The Carolina Dining team invites you to participate in our dining program. With over 25 dining facilities available throughout campus. Sodexo-Carolina Dining Services knows that people's tastes differ. Whether it is breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a snack, we offer a variety of choices to suit your dining needs and budget. Check out our weekly specials at one of our numerous locations or take advantage of our terrific Meal Plan Combos for extra savings!
dining Locations & Menu OPTIONS
* RUSSELL house dining locations
* Around CampuS LOCATIONS
Russell House dining facilities |
Grand Market Place The GMP features an open air bakery, large rotisserie, sushi bar, the pop and sizzle
of our Fire and Ice exhibition station along with the classic choices from the hot line 
including entrees and vegetables. Salad tossed your way with your favorite toppings,
vegetarian/vegan station and grill. That's why we call it Grand!
CURRENT MENU:
The Grand Market Place will be the featured location for this week's
International Cuisine Days. Come sample the delicious menu options from around the world!
Lunch Menus for November 16 thru November 22
Dinner Menus for November 16 thru November 22
Nov 23 thru Nov 29 Lunch Menus
Nov 23 thru Nov 29 Dinner Menus
Mongolian Grill Come and experience the great foods prepared at our newest concept-the Mongolian Grill;
located in the Grand Market Place. Our unique circular grill and delicious options (grilled just the way you want)
will keep you coming back for more.

Soup Man’s world renowned soup is now available on campus! Located inside the
Grand Market Place and offering a variety of soups, side salads, beverages, and
combos. Stop by and check us out or check out our Facebook account.
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GAMECOCK PARK UNITS
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Grab a flame-broiled burger or crispy chicken sandwich with french fries and a drink! Located on the 2nd floor. |
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Serving bagels, cream cheese schmears, coffee and bagel sandwiches. Located on the 2nd floor. |
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Chick-fil-A® is a favorite on campus for great tasting sandwiches, salads, and sides. Located on the 2nd floor.
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Fresh, hot personal pan pizzas, bread sticks and salads along with everyone's favorite Mexican menu.
Now these two great tastes are available in one location on the second floor of the Russell House.
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At Santorini's you'd swear you were in Greece. Taste our mediterranean cuisine with traditional Greek favorites which include hummus, pitas and salads. Lamb lovers should try the gyros.
Daily Menu Items
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Note: Meal plans are not accepted in this location. We accept cash, Carolina Cash, and credit cards.. |
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Horseshoe Deli
Feel you are in New York City when you enjoy your favorite sandwiches at our New York style deli location.
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Fresh Italian fare including made-to-order brick oven pizza, salads, sandwiches and pasta. Located on the 1st floor. |
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Featuring signature fruit smoothies with power supplements, a complete line of frozen coffee, and fresh squeezed fruit and vegetable juices.
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Around Campus DINING FACILITIES |
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Bates Carolina Diner
Located at Bates House, This 'all you can eat' facility features your favorite grilled items, an ice cream bar, and "unlimited seconds" including hot entrees,
veggies, salads, pizza, exhibition station and desserts " Late Night" Dining available.
Check out this week's menus...
Nov 16 thru Nov 22 Lunch Menus
Nov 16 thru Nov 22 Dinner Menus |
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Cafe' Verde
Located in West Quad, offers a variety of pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches such as the Chicago Club Sub and Big Apple Chicken Wrap.
It also features a convenience store that offers environmentally friendly products.
Call-ahead orders: 777-5006
Daily Menu Sheet |
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Cooper's Corner features grab and go sandwiches, salads, bakery items, beverages and proudly brewing Starbucks Coffee. Located in the Thomas Cooper Library.
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Located in the Carolina Coliseum, Fast Break serves a great selection of Grab 'n Go items. |
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Gibbes Court
Located in Capstone, features a Deli, Pizza Station, Hot Line featuring your down home favorites, Fresh From the Garden Salad Station and Grill.
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Current menu options...
