Dining Accommodations

We serve vegan entrées during each meal period. Our vegan icon indicates the menu item contains no animal-based ingredients or by-products (no eggs, dairy, or honey)

Vegetarian entrées and sides are available daily in all of our dining commons. Our vegetarian icon indicates the menu item contains no meat, poultry, fish, or seafood but may contain eggs or dairy.

We offer soy milk at each location as an alternative to cow's milk. We also offer other varieties of dairy-free milk and products at our retail markets. Vegan cheese is also available in many of our locations.

Miami is "nut-friendly" in our all-you-care-to-eat dining commons which means we do not actively use nuts in our recipes, nor do we use products that may contain nuts. However, we do carry products that contain a "produced in the same facility as [nuts]" and/or "processed on shared equipment with [nuts]" statement. We do carry sealed nut products in our convenience markets and our "nut-friendly" initiatives do not apply to retail locations such as Panera and Starbucks, but many of our menus do not actively use nuts. Please refer to the specific location and online menus for more information.

With high protein becoming a leading dietary preference, our PR icon indicates food items that contain at least seven grams of protein per serving to assist in creating a well balanced diet.

Carbon neutrality is on the rise and for those that are carbon mindful, be on the lookout for our Climate Friendly icon. This icon indicates recipes with low greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) that have agricultural and ingredient processing impacts that are lower than 70% of all products assessed by HowGood.

This à la carte restaurant is all about making sure everyone can enjoy a worry-free meal by crafting delicious dishes without the top nine allergens including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. This is also the ideal station to avoid gluten. At Delicious Without at Haines, you will find a diverse array of nutritious and flavorful options that undergo monthly testing to ensure a worry-free dining experience.

We offer two exclusive allergen-friendly stations in both Western and Maplestreet Dining Commons. These locations occupy their own designated area, meticulously preparing delicious and nutritious food without the top nine allergens including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. This is also the ideal station to avoid gluten. These stations undergo monthly testing to ensure a safe dining experience for all.

 

Always ask to speak with the manager or chef on duty if you have questions about menus and/or ingredients. These individuals will be able to provide you with the most accurate information about the foods being served at any meal. Our registered dietitians also has access to all menus and ingredients for every location on campus.

Our registered dietitians are available to meet, discuss, and provide suggestions for dietary needs related to a medical condition.

Our registered dietitians are happy to assist in providing carbohydrate counts for favorite foods and/or assist you in accessing our online nutritional database

We have many options on campus, and continue to add more regularly! In addition to a variety of menu items across our dining locations, we have a vegan item paired with our entree item of the meal in each commons location.

We do not have dedicated Halal facilities on our campus. We can however provide Halal-friendly foods embracing the basic principles of Halal, including Halal meats, no pork, and no alcohol. Our convenience markets carry a limited supply of Halal foods which you can purchase with your meal plan to supplement your daily food needs.

We do not have dedicated Kosher food preparation facilities on our campus. We can however purchase Kosher foods and sell them from our convenience markets.

Changes have been implemented in response to valuable student feedback regarding gluten and allergen dining during the fall semester.

The gluten avoidance icon (AG) has been removed from our signage to make it clear that foods being prepared in our commercial kitchens may come in contact with gluten.

Students needing to avoid gluten should visit one of the three Delicious Without (DWO) locations in Maplestreet Dining Commons, Western Dining Commons, or Armstrong Student Center, where all food avoids the top nine allergens and gluten.

At Delicious Without, we have enhanced cleaning protocols to remove any elements of gluten on dining prep, cook, and service surfaces. Additionally we have recently implemented gluten identification tests daily in preparation areas, and are using dedicated purple smallwares to prevent cross-contamination.

Pre-packaged gluten-free bread, buns, and pasta are now available upon request at all stations and retail operations, with dedicated shelf space for many prepackaged gluten-free items at Market Street at MacCracken. Highly visible gluten-free signage has been installed to identify these areas. Red Plate Foods products, that are pre-packed and free from the top nine allergens and gluten are available upon request in our dining commons.

All dining employees receive allergen education and training, with DWO staff receiving additional training on the top nine allergens. Please reach out if you have any questions in navigating through the menu offerings.

Our dietitians are conducting walkthroughs, having conversations with students, and providing personal contact information for ongoing assistance. Please contact a dietitian to make arrangements.

Students with allergens are encouraged to register through the Miller Center to facilitate special arrangements for meals and specific food requests in dining and retail locations. It is imperative to register so we can accommodate your specific dietary needs.

Regular feedback sessions, daily operational audits, and weekly discussions with staff help ensure that student concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.