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Skip Packing Lunches and Grab Freshly-Made Gourmet Meals with Mason Dining

May 13 is the last day to use your current Byte plan swipes. Fall 2026 meal plans will be available for purchase in August.

Dine Like Patriots

Join fellow Patriots and colleagues to catch up on what’s new at George Mason while indulging in a delicious meal. Don’t skip the dessert.

Forget the Fridge

Enjoy a wide selection of food options, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergy-friendly, Kosher, and Halal options, packed with locally sourced ingredients and good nutrients. Menus are updated daily.

Let Us Cook!

Dine at one of five dining locations, from all-you-care-to-eat Southside and Ike’s dining halls to bottomless plant-based food at The Spot, from the international cuisine-inspired The Globe to the made-to-order food market The Eaterie.

MEAL PLAN OPTIONS

Enjoy discounted breakfast, lunch, and dinner when you purchase a Byte plan. Byte plans with higher meal swipe amounts help you with greater saving on costs per meal.

Byte 10

$120

10

Meal Swipes
Byte Plan Members
Best
Seller

Byte 25

$265

25

Meal swipes
Byte Plan Members

Byte 50

$485

50

Meal swipes
Byte Plan Members
Best
Value

Byte 75

$675

75

Meal swipes
Byte Plan Members

Bring Your Crew, Save on Meals!

Byte Plan Family Pricing

Fall 2026 & Spring 2027

Guest Rates with Byte Plan Members

Byte Plan swipes may be used for accompanied guests in lieu of paying the at-door rate.

At-Door Prices

Fall 2026 & Spring 2027

Without Byte Plans, you pay:

Payment available via Mason Money, Credit/Debit Cards, or Cash.

The Mason Club

$25 Per Semester*

Gather with colleagues in Southside’s private dining room, a comfortable space for lunches, meetings, and hosting guests.

* Use your Byte plan or pay the at-door rate separately to use the Mason Club private dining room.

$5 fRIDAY

Faculty and staff members who wear their George Mason gear enjoy $5 meals at any Dining Hall on the first Friday of each month.

Where to dine

Savor the convenience of using your meal swipes at diverse all-you-care-to-eat dining halls and The Eaterie

Southside Dining Hall

Southside Dining Hall

Enjoy freshly prepared, home-style American cuisine with allergen-free stations and vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options.

Ike's Dining Hall

Ike's Dining Hall

Experience a range of delicious dishes in lively spaces, perfect for satisfying every appetite and preference.

The Global Dining Hall

The Globe Dining Hall

Indulge in vibrant international cuisine: healthy, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious dishes from around the world!

The Spot, vegetarian dining hall

The Spot Dining Hall

Savor diverse, plant-powered meals that cater to conscious eaters, promoting sustainability and inclusivity.

The Eaterie

Enjoy sustainable meals on the go. Discover innovative, clean local foods, Kosher and Halal, with eco-friendly convenience!

Meal plan Perks

 There are no Byte plans in the summer. Fall 2026 meal plans will be available for purchase in August.

Meal Swipes Rollover

Unused meal swipes will automatically roll over from August 2026 to May 2027.

Last day of using meal swipes: May 12, 2027

Access to More Dining Options

Use meal swipes at dining halls for all-you-care-to-eat options or get a freshly-made to-go meal at The Eaterie.

Use More, Save More

Byte plans with higher meal swipe amounts help you with greater saving on costs per meal.

Tap & Go

Tap your Mason Mobile ID or plastic Mason ID card at the dining hall entrance. Check your meal plan balance in your Apple wallet or the mobile ID app.