Retail

Dining Options During UConn Bound Days

We look forward to welcoming admitted students and their families to campus on March 30th and April 12th, 2025, for UConn Bound. We hope you get a chance to get acquainted with some of the dining options on campus by stopping by a cafe for a snack or grabbing brunch in one of our eight dining halls. Before you leave campus, make sure to end your day with a sweet treat from the Dairy Bar!

UConn Bound guests are welcome to dine at any of our eight dining halls for our brunch service starting at 10:30am. Adults are $10 each and children (8 and under) are $5 each (tax included). Our dining halls have staggered closing times for brunch.

McMahon: closes at 2pm
CT Hall, Gelfenbien, Putnam: closes at 2:30pm
South & Northwest: closes at 2:15pm
North & Whitney: closes at 3pm

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Looking for something fast casual? Grab & Go? Check out our retail locations that will be open during UConn Bound:

Student Union: lower level – food court seating area

Union Street Market: 11:30am-9pm (pizza, pasta, Mexican, salad, chicken tenders, & more)
Market Cafe:
8am-4pm (sandwiches, baked goods, coffee)
Earth Wok & Fire: 11am-2:30pm (Asian cuisine)
SAMBAZON: 9am-5pm  (acai bowls)
In addition, our Convenience Store is located on the 2nd level and has a large variety of snacks and drinks.

Other Locations Around Campus:

Mango (Rec Center): 11am-4:30pm (smoothies menu available)
Bookworms Cafe (library): 11am-11pm (sandwiches, soup, salad, baked goods, coffee)
Dairy Bar (17 Manter Rd): 11am-7pm (ice cream, milkshakes & other sweet treats made from UConn Dairy cows)

Trucks on Fairfield Way (near the Student Union)

Food for the Pack: 11:30am-2:30pm (burgers & fries)
Dairy Bar Truck: 11am-3pm (selling pre-scooped cups of our popular flavors of ice cream)

 

Dining Brings Acai Bowl Shop, SAMBAZON, to Storrs Campus

Campus Dining’s newest location SAMBAZON® opened on February 6th in the Student Union, providing an option for Açaí Bowls. 

students enjoying acai bowlsStorrs, Connecticut, February 24, 2025 A delicious, quick-service açaí bowl shop is now open in the Student Union on the University of Connecticut (UConn) Storrs campus; SAMBAZON®, the world’s largest brand of organic and Fair Trade certified açaí products, is now serving refreshing bowls topped with fruits, berries, and other superfoods.

“We are excited to partner with the dining services team to open our doors on UConn’s campus and serve delicious food, with purpose, to the students and faculty,” said Ryan Black, SAMBAZON co-founder and CEO. “What’s unique about SAMBAZON is that in addition to sharing our signature açaí bowls, we have an opportunity to share our brand’s mission and values, which include a proactive solution to sustainable management of the Amazon Rainforest.”

Adding to the diverse repertoire of the dining locations on campus, SAMBAZON, which stands for Sustainable Management of the Brazilian Amazon, is housed in the Student Union Lower Level, next to Market Café.

SAMBAZON’s Açaí Bowls offer a vibrant, health-packed experience designed with the needs of today’s health-conscious students in mind. At the heart of this quick-service concept is a stunning display of fresh, hand-picked fruit — fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, tangy blueberries, tropical mango, and sweet pineapple — all waiting to top off the perfect bowl. With a sprinkle of nutrient-rich nuts, seeds, and classic Açaí favorites like crunchy granola and shredded coconut, fans of Açai bowls can create a delicious, energizing meal that’s as satisfying as it is visually irresistible.

From the menu, Huskies can order from a number of SAMBAZON signature items including SAMBAZON’s Berry Açaí Bowl, Protein Açaí Bowl, Chocolate PB Açaí Bowl, and Coconut Mango Açaí Bowl. All SAMBAZON bowls are made with certified organic and Fair Trade açaí, and the menu features vegan, halal, and kosher options.

