The Food Services team at Laurier is here to keep you fueled and nourished with a variety of dining options across our campuses. The food options in and around campus meet diverse tastes with flexible hours and convenient payment options.
Whether you're grabbing a coffee between classes, enjoying a meal with friends, or catering an event, Laurier Food Services is here to support your campus experience.
Explore our hours of operation, meal plan options and don’t hesitate to reach out to us at with any questions.
From early morning coffee runs to late-night bites, there is a wide range of dining options to suit your schedule and cravings.
Waterloo students: Find menu, locations and hours on the Campus Dish website.
Brantford students: Find food vendor menus and hours on their respective websites.
We offer flexible meal plans designed to meet the diverse needs of Laurier students. Whether you're living on campus or commuting, any student can purchase a meal plan.
All students living in residence are required to have either a mandatory meal plan or a convenience plan as part of their housing agreement.
Choosing the right meal plan is an important part of your campus experience at Laurier. Whether you're living in a dormitory-style or apartment-style residence, our meal plans are designed to offer flexibility, convenience, and value.
| Plan Type | Cost per Term | Flex Dollars | Access | Guest Passes | Total Cost (Academic Year) |
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| Five-Day All Access (Dormitory-Style) | $3,497.50 | $900 total ($450/term) | Unlimited access to Fresh Food Company (Mon–Fri) | Three per term | $6,995.00 (includes $50 levy) |
| Seven-Day All Access (Dormitory-Style) | $3,782.50 | $700 total ($350/term) | Unlimited access to Fresh Food Company (7 days/week) | Four per term | $7,565.00 (includes $50 levy) |
| Apartment-Style Meal Plan | $1,416.24 | $1,406.23 per term | Use Flex Dollars at any campus food location | N/A | $2,832.47 (includes $20 levy) |
You may request a change to your meal plan until Sept. 30 by emailing mealplanrequest@wlu.ca. After this date, plans are locked in for the academic year.
Your meal plan is valid at the start of the fall term and available to use until 24 hours after residence move-out day at the end of the winter term.
Meal plans are non-refundable and non-transferable. Remaining OneCard Flex Dollar balances as of April 30 will roll over to the next academic year.
OneCard flex dollars may not be used for any non-food purchases and are accepted at the following on-campus locations:
Your friends and family are welcome at the Fresh Food Company. You can purchase guest meal passes or pay as you go.
Residence meal plans are subject to HST exemptions as outlined by Revenue Canada. Students in residence with mandatory meal plans will not be charged tax on on-campus food purchases.
In partnership with the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union, all residence students contribute a levy through their meal plan. These funds support capital upgrades to enhance campus dining experiences.
The Fresh Food Company provides flexibility to have a quick snack or a full meal to suit any schedule:
We ask that large bags such as backpacks and gym bags be placed in a locker at the entrance.
Dining club members have real value, convenience and flexibility while dining on the Waterloo campus.
| Membership Type | Convenience Dollars Cost | Ideal For | Perks |
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| Golden Hawk | $1,200 | Members spending $40/week on campus food. |
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| Gold | $800 | Members spending $25/week on campus food. |
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| Purple | $300 | Members spending $10/week on campus food. |
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Your membership will automatically be applied to your OneCard convenience account. To order a membership:
The Dining Club Membership is a separate account from a meal plan account.
To purchase a convenience plance, you can deposit funds onto your OneCard.
Convenience dollars do not expire at the end of the term and will continue to be available beyond first year.
You can use the convenience plan at numerous participating food vendor locations throughout the Brantford community, both on- and off-campus:
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Meal Plan Changes (Until Sept. 30)
