Dining Services Hours of Operation

Hilltop cafe

The standard hours of operation for dining services during the academic year, beginning with the lunch service on Sunday, August 25, 2024, can be found here: Cornell.CafeBonAppetit.com

There are two locations to view so be sure to select the one you are interested
in.
The Hilltop Cafe is our full-service dining hall that offers students and
guests a wide variety of food, from creative vegan entrees, seasonal entrees
and salads to house-made pizza and fresh pasta!
Zamora's Market offers popular menu items freshly made, conveniently
packaged, and ready to go. Stop by for a specialty coffee, a midday snack on
your way to class, or a protein pack post workout!

Please note that the standard hours of operation are subject to change for the
fall athletics pre-season, New Student Orientation, holidays, breaks or special
events. In those cases, signs will be posted in the dining hall to let students
know of the updated schedule. You can also find details as soon as they are
public here: Cornell.CafeBonAppetit.com

  • Fall 2024 Move-in Hours
    • New Student Orientation has special hours. Please see communication from your Admissions and NSO team for meal times.
  • Fall Break 2024 Hours:
    • Friday, November 22 Dinner: Last regular meal plan meal in Hilltop Cafe.
    • Zamora's Market: Saturday, November 23 Lunch - Saturday, November 30 Dinner: Sponsoring department or pay-at-the-door.
      • Single meal service for the day 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
      • Closed: Thursday, November 28. You may purchase extra meals to-go on the dinner prior.
    • Sunday, December 1 Lunch: Regular meal plan resumes.
  • Winter Break Closing 2024
    • Wednesday, December 18 Dinner: Last regular meal plan meal in Hilltop Cafe. Zamora's operates until 12 pm (noon).
    • Thursday, December 19 – breakfast service in Hilltop available by sponsoring department or pay at the door
    • December 20 - January 11: Hilltop Cafe & Zamora's Market closed.
    • Sunday, January 12: Service and regular meal plan resumes with dinner Service
      Monday, January 15: Zamora's Market re-opens.
  • Spring Break 2024 Hours
    • Thursday, March 6 Lunch: Last regular meal plan meal.
    • Thursday, March 6 Dinner service 5:30-6:30 available by sponsoring department or pay at the door
    • Friday, March 7 through Saturday March 15 Zamora's Market open.
      • Debit/credit card payment during this meal plan gap.
      • Single meal service for the day: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
    • Sunday, March 16 Lunch: Regular meal plan resumes with Hilltop Cafe reopening for lunch service.
    • Monday, March 17: Zamora's Market resumes regular hours.
  • Spring Closing 2024 Hours
    • Hilltop Cafe
      • Thursday, May 8 Lunch: Last regular meal plan meal.
      • Thursday, May 8 Dinner:  Seniors, department sponsorship or pay at the door. 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm
      • Friday, May 9 - Saturday, May 10: Seniors, department sponsorship, or pay-at-the-door.
        • Breakfast service 8:00 am - 9:00 am
        • Lunch service 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
        • Dinner service 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
      • Sunday, May 12: Graduation ticket only or pay at the door.
        • Brunch service 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    • Zamora's Market
      • Wednesday, May 7 Lunch: Last meal service & final retail sales until 2 pm
      • Closed for the remainder of the year.
  • Summer 2024