We want you to eat well while you’re with us. We offer a variety of convenient, healthy, and affordable dining options for patients and families at the hospital.

There are also a number of restaurants within a short driving distance.

Meeting your nutritional needs

When you arrive at the hospital, our dietician will perform a nutritional assessment. Your doctor will make sure that your diet is aligned with your medical needs.

If food restrictions or special diets aren’t a concern, you can order meals off a menu at certain times of the day.

We’re happy to accommodate ethnic, religious, or other special dietary restrictions.

Dining options for guests

We offer a variety of dining options at the hospital, so you can stay close to your loved one.

Rotunda Café

Rotunda Café

The main cafeteria in the hospital offers a variety of fresh entrées and snacks, including sushi, pasta, soup, and salad.

Location: Near the rotunda on the first floor of the Medical Center’s main building

Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to midnight

Tree House Café

Tree House Café

Smaller than the Rotunda Café, the Tree House Café offers much of the same food options, including brick-oven pizza and made-to-order deli sandwiches.

Location: First floor of the Children’s Hospital

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Starbucks coffee

Starbucks Coffee

A full-service Starbucks offers coffee, espresso, tea, and snacks.

Location: In between the Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital

Hours: Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Au Bon Pain

Au Bon Pain

Café bakery offering made-to-order breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, soups, fresh baked goods and beverages.

Location: Smaller cafe located in the Penn State College of Medicine.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.