University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Campus Dining Locations & Hours

PJ's Restaurant (Student Union):

An all-you-care-to-eat option with menu items that cater to a variety of dietary interests and restrictions including vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free. (PJ's can also accommodate special dietary preferences including kosher and halal. Click here for details.).  Here's what you'll find in PJ's!

  • Performance Kitchen:  Our newest addition to PJ's, this station offers weekly featured cuisines, including Asian, Italian, and Mediterranean, and deli melts made-to-order in front of the customer. 
  • Fresh 52: This full-service salad bar includes a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables featuring traditional and non-traditional offerings where guests can create specialty salads from rotating selections for added variety.  
  • The Kitchen: The Kitchen features a complete meal based around classic comfort food favorites. Home-style features include roasted and carved meat, fresh fish and shellfish, seasonal potatoes and side dishes. Fresh vegetables are prepared to highlight what is seasonal and fresh.
  • LaCucina: This station is more than just pizza! Our chefs offer a variety of tempting items and cuisines such as pastas and calzones.
  • Crave Global: Selections from a variety of countries and ethnic cultures. For those who are feeling adventurous and want to get a taste of the globe!
  • Delicious Without: This allergen-friendly station offers menu items made without the top-nine allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, milk, wheat, soy, and sesame) as well as gluten. 

Weekdays: Hot breakfast: 7:30-10 a.m. | Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Dinner: 4-7 p.m.
Weekends & Holidays:  Brunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Dinner: 4-7 p.m. 
Payment options: Meal Plan, Dining Dollars, Mountain Cat Cash, and credit cards.
Walk-in Rates: Breakfast - $12.75; Lunch/Brunch - $14.75; Dinner- $15.75

Mountain Cat Cafe (Student Union)

Open for breakfast Monday through Friday, serving made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, fresh-baked pastries, and specialty coffee drinks.  The late-night menu features all of the former Pizza Pitt’s favorites including pizza, sandwiches, salads, and a variety of snacks and beverages. 

Monday-Friday: 7:30- 10:30 a.m.
Daily: 7 p.m.-midnight
Payment options: Meal Exchange, Dining Dollars, Mountain Cat Cash, and credit cards|

The Daily Grind (Blackington Hall)

Serving Starbucks beverages as well as grab-and-go items including pastries, sandwiches, and confections.

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Payment options: Meal Exchange, Dining Dollars, Mountain Cat Cash, and credit cards.

The Tuck Shop (Student Union)

Setup as a food court, the Tuck Shop offers retail options for a more casual dining experience. Don't forget, you can place your order in advance using the Boost app!

  • Grill 27
    Monday-Friday: 7:30- 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
    Weekends: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Freshens
    Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • One Sushi
    Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Student Choice
    Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Payment options: Dining Dollars, Mountain Cat Cash, and credit cards.  Meal exchanges (meal swipes) can be used on specific menu items.  

Yella's (Student Union – food court)

Described as a “new take on classic favorites,” Yella's features submarines, classic deli sandwiches, desserts, and milkshakes.  

Daily: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Payment options: Dining Dollars, Mountain Cat Cash, and credit cards. Meal exchanges (meal swipes) can be used on specific menu items.

Vending Kiosks

New state-of-the-art robotic automated delivery (RAD) kiosks have been installed in the food court section of the Student Union providing 24/7 access to fresh-made smoothies, made-to-order coffee beverages, and hot food items.

  • Costa Coffee – Costa Coffee Smart Cafe’s ground-breaking brewing technology offers more than 200 barista-quality drink combinations in less than 90 seconds. 
  • Bleni Blends –The no-sugars-added fruit blends are available in seven different flavors (including a power option boosted with plant-based protein) and are made with real fruit.  Direct from "Shark Tank," the kiosk delivers your drink in less than 60 seconds!
  • Just Baked Smart Bistro –Just Baked offers snacks, entrees, and desserts from such well-known brands as White Castle, Stouffer’s, Wow Bao, and Dirty Cookies served piping hot in less than 90 seconds. 

Payment Options: Dining Dollars, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and credit cards.