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Chestnut
Welcome to the Dining Commons at Chestnut, where nutritious, delicious and healthy food is prepared fresh daily by the Food Services’ talented culinary team. The Dining Commons serves everyone living within this residence along with staff, faculty and other non-resident members of student community at large who come by for great meals on campus.
Starting from the academic year 2024-25, the Chestnut Dining Commons will support All-You-Care-To-Eat dining. Students living in the residences are required to participate in the mandatory Chestnut Residence Access Meal Plans. Non-residents may dine at the Chestnut Dining Commons by paying meal period gate fees.
The Dining Commons features a creative, imaginative and frequently rotating menu that incorporates the very best of local and international culinary inspiration. The chefs use seasonal, local foods supporting food growers and suppliers from all Ontario. The Dining Commons also provides a wide range of vegetarian and vegan options along with a commitment to work with students who have a variety of other special dietary needs such as gluten-free, allergies and Halal.
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2024-25 Academic Year
Hours of operation
Full meal plan service will be available in the Dining Commons beginning with breakfast service on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
Meal plans end at dinner service on April 30, 2025.
Please note: Throughout the year there are National and Civic holidays where the Dining Commons will follow restricted hours. The Dining Commons closes after dinner service on December 22, 2024. The Dining Commons is closed for the December holiday break beginning December 23, 2024 and reopens beginning lunch on January 4, 2025.
Mon – Thu
Operating hours
7 AM – 10 PM
Service Hours
Breakfast
7 AM – 10:30 AM
Lunch
11:30 AM – 2 PM
Dinner
5 – 10 PM
Friday
Operating hours
7 AM – 9 PM
service Hours
Breakfast
7 AM – 10:30 AM
Lunch
11:30 AM – 2 PM
Dinner
5 – 9 PM
Saturday
Operating hours
8 AM – 9 PM
service Hours
Breakfast
8 AM – 10:30 AM
Lunch
11:30 AM – 2 PM
Dinner
5 – 9 PM
Sunday
Operating hours
8 AM – 10 PM
service Hours
Breakfast
8 AM – 10:30 AM
Lunch
11:30 AM – 2 PM
Dinner
5 – 10 PM
stations
What type of food is available?
morning pantry
Pizza
Salad bar
Grill
Pan
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meet THE CHEF
Olivia Boutilier
EXECUTIVE CHEF, CHESTNUT
“I believe more people should embrace local, fresh ingredients because it’s such a simple thing to do and the change in taste and quality is obvious.”
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Access Meal Plans
The Access Meal Plans provide students with a convenient, flexible, and tax-free (as per Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations) way to enjoy meals on campus.
Starting from the academic year 2024-25, the Chestnut Dining Commons will support All-You-Care-To-Eat dining. With the Access Meal Plans, students have the freedom to choose their meals and portion sizes and customize their daily menu from multiple food stations to suit their individual preferences.
How do they work?
The Access Meal Plans are pre-loaded on the meal plan holders TCard. To gain entry to the Chestnut Dining Commons, Access Meal Plan holders need to present their TCard to the entrance attendant and swipe or tap their card.
The Access Meal Plans have a specified number of entry swipes per week, and you can find more details about them in the next section – Access Meal Plan Options.
Chestnut Dining is eat -in only with a limited take-out option.
Please refer to the Chestnut Residence Access Meal Plan Terms and Conditions for complete terms and conditions and usage policy.
Access Meal Plan Options
There are three Access Meal Plans to consider before selecting your preferred option.
Unlimited Access
Allows students Unlimited entry swipes each week to the Chestnut Dining Commons to eat what they want without worrying about counting weekly meal swipes.
$7,330
Includes:
Dining Dollars $800
+ $50 TBucks
CIF $150
Unlimited
Entry
Access 14
Students can use 14 entry swipes per week at the Chestnut Dining Commons. With each swipe, students can enjoy a variety of dining options. The 14 swipes are reset weekly.
$6,800
Includes:
Dining Dollars $1,100
+ $50 TBucks
CIF $150
14 Entry Swipes
per week
Access 10
Students can use 10 Entry Swipes per week at the Chestnut Dining Commons. With each swipe, students can enjoy a variety of dining options. The 10 swipes are reset weekly.
$6,270
Includes:
Dining Dollars $1,300
+ $50 TBucks
CIF $150
10 Entry Swipes
per week
Please note Access 14 and Access 10 plans do not allow in-and-out privileges – each entry to the dining commons requires an Entry Swipe. The Access Meal Plan week begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday. Please refer to the Chestnut Residence Access Meal Plan Terms and Conditions for complete terms and conditions and usage policy.
