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

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 save more 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.

$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!

Mason students and employees using their meal plan swipes at Thompson restaurants off campus

NEW! Restaurants

Meal swipes can now be used at select off-campus Thompson restaurants, valued at $15 per swipe.

Meal plan Perks

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.