As the world’s first Certified Fair Trade and Organic Açaí company, and the largest exporter of Açaí from Brazil, SAMBAZON has led the way with its vertically integrated supply chain. Operating two advanced, eco-friendly processing facilities in Brazil, SAMBAZON upholds the highest standards, ensuring Açaí quality and traceability “from the palm of the tree to the palm of your hand.”

“We’re thrilled to bring SAMBAZON to UConn,” said Dining Assistant Director of Retail Operations, Scott Hauver. “We’re always looking for fresh, innovative dining options that resonate with our students’ tastes and lifestyles. SAMBAZON brings not just delicious, nutritious açaí bowls to campus, but also a commitment to sustainability and global responsibility that aligns perfectly with UConn’s values. The excitement from students has been incredible, and we’re confident this will quickly become a campus favorite.”

SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls is open Monday – Thursday between the hours of 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday from 9am – 5pm and Sunday from 10am-5pm. For more information about UConn Dining eateries, visit the https://dining.uconn.edu/storrs-restaurants/

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SAMBAZON® Açaí Bowls

SAMBAZON® Açaí Bowls is a quality quick-serve concept launched by SAMBAZON®, the pioneer and recognized global leader in Açaí. At the heart of every bowl and smoothie is SAMBAZON’s organic and Fair Trade Açaí, wild harvested and produced in SAMBAZON’s two advanced, eco-friendly processing facilities in Brazil, upholding the highest standards and ensuring Açaí quality and traceability “from the palm of the tree to the palm of your hand.”  Recognized in 2024 as one of the most, “Unforgettable Airport Meals Around the World” by Condé Nast Traveler, SAMBAZON® Açaí Bowls’ menu offers a variety of handcrafted Açaí bowls, superfood smoothies, hearty oatmeal bowls, traditional Brazilian cheese bites, and more. The Company has spent the past two decades building the most transparent and well-respected supply chain in the world and is now leveraging its best-in-class supply chain and executive team to create the next generation of healthy quick service locations. To learn more about SAMBAZON®, visit www.sambazon.com or follow @sambazon on Instagram.

About University of Connecticut:

The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 32,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University’s network of campuses. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn

fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.

For more information and to stay connected, follow @uconndining on Instagram or visit  dining.uconn.edu

Contact UConn Dining Services: Rebecca DesRoches, Publicity & Marketing Manager, rebecca.desroches@uconn.edu

SAMBAZON® Media Contact: Fika Collective, Blythe@fikacollective.com

Fall 2024 Dining Updates

Connecticut Dining Hall (CT Hall): We are thrilled to announce the opening of a brand new 500-seat dining hall on the Storrs campus! Our staff have worked diligently over the past month to prepare the space for the official opening on August 22nd. This beautiful and modern space is located on the south side of campus overlooking Mirror Lake.  Given the excitement around this new facility, lines may be long. We appreciate your patience and kindness toward our staff during this time.

Fall Semester Hours for CT Hall:

Monday through Friday

  • Breakfast: 7am-10:45am
  • Lunch: 11am-2:30pm
  • Dinner: 4pm-7:15pm

Saturday & Sunday

  • Brunch: 10:30am-2pm
  • Dinner: 4pm-7:15pm

Late-Night Dining: South Dining Hall will replace McMahon as one of our late-night dining locations. We made this change for the following reasons:

  • McMahon was at capacity during Late Night service.
  • To accommodate the growing community in South campus.
  • South Dining Hall can accommodate more students & has greater food storage capacity.
  • South Dining Hall offers Halal menu items which will be available during Late Night service.

Northwest Dining Hall will continue to be the late-night location for the north side of campus. 

