Friends, Food and Fun
Is enjoying dinner with friends one of your favorite ways to stay connected? Conversation shared over a fine meal is always a pleasure. The restaurants at Kendal hum with activity at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily menus offer a range of choices to suit a variety of tastes and preferences.
During Pandemic Times
Due to COVID-19, our dining rooms are closed for the safety of residents. Meals are being delivered to homes daily and a number of grocery delivery options have been established.
Dining services has also created safe opportunities for residents to shop, as shown in the video here about the Kendal Market.
Read on to learn what the typical dining experience is for our community. We eagerly look forward to returning to this once COVID-19 is no longer a threat.
The Kendal Market – 2020
Dining Options on Campus
Flexible dining plans are included with all residence agreements, and there is even a meal credit if residents are away from campus 14 or more consecutive days. Three main dining rooms serve both residents and staff, as well as friends and family:

A summer-time favorite during harvest season is the Farmers Market on Friday afternoons, where residents and staff can purchase fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Chef Scott and his team use locally-grown produce in daily menu items as much as possible, depending on the season.
Additional Dining Features
- Special events include the annual picnic, anniversary dinner, Robert Burns dinner, special holiday meals and more.
- Family and friends are welcome
- Vegan/Vegetarian menu offerings
- Menu identifies gluten-free and lower-sodium items
- Plenty of “always available options” – with a little advance notice
- Catering for private events and meetings
- Nutrition information is posted for many menu items
- Executive chef on staff
- Community Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian on staff
- Select grocery items can be ordered and purchased as needed.
- Carry out meals, box lunches and meal delivery during weather emergencies