About Campus Dining & Shops
Campus Dining & Shops (CDS) is responsible for all food service outlets on the University at Buffalo campuses. The corporation operates UB's Meal Plan Program, Residence Hall Dining Center programs, UB Card office and our own branded restaurants. In addition to the varied restaurant options, Campus Dining & Shops operates three convenience stores on campus. We are also the recognized caterer for all events on the campus.
Our Mission
Campus Dining & Shops is a not-for-profit corporation established for the general purpose of providing educationally-related services for the benefit of the campus community including faculty, staff, and students. The Campus Dining & Shops provides a wide range of services including dining services, campus ID cards, retail services, vending services, and catering services.
The Organization
CDS, founded in 1962, is a not-for-profit corporation that functions primarily as an auxiliary of the University at Buffalo. The corporation provides a diverse portfolio of commercial services including operation of UB Dining Services, UB Card, Catering Services, Campus Tee's and the three campus convenience stores. Additional company information.
CDS Services Quick Reference
Everything you need to know aboutour services can be found on our information-packed Campus Dining & Shops website 
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UB Card Office
Your UB Card is your ticket to a variety of services throughout our campus. Dining plans, Dining Dollars and Campus Cash are all accessed using your UB Card. It's also used as access to your residence hall, libraries, sporting events and serves as your student ID card. 716-645-6344 -
Campus Shops
Our retail branch includes Campus Tees, the outlet for officially licensed UB apparel, three convenience stores and our web-based Greetings from Home and Campus Essentials. The Elli * 716-645-2497, Tees * 716-645-3311 -
Other Services
Our Print Services Department can handle all your copying and special print orders. We offer a wide variety of banking and vending machine options across our two campuses. 716-645-2521 -
Read All About It
From our Carry-Out Catering Menu to the UB Card Policies, our Forms & Documents page includes PDFs of all our important information.
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Dining Services
We offer students and faculty the choice of 24 unique locations across two campuses. From our four Residence Hall Dining Centers that prepare all-you-can-eat breakfasts, dinners and brunches to full-service restaurants to snack bars, we've covered all your dining needs. 716-645-6344 -
Catering
Our expert culinary team will handle your event with efficiency and style. Whether it's an event for 10 people or 5,000 people, you'll be delighted at the outcome. 716-645-3496 -
Job Opportunities
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