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Okenshields

Open
Dining Room
Central Campus
Willard Straight Hall
607-255-6636

Okenshields is a dining room for house residents, and for the entire Cornell community. With hundreds of menu options to choose from – from an Asian station to a healthy foods bar featuring whole grain salads and cut fruit – you're sure to find something that meets your fancy.

Payment Types

Meal Plan - Debit, Meal Plan - Swipe, Cornell Card, Major Credit Cards, Mobile Payments

Hours

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

  • 10:30am - 2:30pm
  • 4:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Soup
  • Cornell Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Salad
  • Harvest Salad Bar * Chicken Breast * Quinoa Vegetable Salad * Fresh Fruit Slices * Fresh Whole Fruit * Cornell Dairy Yogurt
  • Vegan/Vegetarian Offerings
  • Tofu Chop Suey * Plain Hummus * Pita * Sliced Pears in Juice * Farfalle Pasta * Marinara Sauce * Chef's Choice Seasonal Vegetable * Steamed Brown Rice
  • Chef's Table
  • Ratatouille with White Beans * Chicken Shawarma
  • Chef's Table - Sides
  • Garlic Green Beans * Steamed Italian Vegetables * Steamed Rice Basmati
  • Grill
  • Taco & Nacho Bar * Spicy Beef Filling * Flour Tortilla Wraps * Fresh Salsa * Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sauce * White Corn Tortilla Chips * Red Beans & Rice * Cheese & Bean Enchilada * Shredded Lettuce * Cheddar Cheese * Sliced Jalapeno * Sour Cream
  • Pizza Station
  • Veggie Supreme Pizza * Pepperoni Pizza
  • Wok/Asian Station
  • Tom Yum - Thai Hot & Sour Soup * Steamed Jasmine Rice * Tofu & Vegetable Stir Fry * Thai Yellow Curry Chicken
  • Beverage
  • Beverage Bar
  • Dessert
  • Dessert Bars * Fresh Baked Cookies * Cornell Dairy Ice Cream Bar * Create Your Own Waffle * Vegan Chocolate Cake
  • Soup
  • Cornell Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Salad
  • Harvest Salad Bar * Fresh Fruit Salad * Cornell Dairy Yogurt * Fresh Whole Fruit
  • Chef's Table
  • Ratatouille with Tofu * Montego Bay Grilled Chicken
  • Chef's Table - Sides
  • Yellow Rice & Black Beans * Herb Roasted Zucchini & Tomatoes * Steamed Vegetable Melange
  • Pizza Station
  • Veggie Supreme Pizza * Pepperoni Pizza
  • Wok/Asian Station
  • Tofu & Vegetable Stir Fry * Steamed Jasmine Rice * Thai Yellow Curry Chicken
  • Specialty Station
  • Gourmet Pretzel Bar * Plain Cake Donuts
  • Beverage
  • Beverage Bar
  • Dessert
  • Cornell Dairy Ice Cream Bar * Create Your Own Waffle * Dessert Bars * Fresh Baked Cookies

Thursday, October 16, 2025

  • 10:30am - 2:30pm
  • 4:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Soup
  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
  • Salad
  • Harvest Salad Bar * Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salad * Fresh Fruit Slices * Fresh Whole Fruit * Cornell Dairy Yogurt
  • Vegan/Vegetarian Offerings
  • Meatless Chick'n & Broccoli Stir Fry * Plain Hummus * Pita * Sliced Pears in Juice * Marinara Sauce * Chef's Choice Seasonal Vegetable * Farfalle Pasta * Cumin Basmati Rice
  • Chef's Table
  • Chickpea Tagine * Moroccan Pork Butt
  • Chef's Table - Sides
  • Chef's Choice Seasonal Vegetable * Sauteed Squash Medley * Moroccan Fruit & Seed Couscous
  • Grill
  • Mediterranean Pita Buffet * Pita * Gyro Smashburgers * Tofurizo * Plain Hummus * Lemon Rice * Tzatziki Sauce * Diced Tomato * Crumbled Feta Cheese * Sliced Black Olives * Kens Essentials Greek Dressing * Shredded Lettuce
  • Pizza Station
  • Cheese Pizza * Buffalo Chicken Pizza
  • Wok/Asian Station
  • Daikon Soup * Steamed Jasmine Rice * Vegetarian Pad Thai with Egg * Red Curry Chicken
  • Beverage
  • Beverage Bar
  • Dessert
  • Dessert Bars * Fresh Baked Cookies * Cornell Dairy Ice Cream Bar * Create Your Own Waffle * Vegan Chocolate Cake
  • Soup
  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
  • Salad
  • Harvest Salad Bar * Fresh Fruit Slices * Fresh Whole Fruit * Cornell Dairy Yogurt
  • Chef's Table
  • Macaroni & Cheese * Chicken & Waffles
  • Chef's Table - Sides
  • Mashed Potatoes * Herb Roasted Carrots & Parsnips * Italian Mixed Vegetables
  • Pizza Station
  • Cheese Pizza * Buffalo Chicken Pizza
  • Wok/Asian Station
  • Wok Tofu & Squash * Steamed Jasmine Rice * Red Thai Curry Chicken
  • Specialty Station
  • Tacos & Nachos * 6" Flour Tortilla Wrap * Taco Beef
  • Beverage
  • Beverage Bar
  • Dessert
  • Dessert Bars * Cornell Dairy Ice Cream Bar * Create Your Own Waffle

