University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Additional Meal Plan Features

Guest Meals

Students who have contracted for resident meal plan, can use their guest meals to treat friends or family (students can also use Dining Dollars to pay for their guests’ meal and will be charged the published walk-in rate). Gold plans include 15 guest meals and unlimited parent guest meals.  Silver plans include 10 guest meals and Bronze plans include 5. Guest meal plan allocations are for the semester and are not weekly.  Guest meals are not included with the Mountain Cat Employee Meal Plan. 

Meal Exchanges

Eating on the run?  Want to grab your meal and eat outside with your friends? Use a meal exchange!  Meal exchanges are available on specific menu items at all retail dining locations on campus (Tuck Shop, Daily Grind, Pizza Pitt & Pitt Stop) during normal hours of operation!  Simply swipe your card and tell the attendant you're doing a meal exchange…and it will cost only one meal swipe.  No need to tap into your dining dollars!  Information on specific meal exchange options available at each retail location can be found here

Daily Grind (Blackington Hall)
Available: Monday-Friday  8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pitt Stop (Student Union – food court)
Available: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.  |  Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Pizza Pitt (Student Union)
Available: Daily 7 p.m.-midnight

Tuck Shop (Student Union)

Freshens
Available: Monday-Friday  11 a.m.-7 p.m. (closed weekends)

Grill 27
Available: Daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tso Good 
Available: Monday-Friday:  11 a.m.-7 p.m. (closed weekends)
 

Walk-in Rates (2023-2024)

You are welcome to eat in the Dining Hall even if you don't have a meal plan.  You can pay by credit card or Mountain Cat Cash and will be charged the walk-in rate based on the meal period (students enrolled in a meal plan who run out of meals can purchase a meal with dining dollars and pay $10 regardless of the meal period):

  • Continental Breakfast: $5
  • Lunch/Brunch: $14
  • Dinner: $15

Balanced Choices for Any Diet

Food Allergies & Dietary Restrictions
To confidentially self-identify as having a food allergy, complete the Allergen ID section of your profile on the Dine on Campus app.   A member of our culinary team will then contact you to develop a safe eating plan for you.  All allergy information submitted through Dine on Campus is kept confidential.  

PJ's features a dedicated allergen-free station called "Delicious Without." All menu items are made without the top-9 allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, milk, wheat, soy, sesame, and gluten). Delicious Without utilizes designated purple equipment, such as cutting boards, knives and cookware for menu item preparation.  Allergen-free options are also available in the retail locations.  Our culinary team will help you navigate allergen-free dining on campus. 

Special Diets
Students can request special diets required as part of their religious beliefs (halal and kosher meals).  Just contact a member of our culinary team to discuss your needs. 

Vegetarian
Vegetarian entrees are provided in PJ's Restaurant at every meal. 

Download the Apps!

Dine On Campus™ provides helpful, dining-related information. You can find places to eat, whether or not they're open, and browse menu items. You can also self-declare your allergen needs or request a kosher or halal meal. Tapping on a menu item displays the nutritional information and other important details. You can even add menu items to HealthKit if you're interested in tracking the nutritional value of what you eat.

Boost provides you with the convenience of placing your retail order online, saving you the time of needing to wait in line. Just place your order and show up when your order is ready!