Wildcat Hospitality

Campus dining services is provided in multiple locations at SUNY Poly. It is required that all resident students participate in a campus meal plan.

All first-year students will be required to be on the Unlimited Meal Plan for their entire first year on campus.

Main Dining Hall

Located in Campus Center

Meal plan participants are able to dine at The Dish, our all you can eat dining hall on campus. A nutritious menu is available with a variety of stations to choose from:

  • Taste of Utica – Features local ethnic favorites of the Utica area.
  • Under the Hood – Classic grill favorites with rotating specials.
  • Main Ingredient – A taste of home with a chef’s touch.
  • Upper Crust – Elevated paninis, toasted subs, sandwiches, daily specials, and deli classics.
  • Greens & Grains – Not your average salad bar, build the salad of your dreams with the freshest ingredients.  Add in one of our homemade soups.
  • True Balance – An allergen-friendly solution that presents meals made without the 9 most common food allergens.
  • Create Kitchen – A students made to order dream, where you let you can your creativity thrive. Create Kitchen features a new theme each week with rotating proteins and toppings. It also features Create Smoothie where students can make their own smoothie or milkshake daily.

The Dish is open:
Sunday – Monday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For any meals after the main dining hall has closed students can visit the Student Center, order online through Grub Hub, or use our to-go program outlined here!

Student Center Food Court

Located in Student Center

Student Center hours:
Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Campus Center has a full-service food court to sit and dine or purchase items on the go. Meal plan points can be used as well as cash or credit. Meal exchange is available as well at this location.

There are a variety of locations to choose from:

  • Yella’s – One-stop shop for subs, deli classics, steaks, burgers, chicken sandwiches, sides AND even milkshakes.
  • Food Lab – Our rotational retail location offering a new menu every 2 weeks.
  • 400 Acre Cafe – Our take on a classic pizza shop, right on campus!
  • Zaro’s – Not only is Zaro’s a local New York fan favorite, it has a plethora of breakfast options for students to choose from. Grab a quick bacon, egg and cheese on an everything bagel. Don’t forget the salt, pepper and ketchup!
  • Genesee Street Market – Looking for something quick to grab, a snack to go, or a beverage you need? Genesee Street Market has everything you need for that quick refuel.

Zaro’s is open:
Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hilltop Market

Located in Hilltop Residence Hall

Hilltop Market a self-service café open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Featuring a wide selection of snacks, quick meals, beverages and gluten-free items.

Smart Vending at the Multi-Cultural Center

Located in the Cayan Library

Need a quick meal, snack or coffee on the go? At the Multi-Cultural Center we had added some smart vending options for students to grab items on the go. These include:

  • Just Baked – Student favorites meals made in seconds, just with the push of a button.
  • Costa Coffee – Featuring all Costa Coffee’s hot espresso and coffee beverages.
  • Vicki Vending – Our Wildcat Hospitality team fills up Vicki Vending with on-trend, student favorite items that rotate weekly.

For more information on Wildcat Hospitality and hours of operation at all locations visit https://wildcathospitality.campusdish.com