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Food & dining

Eating on & near campus

When it comes to grabbing a bite between classes, you've got options that include healthy, affordable meals prepared by fellow students.

On-campus food services

Starbucks

SGW Campus
Hot and iced beverages and snacks.

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LBEE Café

SGW Campus
Coffee, tea, sandwiches, soups, salads and delicious pastries!

Buzz dining hall

Loyola Campus
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served! For the whole university community, not just residents.

Faro Café

Loyola Campus
Fair trade coffee from Brûlerie Faro, plus baked goods.

Meals for students by students

The Hive

Both campuses
A cooperative café with discounted member prices and a free lunch.

People's Potato

SGW Campus
A vegan soup kitchen serving a daily free lunch.

Reggie's

SGW Campus
Serving burgers and snacks and hosting social events.

Le Frigo Vert

Downtown
Organic food at accessible prices, with cheap coffee and a comfortable lounge.

Eating near campus

The area of downtown known as Quartier Concordia is a vibrant mosaic of flavours. Persian, Lebanese, Mexican, Indian: it's all here, with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. The Faubourg Building has its own Asian food court and grocery store.

In the neighbourhood around the Loyola Campus, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, popular choices include souvlaki, bimbimbap bowls and Vietnamese ice cream.

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Vending and microwaves on campus

Did you know there are microwaves scattered all over campus? While many of these microwaves are owned by student groups, departments, and faculties, there are also several convenient Concordia-owned microwaves and vending machines available for everyone. 

Check out the locations of these Concordia amenities below:

Welcome to the Hall 410 kitchenette, the perfect place to warm up food and grab a snack. 

Here's what awaits you:

  • Vending: Craving a snack? We've got you covered with a variety of options, including chips, candy, gum, nuts, and cookies. Need a drink? Choose from refreshing juices, fizzy sodas, bubbly water and energizing sports drinks.

  • Microwaves: Heat up your meal in no time with two convenient microwaves. Perfect for those quick lunch breaks or a warm snack between classes.

  • Seating: Take a load off and relax in the 4th floor seating area. 

  • Eco-friendly waste station: Keep our campus clean and green with easy access to waste disposal and recycling facilities.

  • Handy sinks: Two sinks are available for your convenience, making it easy to wash up before or after your meal.

Sinks in Hall Building 410
Vending machines in Hall Building 410

Welcome to Hall 610 kitchenette, the perfect place to warm up food and grab a snack. 

Here’s what makes this space a must-visit:

  • Vending: Satisfy your cravings with our diverse vending options. Indulge in tasty treats like chips, candy, gum, nuts, and cookies. Need a boost? The Concordia student-run Cofandi coffee machine offers Concordia’s Fair Trade Stingers Roast Coffee for that perfect pick-me-up. Prefer a cold drink? Choose from refreshing juices, fizzy sodas, bubbly water, and energizing sports drinks.

  • Microwaves: Warm up your meals effortlessly with two convenient microwaves. Ideal for a quick lunch break or a snack between classes.

  • Seating: Unwind in the inviting 6th floor seating area. Whether you’re catching up with friends, studying, or simply relaxing, Hall 610 provides the perfect atmosphere.

  • Eco-friendly waste station: Help keep our campus pristine with accessible waste disposal and recycling facilities. 

  • Handy sinks: Two sinks are available for your convenience, making it simple to clean up before and after enjoying your meal.

Kitchen with microwaves in Hall Building 610
Stingers Roast vending machine in Hall 610

Step into Hall 705, where convenience meets comfort. Whether you're heating up your favorite meal or grabbing a quick snack, this kitchenette has everything you need.

  • Fresh vending options: Craving something delicious? The Portions fresh vending machine is stocked daily with an array of fresh food options including salads, sandwiches, wraps, hot bowls, and snacks like nuts, raisins, popcorn, fruit, and chocolate. Plus, stay hydrated with a variety of drinks such as juice, fizzy water, soda, and sports drinks.

  • Microwaves: With 12 microwaves at your disposal, you'll never have to wait to heat your food. Perfect for busy days and quick meal prep!

  • Ample seating: Relax and enjoy your meal in the spacious seating area. Whether you’re dining solo or with friends, there’s plenty of room for everyone.

  • Eco-friendly waste station: Dispose of your waste responsibly with the easy-to-use waste and recycling station.

  • Convenient sinks: Three sinks are available for your convenience, making it easy to wash up before and after your meal.

