Beginning June 8

Summer is finally here, and it's time for a well-deserved break! Vail Commons and Davis Café will be the only open dining locations on campus. All other venues are closed for the season. Both locations will operate on modified summer schedules. Have a wonderful and relaxing break, 'cats! 

Please explore our Summer Break hours before visiting a location during this time.

Take Our Short Survey!

Do you have ideas for a future menu item at a Dining Services location? Maybe you want to share a positive experience you had with a team member? Whatever your thoughts are, we want to hear from YOU! Take our short survey and let us know what we can improve on for your next visit.

Now Serving

Vail Commons is known for unforgettable entrees and sides, designed to fit every need. This coming academic year, we’re leveling up and bringing the Davison community a whole new identity to Vail Commons, catered towards allergies and dietary needs. Introducing our Friendly Fork program, creating stations free of the main nine allergens; peanut, tree nut, soy, dairy, egg, fish, shellfish, and sesame! The Friendly Fork stations can be found at Herbs and Spices, Corner Grill, and Power Plant in Vail Commons, making these three show-stopping areas FREE of the main nine allergies. Every wildcat, no matter the dietary restriction, can eat comfortably and enjoy all of what these stations have to offer, without the worry of their allergies or intolerances getting in the way.

A huge congratulations to our Dining Services team for becoming FARECheck Gold Certified! FARECheck Gold is the highest level of recognition currently awarded by the Food Allergy Research & Education institution. Davidson College is now one of only five schools IN THE COUNTRY to achieve this accomplishment! With the introduction of the Friendly Fork program this semester and the hard work and dedication from the Dining Services team, we are proud to serve students, faculty, staff, and the Davidson community no matter the allergen or dietary restriction. 

Sign up today!

Forget about bringing your lunch from home and sign up for a Faculty and Staff Dining Plan instead! With different Dining Dollar bundles, you can select the right amount for your CatCard. Choose from Dining Dollar bundles of $50, $100, or $250, for discounted prices that NEVER EXPIRE during your employment at Davidson College. That’s right, they NEVER expire. Go with our top bundle of $250 DD for only $215 and enjoy food from any of our retail Dining Services locations, including Much Ado Catering. All Dining Dollar bundles receive a discounted door price at Vail Commons, too! So, save yourself the extra hassle, and leave the lunchbox at home! Contact CatCard Services to sign up for your Faculty and Staff Dining Plan!

Recommend a Friend!

Do you know someone who would be an amazing team member at Dining Services? Refer a friend to any position in Dining Services and receive $500! College employees will receive $250 at the end of each semester. Referrals and college employees must work both semesters to receive the full bonus. The referral must also include your name in application while applying to the position. Explore our open positions to see if your friend is a good fit!

Have questions? Contact Pinky Varghese, Director of Dining Services, at pivarghese@davidson.edu or 704-894-2076, to learn more!

Enjoy all-you-care-to-eat anytime!

You asked for it, we’ve got it! Vail Commons IS open with uninterrupted service weekdays (Monday - Thursday) from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.! These revised operational hours of the location are designed to fit complex schedules, student athletes, faculty and staff, and wildcats around campus. Vail Commons hosts three meal periods (breakfast, lunch, and dinner.) In between these meal periods, the location will still be open, offering continental and lite lunch options. Grab a salad, burger, sandwich, or delicious bowl of yogurt anytime of the day at Vail Commons and never worry you’ll miss a chance to use a swipe!