Nov 16 - Nov 22 Lunch Menus
Nov 23 - Nov 29 Lunch Menus
Nov 23 - Nov 29 Dinner Menus |
Hampton St. Cafe Located at 1600 Hampton St., this location offers Starbucks Coffee, breakfast and lunch items, plus a nice selection of baked goods for your mid-afternoon sugar cravings. |
Located in the new Honors Dorm. Come check out all our great dining options. We also offer delicious Starbucks coffees in our Coffee Niche.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with us on Thursday, November 19 at the Honors Cafe.
Nov 16 thru Nov 22 Menus
Nov 23 thru Nov 29 Lunch Menus
Nov 23 thru Nov 29 Dinner Menus
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HEALTHY EATERTAINMENT
COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Healthy Carolina - making healthy choices simple
Demonstrations to be held:
11:45 pm- 12:15 pm
12:45 pm to 1:15 pm
Previous featured menus...
"Thanksgiving Dinner for Two"
Turkey London Broil w/Fall Vegetables
Three Sisters Soup and Trout Recipe |
Top of Carolina
Now Open for Sunday Brunch!

Enjoy a delicious buffet and a panoramic view from Columbia's only "revolving restaurant". Menu will include:...Hot Line, Carving Station, Action Station, Salads, Desserts, Breads, and Beverages.
BBQ Friday
$9.86 (plus tax)
The Top of Carolina is offering a BBQ Buffet which includes pork BBQ, pulled BBQ chicken, cole slaw, green beans, rice, macaroni & cheese, seasonal salads, and banana pudding. Beverages and a dessert bar are also included.
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Sunday Brunch
Adults - $21.00
Children (12 and under) - $10.00
Seniors (65+) 10% discount
Cost (per person) includes beverages and taxes.
(Cash, Credit Card, or Carolina Cash)
Reservations are required. Please call Monday thru Friday (803) 777-7919 or on Weekends
at (803) 777-0848
Customer parking is available at the corner of Barnwell and Pendleton Streets. |
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Cafe à la Cart serves Seattle's Best Coffee, sandwiches, breakfast biscuits, and Grab & Go sandwiches,beverages and salads. Located in the lobby of the Law School. |
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Colloquium Cafe'
Located between Gambrell Hall and the Humanities
Building. (Hours: Mon- Fri
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM). Features fresh
pastries, fruit, Muesli, and Starbucks Coffee. Lunch offers a variety of freshly prepared salads, deli sandwiches, soups, homemade desserts and assorted freshly
brewed iced teas. To reserve the private dining room, please call 777-6004
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Carolina Fast Track
Located outside the Engineering Building, offers an assortment
of bottled beverages, coffees, Chick-fil-A Sandwiches, side salads, sandwiches, wraps, fresh fruit and other sweets. |
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Jazzman's Café
Located on the Lower Level of the BA Building. An upscale coffee concept featuring high quality coffee and teas, freshly baked pastries and desserts, grab and go salads and gourmet sandwiches. |
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The Patio Cafe Located in Patterson Hall, this is a health-conscious option with no fried food featuring a grill, deli, stir fry and pasta stations, hot entrees w/vegetables, and desserts. All menu items are either baked, grilled, sauteed, stir fried, or broiled.
This Week's Menus...
Nov 23 - Nov 29 Lunch
Nov 23 - Nov 29 Dinner
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Preston's at Noon
A faculty/staff dining facility located in the Preston Dining Hall above the Student Affairs offices in the west wing of the Russell House. Offering a variety of menu options including entrees and vegetables, exhibition cooking, soup and salad stations, and dessert. Though Preston's is open to everyone, the primary emphasis is on faculty/staff dining. Lunch is available at a cost of $9.30/person.
This Week's Menus...
Nov 16 thru Nov 20
Next Week's Menus...
Nov 23 thru Nov 27 Menus
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Offers a variety of specialty sandwiches, fresh salads, hot dogs, soups, and baked goods, and features an outside seating area. Great for students on-the-go!
Come check out our new Carolina Sweet Sensations--featuring South Carolina treats for those Carolina fans!
Students, save money-look for the
Meal Plan Combos! |
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