Students sitting around a table laughing in the Orillia cafeteria

Meal Plans

Meal Plans offer convenient and delicious dining options to students.  Food Services understands the importance of having access to nutritious meals that fit individual dietary preferences and requirements.  The culinary team provides a wide variety of dining choices from breakfast to dinner, guaranteeing that everyone can find something to eat.  Overall, meal plans help to create a sense of community which contributes to a more pleasant living experience.

 

 

Please note: There are no refunds on unused meals and/or declining balance amounts nor do they carry over to the next academic year.

A comprehensive, mandatory meal plan is included for students with accommodation in the Residence Halls.

  • All Access Dining in the Residence Dining Hall + $800.00 declining balance
  • Students are allowed unlimited entry into the Residence Dining Hall during regular hours of operation
  • Declining balance dollars can be used anywhere on campus where food service is operated by Aramark.
Residence Halls Main Dining Hall | Hours of Operation

Hours of operation

Standard Hours

Breakfast
Mon - Fri 7:30AM - 10:30AM

Brunch
Sat - Sun 10:30AM - 2:00PM

Lunch
Mon - Fri 11:15AM - 2:30PM

Dinner
Mon - Fri 4:45PM - 7:30PM
Sat - Sun 4:45PM - 7:00PM

All Day
Mon - Fri 7:30AM - 7:30PM
Sat - Sun 10:30AM - 7:00PM

 

Residence Halls Main Dining Hall | Rules and Regulations 

Rules and Regulations are enforced by Management and Resident Assistants. Violations may result in appropriate Disciplinary Actions.

  1. Entry requires a valid Meal Plan Card, Conference Card or Cash payment.
  2. Entry is only permitted at the designated door.
  3. Regular Operation requires all students to dine-in only.  (Food cannot be taken 'to-go')
  4. Dining Hall Patrons are required to clear their soiled dishes to the Scraping Station.
  5. Dishes, Cutlery and other items are not to be removed from the Dining Hall.
  6. Your Meal Plan Card is for Your Use Only. It is not transferable.
  7. Due to Ontario Healthy Mean Choices Act, 2015, S.O. 2015 c. 5, Sched. 1, we are required to post nutritional values for all food served, and out staff must serve the assigned portion Seconds are available on a limited basis after consumption of the prior servings. 
  8. Dining Hall Patrons are required to use the provided utensils for self service items in order to prevent contamination. 
  9. Be respectful of your surroundings, your fellow patrons and the service providers. 
  10. Dining Hall Patrons are required to wear appropriate footwear and clothing at all times.
  11. Dining Hall Patrons may fill their own, reasonably sized, water bottle from our beverage selections, excluding juice, milk and chocolate milk. 

Please note: there are no refunds on unused meals and/or DB $ nor do they carry over to the next academic year.

All Access Dining and Declining Balance Dollars (DB$)

A 7-day daily meal plan is included with your residence package at Lakehead University Orillia Campus.  Lakehead University Orillia offers all residence students "All Access Dining", a more flexible dining experience and only a short 2-minute walk from Residence!  This plan provides students more value for your dollar and allows students to eat as much or as little as they want in the Residence Dining Hall. 

For any additional information regarding your student meal plan or if you wish to discuss specific dietary needs, please contact the Residence Administration Office at ext. 3001 or resadmin.orillia@lakeheadu.ca. For student support related to your dining experience, please contact the Residence Life Office at 705-242-2838 or tlade@lakeheadu.ca.

About Dana Hospitality 

Dana Hospitality, a local Canadian culinary company, provides daily food service programming for our students, faculty, staff and guests.

Dana Hospitality prepares food from scratch using fresh local ingredients every day. Understanding that high quality ingredients are integral to great food preparation, Dana sources from local Canadian producers, greenhouse growers and dedicated farmers who meet the highest standards. Those ingredients, combined with daily customized menus, ensure that what they deliver will be the best possible taste experience to everyone at Lakehead University.

Dana Hospitality avoids frozen, pre-packaged or processed entrées or canned, freeze-dried or bagged soup. They serve healthy sized portions and prepare their food using healthy cooking techniques. They offer diverse menu options and create their menus based on your preferences. Please don’t hesitate to provide your comments and suggestions to the Chef as this will help in the creation of a program designed for Students and Faculty and Staff.

Menus include hot and cold breakfast and lunch options with vegetarian choices at each, along with a wide variety of fresh and fast options available throughout the day. You will experience freshly prepared soups and entrees (low sodium), in house roasted beef and turkey, hand formed burgers and fresh-cut fries, homemade dressings, sauces and desserts and so much more!

Menus are posted weekly

Dining Hall Hours of Operation

Dining Hall

  • Monday to Friday: 7:30am to 7:30pm
  • Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, Fall & Winter Study Weeks: 10:30am to 6:30pm
  • The Dining Hall is closed from December 16th, 2025 - January 2nd, 2026

Wolfie's Cafe

  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:00pm 
  • Friday: 8:00am to 2:00pm
  • Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, Fall & Winter Study Weeks: Closed

The Den

  • Tuesday - Thursday: 3:00pm to 9:00pm 
  • Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, Fall & Winter Study Weeks: Closed
Residence Dining Hall Rules and Regulations
 
  1. Entry requires a valid Meal Plan Card or Cash payment. 
  2. Meals are dine-in only and take out is not permitted.
  3. Patrons are required to clear their soiled dishes to the designated scraping station.
  4. Dishes, cutlery and other items are not to be removed from the Dining Hall.
  5. Your meal plan card is for your use only. It is not transferable.
  6. Patrons are required to wear appropriate footwear and clothing at all times.
  7. Be respectful of your surroundings, your fellow patrons and the service providers.