Happy Holidays from the Department of Student Experience. Here are the hours of service for all of our areas for Holiday Break. On-campus dining hours are included.
December 16-22
December 23-29
December 30-January 5
Classes and normal scheduling resume on Monday, January 6
Youngstown State University On- and Off-Campus Restaurant Hours
Select a restaurant below for more information.
On-Campus Locations
HOURS OF SERVICE FOR FALL
Holiday and Break Schedules will be Announced.
Off-Campus Locations
THAT ACCEPT PETE’S POINTS*
- Barnes & Noble Café (YSU Location Only)
- Bull & Bear Grille and Tavern
- The Café by Prepped Wellness
- Pittboss Barbecue
- Cocca’s Pizza (Liberty Location Only)
- Giant Eagle at Churchill Commons
- Grubhub
- Hot Head Burritos
- Jimmy Johns
- McDonald’s (YSU Location Only)
- The Mocha House (Downtown Location Only)
- Pressed Coffee Bar & Eatery
- Republic Pizzeria n Pub
- Stone Fruit Coffee Co. (YSU Location Only)
- Subway (YSU Location Only)
On-Campus Locations
CHICK-FIL-A
STREET LEVEL, KILCAWLEY CENTER
At Chick-fil-A, We didn’t invent the chicken, just the chicken sandwich. Our campus restaurant offers tender chicken specialties and sandwiches. Also try our signature waffle cut fries, fresh-squeezed lemonade and hand-spun milkshakes.
Monday–Thursday | 10:30am–6:30pm
Friday and Saturday | 10:30am-5:00pm
CHRISTMAN DINING COMMONS
This is a cash free location. We accept credit cards, debit cards and student meal plans.
LOCATED BETWEEN LYDEN AND CAFARO RESIDENCE HALLS
The dining commons at Youngstown State University focuses on offering complete meals and made to order options at each station. Our menus are created by our campus chefs based on the kitchen equipment available at each station to meet the specific needs of the YSU campus community.
Monday-Thursday
Breakfast | 7:30am-11:00am
Lunch | 11:00am-2:00pm
Continental Lunch | 2:00pm-4:00pm
Dinner | 4:00pm-8:00pm
Late Night (Boost Only) | 8:00pm-11:00pm
Friday
Breakfast | 7:30am-11:00am
Lunch | 11:00am-2:00pm
Continental Lunch | 2:00pm-4:00pm
Dinner | 4:00pm-7:30pm
Saturday and Sunday
Brunch | 10:00am-2:00pm
Dinner | 4:00pm-6:30pm
CUSHWA CAFÉ
Monday–Friday | 7:30am–2:00pm
THE HUB
LOWER LEVEL, KILCAWLEY CENTER
Dunkin’:
Your favorite donuts, breakfast sandwiches, frozen beverages and the one & only Dunkin’s® brand coffee.
Monday–Friday | 7:30am – 1:00pm
Hissho SUSHI
Monday–Friday | 10:00am–2:00pm
JAMBA
LOWER LEVEL, KILCAWLEY CENTER
Monday–Friday | 9:00am–3:00pm
KC FOOD COURT
LOWER LEVEL, KILCAWLEY CENTER
Chopped and Wrapped
A variety of fresh & tasty made to order salads and wraps
Monday–Friday | 11:00am–2:00pm
The Den
Monday–Friday | 9:00am–3:00pm
Wild Pie
Monday–Friday | 11:00am–2:00pm
MAAG CAFÉ
Monday–Friday | 9:00am–3:00pm
PETE’S TREATS AND MORE
LOWER LEVEL, KILCAWLEY CENTER
Large selection of candy, gum, snacks, granola bars, energy drinks, bottled water, and sodas. We also sell U.S. Postage Stamps.
Monday–Friday | 8:00am–5:00pm
Saturday | 9:00am-5:00pm
SCHWEBEL CAFÉ
Monday–Friday | 9:00am–2:00pm
Snack & Chill
At the Cove
Monday– Thursday | 10:00am–10:00pm
Friday | 10:00am–9:00pm
Saturday | 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday | 3:00pm-8:00pm
WENDY'S
LOWER LEVEL, KILCAWLEY CENTER
Monday-Thursday | 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday | 10:00am-2:00pm
Off-Campus Locations
BARNES & NOBLE CAFÉ (YSU LOCATION ONLY)
300 Fifth Avenue | Youngstown
330 318-3331 | Call for Hours of Service
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
Bull & Bear Grille and Tavern
318 Elm Street | Youngstown
330 333-3001 | Call for Hours of Service
Bull & Bear Grille and Tavern is a locally owned and operated Grille & Tavern. Known for our family friendly relaxed, fun atmosphere. Try one of our custom signature pizza's or our delicious mac n cheese.
