Axe ’Em, Jacks!
There's no need to leave campus to grab a bite. Whether you're needing grab 'n go or plan to enjoy a meal with friends, there are a variety of options on main campus!
In a hurry? With a location in the Baker Pattillo Student Center and the Cole STEM Building, The Market is a one-stop-shop to grab a coffee, snack, salad, wrap or parfait. Hours vary based on location and time of year.
Lumberjacks make great chefs
Students in the School of Human Sciences are proud to serve our campus and Nacogdoches communities through their love of food and hospitality.
From a reservation-only white-tablecloth environment to the hustle and heat of a food truck kitchen, our students are continuously creating Lumberjack-famous lunch experiences. Locations, menus and tickets are available on their webpages:
Baker Pattillo Student Center
Food Hall 1923
This all-you-care-to-eat dining hall has multiple stations serving a wide variety of menu items from homestyle favorites to diverse international flavors. Accepts meal plan swipes, cash and credit card. Hours vary based on time of year.
Retail dining
- Chick-fil-A
- Salty Tom's sandwiches and salads
- Sal's pizza
- Twiggy's Burgers
- Panda Express
- Tu Taco
- Ace Sushi
- Starbucks (located on second floor)
Hours vary based on restaurant and time of year.
Steen Library
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
Hours vary based on time of year.
Dining on East College Street
Coming fall 2025: Pineywoods Dining Hall
At the corner of Wilson Drive and East College Street, Pineywoods Dining Hall's upcoming grand opening will mark the beginning of an exciting chapter for SFA. The 20,000-square-foot dining facility is the university's first mass timber building and will feature state-of-the-art equipment and other new offerings. Along with the traditional dining hall fares, the new facility will feature a rotisserie, tortilla machine and purple hand-tiled pizza oven. The new facility also will boast a tailgating section and a new restaurant, Absurd Bird.