Food Services

Dining Options

From regional and international specialties to vegetarian cuisine, Franklin's dining services in the North Campus Dining Hall and the Grotto serve a large variety of healthy, tasty and fresh food options using local, fair trade and sustainable products. While cash and credit cards will continue to be accepted at all Franklin dining centers, the Falcon Card is the best way to ensure both convenience and lower costs for students dining on-campus.

The North Campus Dining Hall

The North Campus Dining Hall is a great place to meet between classes on the North Campus, whether to study with friends or just grab a quick coffee on the go. It is a full-service dining room offering a wide variety of local and international cuisine. All food that is served in the North Campus Dining Hall is freshly prepared every day.

North Campus Dining Hall Hours:

The Grotto

The Grotto, Franklin College's "grab and go" eatery, located on the Kaletsch Campus is a place to rejuvenate in a relaxing laid-back atmosphere. At the Grotto, you can use your meal debit card plan, cash or credit card to purchase coffee, drinks, snacks and a wide variety of other food items, including burgers, veggie burgers, salads, pastas, wraps and a daily full meal special.

The Grotto is open periodically for "Franklin College After Dark" with special programming provided through the Student Government Association (SGA)  and for other evenings as scheduled by student clubs. The Grotto ofers staging, lighting and sound systems to accommodate dances, karaoke, bingo, poetry readings and any other events organized by members of the Franklin Community.

Grotto Hours:

For more information about meal plan options, please see Meal Plans. To pay by credit card,  please see Online Payments.