Desert Sun.

Carbon footprint

We recycle food waste into our garden compost and process cardboard, glass, and plastic.

Reusable to-go

Use eco-friendly containers for your meals. Once you bring it back you can get a new one.

Trayless dining

Our trayless dining system reduces food waste and saves water and energy.

Learn more about our campus sustainability initiatives

A student making a plate at San Juan Dining Hall in the Student Union.

Convenient dining choices

Exchange a swipe for a meal at Durango EATS, Berndt Hall Café, Jones Hall Fresh N Go, or Summit Sips & Smoothies.

Heavier fare

Sit down for a full meal at two campus dining locations. Use your meal plan swipes, Dining Dollars, cash, or card. 

San Juan Dining Hall

Our main dining hall offers a wide variety of options, including vegan and gluten-free entrées, in an all-you-care-to-eat format for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Zia Taqueria - Now Open!

Located in the Student Union, it’s a favorite lunch spot, specializing in burritos and tacos.

 

 

A student worker serving another student coffee at Summit Sips in Schlessman Family Hall

Lighter fare

Get breakfast baked goods, snacks, and coffee at four café spots around campus. Use Dining Dollars, cash, or card.

Durango EATS

In the Student Union and near the hub of student activities. Serves local roaster Desert Sun Coffee and snacks. 

Jones Hall “Fresh on Demand”

North side of campus in Jones Hall and next to a study area, enjoy our Fresh on Demand vending program.

Summit Sips & Smoothies

Center of campus in Schlessman Hall and next to a study area. Serves smoothies & Boba Teas.

Berndt Hall Café

South side of campus in Berndt Hall. Serves Starbucks Coffee.

 

 

A student preparing a home-cooked meal

Free campus meals

All students are more successful with a guaranteed full belly and friendly exchanges.

Grub Hub

Outside the Campus Dining Department, supported by Fresh Ideas and local donors, Grub Hub provides a variety of services and meals to students. Enjoy hot soup and stock up your pantry.

Learn more about Grub Hub

The Cultural Kitchen

The Native American Center and El Centro invite you to their shared kitchen to cook and enjoy meals.

Request to use the Cultural Kitchen

Still have questions?

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