Dining Services
Relax with friends over a meal in the Waldron Café, share a late-night slice with friends at the Valley Pizza 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 about your meal plan options on our Tuition & Fees 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 Co., 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 purchase flex dollars at the Campbell Solution Center or online through eAccounts on the GMercyU Portal. You can purchase any amount but any purchase over $50 will receive a 10% enhancement.
Casual Meal Rates
- Breakfast: $5.95
- Lunch: $9.43
- Dinner: $10.38
- Special Meal: $11.79
University Meal Periods
Monday - Thursday
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 10:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lite Lunch: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 10:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday
Lunch: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday
Brunch: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lite Lunch: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Late Night Dinner (Valley Pizza Co. Only): 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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: 10am-2pm Monday-Friday until early February, when it returns to all building hours
Waldron Cafe
You’ll find an assortment to please every palate in this “all you can eat” dining hall. Our chefs take great pride in developing creative menus encompassing multicultural entrees and delicious sides. The signature double chocolate cookies and self-serve ice cream are a hit with our guests. 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 Flex Dollars, cash, or credit card.
Waldron Cafe Hours
Monday-Friday:
- Breakfast: 7:00am – 10:00am
- Lunch: 11:00am – 2:00pm
- Dinner: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday:
- Lunch: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday:
- Brunch: 11:00am- 2:00pm
- Dinner: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Valley Pizza Co.
One step into the Waldron Student Center and the aroma of fresh, hand crafted pizzas will leave you wanting a slice. The Valley Pizza Co. is known for its classic and innovative pizzas and accompanying Italian cuisine, and uses the best quality cheese, vegetables and meats. Our house-made marinara and pizzas are made with pride. Dine in, take out, or have us bring it to you with a catering request. Meal Exchange Equivalency is available during lunch and dinner, or you can pay with Flex Dollars or cash.
Valley Pizza Co. Dining Hours
Monday-Thursday:
- Lunch: 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Lite Lunch: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Dinner: 4:00 - 7:00pm
- Late Night Dinner: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday:
- Lunch: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed
Mobile Ordering (Temporarily Closed)
To better meet your needs for fast and convenient meals, snacks, and drinks, try our virtual dining location served up from our Waldron Cafe Kitchen! Contact-free pick-up shelves will save you time, and you can use meal swipe equivalency ($9.50) for the best value. Mobile ordering for Valley Pizza Co. will have additional menu options and an expanded selection of snacks and drinks.
More Dining Details
Students may use their meals at Waldron Café or Valley Pizza Co. Students can also choose to use a meal for Mobile Order Pick Up instead of in person dining.
Mobile Order Pick Up will be available at all meal periods. All Mobile Orders can be picked up on the first floor of Waldron Student Center across from Valley Pizza Co.
Cash Equivalency is available for Mobile Ordering or any On the Go prepared meals. Cash Equivalency is also available at Valley Pizza 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 $9.50 on Griffins Mobile or $6.25 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 can not 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 Dining Website, or contact us at griffindining@dektinary.com or 267-448-1328.
Catering
To make arrangements for catered food events, please contact us at 267-448-1328 or email griffincatering@dektinary.com Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also check out our Catering Website.