Dining Accommodations
Dining Accommodations
Miami Dining Services is committed to going above and beyond expectations to ensure students can dine safely on campus regardless of dietary needs. We assist students with a wide variety of dietary restrictions including food allergies, intolerances, and medical needs through a partnership with the Miller Center for Student Disability Services. We also take into consideration cultural backgrounds, religious affiliations, and lifestyle choices.
We offer a variety of options for students and guests across our dining locations. Miami University is a “nut-friendly” campus. This means that we do not use nuts in our recipes in the production of foods in our kitchens. We do carry sealed nut products in our convenience stores and our “nut-friendly” initiatives do not apply to Starbucks, Panera, or Chick-fil-A. Our menus are thoughtfully crafted to include options for those avoiding gluten and nuts, as well as for individuals following vegan or vegetarian diets. All dining commons areas are nut-friendly, so you can enjoy your favorite meals with confidence.
Discover comprehensive dietary resources for students using our Dine on Campus app. Explore hours of operation, locations, and their corresponding menus. Nutritional information is available for each item on the menu.
Miami Dining Dietitians
Have questions about healthy eating? Have a specific dietary need? Contact our registered dietitians! Schedule a meeting with a dietitian to get answers to your questions about eating healthy or eating on campus with food allergies. Our registered dietitians can speak with you about many nutrition topics. Reach out at DiningDietitian@MiamiOH.edu.
In some instances, additional arrangements may need to be coordinated. The Miller Center regularly coordinates dining accommodations in collaboration with Dining Services. We recommend first meeting with the university dietitian. If additional disability accommodations are necessary, students should affiliate with disability services for services and work with their assigned coordinator and dietitian to develop accommodation plans.
Self-Disclosure Dietary Needs Form
If you have dining accommodation needs that exceed the offerings list, please fill out the self-disclosure dietary needs form. Once submitted, our registered dietitians will contact you for further discussion regarding your dining accommodation needs. Summer program participants should submit their self-disclosure dietary request form at least two weeks prior to the start date of the program in which they are attending.
Allergen Identifications
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 provide soy and oat milk as a milk alternative.
Miami University is a “nut-friendly” campus. This means that we do not use nuts in our recipes in the production of foods in our kitchens. We do carry sealed nut products in our convenience stores and our “nut-friendly” initiatives do not apply to Starbucks, Panera, or Chick-fil-A.
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.
Allergen-Friendly Dining Options
Patio Grill, a new dining concept launching in fall semester 2025, will serve fresh, made-from-scratch meals free from the top nine food allergens (milk, wheat, egg, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame) and gluten. Designed to provide a safe and convenient option for those with dietary needs, Patio Grill makes it easy to grab and go — meals will be available for pick-up in secure food lockers.
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 regular testing to ensure a safe dining experience for all.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 have 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 entrée 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. Our convenience markets carry a limited supply of Kosher foods which you can purchase with your meal plan to supplement your daily food needs.
Students needing to avoid gluten should visit one of the two Delicious Without (DWO) locations in Maplestreet Dining Commons and Western Dining Commons, or Patio Grill, attached to Garden Dining Commons, 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 regularly 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 Delicious Without 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.
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Miami University Dining Services takes pride in serving the needs of over 17,000 students, staff, and faculty every day across campus. Our commitment to quality and service is reflected in our well over 13,000 meal plan holders. We strive to provide our customers with a diverse range of options that cater to different tastes and dietary needs.
