Dining Options

Conference attendees have the option to purchase a lunch each day of the conference for $15.00 USD. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance! Those who register after June 7 will not be able to purchased lunch tickets in advance.

Upon check-in at registration, attendees will be given their badge and a meal swipe card. This card has your “tickets” loaded onto it and will allow you access into the dining hall on campus during lunch time. Conference lunch is NOT included in the price of registration and a ticket MUST be purchased during registration. Walk-ins are not guaranteed. 

We will be dining at Yahentamitsi Dining Hall, which is a short walk from the conference sessions in ESJ. The dining hall offers a variety of options for guests and is a great way to continue networking over the lunch period. 

The cards have different colors: Red, Yellow, and Black

Red Card: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Lunch
Yellow: Monday and Tuesday Lunch
Black: Monday Lunch

Please be aware of your card color. NOT every attendee will be given a card as you had to purchase these in advance.

Yahentamitsi also offers dishes for those with dietary restrictions—one station is dedicated to gluten-free options, and another to vegan fare. The vegan station is named Sprouts 2.0, after the vegan station in the old building.

Other stations include an all-day breakfast concept and an Asian eatery where customers can create their own stir-fry dish. Toward the back of the dining hall is Joes Grill, a micro-restaurant inspired by sports bars that serves sandwiches and burgers, and a bakery outpost features fresh cookies, muffins, croissants, cakes and pies.

Secure your tickets at registration today! 

The STAMP Student Union has restaurants located on campus:

• Chick-fil-A
• The Coffee Bar
• Maryland Dairy
• Qdoba
• Subway
• Union Pizza

You CANNOT redeem your pre-purchased lunch tickets here.

Looking to adventure off campus? There are many restaurants around campus that are within walking distance of the conference sessions. 

If you’re out and about exploring the neighborhood, you may want to stop for a bite to eat, a hot cup of coffee, or a cold, locally brewed beer. From a restaurant and bar that doubles as a bookstore and community gathering spot to one of your favorite eateries in your hometown, there are more than 30 restaurants within 3 miles of The Hotel at the University of Maryland. So if you want a hearty breakfast or a late-night chocolate chunk cookie, our community has all of your cravings covered.

Here are some favorites:

• Taqueria Habanero
• The Board and Brew
• Milk and Honey Cafe
• Sweetgreen
• Busboys and Poets
• Vigilante Coffee
• Franklins Brewery