Food is more than something you eat. It’s fuel for your body, a moment to bond with friends, and something that provides comfort when you’re at your home away from home.
Be Green, Be Healthy, Be Bold
Blackburn College, with our partner Fresh Ideas, is pleased to offer an inclusive dining program, featuring quality service with an attractive variety of fresh menu offerings.
We are committed to engaging the student’s dining needs on every level through a truly diverse culinary experience. delivering a variety of dining options that are fresh, familiar, and global. Fresh Ideas’ Be Green, Be Healthy, Be Bold program highlights the benefits of local, sustainable, and healthy eating. These programs and more help celebrate food and promote healthy eating on our campus.
Schmidt Commons – Dining Hall (“DING”)
Schmidt Commons, also known as the Blackburn College Dining Hall, or simply “DING,” is located in the Demuzio Campus Center (DCC). DING is arranged around destinations – action station areas that promote fun and excitement at everyday meals. Instead of all the food preparation occurring behind the scenes in a back kitchen, we bring the action of a kitchen to our guests.
This all-you-care-to-eat dining venue offers a variety of menu options. Food is produced from the freshest ingredients and prepared just for you. Choose from the Chef’s Table featuring traditional home-style entrées. The Grill is made to order classics such as burgers and chicken. Trattoria features personalized, artisan-style pizza, calzones, and pasta. Enjoy the Salad Station, along with an array of handcrafted desserts and beverages.
The dining hall welcomes not only members of the Blackburn community but the public as well.
Weekday Hours
- Hot Breakfast: 7:00 am – 8:59 am
- Continental Breakfast: 9:00 am – 9:59 am
- Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:59 pm
- Light Lunch (Salad Bar, Deli, Rice Bar, Cereal): 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Dinner: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Weekend Hours
- Brunch: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Dinner: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Public Rates
- Breakfast: $7.96
- Lunch: $9.38
- Brunch (Saturday/Sunday): $10.24
- Dinner: $10.50
The Snack Bar
Located in DCC, the Snack Bar proudly serves Starbucks Coffee, offering cold and hot drinks all day. The food-focused portion of the Snack Bar opens in the afternoon and offers meals, snacks, and other items sure to satisfy any craving. Guests looking for an alternative to coffee love our tea and fountain drinks.
We prepare a variety of fresh items daily, including deli sandwiches, wraps, and snacks. Watch for new items on the menu and seasonal specials.
Starbucks Coffee Hours this Semester:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Blackburn’s Snack Bar hours will be:
Monday – Saturday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday: Closed