Dining Facilities
Dining Center
The Dining Center accepts meal swipes, Board Bucks, ECCash, Visa and MasterCard.
Located at 122 Boylston St, the Dining Center is Emerson’s all-you-care-to-eat cafe and main dining hall. The space offers a mix of cooked-to-order stations, self-service concepts, and served meals. The food-forward stations feature a mix of internationally influenced cuisines, comfort foods, and food inspired by the culinary creativity of our staff.
When swiping in for a meal at a cashier station, customers can ask for a clean Ozzi eco-friendly to-go container. Used to-go containers can be returned to designated drop bins at the cashier stations. To learn more, visit Go Green.
The Dining Center accepts Meal Swipes and Cash/Credit/Debit Cards at the Door Rate. Customers can re-enter the Dining Center within 45 minutes under 1 meal swipe at no charge.
For hours and menus, please visit Cafe Bon Appétit.
Lion's Den
The Lion’s Den is Emerson’s favorite space to fuel up, study, and relax. The diverse menu offers a selection of grill items, grab-and-go meals, and Griff’s Taqueria with bowls, burritos, and tacos. Lion’s Den Coffee Bar features fair trade and organic coffee from Massachusetts’ own Fogbuster by Pierce Bros Roasting Co., as well as a variety of pastry and breakfast options to go.
The Lion’s Den accepts meal swipes for meal equivalency items, board bucks, ECCash and Cash/Credit/Debit Cards.
For hours and menus, please visit Cafe Bon Appétit.
C-Store at the Max
Located on the second floor of Piano Row, C-Store at the Max is an on-campus market featuring a variety of items from local artisans and well-known brands, as well as organic, gluten-free selections and a high-quality coffee machine. The space also features Bon Appetit’s GO program, providing hot grill items and cold grab-and-go items.
The Max accepts meal swipes for meal equivalency items, board bucks, ECCash and Cash/Credit/Debit Cards.
For hours and menus, please visit Cafe Bon Appétit.
Backstage Deli
Located at 2 Boylston Pl, the Backstage Deli offers a traditional take on a New York-style delicatessen. The “Backstage Ladies” offer made-to-order sandwiches which feature in-house cooked meats and fresh ingredients. The Deli also offers heartwarming soups, salad, delicious desserts, and grab-and-go options.
Backstage Deli accepts meal swipes for meal equivalency items, board bucks, ECCash and Cash/Credit/Debit Cards.
For hours and menus, please visit Cafe Bon Appétit.
The Paramount Cafe
“P-cafe” is located on the lower level of Paramount Center, where everything is made to order. From custom-made salad and grain bowls to local burgers hot off the grill and all-day breakfast options, this location does not disappoint. It is especially perfect for students who live and work in the building.
Paramount Cafe accepts meal swipes for meal equivalency items, board bucks, ECCash and Cash/Credit/Debit Cards.
For hours and menus, please visit Cafe Bon Appétit
Contact Emerson Dining:
Main Office: 617-824-8060
Email: foodservice [at] emerson.edu (foodservice[at]emerson[dot]edu)