On-campus Dining . The University offers many eating facilities throughout the campus. Prices and serving times vary. Undergraduates living in dormitories usually sign up for the meal plan (21 meals per week). The dining hall in Harkness Graduate Commons , 14 Everett St. , (617)495-5538, provides service for students in all of the graduate schools.

Other meal alternatives on campus include:
Hillel House, 52 Mt. Auburn Street , 617-495-4696. Hillel House serves kosher meals including lunch on Saturday at 12:15 PM , dinners Sunday through Thursday 5:00-7:00 PM , and Shabbat dinner on Friday, at approximately 7:00 PM (call for specific times). Call for information and reservations for holiday meals.

Reservations are required for Shabbat and holiday meals. Those on meal plans may use their Harvard ID cards to pay for meals at Hillel House. The cost for weeknight dinners is $12 for Harvard students and $14 for all others; Shabbat dinners are $12 for Harvard students and $14 for all others.

Dudley Café, Lehman Hall, Harvard Yard, 617-495-3381. Dudley Café serves students in the graduate dorms but is also open to anyone wishing to eat there. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served during term time.

The Faculty Club, 20 Quincy Street , 617-495-5758. The Faculty Club is open for membership to any Harvard affiliate holding an Officer's or Faculty ID card. Although there is no membership fee one must complete a membership form at the Reception Desk in the Faculty Club lobby with your officer's card. Alumnae who pay their membership dues may also join the Club. Meals may be charged to one's account, to a credit card or paid by cash. It is open year-round. During the academic year the Faculty Club serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday.

The Greenhouse Cafe, Science Center , First Floor, 617-496-4790

Meals are available in each of the 12 undergraduate Houses at Harvard; eating in a House offers an opportunity to meet undergraduates. Meals may be purchased with cash. Prior permission from the House Dining Office may be necessary for dining. A limited number of graduate students and scholars may become affiliated with one of these Houses; each House will provide a meal plan. Contact the House Master for details about procedures for these affiliations.

Another more expensive alternative is to visit the many restaurants located in the vicinity. During University vacations the campus dining halls close, and restaurants may be the only alternative.