  • Hot water dispenser: Need hot water for tea or a quick meal? Our hot water dispenser is ready to help.

  • People's Potato: Discover People's Potato – a student-run free or by donation vegan lunch that adds a sense of community and warmth to Hall 705.

Large kitchen with 12 microwaves in Hall Building 705

Welcome to FB S120, the perfect study space with comfort and convenience.

Here’s what makes this space a standout:

  • Vending: Fuel your study sessions with snacks, including chips, candy, gum, nuts, and cookies. Stay hydrated and refreshed with a variety of drinks like juices, fizzy sodas, bubbly water, and energizing sports drinks.

  • Ample seating: Need a break? Settle into our comfortable seating area. Whether you're unwinding after a long lecture or catching up with friends, FB S120 has the perfect spot for you.

  • Eco-friendly waste station: Keep our campus green and clean with easy access to waste disposal and recycling facilities. 

  • Convenient sink: A handy sink is available for your convenience, making it easy to wash up before or after enjoying your snacks.

  • Study spaces galore: Discover a variety of study and seating rooms tailored to your needs. From individual study spots to group areas and private study rooms, FB S120 is designed to support your academic success.

Sink and vending machines in Faubourg Building S120
Dining area with several booths and tables in Faubourg Building S120

  • Microwaves: With four microwaves at your disposal, you can easily heat up your meals and enjoy a warm, delicious break anytime.

  • Seating: Take a break and relax at our tables and chairs. Whether you're catching up with friends, diving into your studies, or just taking a moment for yourself, MB S225 offers some great seating options.

  • Eco-friendly waste station: Help us keep the campus clean and green with our convenient waste disposal and recycling facilities. 

  • Vinh's Café: Satisfy your Vietnamese food cravings with a visit to Vinh's Café. Enjoy a wide range of delicious food and beverages, perfect for refueling during your busy day.

  • Convenient sink: A handy sink is available for your convenience, making it easy to wash up before or after enjoying your snacks.

  • Study spaces: Discover a variety of study and seating rooms tailored to your needs. From individual study spots to group areas and private study rooms, FB S120 is designed to support your academic success.

Microwave area in John Molson Building S225
Seating area near microwaves in John Molson Building S225

Renovations include a self-service station with microwaves and sinks, upgraded lighting and decor, and new furniture.

More information is forthcoming about microwaves and vending areas in:

Your food budget

Careful planning and leveraging affordable food resources is the way to go when it comes to enjoying delicious, nutritious food that won't break the bank.

Eating well on a budget

Read tips from Health Services

Keep your food costs on track

Get advice from a student mentor

Affordable food resources

Free meal programs from the Hive and People's Potato are funded by your student fees. Great resources exist in the wider community too.

Part of a solidarity cooperative of urban farmers, CultivAction offers fresh, local produce grown at the Loyola Farm. 

A farmer's market designed to improve access to fresh, local, affordable food, twice a month near the downtown campus. 

Buy "ugly" produce — fruits and vegetables that are misshapen or undersized, but otherwise perfectly good — at discounted prices. 

PART du Chef offers affordable frozen meals "for those wishing to adopt a healthy and balanced diet but cannot cook due to a lack of time or a physical disability."

Information on food-related resources in your neighbourhood. In the upper left drop-down menu called catégories, select alimentation. Then choose your neighbourhood in the dropdown menu just below.

Are you experiencing food insecurity? 

Food sustainability

Concordia's commitment to sustainability is the cornerstone of our work to practice and grow food sustainability. Learn more about how we're focusing our efforts.

See how members of the Concordia community, including student groups, are actively advocating for and practicing sustainable food choices.

See key five-year targets and strategies for:

  • sourcing local/sustainable foods
  • factoring in environmental and social sustainability
  • promoting healthy, plant-based, allergen-free and culturally inclusive food choices 
  • reducing animal product purchases
  • reducing food waste and contributing to food security, and more

The Concordia Food Coalition, a student-run non-profit, is concerned about the economic, ecological, and social implications of the food system at Concordia.

The Concordia Farmers’ Market provides fresh, local and direct-to-market products on both campuses. Stop by the market sample what’s on offer by growers and makers in the Concordia community.

Montreal's food scene

If you like to eat, you'll love Montreal, with its cuisines from around the world, quality local and specialty ingredients, and bakeries and cafés with the unique flavour of your neighbourhood.

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