Dining and Retail Options

Many on-campus options for dining and retail

Whether you’re craving subs or sushi, beef or shrimp, waffles or wonton soup, there's an eatery on campus for you. The most popular place is the newly remodeled Rob's Café, where you can enjoy a number of made-to-order foods at various specialty stations. There's also a deli, Mexican offerings, a pasta bar, vegetarian, pizza, soup of the day, omelets and more.

That's not all. In the Student Union, you'll find the Union Market, with grilled foods, a bakery, Chinese dishes, pasta, pizza, soups, salad bar and comfort foods. Quaker Square has the Trackside Grille, with a wide variety of menu options, including 13 sandwich choices, homemade salads and an ice cream bar.

The table below shows all the on-campus options waiting for you!

Dining options

Bierce Library
Bierce Coffee

Einstein Bros Bagels
In Bierce library
(330) 972-7035
Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday thru Sunday, closed


Exchange St. Residence Hall
Orange Julius/Dairy Queen Orange Julius — Dairy Queen
In the Exchange Street Residence Hall
(330) 972-2742
Monday thru Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, closed.
Starbucks

Starbucks
In the Exchange St. Residence Hall
(330) 972-2280
Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday thru Sunday, closed.

Zee's

Zee’s Convenience Stores
Located in the Exchange St Residence Hall
(330) 972-2816
Closed during the summer sessions.

Zee's Grill
Located in the Exchange St Residence Hall
(330) 972-2822
Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, closed.

Polsky - Summit College
Starbucks

Starbucks
In the Polsky Building
(330) 972-2113
255 South Main St.
Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, closed

Summit Bistro Summit Bistro
In The Polsky Building
(330) 972-2076
255 South Main Street
Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, closed
Quaker Square
Pie Factory

The Pie Factory
In Quaker Square
(330) 972-7492
Closed for the summer.

Schumacher's

Schumacher's
In Quaker Square
(330) 972-2982
Monday thru Thursday,

Breakfast 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner closed

Friday thru Saturday,

Breakfast 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, Brunch 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Trackside Grille Trackside Grille
In Quaker Square
(330) 972-2696
Closed for the summer
Zee's

Zee’s Convenience Stores
Located in Quaker Square
(330) 972-2827
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m

Robertson Hall
Robertson Cafe Rob's Café
(330) 972-8072
248 E Buchtel Ave
Open during NSO and Camps only. See our menu page to find out more.
Zee's

Zee’s Convenience Stores
Located in Robertson Hall
(330) 972-8670
Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday thru Sunday, closed.

Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Climbing Rock Cafe Climbing Rock Café
Located in The Student Wellness & Recreation Center (2nd Floor)
(330) 972-2486
382 Carroll Street
Monday thru Frisday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, closed
Student Union
Auntie Anne's Auntie Anne’s
Located in the Student Union Theater
Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday thru Sunday, closed.
Ohio Burger Co. Ohio Burger Co.
In the Student Union (2nd Floor)
303 Carroll St.
(330) 972-7688
Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, closed.
Starbucks

Starbucks
In the Student Union (2nd Floor)
(330) 972-2555
303 Carroll Street
Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, closed.

Union Market

Union Market
In the Student Union (2nd Floor)
(330) 972-6079
303 Carroll Street
Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday thru Sunday, closed

Zee's

Zee’s Convenience Stores
Located in The Student Union (First Floor)
(330) 972-7687
303 Carroll Street
Closed for renovations

Note: Table shows hours during fall, spring, and summer semesters. Winter Break, Spring Break, and holiday hours will vary.


Retail

Custom U /

Custom U

Custom gear for clubs, organizations and University departments”

  • Custom Promotional Products
  • Silk Screen Printing
  • Embroidery

Go to the Custom U Web site

Hours:
Monday thru Friday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(330) 972-8380

Barnes & Noble

UA Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Locations in the Student Union and the Polsky Building

Visit the bookstore on the Web

Phone: 330-972-7624

Store hours (fall and spring semesters)

  • Monday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Sunday, closed
Computer Solutions

Computer Solutions,
The University of Akron Computer Store

Located in the Student Union
303 E. Carroll St.
Akron, OH 44325-4605

Visit Computer Solutions online.

E-mail:compstore@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-5308
Fax: 330.972.5250

The General Store at Quaker Square

Quaker Square General Store
The General Store was one of the original Quaker Square shops, opening in 1975. The General Store offers a wide variety of merchandise; including Diamond and Marvel Comics, gift baskets, Akron apparel and more.

120 E Mill St., Akron, OH 44308
330-253-3233
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, closed

About your Zip Card

The University ID card, called the Zip Card, is activated as a debit card. The card may be used to purchase food at the Student Union, Robertson Cafe, Zee's, Subway, Sizzling Zone, Martin Center, Rob's Express, Gallucci Hall's Break Point, Crystal Room and the Bierce Coffee Shop.

The card may also be used for purchases at the bookstore, PACS Express, Print Labs, Computer Solutions, library services, health services and the Student Union Theater. Students can show their Zip Cards to gain access to nearly all Zips athletics events. Learn more about the Zip Card.

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