Food & Dining

A person wearing a festive headband with sparkling hearts and large glasses stands behind a food counter, smiling. They are dressed in a red shirt with white polka dots and a dark apron. Pizza ovens and warming lights are visible in the background.

Our dedicated Food and Nutritional Services team crafts delicious and nutritious meals tailored to meet the diverse needs of our patients, families, visitors and staff. We take pride in using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create dishes that support your health, well-being, and healing. Whether you crave the comforts of a home-cooked meal or have specific dietary requirements, we are here to provide care and compassion, one meal at a time.

On-campus dining options

Location: Ground level (GR)

Cafeteria hours

Monday-Friday

  • Breakfast: 7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
  • Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Grab & Go/Snacks: 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
  • Dinner: 5:00 –7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays

  • Breakfast: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
  • Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Grab & Go/Snacks: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
  • Dinner: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Daily offerings

  • Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
  • Deli with soup, made-to-order sandwiches, and salads
  • Grill menu offering fresh, made-to-order foods
  • Rotating exhibition stations
  • Hot food station featuring daily specials
  • Freshly made pizza
  • Grab & Go items

Location: Main entrance near the security desk

Kiosk hours

  • Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Daily offerings

  • Hot and cold gourmet coffee options
  • Assorted teas
  • Smoothies
  • Bottled beverages
  • Grab & Go sandwiches, fruit, salads, and more
  • Packaged Danishes, muffins, bars, candy, and cookies

Food and drink vending machines are conveniently located on the Gym (GY) level and in the Family Lounge on the sixth floor. These machines accept both cash and credit cards. Additionally, the Apothecary on the first floor offers a wide variety of candy, snacks, and drinks.

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Inpatient dining options

Nourishing your body with healthy, well-balanced meals is essential to your recovery. At Shepherd Center, we provide nutritious meals tailored to your doctor’s recommendations. Each day, a Food and Nutrition representative will visit you to gather your meal preferences for the next day. Once your care team approves you to leave your unit, you can choose to dine in the cafeteria with a ticket or have meals delivered to your room for lunch and dinner.

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