Dining Services
Exterior of Valley Dining Center

Valley Dining Center

The Valley Dining Center (VDC) is a dine-in location open 7 days a week during the fall and spring semesters. A popular destination for students with or without a meal plan, as well as faculty and staff, the multi-venue dining center allows guests to customize their meal from a variety of flavorful and healthy selections.
students walking out of the Cilantro's venue with food at the VDC

Cilantro's

Cilantro's is unique to the VDC and allows guests to build your own burrito, tacos or nachos from the flavorful selections.

student standing in front of Pacific Plate with food

Pacific Plate

Pacific Plate is unique to the VDC and allows guests to build your own stir-fry or broth bowl, with featured Asian-inspired appetizers.

Traditions

Home-style favorites on a rotation, including rotisserie and house-smoked meat, and a variety of vegetarian or vegan entrees.

Pastaria

Freshly fired pizza in a hearthstone oven, plus noodles and sauces. Baked customizable pasta bowls available during weekday lunch and dinner.

Sweet Sensations

Full dessert station and continental breakfast selections.

Fresh Creations

Fresh salad bar and fruit station, deli counter, subs and hot soup selections.

Blazin' Bronco

Classic grilled favorites, including chicken breasts, hamburgers, grilled cheese, French fries and more.

My Pantry

Gluten-free access-controlled area with supplemental items for students with food allergies or individual needs.

VDC Venue Hours 

Fall Semester: Sunday, August 24 - Friday, December 12, 2025, excluding breaks and recesses.

Spring Semester: Monday, January 12 - Friday, May 1, 2026, excluding breaks and recesses.

Location
Monday - Friday
Saturday - Sunday
Traditions

7 - 11 a.m.

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

5 - 8 p.m.

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

5 - 8 p.m.

Sweet Sensations
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Pastaria - Pizza & Pasta
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fresh Creations - Deli & Salad Bar
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
My Pantry - Online Ordering
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Online Ordering is closed
Blazin' Bronco
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cilantro's 

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

5 - 8 p.m.

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

5 - 8 p.m.

Pacific Plate

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

5 - 8 p.m.

Closed

Accordian links

  • With the demolition of Valley 3 and construction of Valley Oaks, the parking lot 59 on the north side of the VDC is no longer accessible.
  • Cars with any type of WMU permit can park in lot 97 on the west side of the Valley Dining Center.
  • ADA accessible spots are available in lot 81 directly west of the VDC loading dock.
  • Temporarily, there is no metered or guest parking spots close to the VDC. 

The Valley Dining Center was awarded a Gold certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, demonstrating continued support for the strategic goal of sustainable stewardship. The second highest award of four levels of LEED certification, the achievement is evidence of WMU's commitment to excellence and sustainability in facility design and construction.