Dining Services

Relax with friends over a meal in the Waldron Café, share a late-night slice with friends at the Valley Pizza & Bread Co., or place a mobile order to go!

We know meals plans are an important part of your lifestyle, so we offer flexibility in our dining options through our exclusive caterer, Griffin Dining.

You can learn more on our Meal Plans page. 

M.E.R.V. Bucks

All of our plans include M.E.R.V. Bucks, which can be redeemed at dining spots around campus without using a meal. It’s the perfect solution when you’re between classes and looking for a snack or cup of coffee. They can be used for additional meals, guest meals, and commercially packaged products at the Waldron Cafe, Valley Pizza & Bread Co. / Starbucks, or pop-up events.

If you run out of M.E.R.V. Bucks before the semester ends, you can purchase additional Flex Dollars. If you have M.E.R.V. Bucks left over from fall semester, they will transfer to the spring semester, but they do not transfer from the spring semester to the following fall semester.

Flex Dollar Accounts

Using your student ID, you can establish a Flex Dollar Account, which acts as a debit account for purchases you make on campus. The balance on your account is carried forward each semester until you graduate or formally withdraw from the University.

You can add Flex Dollars with cash or check at the Campbell Solution Center or with a credit card through eAccounts on the GMercyU Portal. 

Casual Meal Rates

• Breakfast: $7.50
• Lunch: $11.25
• Dinner: $12.50
  
  

Faculty & Staff Rates

Starting Fall 2024, we are pleased to offer all GMercyU Faculty & Staff a discounted Faculty & Staff Meal Plan! F&S Meal Plans can be purchased directly through our website here. Note: Please provide our office staff a minimum of 24 hours before “activating” the meal plan on your card.

University Meal Periods

Monday - Friday

Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lite Lunch: 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Late Night Dinner (Valley Pizza & Bread Co. Only): 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. M-F

Saturday

Brunch: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Light Lunch: 2:00 p.m. - 4:30pm

Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 

Sunday

Brunch: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lite Lunch: 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Waldron Cafe

You’ll find options to please every palate in this “all you can eat” dining hall. Our chefs take great pride in developing creative menus encompassing multicultural and delicious entrees and sides. From holiday-themed meals to chef specials, we work with our student dining committees throughout the year to provide rich dining experiences to our campus community. Students using a meal plan just swipe their card for access and other guests may pay with MERV Bucks, cash, or credit card.

Hours: See University Meal periods above

Valley Pizza & Bread Co. 

One step into the Waldron Student Center and the aroma of fresh, housemade pizzas & toasted hoagies are sure to make anyone hungry! The Valley Pizza & Bread Co. is known for its classic and innovative pizzas and crafted sandwiches, toasted subs & pressed paninis, and uses the best quality cheese, vegetables and meats. You can also order your favorite beverage at our Starbucks outpost! Dine in, take out, or have us bring it to you with a catering request. Meal Exchange Equivalency ($7.00) is available during lunch, dinner and late-night or you can pay with Flex Dollars or cash.

Hours: See University Meal periods above

M.E.R.V's Market in University Hall

Conveniently located for a quick bite between classes, you’ll find fan favorite products like bottled beverages, energy drinks, chips, candy, healthy snacks, and freshly-brewed Starbucks coffee. 

Thanks to its self-checkout kiosk, the market is available during all building hours. Simply choose what you're craving, use the kiosk to scan in the barcodes or add non-barcoded items, then pay with your campus ID (Flex Dollars or M.E.R.V.) or a credit card. In addition to frequent visits by our team members to keep inventory stocked, our camera system will monitor the location throughout the day.

Hours: Open during all University Hall building hours

 

Byte & Costa Coffee in Maguire Hall

We understand that demanding schedules call for creative solutions! That’s why we’ve added automated food service solutions including Byte food box and freshly brewed Costa Coffee on the second floor of Maguire Hall when you need a quick pick-me-up between classes. All on-campus Byte boxes and Costa Coffee machines accept M.E.R.V. Bucks and Credit for quick and convenient check out.

Hours: Open during all Maguire Hall building hours

Mobile Ordering

Need a quick and convenient meal, snack, or drink? Download the Transact Mobile app on the Mac App Store or Google Play Store, then place your pick-up order for:

• Valley Pizza & Bread Co. / Starbucks (use meal swipe equivalency at $7.00 for best value)

All Mobile Orders can be picked up on the first floor of Waldron Student Center across from Valley Pizza & Bread Co.

Hours:  Available during all University Meal periods

 

More Dining Details

Students may use their meals at Waldron Café or Valley Pizza & Bread Co. Cash Equivalency is available at Valley Pizza & Bread Co. for both in-person dining and Mobile Ordering. Students using Mobile Ordering can use their Cash Equivalency Meal Swipe for a meal up to $7.00 at Valley Pizza Co.

Students on a 15 Meal Plan can use 1 meal per meal period with a maximum total meals of 4 meals used per day. Students on this plan cannot use their meal plan at two locations during the same meal period. Students on a Block plan can use multiple meals per meal period at any location.

 

Contact Us

Have questions about Griffin Dining? Check out our Griffin Dining Website, or contact us at griffindining@gmercyu.edu or 267-448-1328.

 

Catering

To make arrangements for catered food events, please contact us at 267-448-1328 or email griffincatering@gmercyu.edu Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also check out our Catering Website.