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
THE CAFÉ BY PREPPED WELLNESS
901 Elm Street | Youngstown
330 538-8547 | Call for Hours of Service
Clean, healthy and delicious salads, bowls, wraps, and more. Pick from the signature menu or BYO (Build Your Own) Bowl or Wrap! ! Enjoy a full 100% plant-based smoothie bar with a wide variety of protein!
Prepped wellness website
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
PITTBOSS BARBECUE
372 West Rayen Avenue | Youngstown
330 743-7427 | Call for Hours of Service
Charlie Staples Pitt Boss is a unique destination that blends the rich traditions of southern barbecue with the excitement of competitive gaming, creating an unforgettable experience for food and gaming enthusiasts alike.
Charlie Staples BBQ & Pitt Boss Esports Lounge website
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
COCCA’S PIZZA (LIBERTY LOCATION ONLY)
1494 W. Liberty Street | Liberty
330 759-8333 | Call for Hours of Service
Freshly-made, authentic pizza, wings, salads, soups, appetizers, grinders, wraps and desserts.
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
GIANT EAGLE AT CHURCHILL COMMONS
AND GIANT EAGLE PENGUIN PICKUP AT THE COVE IN KILCAWLEY CENTER
4700 Belmont Avenue | LIBERTY
330 759-9502 | Call for Hours of Service
YSU has a partnership with Giant Eagle Churchill Commons in Liberty to make it easy for students to get the groceries they need. You can either use Pete’s Points at the Liberty store, OR you can order groceries to be delivered to the Cove in Kilcawley Center for easy on-campus pickup. This Penguin Pickup service is available on Mondays during the fall and spring semesters. Find out more at the Giant Eagle Penguin Pickup Now Accepts Pete's Points webpage.
Off Campus and On Campus Delivery at the Cove in Kilcawley Center | Accepts Pete’s Points
Grubhub
Your Pete's Points funds work with Grubhub
The balance can be used to conveniently get your favorite off-campus restaurants delivered, contact-free.
Here's how to get started:
- Download the Grubhub app
- Add your Pete's Points by going to Settings > Payment > Add new payment
- Order and enjoy delivery
HOT HEAD BURRITOS
315 Elm Street | Youngstown
330 480-0847 | Call for Hours of Service
You choose from chicken, vegies, beef or pork and all the toppings you love. We’ll make you a burrito, taco, quesadilla nachos, rice bowl or salad.
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
JIMMY JOHNS (CAMPUS LOCATION ONLY)
131 Lincoln Avenue | Youngstown
330 707-4056 | Call for Hours of Service
The flavors of fresh-veggies, combined with hand-sliced meats and fresh-baked bread is what makes a Jimmy John's sandwich The Sandwich of Sandwiches.
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
MCDONALD’S (YSU LOCATION ONLY)
570 5th Avenue | Youngstown
330 743-6112 | Call for Hours of Service
Open 24 hours! Note: This store takes only cash between 2:00am and 2:45am for the daily register shutdown process.
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
THE MOCHA HOUSE (DOWNTOWN LOCATION ONLY)
120 East Boardman Street | Youngstown
330 951-0070 | Call for Hours of Service
Breakfast, lunch and dinner in an inviting atmosphere. Coffee, tea, frozen, and espresso drinks, and all the best fresh and trendy sandwiches, entrees and sides. A large variety of choices. Closed Sundays.
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
PRESSED COFFEE BAR & EATERY
215 Lincoln Avenue | Youngstown
330 746-8030 | Call for Hours of Service
The place to come for specialty coffees and teas, fresh baked goods and delicious, fresh dining options.
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
Republic Pizzeria n Pub
Coming Soon!
112 W Commerce Street | Youngstown
330 781-5611 | Call for Hours of Service
Artisan pizza hand-crafted with love using the highest quality ingredients.
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
STONE FRUIT COFFEE CO. (YSU LOCATION ONLY)
151 Lincoln Avenue | Youngstown
330 509-0206 | Call for Hours of Service
We take our coffee seriously. Incredible brews and delicious bakery items in our fun, welcoming atmosphere.
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
SUBWAY (YSU LOCATION ONLY)
210 Rayen Avenue | Youngstown
330 746-3924 | Call for Hours of Service
Made just for you—craveable subs, salads, and featured items.
Off Campus | Accepts Pete’s Points
Please note: Hours may vary during academic break. Please call for hours.
Go back to the Dining On and Off Campus webpage.
*A Pete’s Points plan is a prepaid account allowing you to dine or snack on campus and several locations near campus without using cash. Your YSU ID is your form of payment. A $1 of Pete’s Points = $1 of cash. Just swipe your card and go! OR use your virtual YSU ID, accessed through the YSU App for hands-free purchasing!