Ball State’s chefs are the heart of our student-focused menus. From colorful fresh fruit and veggie bars to house-smoked meats to sustainable seafood, you’re never more than a few steps away from incredible variety at Ball State.

Many menus rotate daily, showcasing adventurous culinary trends alongside tried-and-true favorites.

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Fuel Your Hustle: Power Up for National Nutrition Month 2026!

From Fruit Frenzy to Flavor Fuel—discover the power of nutrition to get the energy you need for every activity level.

Event Lineup

Power Up Your Spud: Custom Sweet Potato Bar

  • Tuesday, March 10 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | North Dining

Kick off the month with University Dining and the Ball State Dietetics Association (BSDA)! Build a custom sweet potato packed with Vitamin A, antioxidants, and complex carbs. Discover how the right toppings turn this root vegetable into the ultimate endurance fuel.

Fuel on the Fly: Wild Planet Tuna Bowls

  • Wednesday, March 11 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Tom John’s Food Shop

Need energy that keeps up with your schedule? Swing by to sample portable Tuna Bowls. Loaded with protein, fiber, and Omega-3s, they’re the perfect grab-and-go solution for a high-performance day.

 

The Great Snack Bowl Giveaway

  • Wednesday, March 18 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | The Tally (Student Center)

Join our Nutritionist, Jacob Brooks, for a high-speed giveaway! The first 30 students score a fantastic snack bowl to fill up one time, for free at our fresh Salad and Fruit bar. Get there early!

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Mediterranean Energy: Hummus & Naan Pizza

  • Thursday, March 19 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | North Dining

Join University Dining and the BSDA for a Mediterranean-inspired power lunch. Sample hummus, rollups, and naan pizza—deliciously dense in folate, manganese, and copper to keep your brain sharp and your body moving.

 

The Return of Fruit Frenzy!

  • Monday, March 23 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Woodworth Dining

Fruit Frenzy is back! Explore "exotic" Vitamin C powerhouses like blood oranges, papaya, guava, and star fruit. It’s a tropical immunity boost you won't want to miss.

Oats for Peak Performance

  • Tuesday, March 24 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | North Dining

Discover the secret to a productive morning. We’re teaming up with the BSDA to sample protein-packed Kodiak overnight oats. Taste how a high-protein start keeps you fuller, longer.

The Flavor Fuel Stop

  • Wednesday, March 25 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Woodworth Dining

Don’t let the afternoon slump win. Stop by to grab Kind bars, Bobos, pistachios, and Popchips. These snacks are filled with the nutrients you need to stay revved up until dinner.

 

Chickpea Challenge: Eat Like a Pro

  • Tuesday, March 31 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Atrium

Wrap up the month by mastering the mighty chickpea! Sample a delicious, easy-to-make chickpea salad. It’s a plant-based powerhouse of protein, fiber, folate (Vit B9), manganese, and copper designed to keep your energy flowing through any activity.

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Ever feel your energy fade halfway through the day? This 'slump' is often caused by an energy imbalance. Choosing nutrient-dense fuel helps you 'biohack' your afternoon for sustained focus and peak performance.

Join us for a month packed with flavor, fun, and fantastic nutrition education! See you there!

The Big Dill is Back: The 2nd Annual Pickle Festival!

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Come celebrate everything pickle-related at the second annual Pickle Festival! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with pickle-themed food, games, and activities that are sure to make your day dill-icious!

When: Wednesday, April 8th | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: North Dining, Ball State University

Fest Facts:

  • Entry: Free!
  • Activities: All contests, games, and tasting tables are FREE.
  • Food: Special à la carte items are available in the North Dining eateries for purchase using Meal Plan, Dining Plus, Dining Cash, Cash, Credit, or Debit.
  • Decorating Contest Sign-ups: Pick up your cucumber at the North Dining Supervisor office starting April 1st.

Activities & Events:

  • Pickle-Inspired Feast Available for purchase at North Dining eateries:
    • The Classics: Fried Pickles with Dipping Sauce, Pickle Pizza, Pickle Brats.
    • The Comforts: Dill Havarti Mac & Cheese, Pickle Italian Casserole, Dill Mashed Potatoes.
    • The Main Course: Pickle Meatloaf (Traditional or Impossible™), Pickled Pork Chop, Pickle Soup.
    • The Sweet Treats: White Cake with Pickle Buttercream Icing, Pickle Cookies.
  • Free Tasting Tables: Sample a variety of pickle items and flavors!
  • Pickle Decorating Contest: Show off your artistic side with pickle-inspired creations! Stop by the North Dining supervisor office starting Wednesday, April 1st (it’s no joke!) to sign up and pick up your cucumber, along with the guidelines. Prize for first place!
  • Pickle Tossing Contest: Compete in this fun challenge with your team. Prize for first place!
  • Pickle Flinging Contest: Who can fling their pickle the furthest? No contraptions allowed—just pure arm power. Come see if you have the arm of a champion! Prize for first, second, and third place!
  • Scavenger Hunt: Explore each dining location to find the pickle and win a prize. Just snap a pic of each pickle, and show them to us at the prize table! (You must be in the photo for it to count.)
    • Atrium
    • Atrium Café
    • Bookmark Café
    • Micro Café in Studebaker West
    • Multicultural Ice Cream Shop
    • North Dining
    • Noyer Market in Noyer Complex
    • Tom John’s Sandwich Shop
    • Woodworth Dining
    • The Tally in the Student Center
  • Pickle Spoon Races: Race your friends with giant olives on spoons—who will win?
  • Cornhole: Enjoy a classic game!

Take a break from the books and relish the chaos. Whether you're a pickle maniac or just here for the moral support, we'll see you at North!

Consulting

Dining Responsibilities Statement

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If you have a food allergy or other dietary need, you can dine with confidence at Ball State. Your health and safety are our priority.

Any student with a meal plan is welcome to contact us and schedule a one-on-one meeting with Dining’s wellness nutritionist for consulting as it relates to eating at Ball State—from help finding healthy variety to arranging for individual accommodations.

Accommodations

If your dietary needs require special menu planning or special food preparation, please have your doctor fill out our dietary needs form. We’ll then contact you to learn more about your individual requirements.

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We recognize that dietary requirements may differ based on religious or cultural background and for many international students. We will make our best effort to accommodate your needs.

Connect with our wellness nutritionist at 765-285-2116 or by email.

Contact Us

Nutrition facts and allergen information for all Ball State-prepared items are available on NetNutrition. You can use NetNutrition on your computer or any mobile device.

Looking for help finding healthy variety? 

Find additional healthy meal inspiration with our EatRight@BSU tip sheet series.

We have two Top-9 Allergen Free locations on campus. One is located in North Dining, and one is located within The Atrium.

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At each location, you can create custom, made-to-order items such as rice bowls, salads, sandwiches, stir fry, and pizzas with a variety of bases, toppings, seasonings, dressings, and sauces. All ingredients are free of the Top-9 allergens.

You can find the items they offer at each location on NetNutrition, where you can build your meal and see its nutritional information.

Are you going on a day-long field trip? Student teaching off campus? Use these forms to order a sack meal from Ball State Dining for pick-up Monday through Friday.

Forms must be submitted at least 24 hours before selected pick-up time.