On-Campus Dining Services
Hampshire College is dedicated to providing the highest quality food and service to students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Eating on Campus
Hampshire College Dining Services is passionate about food and creating a warm home-away-from-home that is made with everyone in mind. At the all-you-care-to-eat Hampshire College Dining Commons, we’ve carefully created a space and experiences designed just for Hampshire students to feel welcome and come as they are. Whether looking for something trendy and new or a little more familiar, our wide variety of menus with locally sourced ingredients from Western Massachusetts and New England gives students choices to match their moods at every meal. In addition, Hampshire students can find additional al a carte retail dining options at The Bridge and the Kern Kafé.
Dining services accommodate varied dietary needs. You can find out more about our flexible dining plan options here:
Locations
Dining Commons
We are passionate about food and creating a warm home-away-from-home that is made with everyone in mind. The Hampshire College Dining Commons features One & All, a space and experience designed just for Hampshire students to feel welcome and come as they are. Whether looking for something trendy & new, or a little more familiar — our wide variety of menus gives students choices to match their moods at every meal. One & All is for everyone.
Kern Kafé
Located in the R.W. Kern Center, the Kern Kafé is the coffee shop on campus. Offerings include espresso, lattes, tea, an assortment of other hot and cold beverages, homemade pastries, sandwiches, salads, and soup.
Bridge Café
Located on the second floor of the Robert Crown Center (RCC), the Bridge Café is the campus quick-service location. The name is taken from the bridge that connects the Harold F. Johnson Library's Airport Lounge and the Robert Crown Center. Offerings include made-to-order items, prepared to-go meals, sweets, ice cream and more.
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Five College Meal Exchange Program
Students with the full meal plan are eligible to participate in the Five College Meal Exchange Program that allows students who are enrolled in a course at a Five College partner during a meal period to take that meal at the host school, at no additional charge.
To apply, visit the front desk at the Dining Commons between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to receive and fill out an application. Please bring your enrollment confirmation for the course at the member institution. Email Jennifer Black at jbDC@hampshire.edu with questions.
Hampshire College Catering
From hearty breakfast buffets with freshly brewed coffee to casual feasts and elegant hors d’oeuvres, we customize every menu to perfectly suit your occasion — whether it’s a breakfast meeting, faculty luncheon, retirement celebration, or any other gathering. You can count on fresh, high-quality ingredients, creative preparations, elegant presentation, and attentive, thoughtful service.
We’d love to help you design the ideal menu for your event. Please contact our office at 413.559.5777 to start planning today!