Dining Dollars
The Dining Dollars portion of the meal plan is available for purchasing tax-exempt food and beverages (as per Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations) at participating Food Services locations, including New College Residence Dining. Visit Where to Eat on Campus for a list of participating locations under the tab “Dining Dollars”.
At the end of the academic year (April 30, 2025) eligible unused Dining Dollars are transferred to Food Services Campus Flex Dollars. For more details, refer to the section – Dining Dollar Carryover.
It is important to note, whichever plan you choose, having enough Dining Dollars for the entire academic year depends on your eating habits and budgeting. Meal Plan holders who use all their Dining Dollars before the end of the academic year can purchase additional funds using eAccounts.
Dining Dollars top-ups are subject to the Chestnut Residence Meal Plan Terms and Conditions.
Dining Dollar Carryover
Eligible unused Dining Dollars, including additional funds added throughout the year, are transferred to Food Services Campus Flex Dollars at the completion of Term 2, April 30, 2025, and can be used to purchase food, beverage, and other items at participating Food Services locations.
Campus Flex Dollars
Campus Flex Dollars (Dining Dollars Carryover) are loaded onto the meal plan holders TCard for purchases beginning May 2025. Campus Flex Dollars are refundable with confirmation of withdrawal from the University of Toronto, St. George campus, or academic completion.
Refunds incur a $50.00 administration fee and will be deducted from the refund amount. Balances of $50.00 or less do not qualify for a refund. Campus Flex Dollar purchases are subject to applicable taxes.
TBucks
Each meal plan includes a preloaded amount of TBucks. TBucks is a common form of currency accepted across campus. They can be used to purchase products at participating locations, or for textbooks and payment for printing and photocopying on campus. Additional TBucks can be purchased by anyone in possession of a TCard for use on the U of T St. George and Scarborough Campuses. TBucks purchases are subject to applicable taxes. TBucks Policy
The Residence Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) is a non-refundable fee used for capital investments that directly enhance the residence dining experience, facilities, environment, and equipment.
meal plan
Key Dates
Term 1 Start Date:
Breakfast, August 25, 2024
Deadline to Request Change Access Meal Plan:
September 12, 2024 before 12 pm
University Winter Holiday Closure:
December 23, 2024 to January 3, 2025 (inclusive)
Term 2 Start Date:
January 4, 2025
Meal Plan End Date:
April 30, 2025.
Transfer Date for Meal Plan Carryover Funds:
May 8, 2025
*Dates subject to change.
Chestnut Takeout Allowance
The Chestnut Residence Dining Commons is eat-in only with a limited take-out allowance. Chestnut Access Meal Plans offer all-you-care-to-eat access to your residence dining room as well as a Dining Dollars allocation to use at participating locations while on campus. Access and Dining Dollar allocations are specific to the plan you purchased.
The limited take-out option is available to take a meal to go using an Eco to Go Container (one Eco to Go exchange card is provided with your welcome package at check-in). Unlimited, Access 14 and Access 10 meal plan holders have access to three take-out meals per week.
Terms of Use
- Unlimited, Access 14 and Access 10 meal plans include three (3) take-out passes per week.
- Three (3) take-out passes are loaded on to the Access Plan holders TCard each Sunday – unused passes expire each Saturday.
- Take-out passes have no value, are not transferable, and unused passes do not carryover to subsequent weeks.
- Take-out passes shall only be used by the resident to whom the Access Plan take-out passes are issued.
- Take-out passes are redeemable with an available Access Entry Swipe – take-out passes are NOT an Access Entry.
Redemption Process
- Swipe your TCard at the entrance host station (cashier) to redeem an Unlimited, Access 14, or Access 10 Entry Swipe for entry to Chestnut Dining.
- If you wish to use one of three (3) weekly take-out passes, inform the cashier prior to entering the dining room.
- Swipe your TCard again to redeem a take-out pass and exchange your Eco to Go Card for an Eco Container. Return your used container at the cashier station to exchange for a new Eco to Go Card.
- A take-out pass is redeemable, with an Entry Swipe, for one meal served in a single Eco to Go Container. Consuming food from an Eco Container in the dining room is prohibited.
- Entry Access to chestnut Dining is for eat-in OR Take-out – consuming food eat-in and take-out with a single Access Entry Swipe is prohibited.
For more information about the take-out pass Terms of Use or Redemption Process, ask an entrance host cashier or Chestnut Dining’s Managing Chef.
Intentional misuse of the take-out pass allowance can result in the loss of take-out privileges.
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FAQ
No. Your residence dining dollars can be used as follows:
• Purchase food & beverage items at the New College Dining Hall (tax exempt*).
