WHAT'S COOKIN' ON CAMPUS
The latest in good eats and great times from Columbia Dining.
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Chef Mike's series called From the Kitchen to give dining plan holders a behind-the-scenes look at our operation. In this first edition, Chef Mike explains the process of batch cooking and why it's a win-win for everyone. Learn more about how we use batch cooking to serve food that's always fresh while also reducing our food waste!
Get to Know Columbia Dining
Let Columbia Dining Manager, Charlie, take you on a tour of Columbia Dining. Learn more about our Dining halls, menu offerings, Registered Dietitian and our legendary special events.
Retail Cafes
Stop by our Blue Java locations across campus.
Upcoming Events
NSOP Dining Service for Incoming First-Year Students
NSOP Dining Service for Incoming First-Year Students
NSOP Dining Service for Incoming First-Year Students, Transfer, Combined Plan, and Exchange Students
News & Announcements
Columbia Dining Staff Sharpen Skills in Annual Training
It may be summer break for students, but Columbia Dining staff are hard at work in the kitchen, building their culinary competencies.
Spring 2026 Closing Schedule
Residential locations are closed over summer break and limited retail service will be available.
Senior Sendoff 2026, May 16-19 at John Jay
Dining service will be available at John Jay for our graduating students from May 16-19.