Open Kitchen
From international comfort foods to plant-forward entrées and more, Open Kitchen represents the best of Vancouver’s diverse culinary scene. Keep an eye out for house-made butter chicken, awesome grilled cheese sandwiches and our beloved vegetarian southwest bowl.
HOURS:
7AM – 10PM | daily
Accepted here: Residence Meal Plan, UBCcard Value Plan, Departmental Food Plan, Carryover Plan, UBC Guest Cards, cash, debit, and credit.
Good for All
Our residence dining rooms are open to the public! Gather, Feast and Open Kitchen feature diverse and globally-inspired menus that incorporate fresh Ocean Wise™ seafood, certified halal beef burgers and fresh chicken, and a variety of vegan and vegetarian options. We are proud to source more than 60% of our ingredients locally from the UBC Farm and other BC producers.
Please review the new guest Protocols and Best Practices now in place.
Location & Hours
Open Kitchen
Orchard Commons Residence
6363 Agronomy Road, Vancouver
*Station hours vary. Scroll down for hours of each station.
What's cooking?
Al Forno Kitchen
Personal-sized daily quiches from local bakery Tartine.
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*Please check the Nutrislice calendar for updates on station closures that may occur due to staffing shortages.
Custom Kitchen
Your stir-fry awaits! Choose your protein, vegetables, sauce and noodles or rice.
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Global Bowl Kitchen
Delicious and comforting bowls and soup from around the world.
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Grill Kitchen
Grill-favourites like burgers, fries and grilled cheese, plus amazing breakfasts!
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Sandwich Kitchen & Burrito Bar
Custom, made-to-order sandwiches and burritos.
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Square Meal Kitchen
Our favourite comfort foods from around the world. Menu changes daily.
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Soup, Salad Bar, Hot Cereal, Parfaits & Waffles
Vegetables, whole grains, soups and more – all prepared in-house.
Hot Cereal: Everyday, 7am – 11am
Salad Bar, Parfait Bar, Waffles: Everyday, 7am – 10pm
Soup and side bar: Everyday, 11am – 10pm
Vegetarian Kitchen
Celebrate the plant-based diet with satisfying, energizing and craveable dishes.
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*Please check the Nutrislice calendar for updates on station closures that may occur due to staffing shortages.
COVID-19 Protocols and Best Practices
Prior to Entry
- If you are feeling sick, do not go to the residence dining room.
- Complete daily self-assessment for COVID 19.
- Contact your Residence Life Manager if you require assistance with meals.
- Sanitize your hands prior to entering the servery and/or seating area.
- You can preview the menu before arriving in the dining room by using Nutrislice.
When in the servery and seating areas
- Face masks are optional.
- Use hand sanitizer as provided at self serve stations in the servery area.
- Adhere to signage posted regarding entrances and exits.
- Be respectful of time spent in the seating space during busy service periods to ensure other residents may sit down to eat their meal.
Additional Information
To avoid line ups and crowds, try to dine at off-peak times: 11:30am-12:00pm/1:30pm-2:00pm/5:00pm-6:00pm/7:30-8:00pm
Nutrition Support
Have a question about dietary restrictions or allergies? Want to eat healthier but need some help? Our Registered Dietitians support all students on the Residence Meal Plan.
Food Revolution
We provide sustainable, diverse and memorable dining experiences. We believe wholesome, healthy food is a priority because our guests, our food, and our wellbeing matters.
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Your Open Kitchen Team
Darren Clay
Sous Chef, Open Kitchen
Darren’s culinary background is far-ranging and diverse. From his culinary apprenticeship with Fairmont hotels, overseas experience in South East Asia and years teaching future culinarians at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, he is never afraid to embark on a new challenge. After assisting with numerous events at UBC Farm, Darren was inspired by the progressive initiatives happening in UBC Food Services. He’s eager to make a difference in the future of food at UBC and beyond.
Jane Sunwoo
Manager, Open Kitchen
After studying Hotel Management at George Brown College in Toronto, Jane worked as a dining room manager and stewarding manager at major hotels like Park Hyatt Toronto, Fairmont Waterfront, Pan Pacific Vancouver and more. She hopes to recognize, empower and motivate her dining room service team to perform and deliver exceptional service and food to guests at Residence Dining Rooms.
FAQS
Have questions about your Residence Meal Plan? We’ve got answers.
Open Kitchen is UBC’s newest residential dining room. It opened in August 2016 in Orchard Commons, a LEED Gold certified student residence and home to UBC’s Vantage College. Brimming with dynamic chefs, decadent aromas, and a smorgasbord of unique and delicious menu items, it redefines food-forward student-focused restaurant design with its contemporary and vibrant design. It seats 316 guests and nourishes 1047 first-year students living in Orchard Commons, as well as the campus at large. This bright, modern, and innovative establishment sets a bold new standard for North American campus dining, reflecting culinary trends and best-practices with respect to selection, food preparation, service, atmosphere, and overall customer experience. Open Kitchen is our highest volume residence dining room and, we believe, truly one of Canada’s most inspired and interesting large-scale campus restaurants! On busy days it serves more than 3,000 meals.
Our menu represents a bold departure from the institutional dining mindset. We did not adapt the typical 21-day rotational menu cycle used at most other residence dining facilities; instead, about 70% of our menu is now static with daily and weekly features. This innovative move gives the team the opportunity to focus on perfecting a range of unique and delectable signature dishes.
Open Kitchen is located on Lower Mall and Agronomy Road. Hero Coffee + Market is right nearby. Harvest, Mercante, The Loop, Gather and Feast Dining Room are within a few minutes walk of Orchard Commons.
Where Our Food Comes From
We are proud to source more than 60% of our ingredients from responsible local suppliers like these.
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