Cathedral Café closes temporarily for renovations

By Alexandra Keim, Senior Staff Writer • March 20, 2026

On March 2, the University announced that the Cathedral Café was closing temporarily for renovations. The café will return with upgraded back-of-house equipment, improved kitchen workflows and updated operational systems and dining options. 

New rec center dining options receive high ratings from students 

By Naomi Weiss, Senior Staff Writer • November 21, 2025

On Nov. 5, three new on-campus dining locations — Recharge Café, Edamame and Squeezed — commenced operations in the new Recreation and Wellness Center. 

Column | Dining Dollars should be accepted in more off-campus locations

By Faith Richardson, Staff Writer • September 8, 2025

In this column, Faith Richardson explains her take on why more off campus spots should accept dining dollars.

New restaurants bring more options and more boba to Oakland 

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • September 5, 2025

From Mediterranean-inspired food at CAVA to a “balanced” coffee from La Prima Espresso Company, there are new options for everyone on campus this semester. 

Students skeptical of The Eatery’s 2025 ‘residential dining facility of the year’ award

By Sydney Krasniewski, Senior Staff Writer  • September 3, 2025

The Eatery was named 2025’s top dining hall by the National Association of College and University Food Services. While students acknowledge recent improvements, some believe there is still room for growth.

Moving forward from backlash, Pitt Eats offers new additions this semester 

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • January 21, 2025

After facing scrutiny last semester over food cleanliness, Pitt Eats is ready to usher in a new year with more student accommodations and initiatives. Despite some locations being closed at the beginning of the semester, the newly renovated Eatery has much more in store for students this spring.

‘Always something new to try’: Students discuss favorite on-campus dining options

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • August 4, 2024

As Pitt welcomes new students this fall, many are eager to discover the best food options on campus. To assist new students in navigating these options, The Pitt News spoke with several students about their favorite spots and tips for getting the most out of their meal swipes.

From tacos to cookies: A run-down of on-campus dining options

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • October 17, 2023

While the Eatery and the Perch remain campus staples, it’s easy for students to get tired of eating at the same places every day. Thankfully, campus touts many different dining locations serving everything from smoothies and salads to tacos and burgers.

A student guide to the new Eatery

By Srinidhi Gopalan, Staff Writer • August 10, 2023

The Eatery — the largest dining facility at Pitt — is currently undergoing a comprehensive transformation to change the dining experience for students.

Pitt Food Recovery Heroes aim to reduce food waste, fight food insecurity

By Trevor Weinstock, Staff Writer • October 21, 2022

Food Recovery Heroes’ goal is to recover surplus food across campus and to donate it to local organizations. They take leftovers from food vendors around campus and bring them to different hunger-fighting agencies in Pittsburgh.