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Cedarville University offers six on-campus options for food and beverages, while the town of Cedarville and the surrounding area provide a range of other restaurants and dining locations.

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Dining on Campus

Chick-fil-A and Tossed

Located next to the Centennial Library in the center of campus, Chick-fil-A and Tossed (salads and pizzas) serve lunch and dinner in a scenic spot overlooking Cedar Lake. The facility is also open after dining hours for students to meet and study or just hang out with friends.

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Dining Hall

The dining hall provides a variety of eating options to students, employees, and campus guests, including home cooking, grill, vegetarian, pizzas and pastas, deli, Mexican, rotisserie chicken and sides, and breakfast and cereals.

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Grab + Go Markets

Grab + Go stations are located in the Center for Biblical and Theological Studies (BTS) and the Stevens Student Center (SSC), offering prepackaged salads and sandwiches for a quick meal on the go. 

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Panda Express

Panda Express is located in the lower level of the Stevens Student Center. It's the perfect place to grab lunch or dinner in the heart of campus. Panda Express is also home to special events like concerts, open mic nights, community nights, and more!

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Rinnova

Rinnova is Cedarville's full-service coffee shop, offering drip coffees, lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, teas, frappes, smoothies, and more. Rinnova is located inside the lower entrance of the Stevens Student Center.


The Cafe

Housed on the first floor of the new Scharnberg Business and Communication Center, The Cafe offers quality grab-and-go meals to fuel your day! From warm flatbreads and quesadillas to power bowls and sandwiches, the menu will keep you energized for whatever your day brings.

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To learn more about dining on campus as a student, view meal plan options.

Dining in Cedarville

Beans-n-Cream

Serving up breakfast classics, delicious lunch options, and, of course, plenty of coffee, Beans-n-Cream offers an inviting atmosphere in a beautiful, historic setting. Stop by for a quick drink, or stay a while and enjoy some board games with friends while connecting over a meal.

Beans-n-Cream

Church Street Cookies

If you have a sweet tooth, you're going to want to check out Church Street Cookies! With flavors ranging from triple chocolate and Buckeye to classics like chocolate chunk and sugar, you're sure to find a delicious, homemade flavor that you love.

Church Street Cookies

Colonial Pizza

A family-owned favorite right in the heart of downtown Cedarville, Colonial Pizza offers fresh pizza, warm baked subs, and other Italian dishes. Share a delicious appetizer with friends, enjoy dining in the inviting atmosphere, then top off your experience with a slice of pie or cookie!

Colonial Pizza

Lola's Mexican Restaurant

Cooking up fresh Mexican favorites from family recipes, Lola's offers a taste like no other right in town. You'll be well taken care of with friendly service and delicious food that's served in a fun, casual ambience perfect for sharing a meal with friends and family.

Lola's Mexican Restaurant

Mom and Dad's Dairy Bar and Grill

With over 50 flavors of ice cream and a mouth-watering menu offering everything from cheeseburgers to flatbread wraps, Mom and Dad's is a favorite of the whole Cedarville community. You'll find a large menu inside this small building, so there's sure to be something for every craving.

Mom and Dad's

Orion Coffee and Tea

Passionate about serving the finest, fresh-roasted coffee, as well as making an impact through various missionary partnerships, Orion is a specialty coffee company with their own local roastery. Pick up a favorite drink or a bagel to go, or enjoy the ambience of the downtown cafe.

Orion Coffee and Tea

Subway

Serving up fresh sub sandwiches your way, Subway is a great choice for a quick meal in town to fuel your day. Subway brings bold new flavors to the menu along with old favorites for a dining experience that's tailored to your taste.

Subway

Dining in Nearby Cities

Beyond Cedarville, you'll find a wide array of restaurants to choose from, with something to satisfy every taste. Here are just a few regional favorites to give you a taste for our local communities!

Clifton Mill

Head to historic Clifton Mill for a warm, home-cooked breakfast or lunch with a spectacular view! Just five minutes down the road from the University, Clifton Mill sits along the Little Miami River and boasts one of the largest water-powered mills still in operation. After your meal, check out the quaint country store or stroll through the 90-foot covered bridge, soaking in the beautiful view of the river and the mill.

Clifton Mill

Ellie's Restaurant at Mills Park Hotel

"A touch of southern cooking right in your backyard," Ellie's Restaurant sits in downtown Yellow Springs on the first floor of Mills Park Hotel, offering a quaint setting with delicious breakfast and lunch food. Check out Ellie's for southern favorites and American staples in a delightful atmosphere.

Ellie's Restaurant

Nick's Restaurant

Nestled in Xenia along the Little Miami Scenic Trail, Nick's offers everything from pizza and steak to their legendary Big Nick burger. Check out the beautiful outdoor patio during the warmer months, or dine in the new enclosed seating area when it's a bit chillier. At Nick's, you're sure to find something that sounds good and tastes even better!

Nick's Restaurant

Rudy's Smokehouse

For authentic barbecue and a warm, inviting atmosphere, check out Rudy's Smokehouse in Springfield! This local favorite is sure to top your list if you're looking for good times and great, southern-style food.

Rudy's Smokehouse

Young's Jersey Dairy

A longtime favorite of the community, Young's Jersey Dairy in rural Yellow Springs is an experience for the whole family! Serving up homemade ice cream along with downhome favorites like burgers and cheese curds, Young's is a great spot to enjoy a meal — or even play a round of mini golf or visit the petting zoo — together.

Young's Jersey Dairy