Dining Options at Merrimack College
Merrimack’s campus dining team is dedicated to providing a vibrant dining experience for our students, faculty and staff. We feature a wide range of nutritious meals, including our allergen-friendly Simple Servings entrée station, to accommodate all dietary preferences. From breakfast to late-night snacks, Merrimack has you covered with convenient dining options to fuel your day.
dining locations
Our dining program offers flexibility and options to meet different needs, allowing students to use meal swipes at dining locations across campus.
Sparky's Place
Sakowich Campus Center
Sparky’s Place offers a dining program complete with signature brands and diverse menu selections. It features a wide variety of fresh food designed to satisfy everyone’s appetite with food choices to rival your favorite restaurants.
The Warrior's Den
Sakowich Campus Center
A favorite student hang out, it’s home to natural! and subconnection. We also offer freshly brewed Atomic coffee, homemade desserts and pastries, and a wide variety of Pick N’ Roll sushi, snacks and beverages. All of our stations also have a meal swipe option.
Monica's Kitchen
College Church of Christ
Merrimack’s newest café and grill is steps away from the Student Union. Proudly serving Starbucks drinks, all-day breakfast, signature paninis, sandwiches, Bird N’ Brine chicken, salad bar, personal pizzas, pub fare and weekly specials.
Augie's Pub
Sakowich Campus Center
Open on designated nights, Augie’s is the place to meet up with your friends. We offer a pub style menu and alcohol to students who are 21 and older. Keep an eye out for specials and events hosted at Augie’s and please remember to drink responsibly.
East Campus Eats
Engineering Innovation Center
Stop by the Engineering Innovation Center at 510-513 Turnpike Rd for pizza, salad and soup. East Campus Eats at the School of Engineering & Computational Sciences includes a build-your-own deli station and breakfast sandwiches.
Mack Mart
McQuade Library
Mack Mart at McQuade offers a selection of grab-and-go items, including a variety of snacks, candy, assorted beverages, grab & go meals, ice cream, health and beauty products, and household/dorm necessities.
Mack Mart East
Engineering Innovation Center
This campus market is located inside the Engineering Innovation Center and offers a variety of snacks, candy, drinks, grab & go meals, health & beauty products, and household and dorm necessities.
MERRIMACK FOOD TRUCK
There is nothing better than a food truck taco or fully loaded chili-cheese nachos! The Merrimack Food Truck is open only for pop-up events and is also used at sporting events.
Past Menu Items
- Baja Chicken Tacos
- Meatball Subs with Caramelized Onions
- Steak & Cheese with Fries
- BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos
Dunkin' & Other Coffee Shops On Campus
Coffee is essential to the college experience, and Merrimack has coffee shops across campus. Dunkin' is available in the Merrimack Athletics Complex (MAC). Additional coffee shops include McQuade Café – McQuade Library; Monica’s Kitchen – Student Union; The Warrior’s Den – Sakowich Campus Center.
2025-2026 Resident Meal Plans
Merrimack Dining Services offers a variety of delicious, nutritious meals that keep students energized and focused. Our unique dining program allows students to use meal swipes at nearly all campus dining locations—simply look for the meal swipe icon to enjoy diverse meal options anywhere on campus.
Our inviting spaces provide a vibrant atmosphere where students can forge friendships, join exciting dining events, explore new cuisines, and unwind after classes. We’re proud to offer a range of meal plans designed to cater to every appetite, including options for off-campus students looking to dine on campus.
With our 19 all-access meal plan, students can swipe for meals not only at our dining hall, Sparky’s Place, but also at various campus restaurants. Enjoy the flexibility of using all swipes anywhere swipes are accepted, enhancing your dining experience with convenience and choice. For the optimal dining experience, all new freshmen are required to enroll in the 19 all-access meal plan.
19 Meals Per Week - All Access
- $4,305 per semester
- Includes 19 Meal Swipes per Week, $50 Dining Dollars per Semester & 5 Guest Swipes per Semester.
- Enjoy the flexibility of using all swipes anywhere Meal Swipes are accepted, enhancing your dining experience with convenience and choice.
14 Meals Per Week
- $4,200 per semester
- Includes 14 Meal Swipes per Week, $200 Dining Dollars per Semester & 5 Guest Swipes per Semester.
- 5 of 14 Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted. All Meal Swipes can be used at Sparky’s Place.
