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Hours

Monday 11am–1pm
Tuesday 11am–1pm
Wednesday 11am–1pm
Thursday 11am–1pm
Friday 11am–1pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours as posted on the café's Toast ordering page.

Find us

12th floor

National Louis University
18 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603

  • Take the elevators in the 18 S. Michigan building up to 12. The café is on the newly renovated floor.
  • Nearest 'L': Washington/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple) and Monroe (Red, Blue).
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Paying for lunch

Every day there's a $7 combo meal, plus à la carte items.

Credit or debit cardPay as you go at the register.

Campus Dining CardStudents and employees can load money onto their University ID at webpurchase.nl.edu by choosing "Meal Plan."

Dining DollarsStudents on financial aid can put $100 or $200 of their aid toward Dining Dollars once at the start of each term, through the Meal Plan Request Form on the Student Accounts page.

Bonus valueFor every $100 loaded on your ID, you get an extra $25 to spend.

Sixth combo freeBuy five designated combo lunch meals and the sixth is on the house.

Questions

Where else can I use my dining card?

At both Daily Grind coffee shops, for food, drinks, or NLU swag. Daily Grind I is at 18 S. Michigan Ave. (Mon–Fri, 7am–7pm) and Daily Grind II is in the lobby of 122 S. Michigan Ave. (Mon–Fri, 7am–4pm).

What if the café is closed for an event?

On the rare days the café closes for a special event, NLU posts it online ahead of time. Your dining card still works at the Daily Grind.

Can I order ahead?

Yes. Order on the café's Toast page and pick up on the 12th floor.

Where can I find allergen information?

Check the posted menu above. Fries share a fryer with breaded items, so cross-contact is possible. If you have a serious allergy, ask the staff before ordering.

How often does the menu change?

Daily. Café officers post the day's menu here each morning before lunch.

What does the combo meal cost?

$7, every day the café is open. Combo meals also count toward the buy-five-get-one-free deal.

Who do I ask about my dining balance or meal plan?

Contact NLU Student Accounts, or see the dining details at nl.edu/dining.

NLU Skylight Café, 12th floor, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago

Hours and policies come from nl.edu/dining. The daily menu is posted by café officers. Order on Toast