Faculty & Staff
Byte Plans
Skip Packing Lunches and Grab Freshly-Made Gourmet Meals with Mason Dining
Fall 2025 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.
At-Door Prices
Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
Without Byte Plans, you pay the following rates:
- Breakfast: $11.00
- Lunch: $12.50
- Dinner: $13.50
Use one meal swipe
or pay the at-door price with Mason Money, Credit/Debit Cards, or Cash
The Mason Club
Enjoy a Private Dining Experience at the Southside Dining Hall for Only an Additional $25 Per Semester*
Escape from crowds and gather with colleagues in an intimate, delicate dining environment. Entering the private dining room via the entrance next to the Simple Servings station, Byte Plan members can enjoy their meals without the hassle of finding seating at Southside—The perfect space for a colleague lunch gathering, guest luncheon, or business meals.
* Byte plan must be purchased separately. The Mason Club is open during Southside operating hours. Single-meal purchase is also available for Mason Club members.
Where to dine
Savor the convenience of using your meal swipes at diverse all-you-care-to-eat dining halls and The Eaterie (New in 2025!)
- Gourmet Entrees
- Soup & Salads
- MTO Sandwiches
- Grilled Station
- Pasta & Pizza
- Simple Servings (allergen-free)
- Dessert Bar
- Beverage Center
Southside Dining Hall
Enjoy freshly prepared, home-style American cuisine with allergen-free stations and vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options.
Ike's Dining Hall
Experience a range of delicious dishes in lively spaces, perfect for satisfying every appetite and preference.
The Globe Dining Hall
Indulge in vibrant international cuisine: healthy, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious dishes from around the world!
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 2025 meal plans will be available for purchase in August.
Meal Swipes Rollover
Unused meal swipes will automatically roll over from August 2025 to May 2026.
Last day of using meal swipes: May 13, 2026
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.
