Skip Packing Lunches and Grab Freshly-Made Gourmet Meals with Mason Dining
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy discounted breakfast, lunch, and dinner when you purchase a Byte plan. Byte plans with higher meal swipe amounts help you save more per meal.
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Bring Your Crew, Save on Meals!
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.
Fall 2026 & Spring 2027
Without Byte Plans, you pay:
Payment available via Mason Money, Credit/Debit Cards, or Cash.
$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.
Faculty and staff members who wear their George Mason gear enjoy $5 meals at any Dining Hall on the first Friday of each month.
Savor the convenience of using your meal swipes at diverse all-you-care-to-eat dining halls and The Eaterie
Enjoy freshly prepared, home-style American cuisine with allergen-free stations and vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options.
Experience a range of delicious dishes in lively spaces, perfect for satisfying every appetite and preference.
Indulge in vibrant international cuisine: healthy, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious dishes from around the world!
Savor diverse, plant-powered meals that cater to conscious eaters, promoting sustainability and inclusivity.
Enjoy sustainable meals on the go. Discover innovative, clean local foods, Kosher and Halal, with eco-friendly convenience!
Meal swipes can now be used at select off-campus Thompson restaurants, valued at $15 per swipe.
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.