A student-centered dining program rooted in our local community.
Carnegie Mellon Dining Services offers a globally-inspired portfolio of dining destinations, that enrich and nourish the student's transformative experience.
Our Mission
Carnegie Mellon University Dining Services provides a unique and eclectic food service program that meets the nutritional, educational, and social needs of students and the university community and contributes to the meta-curricular experience.
Our Values
Our core values are reflected in our daily interactions, decision-making opportunities and support the greater mission of the division and university.
Integrity
Upholding ourselves to our moral and ethical standards and treating each other and our partners with dignity and respect
Excellence
Striving to always improve the quality of our services and products offered
Responsiveness
Anticipating customer needs, exceeding expectations and providing timely and accurate information to the campus community and outside stakeholders
Collaboration
Enhancing the campus dining experience by partnering with others to solve complex challenges and develop new ideas
Innovation
Challenging the status quo and providing industry-leading solutions
Rooted in Pittsburgh
Our distinctive dining program brings together a rich blend of family-owned businesses, local entrepreneurs, and top university foodservice providers.
Sustainability
Following sustainable business practices, which focus on ecological preservation, support social justice, and improve local prosperity
We celebrate plant power!
Are you vegetarian or vegan? You won't want for food options at Carnegie Mellon. We have an assortment of delicious meals for plant-forward eaters at most dining locations, with special options at Nourish.
We care about the environment.
We're making strides to create a more sustainable dining program with tray-less dining, partnerships with local farms and 412 Food Rescue, zero-waste catering, and more. Join Dining Services in our sustainability efforts by participating in the new ScottySIPS reusable coffee mug program!
Food allergies? No problem!
Nourish is an allergen-friendly kitchen that features a menu prepared without gluten, wheat, milk, egg, soy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, and most tree nuts (except coconut). In addition to offering a diverse and delicious menu designed with everyone in mind, Nourish serves a number of vegan options. Grab-and-go items are available at Entropy+.
We have Pittsburgh's best coffee on campus!
The only certified organic roaster in Pittsburgh, La Prima Espresso Company offers free trade espresso, cappuccino, and coffee, as well as Italian pastries and sandwiches.