Friday, October 17, 2025

  • 10:30am - 2:30pm
  • 4:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Soup
  • Cornell Manhattan Clam Chowder
  • Salad
  • Harvest Salad Bar * Cranberry Apple Wheat Berry Salad * Fresh Whole Fruit * Cornell Dairy Yogurt * Fresh Fruit Salad
  • Vegan/Vegetarian Offerings
  • Meatless Meatballs * Plain Hummus * Pita * Sliced Pears in Juice * Chef's Choice Seasonal Vegetable * Farfalle Pasta * Marinara Sauce * Steamed Brown Rice
  • Chef's Table
  • Dry Rubbed BBQ Tofu * MSC Pollock Veracruz
  • Chef's Table - Sides
  • Yellow Rice & Black Beans * Cumin & Lime Roasted Carrots * Chef's Choice Seasonal Vegetable
  • Grill
  • Beef Cheeseburgers * Assorted Items from the Grill * Hamburger Roll * Grilled Beef Burger * Black Bean Burger * Black Bean Burger * Whole Grain MSC Fried Breaded Pollock * Seasoned Spiral Fries
  • Pizza Station
  • White Garlic Broccoli & Cheese Pizza * Vegan Veggie Supreme Pizza
  • Wok/Asian Station
  • Seaweed Sesame Egg Drop Soup * Sweet & Sour Tofu * Shrimp & Egg Fried Rice
  • Beverage
  • Beverage Bar
  • Dessert
  • Dessert Bars * Vegan Chocolate Cake * Cornell Dairy Ice Cream Bar * Fresh Baked Cookies * Create Your Own Waffle
  • Soup
  • Cornell Manhattan Clam Chowder
  • Salad
  • Harvest Salad Bar * Fresh Fruit Slices * Fresh Whole Fruit * Cornell Dairy Yogurt
  • Chef's Table
  • Lentils with Sweet Potato & Spinach * Roasted Cod with Moroccan Tchermila Fish
  • Chef's Table - Sides
  • Buttered Basmati Rice with Cilantro * Sauteed Squash Medley * Simply Broccoli Beans Carrots & Peppers
  • Pizza Station
  • White Garlic Broccoli & Cheese Pizza * Vegan Veggie Supreme Pizza
  • Wok/Asian Station
  • Seaweed Sesame Egg Drop Soup * Shrimp & Egg Fried Rice * Kimchi Pot Sticker Dumpling * Vegetable Pot Sticker Dumplings
  • Specialty Station
  • Chicken Nuggets * French Fries
  • Beverage
  • Beverage Bar
  • Dessert
  • Dessert Bars * Create Your Own Waffle * Cornell Dairy Ice Cream Bar * Fresh Baked Cookies

