Dining Services Hours of Operation
There are two locations to view so be sure to select the one you are interested
in.
The Hilltop Cafe is our full-service dining hall that offers students and
guests a wide variety of food, from creative vegan entrees, seasonal entrees
and salads to house-made pizza and fresh pasta!
Zamora's Market offers popular menu items freshly made, conveniently
packaged, and ready to go. Stop by for a specialty coffee, a midday snack on
your way to class, or a protein pack post workout!
Please note that the standard hours of operation are subject to change for the
fall athletics pre-season, New Student Orientation, holidays, breaks or special
events. In those cases, signs will be posted in the dining hall to let students
know of the updated schedule. You can also find details as soon as they are
public here: Cornell.CafeBonAppetit.com
- Fall Break 2026 Hours:
- Friday, November 20 Dinner: Last regular meal plan meal in Hilltop Cafe. Zamora's Market closes.
- Saturday, November 21 - Saturday, November 28: Self-service meals.
- The Thomas Commons full-meal vending machine will serve à la carte dishes and is accessible during all open hours of the Thomas Commons. Students can use their declining card balance or a credit card to buy these items.
- Natalia's Food Pantry offers a large variety of free food for all community members and is located on campus in the Ebersole Health and Wellness Center. In addition to regularly scheduled open hours, students have 27/7 access by calling Campus Safety.
- Sunday, November 29 Lunch: Regular meal plan resumes in Hilltop Cafe.
- Winter Break Closing 2026
- Wednesday, December 16 Dinner: Last regular meal plan meal in Hilltop Cafe. Zamora's operates until 12 pm (noon).
- Thursday, December 17 – breakfast service in Hilltop available by sponsoring department or pay at the door
- December 18 - January 9: Hilltop Cafe & Zamora's Market closed.
- Natalia's Food Pantry offers a large variety of free food for all community members and is located on campus in the Ebersole Health and Wellness Center. In addition to regularly scheduled open hours, students have 27/7 access by calling Campus Safety.
- Sunday, January 10: Service and regular meal plan resumes with dinner Service
Monday, January 11: Zamora's Market re-opens.
- Spring Break 2027 Hours
- Thursday, March 4 Lunch: Last regular meal plan meal.
- Thursday, March 4 Dinner service 5:30-6:30 available by sponsoring department or pay at the door
- Friday, March 5 through Saturday March 13 Zamora's Market open.
- Single meal service for the day: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Students can use their declining card balance or a credit card for Zamora's Market.
- Natalia's Food Pantry offers a large variety of free food for all community members and is located on campus in the Ebersole Health and Wellness Center. In addition to regularly scheduled open hours, students have 27/7 access by calling Campus Safety.
- Sunday, March 14 Lunch: Regular meal plan resumes with Hilltop Cafe reopening for lunch service.
- Monday, March 15: Zamora's Market resumes regular hours.
- Spring Closing 2027 Hours
- Hilltop Cafe
- Thursday, May 6
- Lunch: Last regular meal plan meal. Flex dollars deactivate at 4:00 pm
- Dinner: 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm Seniors, department sponsorship or pay at the door.
- Friday, May 7: Seniors, department sponsorship, or pay-at-the-door.
- Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Lunch service 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Dinner service 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Saturday, May 8: Seniors, department sponsorship or pay at the door.
- Lunch service 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Dinner service 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Sunday, May 9: Graduation ticket only or pay at the door.
- Brunch service 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Thursday, May 6
- Zamora's Market
- Wednesday, May 6 Lunch: Last meal service & final retail sales until 2 pm
- Closed for the remainder of the year.
- Hilltop Cafe