Dining

Dining

Dining

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

Sparky's Place

SParky's place
(Sakowich Campus Center)

We are proud to offer a dining program complete with signature brands and menu selections that include just about every item you can imagine. Just feast your eyes on what we have available! Featuring 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 Center)

Open Wednesday & Thursday nights, Augie's is the place to meet up with your friends. Enjoy our Pub style menu and to those 21+ enjoy a tall cold one. Keep an eye out for specials and events hosted in Augie's Pub. Please remember to drink responsibly.

East Campus Eats
(Engineering Innovation CTR)

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 CTR)

On campus market located inside the Engineering Innovation Center offering a variety of snacks, candy, drinks, grab & go meals, health and beauty products and household/dorm necessities.

Majors & Minors Eatery
(Rogers Patio)

Located outside the Rogers Center for the Arts, Majors & Minors Eatery is a late-night option that offers a variety of entrees, sides and fountain drinks.

McQuade Cafe

McQuade Café
(McQuade Library)

Convenience is key at this location located on the first floor of the McQuade Library. Need a study break or a great place to meet up? We proudly serve Starbucks. Stop by and grab a drink and quick bite to refuel.

Merrimack Food Truck

Fast & Fresh Food On-the-Go

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 Have Included:

  • 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.

    2024-2025 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. This year, we’re proud to introduce 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 for their first semester.

    19 Meals Per Week - All Access

    • $4,100 per semester
    • 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

    • $4,000 per semester
    • 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)

    • $3,600 per semester
    • 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. 

    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

    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 September 9th.
    • New freshmen students are required to take the 19 All Access Meal Plan for the fall semester, and will have the option to change it for the spring.

    2024-2025 Off-Campus Student Meal Plans

    Meal Swipes can be used anywhere on campus where Meal Swipes are accepted.

    2 Meals per Week

    • $705 per semester
    • 2 Meal Swipes per Week, $50 Dining Dollars per Semester

    3 Meals per Week

    • $1,060 per semester
    • 3 Meal Swipes per Week, $100 Dining Dollars per Semester

    5 Meals per Week

    • $1,715 per semester
    • 5 Meal Swipes per Week, $150 Dining Dollars per Semester

    Dunkin' & Dining Dollars for Off-Campus Meal Plan

    • $5 Dining Dollars can be used at the on-campus Dunkin’ with the 2 Meals per Week Plan
    • $10 Dining Dollars can be used at the on-campus Dunkin’ with the 3 Meals per Week Plan
    • $15 Dining Dollars can be used at the on-campus Dunkin’ with the 5 Meals per Week Plan

    Select Your Off-Campus Student Meal Plan

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    Additional Notes

    • Meal plans are available to purchase for off-campus students wishing to dine on-campus.
    • Weekly meal plans are available to purchase at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters and will expire at the end of each semester.
    • Off campus students are also eligible to purchase resident meal plans.