Ashland University Student Dining is Open to the Public
Join us for your next meal!
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 7 – 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 4 – 7 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8:30 – 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 4 – 6:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed | 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 4 – 6:30 p.m. |
Late Night Dining: Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 – 11 p.m.
Hours may vary for holidays and breaks.
Nutrition and Allergy Information
View Dining Service's Nutrition and Allergy Information.
Student Employment
We offer an excellent opportunity to provide students with on-campus employment.
Apply online through Handshake or by filling out the Student Dining Employment Form.
Meal Plan Options
All AU meal plan prices are for one semester only and meals do not carry over from semester to semester or year to year. There is no refund on unused swipes on any of the meal plans. Meal swipes intended for the dining hall carry no cash value and are not eligible for any type of refund or alternative voucher to be used in another operation at the end of the semester.
Gold
Unlimited meals in the student dining hall plus Dining Dollars which can be used to purchase guest meals in the dining hall or used as cash at any dining retail locations on campus. The benefit of this plan allows you to take family and friends to the dining hall, while gaining savings over the door price.
Purple
Unlimited meals in the student dining hall located in the John C. Myers Convocation Center. Students may come and go as many times as they like. You'll never run out of meals! The dining hall offers late night dining, which makes this plan an excellent value.
Talon
Receive 160 meals to be used in the student dining hall plus additional Dining Dollars to be used at any of our dining retail locations on campus which include the Eagles' Nest, Tuffy's Smoothie Bar, Lyceum Café, Concessions, and Ashland Marketplace. Note: Meal swipes carry no cash equivalence.
Eagle
This plan gives the student 240 meals to be spread throughout the semester. Meal swipes can be used at the student dining hall or used as equivalency at any of our retail dining locations which include the Eagles' Nest, Tuffy's Smoothie Bar, Lyceum Café, Concessions, and Catering.
Tuffy
For Commuter Students and Campus Apartments
Students receive 80 meals to be used in the dining hall or for equivalency at the Eagles’ Nest, Tuffy’s Smoothie Bar, Lyceum Café, and Concessions. If you run out of meals, additional 20-meal blocks can be purchased for $240 or 10-meal blocks for $125.
| Meal Plan | 2024-25 Pricing (per semester) |
2025-26 Pricing (per semester) |
|---|---|---|
Gold |
$3,135 (includes $290 Dining Dollars) |
$3,250 (includes $300 Dining Dollars) |
Purple |
$2,845 | $2,950 |
Talon |
$2,845 (includes $500 Dining Dollars) |
$2,950 (includes $520 Dining Dollars) |
Eagle |
$2,845 | $2,950 |
Tuffy |
$1,145 | $1,190 |
How to Change Your Meal Plan
You can change your meal plan by contacting Danielle Hamilton or Fred Geib.
Note: Meal plans cannot be changed after the first two weeks of each semester.
Meals To Go
Students on the Talon, Eagle or Tuffy meal plan can participate in the “To Go” program. Students must purchase an approved green reusable container from Student Dining. Upon entering the Student Dining Hall, students will receive a beverage cup and utensil packet along with their reusable container. Students can then choose their "To Go" meal from the meals offered. Cookies, brownies, ice cream and ice cream novelties are included. This program is only available in the Student Dining Hall. Contact Fred Geib for additional information.
Sick and Need a Meal?
Sick Tray Menus are limited to two choices: a liquid/soft diet or a bland diet.
Sick Trays must be requested by:
- Breakfast - 7:30 a.m.
- Lunch - 10:30 a.m.
- Dinner - 3:30 p.m.
A friend or roommate may pick up your meal if requested by phone.
Call 419-207-5576 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Call 419-289-5761 before 7:30 a.m. and after 4.p.m.
Need A Change of Pace
A group of students on the meal plan can turn in their valid ID's for a meal to go, picnic or spaghetti dinner at no charge. You can pick up a request form from the Student Dining Production Manager. All requests must be accompanied by the Meal Pick Up Contract Form and placed five days prior to the event. All valid ID numbers must be turned in two days prior to the event using this signature sheet for pickup orders.
Other Dining Locations
What is Equivalency?
Present your Eagle Card when entering the student dining hall and your meal will be deducted from your meal-plan account. Students can also use a meal swipe to eat at any of our retail locations for a value of $8.25 per transaction. Locations include Eagles' Nest, Tuffy's Smoothie Bar, Lyceum Café, Catering, Concessions, and Conard Café (located on the Mansfield College of Nursing and Health Sciences Campus).
GrubHub pickup or delivery services are available at the Eagles' Nest and Tuffy's Smoothie Bar.
Need Help setting up your GrubHub account?
Come visit us at the Lyceum Café in Archer Library.
