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We offer a variety of Halal dining options across campus. The Kosher Station in Douglass Dining Center holds Etimad Halal Certification and provides certified Halal meal options, while other locations have menu offerings made with Halal ingredients.

Etimad Halal Certification

Douglass Dining Center

• • The Kosher station is dually certified Halal. This station features rotating entrées with proteins, starches, vegetables, and sides, as well as a full-service deli.
  • All chicken cooked from raw is certified Halal.
  • All ground beef is certified Halal.
  • The Spice Route station serves recipes with no pork, beef, and wine.

Danforth Dining Center

• • The Halal Grill serves menu items made with Halal ingredients.
  • All chicken cooked from raw is certified Halal.
  • All ground beef is certified Halal.

The Pit

• • Saffron & Stone features Mediterranean-style made-to-order bowls prepared with Halal ingredients.

Hillside

• • Halal chicken breast and Halal ground beef are available in raw, frozen packages.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Whether you’re managing Celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, we are committed to offering safe and satisfying options made without gluten across campus.

Tips for Safe Gluten-Free Dining:

• Speak Up: Always communicate your dietary needs with staff.
• Read Signs: Allergen labels are clearly posted for menu items.
• Ask Questions: Staff are trained to help.
• Use Resources: Our Registered Dietitian is here to support you.

On‑Campus Options:

Douglass Dining Center

• • • UR Good station with menu items that are made without the top 9 allergens plus gluten.
    • Locked Gluten-Free Pantry with breads, bagels, snacks, and microwavable meals (access upon request).
    • Dedicated gluten-free toaster and microwave in the Gluten-Free Pantry to prevent cross-contact.
    • Menu items labeled for top 9 allergens plus gluten.

Danforth Dining Center

• • • Made without gluten station called Fusion.
    • Menu items labeled for top 9 allergens plus gluten.

Hillside

• • • Area that stocks gluten-free packaged items, including pasta, bread, wraps, cookies, and more.

Other Dining Locations

• • • Customizable made-to-order and self-serve options.
    • Staff trained on food allergies and cross-contact.
    • Gluten-free meal customization available across locations.

To promote allergen and ingredient transparency, menu items are labeled with the top 9 allergens plus gluten.

• • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Fish
  • Shellfish
  • Tree nut
  • Peanut

Additionally, our staff have undergone allergen training called AllerTrainU by MenuTrinfo covering the top 9 allergens, gluten, cross-contact, safe practices, and emergency procedures.

Come prepared to navigate your dietary needs.

1. Communicate Early

Contact Campus Registered Dietitian (Megan Dennis, MS, RDN) to discuss personalized dietary needs.

2. Use Designated Stations

The UR Good station in Douglass Dining Center has menu items that are made without the top 9 allergens. These meals are prepared with dedicated utensils and equipment, and are served by allergy-trained staff.

The Gluten-Free Pantry in Douglass Dining Center has pre-packaged, labeled, and individually wrapped items. Access is granted upon request.

3. Ask About Ingredients

When in doubt, ask a chef or manager. Full ingredient lists are available upon request.

4. Use Technology

You can view our menus with allergen information on our website and filter by allergen to find options that fit your dietary needs.

Look for the vegetarian and vegan icons on our menus to find options that work for your dietary needs. These can be found on our digital menu boards in dining locations, as well as our website.

Vegetarian – Excludes meat, poultry, and fish. Includes dairy and eggs.

Vegan – Excludes meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, honey, and other animal-derived products.