East Side Café is located on the ground floor of Gilbert Hall, directly inside from the east entrance facing the Music Building. Grab a quick meal on the go Monday - Friday from this convenient dining option. All NIU students, staff and faculty are welcome!
Our menu may change daily, so stop by to see what we’re serving today!
When using meal exchange, salads do not include a side.
When using meal exchange, salads do not include a side.
With the meal exchange, you can use one meal swipe from your Huskie Block Plan to pay for an entrée, a side and a drink. Some items we offer may have an extra cost that you can pay with Dining Dollars, Huskie Bucks or a credit/debit card. If you have questions about how the Meal Exchange works, feel free to ask the cashier when you visit.
You can also pay for items with your Dining Dollars, Huskie Bucks or a credit/debit card.
Meal exchange available all day
Campus Dining Services
dining@niu.edu