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Picture of East Meets West Bistro Restaurant

Bistro Learn More About Bistro

Mary E. Keyes Building

International restaurant-style dining featuring multicultural cuisine


Hours of Operation

Lunch Service:
Monday – Friday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, Closed

Dinner Service:
Sunday – Thursday, 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Friday & Saturday, Closed

Bistro-2-Go +PLUS:
Friday, 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Saturday, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

Exceptions for Dinner Service – March 22 to April 20:
Sunday – Thursday, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Photo of Bistro 2 Go in Mary Keyes Residence

Bistro-2-Go Learn More About Bistro-2-Go

Mary E. Keyes Building

Breakfast, grill, Tim Hortons, hot and cold grab n’ go, and convenience items


Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 11:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Picture of Booster Juice in McMaster University Student Centre

Booster Juice

Student Centre

Canada’s largest chain of fresh juice and smoothie bars


Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

 

Photo of the Buttery Restaurant

The Buttery Learn More about The Buttery

Alumni Memorial Hall

The building originally housed a cafeteria, lounges for men and women, a common room, and, the offices for the McMaster Alumni Association. Students at the time referred to the building as The Buttery.

Today, The Buttery dining room celebrates the history of McMaster while providing culinary delights that focus on local and sustainable ingredients to align with our Okanagan Charter objectives.

Hospitality meal cards are accepted at The Buttery, but purchases will be taxable and not discounted.


Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, Closed

 

Picture of Bymac - A Cafeteria in DBAC Building

ByMac Learn More About ByMac

David Braley Athletic Centre

Full-service Booster Juice, coffee, and Grab n’ Go items


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, Closed

 

Picture of Cafe One

Café One Learn More About Café One

Michael DeGroote Center for Learning & Discovery

Tim Hortons, Grab n’ Go Sandwiches, Salads and Snacks


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

view of cafe with cashier serving a customer

Caffeine The Elements Learn More About Caffeine The Elements

Burke Science Building

Gourmet Hot Beverages and Grab n’ Go Snacks


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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Centro @ the Commons Learn More About CENTRO@Commons

Commons Building

Our largest dining hall offers a variety of food options in a market-style setting


Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

Exceptions – March 22 to April 20
Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 12:00 midnight
(Paramount will close at 11:30 pm and Taste of Home at 11:00 pm)

 

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Chopped Leaf

Peter George Centre for Living and Learning


Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, Closed

 

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E-Café Learn More About E-Café

ETB Building

Booster Juice, Grab n’ Go sandwiches and snacks


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Picture of Fireball Cafe in JHE Building

Fireball Café Learn More About Fireball Café

John Hodgins Building

Coffee, Sandwiches and Snacks


Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

 

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IAHS Café Learn More About IAHS Café

Institute for Applied Health Sciences

Mini food court featuring made to order pasta, daily specials, and Pizza Pizza


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

 

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La Piazza Learn More About La Piazza

Student Centre

The diverse fare in a food court setting in the hub of the Student Centre.


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

 

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The Reactor Café Learn More About The Reactor Café

Thode Library

Coffee, Sandwiches and Snacks


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am to 7:30 pm
Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

 

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Second Cup

Peter George Centre for Living and Learning


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am to 7:30 pm
Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, Closed

 

Front View of Starbucks Cafe

Starbucks

Student Centre

The name says it all.


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

 

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Teriyaki Experience

Student Centre

Japanese Teppanyaki-style cooking


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 11:00 am to 7:30 pm
Friday, 11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

 

Photo of Tim Hortons in McMaster University Student Center

Tim Hortons

Student Centre


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am to 9:00 pm
Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Side view of a Williams Cafe

Williams Fresh Cafe

Health Sciences Centre

Specialty Beverages, Salads, Sandwiches and Desserts


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed