All You Can Eat

Information on eateries on and off campus

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All You Can Eat
Germain Palacios

With all the demands that come with a hectic college schedule, it is important that students know where to go to grab a meal or a quick snack for sustenance. Whether if one is looking for a meal or just a cup of coffee to help get through the day, there are several options available to Kean students both on and off campus.

Finding the time to squeeze in breakfast, lunch and dinner while balancing classes and other commitments can take a toll on commuter and resident students alike. Luckily, there are several food outlets operating on campus during the day so students can stop by at a convenient time whether if it is before or after class.

The following eateries are located throughout campus:

Residence Dining Hall
Upperclassmen Residence Hall

  • Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Friday 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

MSC Food Court
Miron Student Center

  • Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Saturday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Sunday Closed

Cougar’s Den
Miron Student Center

  • Monday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Tuesday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Thursday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday - Sunday Closed

Jersey Mikes
Miron Student Center

  • Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday Closed

Smashburger
Miron Student Center

  • Monday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Wednesday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Thursday 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
  • Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday Closed

Auntie Anne’s
Miron Student Center

  • Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday Closed

Outtakes Market
Miron Student Center

  • Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Saturday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Barnes & Noble Starbucks
Green Lane Building

  • Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Sunday Closed

CAS Starbucks
Center for Academic Success, 3 rd Floor

  • Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday - Sunday Closed

Library Starbucks
Nancy Thompson Library

  • Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday - Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Sunday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Café Yumba
East Campus

  • Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday Closed

STEM Kiosk
STEM Building

  • Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday Closed

Enoteca Ursino
STEM Building

  • Lunch
    • Tuesday - Saturday To Be Announced
  • Dinner
    • Saturday - Sunday 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Au Bon Pain
North Avenue Academic Building, 1 st Floor

  • Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

These on-campus eateries accept cash, debit cards and credit cards. Students may also use cougar dollars to purchase food and beverages at select locations.

Students looking to dine off campus can also use cougar dollars at the following eateries: Applebee’s, Rock ‘n’ Joe Coffee Bar, Bon Chon Chicken, Tropicana Diner and Koki Japanese Buffet.

These establishments operate during the following hours:

Applebee's

1721 Morris Ave, Union, NJ

  • Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
  • Friday - Saturday  11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Sunday 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Rock 'n' Joe Coffee Bar

900 Green Lane, Union, NJ

  • Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Bon Chon Chicken

1045-C Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ

  • Monday 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Sunday 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Tropicana Diner

537-545 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ

  • Open 24/7

Koki Buffet

1350 Galloping Hill Rd, Union, NJ

  • Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
  • Sunday 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Delicious eateries are available on and off campus serving everything from cold subs to hot entrees to pastries and coffee so even the cougars with the biggest appetite won't go hungry.


about the author

Germain Palacios is an Editor for The Cougar's Byte who studies English-Writing and is finishing his senior year. Following graduation, he will set out to write for a magazine that has a focus on music or sports. After some time in the magazine world, he hopes to accomplish a long-term goal of his, which is to start his own magazine. He would also like to add the title of professional speech writer to his list of experience. In his free time, he enjoys physical activity, such as working out and playing baseball and basketball with friends. He also can be found listening to music and watching the Mets, Jets and Knicks.