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Dining on Campus

Olds College offers a variety of dining options to meet the needs of students, staff, and visitors. Our dining services include the central dining hall, Elements Dining Fusion, along with smaller outlets for quick snacks and coffee at Tim Hortons Express, Bloom Café, or The Crossing Restaurant & Pub, providing convenient choices throughout the day.

Meal Plans

Meal plans are available to make dining on campus simple and flexible. Whether you prefer the convenience of an all-access plan or the freedom of a pay-as-you-go option, there’s a plan designed to fit your schedule and lifestyle. Please contact Residence Services if you would like to purchase a meal plan or have questions about your existing plan. 

(Prices reflected are for the 2025-26 academic year)

  • $170/week**

    Includes unlimited entry to Elements Dining Hall plus $15 flex dollars each week. Students have the option to add additional Flex Dollars as desired.*

    **All prices are subject to change.

  • $115/week Flex Dollars**

    Pay as you go at all on-campus Chartwells locations, including Elements Dining Hall, Tim Hortons Express and Centre Court.

    • This pass is non-refundable.
    • It is mandatory to purchase a new pass each term, but the remaining balance from the previous term will roll over.
    • Expires at the end of April every academic year.
    • For larger remaining balances, before expiry, Chartwells offers bulk order options to use the remainder of your Flex dollars.
    **All prices are subject to change.
  • Cost: included in townhouse fees — non-refundable

    $200/semester digital flex pass (price for 2025/26 academic year)

    Can be used at Elements Dining Hall, Tim Hortons and Centre Court.

    Pay per meal or item at all on-campus Chartwells locations. The transaction cost is subtracted from the balance upon each use.

  • If you have dietary restrictions or require specialized meal plans, please fill in the Meal Plan Review Form and send it to residenceservices@oldscollege.ca. Your Meal Plan Review Form will be reviewed by the Director, Food Services. Please be prepared to include supporting documentation with your request.

Elements Dining Hall

Your search for tasty and healthy food ends here! Elements Dining Fusion offers a variety of meal options to suit your cravings and dietary needs. 

 Time of Day

Price

Mon - Fri

Sat & Sun

Breakfast

$10.34

6:30 - 9 a.m.

7 - 9 a.m.

Lunch

$14.33

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Dinner

$18.38

4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

 

*Hours will vary during Summer (May-August) and Holidays. Prices are subject to change. Prices reflected are for the 2025-26 academic year.

View the Elements Dining Hall Menu

Dining Locations

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    Elements Dining Hall

    Located in the Frank Grisdale Hall

    Monday - Friday | 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    Hours will vary during Summer

    View the Menu

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    The Crossing Student Lounge

    Located in the Learning Resources Centre

    Monday - Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
    Thursday - Saturday | 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

    View the Menu

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    Bloom Café

    Located in the Land Science Centre

    Monday - Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Closed for the Summer

    View the Menu

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    Tim Horton's Express

    Located in Duncan Marshall Place

    Monday - Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Closed for the Summer

Need Assistance?

For more information, contact:
403-507-7999
residenceservices@oldscollege.ca