There are many campus restaurants besides Dudley House, most of which accept both regular and Crimson Cash. To the list of restaurants below, which are operated by Harvard University Dining Services, can be added a large number owned by other groups such as C�est Bon. They can be found in the Biolabs, Harkness Commons in the Law School, the Forum at the Kennedy School, William James Hall, Gund Hall in the GSD, Boylston Hall, and Barker Center.
Crimson Cash is a payment method applied to your Harvard ID or to a Crimson Cash card, which can be purchased from a Value Transfer Station (the black boxes, distributed throughout campus, that look like a combination change machine and public telephone). Crimson Cash simplifies your dining transactions at Harvard University campus restaurants, and makes laundry, vending machines, and photocopiers more convenient; instead of worrying about change or cash, you can just swipe your ID/ Crimson Cash card. You can add value to your Crimson Cash account at Value Transfer Stations, at the Dining Services office at 65-67 Winthrop Street, or online via credit card at http://www.cash.harvard.edu.
Conroy Commons
13 Appian Way, 495-2453
M-Th 7am-6pm, F 7am-2pm
Enjoy your breakfast, lunch or snack at the Harvard School of Education. Breakfast offers pastries, fresh fruit, cereals, the Conroy Commuter breakfast sandwich, fresh-brewed coffee, and select Bigelow teas. At lunch there is a choice of two soups (one of which is always vegetarian), regular or vegetarian chili, salad bar, made-to-order sandwiches, and a hot entree special.
Inside the Science Center, you'll find the Greenhouse Cafe featuring pizza, Chick-fil-A, a salad bar, prepared sandwiches, sushi, and wide variety of snacks and beverages; an adjoining coffee cart can fulfill your caffeine requirement.
Memorial Hall
M-Th 11am-9pm, F 11am-7pm, Sa-Su noon-7pm
Located in the basement of Memorial Hall, Loker Commons includes a food court with a variety of options such as Pizzeria Uno, Mexican fare, Chinese cuisine, and more. Rhymes with "smoker."
Cafe Gato Rojo, run by graduate students, is located in the basement of Dudley House. It serves every hot beverage imaginable in addition to juices and Italian soda. It offers not only the cheapest cup of coffee in Harvard Sq. (not to mention the best) but also a variety of pastries and bagels. This cafe is a main hang-out for graduate students, whether studying, relaxing, or socializing. The music and atmosphere don't get any better than this.
Parking lot near the GSAS Residence Halls
36-38 Oxford Street
A favorite lunch option of graduate students, especially those in the science area of the North Yard, is the food trucks: the Chinese Food Truck and the Falafel Truck (both ~ 11:30am-3pm), both of which offer cheap good-sized portions. A nearby option is the Divinity Ave. truck (~11am-2pm), which offers pizza, subs, miscellaneous grub, and, on Wednesdays, a renowned lasagna with meatballs.
