The Cantina

The UArts Cantina, an independently owned and operated cafeteria, is located on the bottom floor of Hamilton Hall. The Cantina is the dining facility for students, faculty and staff of The University of the Arts. The Cantina specializes in wholesome, nutritious food prepared fresh daily on the premises.
The Menu
There are a wide variety of menu items from which to choose, including vegetarian and vegan options. The breakfast menu, which may be cooked to order, ranges from bagels and spreads to egg sandwiches, omelets and platters. Also available are a wide range of baked goods, fresh fruit and a selection of juices, yogurts and coffee.

The lunch/dinner menu includes deli sandwiches and wraps, salads and fresh oven roasted meats. From the grill students can choose from steak sandwiches, burgers, veggie burgers, grilled cheese and hot dogs. Southwest specialties include chicken fajitas, tacos and taco salads. Daily specials vary from international theme meals to meatloaf.

The Cantina also provides a diverse selection of specialty beverages, desserts and snack items.

Purchasing Meals and Approximate Costs
Meals can be purchased with cash or through a pre-paid computerized card system, called FreedomPay. The FreedomPay card is offered to students through an outside vendor and detailed information about the card and how to obtain it is mailed to families upon registration.

We recommend all students obtain a FreedomPay card in a denomination which best suits them to purchase meals and snacks. Unused funds are refundable and parents can track usage online.

For meals outside of Cantina hours, students can go to local eateries, which provide affordable meals and a range of fare from pizza to Chinese to vegetarian; students will be provided a list of these establishments, a price range and maps when they arrive on campus.

The approximate cost per meal at the Cantina is as follows:
BREAKFAST $3 - $5
LUNCH/DINNER $7 - $9

Cantina Hours
MONDAY - THURSDAY 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
FRIDAY 7:00 am - 7:00 pm