The Clarkson family crest in stained glass occupies the window of the second floor staircase landing in Holcroft House.

"Because of its convenient location in the Science Center, The Concrete Cafe is a great place to get coffee or lunch between classes. I can also chat with classmates and professors about course material or make weekend plans with friends. It is a great place for academic and social interaction."  - Matthew Wojcicki '06

Dining at Clarkson's Empire Diner

Dining Services

Campus dining is an integral part of the college experience. Whether it is sharing meals and conversation with friends or grabbing a quick bite before your next class, Clarkson strives to make your dining experience memorable and enjoyable. Our goal is to provide Clarkson students with a variety of healthy food in a fun atmosphere while accommodating fast-paced schedules, fluctuating life-styles and different preferences and nutritional needs.

Offering everything from pizza and pasta to salads and vegetarian dishes, students can dine together at one of six on campus locations. Flexible meal-plan options help you adjust to your eating habits and daily schedule. There are five different meal plans that you can choose from. For instance, if you eat 15-20 meals each week, then you may want to select the "Gold Meal Plan."

If you have an afternoon on the town or want to treat yourself to a sweet craving, the town of Potsdam has a wide variety of restaurants.

Regardless which of our dining facilities you choose to eat at, we will do the work for you- the grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning up. We understand that you don’t want to spend your free time washing dishes. That's why we are here; to make your living and eating experience that much easier.