Meal Plan Basics
- 19 meals per week: Provides access to dining halls and retail locations.
- 200 TAMs for the year: “Trade-in” up to four dining hall meal swipes for TAM swipes per day to build your own combo meal in participating retail locations. TAMs are not additional weekly meals but provide flexibility for you to eat across campus aligned with your busy schedule.
- 145 Flex $: Functions as cash on your student card. Use Flex $ in campus retail locations to purchase beverages, snack food items, and more.
- Auto-enrollment into the GOOD TO GO Reusable Container Initiative: You will automatically be opted into the GOOD TO GO reusable container initiative to help eliminate single-use packaging when dining in retail locations across campus, using a Swap-Eat-Repeat process.
Where to Safely Dine on Campus
Speak with a chef to discuss safe dining options, ingredients, or if you require special preparation of a meal.
Ban Righ & Leonard dining halls
- Access the true balance allergy station where meals are prepared in a designated area, free from milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, soy, mustard, shellfish, wheat, and gluten.
- Review menu boards at each food station which include contains/may contain statements for Health Canada Priority Allergens.
- Access the self-serve gluten-free friendly pantry for gluten-free breads, cereals, muffins, and more.
- Additional items (ie. gluten free pizza/pasta, and others) are available upon request. Please call the kitchen a minimum of 30 minutes in advance and ask for a chef. Visit the Special Diet Options page for examples of items available upon request with advanced notice.
Ban Righ dining hall - 613-533-6000 ext. 74567
Leonard dining hall - 613-533-6000 ext. 74585
Jean Royce dining hall
- Request modified meals and true balance recipes.
- Review menu boards at each food station which include contains/may contain statements for Health Canada Priority Allergens.
- Access the self-serve gluten-free friendly pantry for gluten-free breads, cereals, muffins, and more.
- Additional items (ie. gluten free pasta) are available upon request. Please call the kitchen a minimum of 30 minutes in advance and ask for a chef – 613-533-6000 ext. 74991. Visit the Special Diet Options page for examples of items available upon request with advanced notice.
Exercise caution if dining in retail locations as they present a higher risk of cross-contamination.
If choosing retail, a chef is onsite to assist you with safe meal preparation at these locations:
- Lazy Scholar*
- Location 21* - gluten free deep fryer on site. Speak with a chef.
- Wally’s* (Monday-Friday)
- Jean Royce Barista* (until 9 PM - supervisor after 9 PM) - gluten free deep fryer on site. Ask Before You Eat.
- Khao (coming soon!)
- Clove and Spice (coming soon!)
Visit the Special Diet Options page for examples of no gluten items available upon request (items may be subject to change based on product availability).
*Packaged gluten free baked goods and Allergy Smart© cookies are available at these locations (while quantities last).
Check out the campus map for food locations with a chef on site.
It is not advisable to eat in these locations as menu items and/or ingredients cannot be altered.
- Zapies
- Goodes Café*
- The Library Café*
- Mackintosh Corry*
- Student Street Express*
- Café Union*
- KHAO PHO NOW
- National franchises (ex. Tim Horton’s, Starbuck’s, Booster Juice, Pizza Pizza, Pita Pit, Bento Sushi (coming soon!))
When dining at Ban Righ, Leonard, or Jean Royce Dining Halls:
- Ask Before You Eat – speak with a chef on site about your safest dining options, ingredient information, and special meal preparation for your dietary needs.
- Avoid self-serve. Speaking with a chef regarding your dietary need will ensure additional safety precautions are taken in your meal preparation.
- Trays are available upon request from a manager or supervisor if you are dining with severe allergies, concerns related to cross contamination, and/or functional limitations associated with a disability or a health condition.
- Can’t find what you’re looking for in the Gluten Free Friendly Pantry? Speak with a chef or manager who will be happy to assist. Look for the Napkin Talk QR code to provide feedback about the Gluten Free Friendly Pantry.
If dining in a retail location:
- Exercise caution as retail locations present a higher risk of cross-contamination.
- Visit a location with a chef on site.
- Ask Before You Eat – speak with a chef on site about your safest dining options, ingredient information, and special meal preparation for your dietary needs.
If you are exposed to gluten while dining on campus or have concerns about exposure to gluten while dining on campus, please advise the Registered Dietitian as soon as possible.
Additional support or dietary accommodation is available at any point throughout the year, as needed, upon consultation with the Registered Dietitian. Questions or concerns should be directed to dietitian@queensu.ca.
Important links:
Today’s menu: Preview the menu options. Look for true balance offerings. Menu boards with important allergen information are available in-person only. Menu items may be subject to change. Always confirm menu items and allergens in person.
Allergy and Dietary Needs: Read the important information included on this page regarding dining safely on campus.
Registered Dietitian Meeting: Book before arriving on campus or as close to move in as possible. Meet with the Dietitian again at any time throughout the year.
Special Diet Options: Learn about our menu identifiers and locations where special diet options are available.