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.
Jean Royce dining hall:
- Request modified meals and select true balance recipes.
- Review menu boards at each food station which include contains/may contain statements for Health Canada Priority Allergens.
To request modified meals or additional precautionary measures when preparing your meal, please call the kitchen a minimum of 30 minutes in advance and ask for a chef.
Ban Righ dining hall - 613-533-6000 ext. 74567
Leonard dining hall - 613-533-6000 ext. 74585
Jean Royce dining hall - 613-533-6000 ext. 74991
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*
- Wally’s* (Monday-Friday)
- Jean Royce Barista* (until 9 PM - supervisor after 9 PM)
- Khao (coming soon!)
- Clove & Spice (coming soon!)
Be sure to Ask Before You Eat!
*Packaged nut free baked goods and © cookies are available at these locations (while quantities last).
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!))
Check out the for food locations with a chef on site.
When dining at Ban Righ, Leonard, or Jean Royce Dining Halls:
- Ask Before You Eat – speak with a chef 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.
- If you have an epinephrine device, carry at least one with you at all times.
If dining in a retail location:
- Exercise caution as retail locations present a higher risk of cross-contamination.
- Visit a location with a chef .
- 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 have an epinephrine device, carry at least one with you at all times.
In the event of an emergency:
Queen’s Emergency Report Centre, at 613-533-6111 is available 24/7 or use a nearby Blue Light Emergency Lift Phone.
If you experience an allergic reaction while dining on campus, after seeking immediate medical attention, please ensure to follow up with the Registered Dietitian and a Residence Life staff member (such as a Don or RLC) to inform them of any allergic reactions.
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:
: 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.
: Read the important information included on this page regarding dining safely on campus.
: Book before arriving on campus or as close to move in as possible. Meet with the Dietitian again at any time throughout the year.
: Learn about our menu identifiers and locations where special diet options are available.