The Academy believes that sit-down meals provide an important opportunity for enhancing the community. For this reason, family-style meals are served seven times per week. Boarding students attend all sit-down meals. Day students attend all sit-down lunches and are encouraged to stay for the evening meal. The Dining Hall is full of life, and the students applaud for their favorite meals and break into song on birthdays. Students maintain an environment that is comfortable and engaging for all–and they take turns waiting on tables and performing other kitchen duties.
The Dining Hall also operates the Greer Store, in the West Gym, and Louis Cafe, in the Koch Center, two popular spots for students to purchase drinks and snacks outside of meal times. Additional services provided by the Dining Hall include: cake and cookie orders, dormitory and exam week feeds, catering for on-campus events, box lunches for athletic teams, and corridor supplies.
Interested in what the Dining Hall serves our community? Passionate about food and nutrition? Student on the Food Committee meet with representatives from the Dining Hall every week to discuss the Dining Hall’s upcoming menu. Have questions? Email Mr. McCarthy.
The Dining Hall offers vegetarian options for every meal, and we routinely accommodate special diets of every type. In addition, the Academy has engaged in coordinated effort to promote healthy eating habits in our students. Our Director of Dining Services is available to discuss any specific dietary needs you might have.
Deerfield Academy dining services gets all of their ground beef from the Lewis Family Farm in Essex, NY. This beef is 100% certified organic, and the cows are grass-fed their entire lives. This is just one more example of how Deerfield Academy is leading the way towards serving more local and wholesome foods that sustain the local community and while nourishing our DA community with delicious and healthful foods.
Affectionately (but erroneously) called the “Koch Cafe,” the Louis Cafe is located in the lower level of the Koch Center. (Hence the confusion.) Stop here for juice, coffee, panini sandwiches, chips, and candy between classes.
Regular hours:
M–F: 7:30-11:30 am
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
“The Greer” is the campus’ central snack bar and hangout. With a wide menu and extended hours, it’s the place to go to see friends, watch TV, or just chill. Here you’ll find hot food ranging from grilled cheese to pizza- and don’t miss the froyo!
Regular hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays – 1:30 – 5:30 pm / 6:45 – 8:45 pm
Wednesdays – 12:30 – 5:30 pm / 6:45 – 8:45 pm
Fridays – 1:30 – 5:30 pm /6:45 – 10:45 pm
Saturdays – 9:30 am – 5:30 pm /6:45 – 11:30 pm
Sundays – 12:30 – 5:30 pm / 6:45 – 8:45 pm
7 Boyden Lane, PO Box 87, Deerfield, MA 01342
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