The Lyceum Café, with its modern look and wide-open space, is located on the first floor of the Archer Library and is available to AU students, faculty and staff as well as the Ashland community.
Crimson Cup Coffee Available at the Eagles' Nest!
Whether you're on the go or settling in for a study session, the Eagles' Nest located at the Student Center has you covered. It's a great place for studying by yourself or in a group, grabbing a bite to eat or catching up with fellow classmates. The Eagles' Nest offers a store experience with foods and products designed for every student's needs. Enjoy delicious grab 'n' go dining options, fresh produce, a salad bar, hot meals off the grill and made-to-order deli sandwiches. You can also get self-serve or brewed Crimson Cup coffee and a wide variety of convenience items.
Regular Hours
| Monday – Thursday | 8:30 a.m. – Midnight |
|---|---|
| Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7 p.m. – Midnight |
| Sunday | 6 p.m. – Midnight |
Eagles' Nest Managers
Sherry Kidd & Amanda Rodrigues
419-207-6123
A Healthy Choice
While we are known for our Drink of the Month specials, Tuffy's offers more than just smoothies, we carry a variety of healthy snacks in addition to salads and sandwiches. Whether you are working out, in-between classes or watching a sporting event, Tuffy's provides a welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy overlooking the basketball courts and rock climbing wall or socialize at the front counter.
Drink of the Month
Each month, Tuffy's Smoothie Bar holds a smoothie contest in which Tuffy’s customers and employees submit their own drink recipes. The contest begins on the first of each month and runs until three or four days before the month is over. To submit your recipe idea please inquire; we are located in the Recreation Center.
Regular Hours
| Monday – Thursday | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Friday | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Summer Hours
Tuffy's Smoothie Bar is closed over the summer and during breaks.
Tuffy's Smoothie Bar is a cashless facility. Please utilize credit, debit, Dining Dollars or Eagle Dollars for payment.
The Talons Concession stand is open during the football season at the Schar Athletic Complex and during basketball and wrestling seasons at Kates Gym.
We offer a variety of beverages and snacks including hot chocolate, Pepsi products, bottled water, Tuffy chow, popcorn, hot dogs and soft pretzels. Special additions at football games include fries, brats, burgers and our famous funnel cake fries.
Use your Meal Plan at the Game!
Did you know you can use your meal swipes at the concessions stand? Just bring your Eagle Card!
Earn $$ for Your Student Organization!
Talons Concessions is excited to provide the opportunity to student organizations to volunteer their time working at Talons Concessions during home football games at Miller Stadium. Please contact Fred Geib if you're interested in this great opportunity for your student organization.
Local Foods Program
AU is Proud to Support Locally Grown Food
Ashland University is a proud supporter of many local businesses and brands that grow, make and produce products right here in Ohio. This past year, 24% of costs associated with food for Ashland's Dining Services went to locally-based businesses.
AU uses these local vendors:
- Smith Dairy, located in Orrville, is a local dairy producer founded in 1909. Smith‘s is one of our oldest business partners, providing fresh milk, sour cream and their premium ice cream.
- Gerber Poultry, located in Orrville, uses no antibiotics, animal by-product feed or antibiotics in the production of their chicken. They run a humane processing center, which has been certified by the Global Food Safety Initiative. Gerber provides AU with fresh quality chicken breast served in all of our dining locations, along with whole chickens for our rotisserie station.
- Nickles Bakery has been in operation for more than 100 years and serves seven states in the Midwest. They provide fresh breads and bagels six days a week to all our dining locations.
- Turk Brothers Meats, located in Ashland, provides some of the beef products and all of the ground beef products used in our campus dining facilities. They opened their doors in 1961 and have expanded to include processing specialty meats, such as buffalo, goat and elk.
- Gordon Food Service provides a wide variety of products for AU dining locations. They have grown from a small local company to a national brand that now provides distribution throughout the United States.
- Everleaf Aquaponics, located in Shiloh, provides locally grown produce offered at our salad bar and deli.
- Velvet View Farms, located in Big Prairie, provides yogurt items to AU’s dining facilities. The farm is home to 70 Holstein cows. Each cow has a name and provides about 3,000 gallons of milk per year, which is used to create high quality traditional and Greek Yogurt.
- Buehler's, located in Wooster, is a local grocery chain founded by Ed and Helen Buehler in 1929. The store continues to be operated by the Buehler family today.
- Friendly Wholesale Co., located in Wooster, provides all of the candy for the concession areas on campus.
- Orlando Baking Co., located in Cleveland and in operation for more than 140 years, was originally founded in Italy. They currently produce more than 250 varieties of breads and rolls.
- Hiller’s Country Market, located in Ashland, is the area's largest cake-decorating and candy-making supplier.