• Purchase food + beverage items at selected retail outlets across campus that are operated by Food Services (tax exempt*).
*Only items prepared by Food Services will be tax exempt. For example, a pre-packaged product such as a bag of chips would not be tax exempt, but a sandwich and beverage prepared on campus using raw ingredients would be tax exempt.
Residents who determine they may need additional residence dollars during the academic year can add funds to their account – referred to as a “top-up”. Balances can be topped up using e-Accounts. Meal plan change requests e.g. from Access 14 to Unlimited must be submitted to your residence office no later then September 12, 2024 before 12 pm.
Meal Plan Access Entry Swipes and Dining Dollars vary by meal plan. For more details please refer to the Access Meal Plan Options on the website or refer to the Food Services Meal Plan Terms and Conditions.
The Dining Dollars portion of the meal plan is available for purchasing tax-exempt food and beverages (as per Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations) at participating Food Services locations, including New College Residence Dining. Visit Where to Eat on Campus for a list of participating locations.
Meal plans are mandatory.
Chestnut Residence does not have cooking facilities for residents so all food is served out of the residence dining commons.
The menus (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) can be viewed on the University of Toronto Food Services website here.
Over the years we have accommodated many students with specific dietary needs who live in residence and dine with us multiple times a day. If you wish to meet to discuss allergens/intolerances and/or dietary restrictions due to medical conditions, we ask that you fill out and submit the Allergen/Dietary Form.
Students are also encouraged to contact our team with any requests for dietary accommodations or allergies. They can help navigate the dining hall, and also help to establish accommodations for complex allergies or dietary restrictions.
Students who indicate that they require dietary accommodations when applying to Chestnut will have their circumstances reviewed and be contacted by our team if necessary. Students with anaphylactic allergies are always asked to have their auto-injector on them in case of emergency.
Each Access Meal Plan comes with Dining Dollars which may be topped up during the academic year through Transact eAccounts or by downloading Transact eAccounts mobile app.
Dining Dollars top-ups are subject to the Chestnut Residence Meal Plan Terms and Conditions.
For more information on how to top-up using eAccounts, please visit our eAccounts section on the website.
For full details on refunds, please see the Food Services Meal Plan Terms and Conditions.
Your Dining Dollar account balance is printed on the receipt you receive when making a purchase at a Food Services location.
You can check and manage your Dining Dollar balance through Transact e-Accounts.
Access 14 and Access 10 plans are reset to 10 or 14 Entry Swipes each week. Unused Entry Swipes expire at the end of each week and do not carryover.
At the end of the academic year (April 30, 2025) unused Dining Dollars are transferred to Food Services Campus Flex Dollars. For full details on Dining Dollars Carryover, please see the Food Services Meal Plan Terms and Conditions.
Station Service Hours
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours of operations | 8am-10pm | 7am-10pm | 7am-10pm | 7am-10pm | 7am-10pm | 7am-9pm | 8am-9pm |
| Breakfast | 8am-10.30am | 7am-10.30am | 7am-10.30am | 7am-10.30am | 7am-10.30am | 7am-10.30am | 8am-10.30am |
| Lunch | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm |
| Dinner | 5pm-10pm | 5pm-10pm | 5pm-10pm | 5pm-10pm | 5pm-10pm | 5pm-9pm | 5pm-9pm |
| Entrée AM | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm |
| Entrée PM | 5pm-9pm | 5pm-9pm | 5pm-9pm | 5pm-9pm | 5pm-9pm | 5pm-8pm | 5pm-8pm |
| Pizza AM/PM | 12pm-10pm | 11.30am-10pm | 11.30am-10pm | 11.30am-10pm | 11.30am-10pm | 11.30am-10pm | 12pm-9pm |
| Foodie Finds AM | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Foodie Finds PM | Closed | 5pm-9 pm | 5pm-9 pm | 5pm-9 pm | 5pm-9 pm | 5pm-8pm | Closed |
| Pan station AM | 11 am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | Closed |
| Pan station PM | Closed | 5pm-9pm | 5pm-9pm | 5pm-9pm | 5pm-9pm | 5pm-8pm | Closed |
| Grill AM | Closed | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | 11.30am-2pm | Closed |
| Grill PM | 2pm-10pm | 5pm-10pm | 5pm-10pm | 5pm-10pm | 5pm-10pm | 5pm-9pm | 2pm-9pm |
| Salad bar | 11.30am-10pm | 11.30am-10pm | 11.30am-10pm | 11.30am-10pm | 11.30am-10pm | 11.30am-9pm | 11.30am-9pm |