Zag Dining 101: What’s Cookin’ On Campus
Parents and Families,
If you are new to the Gonzaga community…welcome! If you are returning to campus this fall…welcome back!
At Zag Dining, we strive to give students the nourishment needed to succeed in school in a fresh, fun, community environment. Our comprehensive dining program offers quality, variety and convenience. Our varied meal plans give each student the opportunity to choose the plan that is right for them. As incoming freshmen, your student will be picking a meal plan as part of their residency requirement. The vast majority of first year students opt for the flexibility of the unlimited plans, which allows them to focus on adjusting to college life, meeting new people and successfully getting through their first semester. If your student is concerned about making the right meal plan choice, rest assured that unrestricted changes can be made by the first Friday of the fall semester.
Below we have listed and described all the campus dining locations that your student can take advantage of with their meal plan.
COG
The COG is the center of community interaction for Gonzaga University. Gonzaga residents, faculty, staff and guests are all welcome to dine, socialize and explore the expanded dining options. The COG is a two-level facility with six restaurant-style stations that are designed to provide a complete meal. Dining options include:
Daily Bread
Fresh deli style sandwiches featuring house-baked breads, homemade soups, salads and baked goods from our own bakery.
Spike’s
Classic American comfort food like chicken pot pie, meatloaf, burgers and fries, plus our famous made to order omelets.
360 Degrees
Mongolian-style grill stationed at the center of the COG serving fresh stir fry custom made for each guest.
Zagriculture
Vegetarian and vegan central, featuring sustainable, seasonal foods as well as produce from the greenhouse.
Mediterranean Coast
Located on the 2nd level, serving dishes inspired by the cultures surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, including pizzas and flatbreads from the wood fired oven.
World’s Fare
Located on the 2nd level, serving cuisine from around the globe. This station also features our Simple Servings platform – menus designed free of the 8 most common food allergens – allowing students with food allergies to dine with confidence and convenience.
FöD: Food on Demand
FöD (Food on Demand) is a NEW dining experience located at Cataldo Hall on campus! It has a high-tech restaurant feel with a newly-renovated dining room and customizable digital menu.
The menu philosophy for FöD is developed solely on the voice of the customer, taking food preferences, demand for value and speed of service into consideration.
Your student will order digitally from a touch-screen kiosk. Each dish is individually prepared, and the student is notified via digital reader board when their meal is ready. Meal options include fresh salads, classic burgers, handcrafted sandwiches and seasonal desserts.
Retail Dining
The BULLDOG
The Bulldog is a full-service restaurant located on the second floor of the John J. Hemmingson Center. The restaurant’s menu features healthy, local and sustainable food options. The Bulldog also offers a take-out menu.
Zaggin’ Wagon
Rock lunch time with food truck fare, Gonzaga-Style! The wagon offers a classic grill menu, as well as a tasty daily special. Popular items on the menu include a cheeseburger, popcorn chicken and a chicken BLT wrap.
Einstein Bros Bagels
Einstein Bros Bagels wrote the book on bagels! The bagel shop boasts some of the best coffee & espresso – famously known as the Darn Good Coffee®. Einstein Bros Bagels provides a variety of deli sandwiches, breakfast egg sandwiches, lunch catering, and delicious baked snacks and sweets. Einstein Bros Bagels is located on the first floor in the John J. Hemmingson Center.
The Marketplace
The Marketplace focuses on local, fresh and seasonal products. Soups, sandwiches, salads, and sushi are made from scratch daily. Gluten free, dairy free, organic and GMO free products are featured along with typical convenience items such as candy, gum and chips. The Marketplace is located on the first floor in the John J. Hemmingson Center.
Starbucks
Starbucks is a full-service location in the John J. Hemmingson Center serving high-quality whole bean coffees along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages. They also serve a variety of pastries and confections, coffee-related accessories and equipment.
Fuel Cell Smoothies & More
Full Cell Smoothies & More offers blended masterpieces! The favorites are in the mix: real whole fruit, 100% fruit juice, sherbet, and frozen yogurt, plus nutritional boosts. These smoothies are a very refreshing treat.
Duff’s Bistro
Duff’s is located in the Kennedy apartments and is a great place to grab breakfast, lunch and dinner. Make sure to dine at Duff’s this fall and try out the new menu!
SubConnection
SubConnection makes custom order subs and wraps. This dining facility is located on the ground floor of Welch Hall. SubConnection also features breakfast sandwiches, salads and pizza. Enjoy your favorites anytime with extended hours and more seating.
Margie’s at Tilford’s
Margie’s at Tilford’s is a full-service espresso bar featuring locally owned Craven’s Coffees, lattes, mochas, Italian sodas, fresh baked pastries and sandwiches.
Café Lawte
Café Lawte is a full-service espresso bar featuring locally owned, responsibly sourced Craven’s Coffee.
Café Lawte is located in Gonzaga University’s Law School.
Zag Dining
Zag Dining is serious about food! Our talented team of professionals is here for your student. We love special requests – give us a recipe from back home and we’ll add it to the menu! Does your student need help with dietary restrictions or allergies? We are skilled at accommodating the most challenging dietary needs. We are available in person, by phone or e-mail to help everyone get acclimated to their new routine.
Our website, zagdining.com, is a great resource to look at locations, peruse our menus, gather nutritional information or learn about upcoming events. You can also find the answers to frequently asked questions about meal plans and tips on how your student can get the most out of their plan. If you have specific questions, please call us at 509-313-6906. Our summer office hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm, PST.
Zag Dining has been a proud partner of Gonzaga University for over 50 years. We welcome you and your student into the Zag family, and look forward to meeting you personally during orientation activities this fall. Until then, enjoy your summer!
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