South & Northwest will be open until 10pm, Sunday through Thursday (beginning Sunday, August 25th). For additional evening dining options, visit dining.uconn.edu/late-night

Flex Pass Update: A small mac & cheese option has been added to the Flex Pass value meals at campus cafés. New to using flex passes and points? Learn more at dining.uconn.edu/flex-pass-and-points

Soup at Market Cafe: Soup from the Market Cafe, in the Student Union, will be moving to its own station within the Union Street Market (USM). Mac and cheese will still be available at Market Cafe.

Retail Hours: Mango and Union Street Market will be closing earlier on weekends due to changes in the operating hours of the buildings they are located in. 

Change Your Meal Plan: You have until Friday, September 13, 2024, to upgrade or downgrade your plan.


QUICK LINKS:

Map of Dining Locations
Using Flex Passes & Points
Hours of Operation
Guests in the Dining Hall
Daily Menus


STAY INFORMED: follow @UConnDining on IG, FB, X, Threads, TikTok

Dining Updates for April 5th-8th

Please refer to this University Announcement regarding facility closures during the Final Four watch parties.

Friday, April 5th:

Due to the Student Union closing early, Union Street Market & the Convenience Store will close at 7:30pm.

Saturday, April 6th:

Due to the Student Union closing early, Union Street Market & the Convenience Store will close at 6pm.

Sunday, April 7th:

  • Guest access in the dining halls is limited to UConn students only. Students must present their UConn ID.

Monday, April 7th:

  • Guest access in the dining halls is limited to UConn students only. Students must present their UConn ID.
  • Mango will close at 6pm; Student Union closing at 6:30pm; Bookworms Cafe closing at 6pm

Spring Break Information

As Spring Break approaches please be aware that dining hall hours will be modified on Friday, March 8th, and Sunday, March 17th. Additionally, some retail locations may have modified hours starting March 8th. All meal plans temporarily shut down for break after dinner on March 8th and resume on the 17th. Full details at the link below.

Saturday, March 9th – Saturday, March 16th. If you currently have an Ultimate, Value, or Custom Meal Plan, and you choose to remain on campus during Spring Break, you may sign up in advance for meals at McMahon. There is no cost to these meals. Find additional info and sign up form at the link below.

Full details at dining.uconn.edu/spring-break

Spring Semester Opening Weekend Hours

Dining Halls: First Meals of the Semester

Saturday, January 13th

McMahon open

  • Breakfast: 7am-9:30am
  • Brunch: 10:30am-2:15pm
  • Dinner: 4:15-7:15pm

Northwest, Gelfenbien, and Putnam open

  • Brunch: 10:30am-2:15pm
  • Dinner: 4:15-7:15pm

Sunday, January 14th – All dining halls except Buckley open normal hours. Northwest & McMahon open for Late night – serving until 10pm

Monday, January 15th  (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) – All dining halls open normal hours.


Retail Locations

Please refer to our retail hours site. Many locations are closed for Monday, Jan 15th (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Bookworms Cafe in the library will have modified hours for the first few days of the semester. The cafe will be closing at 8pm Tues, Jan 16th-Thursday, Jan 18th. Normal hours begin Jan. 19th.


Change Your Meal Plan

If you need to upgrade or downgrade your meal plan for the spring semester you have until Friday, Feb 2 to do so. Please use our online change plan form.

Change Your Plan

Labor Day Weekend 2023: What’s Open?

RETAIL LOCATIONS

Please review our modified retail hours here.

DINING HALLS

Labor Day Weekend

Saturday, September 2nd & Sunday, September 3rd

Normal hours of operation.

Labor Day

Monday, September 4th

Breakfast: 7am-10:30am (South Dining Hall open)
Brunch: 10:30am-2:15pm (All Dining Halls Open)
Dinner: 4pm-7:15pm (All Dining Halls Open)

*Late Night: McMahon & Northwest will be open until 10pm

Dining hall hours during holidays/breaks can be viewed in advance at dining.uconn.edu/hours

Husky Harvest Food Pantry on the Storrs campus will be closed on Monday. The pantry will reopen on Thursday, Sept 7th from 11am-4pm.