Campus Dining

Located within the Naylor Student Center are the Food Hall and The Coffee House, where students can get freshly prepared meals during the week as well as ice cream, coffee, and other snacks.

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Food Hall

Located in the Naylor Student Center at the heart of campus, our Food Hall provides a variety of cuisines in an “all-you-care-to-enjoy” dine-in format. Our culinary-focused team artfully prepares handcrafted, authentic foods available at multiple stations.

From the hearts of our culinary team to the mouths of our campus community you can taste the love in our award-winning food.​ Our menu is designed in a small-plate style, inviting you to enjoy dishes from each station.

In addition to our daily entrees, offerings also include made-from-scratch soups, farm fresh fruits and vegetables, crisp salads, gourmet pizzas, delicious artisan baked goods, and desserts, plus an assortment of beverages.

All food and beverage must be consumed in the Food Hall and are not offered to go. (To-go items are available at the Coffee House.)

Food Hall Hours

Meal Monday, Wednesday, Friday Saturday Sunday
BreakfastBreakfast is available at the Coffee House.Pick up breakfast boxes at Friday dinnerPick up breakfast boxes at Friday dinner
Lunch11:30 AM – 1:30 PM12:00 PM – 1:00 PM1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Dinner5:00 PM – 7:00 PM5:30 PM – 7:00 PM5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Different Dining Hours (2024-2025)

Dates Operating Hours
August 1-13th, 2024Closed
Labor Day: September 2nd, 2024Labor Day: September 2nd, 2024
Fall Reading Days: October 7-11th, 2024Coffee House: 10:00AM - 5:30PM | Dining Hall: Closed
Thanksgiving: November 24-26th, 2024Coffee House: 10:00AM - 2:00PM | Dining Hall: Closed
Thanksgiving: November 27-30th, 2024Closed
Graduation Weekend: December 7th, 2024Coffee House: 10:00AM - 2:00PM | Dining Hall: Closed
Graduation Weekend: December 8th, 2024Closed
Winter Break: December 9th, 2024-December 20, 2024Coffee House: 10:00AM - 2:00PM (Closed Saturdays and Sundays) | Dining Hall: Closed
Winter Break: December 21st, 2024-January 5th 2025Closed
Winter Break: January 6th, 2025 - January 8th, 2025Coffee House: 10:00AM - 2:00PM | Dining Hall: Closed
MLK Day: January 20th, 2025Coffee House: 10:00AM - 2:00PM | Dining Hall: Closed
Spring Reading Days: March 17-21st, 2025Coffee House: 10:00AM - 5:30PM | Dining Hall: Closed
Easter Weekend: April 18-20th, 2025Closed
Graduation Weekend: May 3rd, 2025Coffee House: 10:00AM - 2:00PM | Dining Hall: Closed
Summer: May 4th-July 31st, 2025Closed: Summer Camps

Coffee House Hours

Monday-Friday Saturday-Sunday Payment Method
Breakfast served 7:00AM - 10:00AMClosedMeal Swipes Accepted
Open 7:00AM - 5:00PMClosedDining Dollars and Card Accepted

Looking to refuel and hang out? The Coffee House (located in the Naylor Student Center) offers the campus community a variety of seating areas and an opportunity to grab a quick bite to eat and study, or to just share a snack with friends. The Coffee House offers specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, gourmet salads, artisan sandwiches, fresh pastries, and snacks for purchase.​ ​A Meal Swipe option is offered for lunch and dinner. ​We also accept dining dollars, cash and credit cards, so come and get refueled.

Meal Plans

Meal plans make life simpler for students, faculty, and staff alike. Our meal plans include options for meals in the Food Hall, as well as Dining Dollars that can be spent in the Coffee House. Check out the full list of meal plans here, and email MealPlans@swbts.edu to learn more about meal plans at Southwestern Seminary.

Register for a Meal Plan

Walk-In Pricing

Meal Student & Guest Walk-In Rate (Kids 12 years & younger ½ price)
Lunch$11.75
Dinner$11.75

Campus Dining Team

Leah Washington

Leah Washington

Catering Manager
Leah began her love of all things food at a young age. She acquired a Bachelor's Degree in Food Service Management and Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from the prestigious Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.
Her work experience has ranged from small and quaint communities of students to the vast and vibrant art world.  Her love for travel around the world has further enhanced her desire to bring those culinary experiences from various cultures to every event she curates.
Scott Carpenter Jr

Scott Carpenter Jr.

Chef
Texas-born Chef Scott "JR" Carpenter Jr. brings the flavors of the Lone Star State to your plate. Passionate about creating culinary masterpieces that tantalize the taste buds. Chef JR's culinary journey has taken him from Alaska to Maine and everywhere in-between. He has made his home here at SWBTS. Join him on this tasty journey!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A Meal Plan is a pre-set number of meals purchased in advance for either an academic semester or some which can be for an entire academic year. The number of meals will depend on the Meal Plan you choose.

  • Email MealPlans@swbts.edu to learn more about meal plans at Southwestern Seminary.