In New Orleans, eating isn’t just something you do; it’s a way of life. The Big Easy boasts over 1,400 restaurants and more James Beard award winners per capita than any other city, but Tulane students also have plenty of on-campus dining options to keep them satisfied. Students can purchase dining plans that allow them to use credits throughout campus, at local eateries near campus, and at Tulane food trucks.
Locations
The Dining Room at the Malkin Sacks Commons is the main dining facility on campus. Opened in 2019, this two-story dining room features 14 food stations, rotating concepts, and the state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen called Maestro. Enjoy a changing menu of local and international cuisine, as well as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly options. The True Balance station offers freshly prepared proteins, vegetables, and carbohydrates made without milk, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, eggs, sesame, or gluten. Students can apply for and be approved for access to the Stress Less Pantry, which is a self-service pantry for students with celiac disease or food allergies. Special events throughout the year include guest chefs, themed holiday menus, and late-night events during finals week. The Unlimited first-year dining plan gives you unlimited access to The Dining Room at the Malkin Sacks Commons all-you-care-to-eat options.
If you can’t make it to the Dining Room at the Malkin Sacks Commons, grab a meal on the go in our campus market the Surfing Pelican. Grab an entrée, side, and drink on-the-go all for a meal swipe. For more information on Meal Swipes, visit the Tulane Hospitality FAQ page.
Located in the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life, the LBC Food Court has an array of options, all of which accept your dining plan dollars, Wavebuck$. Choose from Dunkin’, Halal Shack, Wild Blue Poke, Wild Blue Sushi, Pei Wei, Wow Café, Wildflower Kitchen, and the new NONY Deli featuring kosher meats all available on the Grubhub app. Fast, convenient and delicious ... what could be better?
Locally-owned and operated PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans is also located across Tulane's uptown campus. These locations are a popular hangout and study spot for Tulane students.
Tulane also has its own mini-grocery store right on campus. Surfing Pelican is where Tulane students go when they are looking to pick up a few grocery items on the run. Surfing Pelican is a one-stop-shop for all your convenience needs, including fresh fruits, sandwiches, salads, chips, hummus, microwave meals, beverages, ice cream, and health and beauty aids.
The 10,000-square foot Tulane Hillel dining option: Rimon, independently kosher certified without a mashgiach tamidi, farm-to-table restaurant. This Rimon means pomegranate, which symbolizes wisdom and knowledge in the Jewish tradition. The food produced in Chef Daniel Esses' kitchen builds on the seasonal and healthy unique kosher fare. Rimon also offers several vegan and gluten-free food options.