7 Meals Per Week (only available to students living in apartments)
- $3,780 per semester
- Includes 7 Meal Swipes per Week, $400 Dining Dollars per Semester & 5 Guest Swipes per Semester.
- 2 of 7 Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted. All Meal Swipes can be used at Sparky’s Place.
7 Meals Per Week with HelloFresh (only available to students living in apartments)
- $4,380 per semester
- Includes 7 Meal Swipes per Week, $400 Dining Dollars per Semester & 5 Guest Swipes per Semester.
- 2 of 7 Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted. All Meal Swipes can be used at Sparky’s Place.
- 12 Weeks of 2 x 2 HelloFresh boxes (4 meals per week) to be customized and delivered at your convenience.
Dunkin' & Dining Dollars for Residential Meal Plan
- $5 Dining Dollars can be used at the on-campus Dunkin’ with the 19 All Access Meal Plan
- $20 Dining Dollars can be used at the on-campus Dunkin’ with the 14 Meal Plan
- $45 Dining Dollars can be used at the on-campus Dunkin’ with the 7 Meal Plan
View or Change Your Resident Meal Plan
- Log into the MyHousing Portal
- Select “meal plan” on the left side of the screen
- Select “dining plans”
- Select “change my meal plan”
Additional Notes
- All resident students will default to the 19 All Access Meal Plan.
- Returning and new transfer students can change their meal plan up until the end of business on Jan. 16, 2026.
- New freshmen resident students are required to enroll in the 19 All Access Meal Plan.
2025-2026 Off-Campus Student Meal Plans
Block Plus Plan
- $1,715 per semester
- 2 Meal Swipes per Week, 40 Swipe block, $200 Dining Dollars per Semester.
Block Plus Plan with HelloFresh
- $2,315 per semester
- 2 Meal Swipes per Week, 40 Swipe block, $200 Dining Dollars per Semester.
- 12 Weeks of 2 x 2 HelloFresh boxes (4 meals per week) to be customized and delivered at your convenience.
2 Meals Per Week
- $705 per semester
- 2 Meal Swipes per Week, $50 Dining Dollars per Semester
- Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted.
2 Meals Per Week with HelloFresh
- $1,305 per semester
- 2 Meal Swipes per Week, $50 Dining Dollars per Semester
- Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted.
- 12 Weeks of 2 x 2 HelloFresh boxes (4 meals per week) to be customized and delivered at your convenience.
3 Meals Per Week
- $1,060 per semester
- 3 Meal Swipes per Week, $100 Dining Dollars per Semester
- Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted.
3 Meals Per Week with HelloFresh
- $1,660 per semester
- 3 Meal Swipes per Week, $100 Dining Dollars per Semester
- Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted.
- 12 Weeks of 2 x 2 HelloFresh boxes (4 meals per week) to be customized and delivered at your convenience.
5 Meals Per Week
- $1,715 per semester
- 5 Meal Swipes per Week, $150 Dining Dollars per Semester
- Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted.
5 Meals Per Week with HelloFresh
- $2,315 per semester
- 5 Meal Swipes per Week, $150 Dining Dollars per Semester
- Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted.
- 12 Weeks of 2 x 2 HelloFresh boxes (4 meals per week) to be customized and delivered at your convenience.
7 Meals Per Week
- $3,780 per semester
- Includes 7 Meal Swipes per Week, $400 Dining Dollars per Semester & 5 Guest Swipes per Semester.
- 2 of 7 Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted. All Meal Swipes can be used at Sparky’s Place.
7 Meals Per Week with HelloFresh
- $4,380 per semester
- Includes 7 Meal Swipes per Week, $400 Dining Dollars per Semester & 5 Guest Swipes per Semester.
- 2 of 7 Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted. All Meal Swipes can be used at Sparky’s Place.
- 12 Weeks of 2 x 2 HelloFresh boxes (4 meals per week) to be customized and delivered at your convenience.
14 Meals Per Week
- $4,200 per semester
- Includes 14 Meal Swipes per Week, $200 Dining Dollars per Semester & 5 Guest Swipes per Semester.
- 5 of 14 Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted. All Meal Swipes can be used at Sparky’s Place.
19 Meals Per Week - All Access
- $4,305 per semester
- Includes 19 Meal Swipes per Week, $50 Dining Dollars per Semester & 5 Guest Swipes per Semester.
- Enjoy the flexibility of using all swipes anywhere Meal Swipes are accepted, enhancing your dining experience with convenience and choice.