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Wellness and Dietary Needs
SFU Dining Commons strives to provide enjoyable dining experiences for all guests, regardless of their dietary needs and food preferences. Dining Commons features 10+ stations with a variety of food options.
If you have a particular food allergy or dietary restriction, the Dining team is here to help. Please look for the logos or labels on menu items in making food choices.
We're Here To Help
DC Management Team
The Dining Commons Manager and Chef are here to help you with questions regarding specific dietary needs, ingredient information, menu questions and food recommendations. To book an appointment: dining_commons@sfu.ca
Dietitian Support
An SFU Dining Dietitian will be on site at the begining of each semester to help with:
• Navigating the Dining Commons food options
• Providing nutritional consultations
• Discussing allergies and dietary needs
• Offering educational activities that support healthy eating
My Pantry
For students looking to prepare some of their own meals, myPantry is a great option.
Equipped with induction burners, microwaves and toasters, students have the opportunity to create their own masterpiece. Popular student prepared meals include omelettes, eggs, fried rice, pasta (including gluten-free), waffles, smoothies and more.
Dietary Selections
Halal
While browising the menu or Dining Commons, look for items marked “halal” or items that have the halal symbol next to them.
In addition to many of the plant-based and fish/seafood options available at Dining Commons, a variety of the meats used are halal, including the majority of chicken and beef burgers. Please check the menu labels or speak to a Dining Commons manager or chef with any specific questions.
The halal chicken used at Dining Commons is certified by the Halal Monitoring Authority.
Vegetarian
Most stations will have an option for those looking to eat vegetarian dishes. Some of the options you'll find include:
- Sprout – features all vegetarian entrees and side dishes
- Hot Plate – features customized teppanyaki vegetable and tofu stir fries prepared on a separate grill (without meats)
- Leaf Market – features a great selection of salads and plant-based ingredients
- Create – made-to-order vegetarian omelettes for breakfast and pastas in the evening
Plus, vegetarian pizza, soup, burgers, deli sandwiches and more.
Vegan
Keep an eye out for items labeled "vegan" or look out for the vegan symbol. Some of the areas you'll find options are:
- Sprout – features all vegetarian entrees and side dishes, some of which are vegan
- Hot Plate – features customized teppanyaki vegetable and tofu stir fries prepared on a separate grill (without meats)
- Leaf Market – features a great selection of salads and plant-based ingredients
- Create – made-to-order tofu scramble for breakfast and pastas in the evening
- Plus, soups, burgers, deli sandwiches and more.
Made-without-gluten
Dining Commons is not a gluten-free facility; however, staff do their best to prevent cross-contamination wherever possible. Students with gluten sensitivities can look to customized stations, where they can pick the ingredients, sauces and condiments. The Made-Without-Gluten Pantry is also a space that is available to approved students with Celiac Disease, wheat allergy, or gluten intolerance.
