SFU Dining Commons

Not a student, but my husband and I love coming here once a month. Easily the best buffet in the city. $23 for non students ($13 for seniors and guest at the hotel) will get you consistently well made meals from all over the world, on a rotation all day, every day, there is something here for everyone - literally. Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, halal and they can cater to even the most specific dietary restrictions. Most of it is self serve, but there are parts like the pasta bar, burger and hot dog station, noodle, and rice stations where the staff will prepare your meals right in front of you. Staff are also always nearby to help. The atmosphere is very relaxed, with mostly students just chatting, studying while they eat etc. Always plenty of seating available too.

There's many people writing reviews about dining quality without realizing this is a student dining hall for the university, so please come here having that in mind. Public is welcome but that is not the intended audience. As far as university dining is concerned this is one of the absolute best I have experienced having been to 3 other university dining facilities including UBC and UCLA. There is a wide array of selection, a majority of the food is locally sourced, and students can be well fed to their preferences at a VERY reasonable cost. It is an excellent place to study and grab something to eat. They have a designated gluten free room that prioritizes the safety of the students with an allergy and a kitchen area with prepared ingredients to make your own smoothies, waffles, etc.