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Closed

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Closed

Monday, October 20, 2025

  • 10:30am - 2:30pm
  • 4:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Soup
  • Cornell Chicken & Rice Soup
  • Salad
  • Harvest Salad Bar * Chicken Breast * Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salad * Fresh Fruit Slices * Fresh Whole Fruit * Cornell Dairy Yogurt
  • Vegan/Vegetarian Offerings
  • Tofu Black Bean Stir-Fry * Sliced Peaches in Juice * Plain Hummus * Pita * Marinara Sauce * Farfalle Pasta * Chef's Choice Seasonal Vegetable * Steamed Brown Rice
  • Chef's Table
  • Cheese Tortellini Alla Marinara * Pollo Guisado - Chicken Stew
  • Chef's Table - Sides
  • Herb Roasted Zucchini & Tomatoes * Steamed California Vegetables * Steamed Brown Rice
  • Grill
  • Build Your Own Fajitas * Chicken Fajita Filling * Flour Tortilla Wraps * Pinto Bean & Rice * Fresh Pico De Gallo * Black Bean & Corn Salsa * Shredded Lettuce * Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese Blend * Onions Diced Small * Sliced Jalapeno * Sour Cream
  • Pizza Station
  • Cheese Pizza * BBQ Chicken Bacon Ranch Sheet Pizza
  • Wok/Asian Station
  • Cornell Egg Drop Soup * Steamed Jasmine Rice * Tofu & Vegetable Stir Fry * Ginger Pork
  • Beverage
  • Beverage Bar
  • Dessert
  • Vegan Chocolate Cake * Create Your Own Waffle * Dessert Bars * Cornell Dairy Ice Cream Bar * Fresh Baked Cookies
  • Soup
  • Cornell Chicken & Rice Soup
  • Salad
  • Fresh Fruit Slices * Cornell Dairy Yogurt * Fresh Whole Fruit * Harvest Salad Bar
  • Chef's Table
  • Spicy Red Curry Tofu * Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Butt
  • Chef's Table - Sides
  • Garlic Green Beans * Chef's Choice Seasonal Vegetable * Turmeric Rice
  • Pizza Station
  • Cheese Pizza * BBQ Chicken Bacon Ranch Sheet Pizza
  • Wok/Asian Station
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice * Tofu & Vegetable Stir Fry * Wok Chicken Orange
  • Specialty Station
  • French Fries * Sliced Jalapeno * Bacon Bits * Rojo Grande Chipotle Cheese Sauce
  • Beverage
  • Beverage Bar
  • Dessert
  • Cornell Dairy Ice Cream Bar * Create Your Own Waffle * Fresh Baked Cookies * Dessert Bars

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

  • 10:30am - 2:30pm
  • 4:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Soup
  • Cornell Cuban Black Bean Soup
  • Salad
  • Harvest Salad Bar * Lentil Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette * Fresh Fruit Salad * Fresh Whole Fruit * Cornell Dairy Yogurt
  • Vegan/Vegetarian Offerings
  • Spicy Meatless Chick'n & Vegetables * Sliced Peaches in Juice * Plain Hummus * Pita * Marinara Sauce * Farfalle Pasta * Chef's Choice Seasonal Vegetable * Steamed Brown Rice
  • Chef's Table
  • Macaroni & Sharp Cheddar Cheese * BBQ Chicken
  • Chef's Table - Sides
  • Roasted Cauliflower * Steamed Corn * Herbed Rice
  • Grill
  • Pasta Bar * Pasta * Spaghetti * Bolognese Sauce * Alfredo Sauce * Marinara Sauce * Turkish Tofu Taco Filling * Fresh Baby Spinach * Grated Parmesan Cheese * Oven Roasted Grape Tomatoes * Basil Pesto * Crispy Fried Onions * Roasted Red Pepper Strips
  • Pizza Station
  • Cheese Pizza * Sausage, Pepper, Onion & Mushroom Pizza
  • Wok/Asian Station
  • Hot & Sour Soup * Vegetable Fried Rice with Egg * Massaman Chicken Curry
  • Beverage
  • Beverage Bar
  • Dessert
  • Vegan Chocolate Cake * Dessert Bars * Create Your Own Waffle * Cornell Dairy Ice Cream Bar * Fresh Baked Cookies
  • Soup
  • Cornell Cuban Black Bean Soup
  • Salad
  • Fresh Fruit Slices * Cornell Dairy Yogurt * Fresh Whole Fruit * Harvest Salad Bar
  • Chef's Table
  • Stewed Garbanzo Beans * Lemon Basil Chicken
  • Chef's Table - Sides
  • Simply Steamed Carrots * Chef's Choice Seasonal Vegetable * Wild Rice Pilaf
  • Pizza Station
  • Cheese Pizza * Sausage, Pepper, Onion & Mushroom Pizza
  • Wok/Asian Station
  • Wok Vegetables with Ginger * Steamed Jasmine Rice * Massaman Chicken Curry
  • Specialty Station
  • Farfalle Pasta * Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Sauce * Marinara Sauce
  • Beverage
  • Beverage Bar
  • Dessert
  • Cornell Dairy Ice Cream Bar * Create Your Own Waffle * Fresh Baked Cookies