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Meals and Dining Options

UF Health Shands Hospital

UF Health Dining

Cafeteria

Located on the first floor, the UF Health Shands Hospital cafeteria features a complete breakfast, lunch and dinner menu that includes hot meals, soups, a salad bar, and desserts. Nutritional information about the menu is available. In addition to the Classic meal line, there is an exhibition food station where food is prepared at the station for guests. All food is available for takeout.

Hours

  • Breakfast 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
  • Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Dinner 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Cafeteria Food Stations

In addition to the cafeteria area, there are several specialty food stations to the left of the cafeteria entrance:

Sushi StationSushi

Monday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
Closed Saturday and Sunday 

 

Austin Grill ExpressAustin Grill: Tex-Mex

Monday  – Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

 

Umberto'sUmberto's Pizza

Monday  – Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.  
Closed Saturday and Sunday 

 

UF Health Shands Hospital Food Court

Wendy'sWendy’s

Monday – Sunday, 24 hours

 

SubwaySubway

Monday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – Midnight

 

Hovan MediterraneanHovan Mediterranean Gourmet

Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

 

The Sun Terrace

There are additional dining options located on the Sun Terrace, an outside patio north of the Food Court. These dining location hours are subject to change due to school holidays and exam schedules.

Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A

10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Closed Saturdays and Sunday 

 

Einstein Brothers BagelsEinstein Bros. Bagels

10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Closed Saturdays and Sunday

 

Salad CreationsSalad Creations

10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Closed Saturdays and Sunday 

 

Panda ExpressPanda Express

10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday

 

Opus CoffeeOpus Coffee

Located in UF Health Shands Hospital Atrium
Monday – Friday, 6:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

 

StarbucksStarbucks Coffee

Located on the Sun Terrace
Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday 

 

UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital

Terrace Market CafeTerrace Market Cafe

At the UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, a deli cafeteria offers freshly prepared pizza, sandwiches, salads and grilled items. There is indoor dining as well as outdoor dining areas that overlooks the Garden of Hope.

  • Terrace Café is located on the Third Floor. 
  • Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Opus CoffeeOpus Coffee

Located in the Lobby
Monday – Friday, 6:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

 

Shands Medical Plaza

Terrace Market CafeTerrace Market Cafe

Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.


SubwaySubway

Located on the first floor
Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

 

Opus CoffeeOpus Coffee

Located in the Lobby
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

 

1329 Building

1329 Deli1329 Deli

Breakfast
Classic Cuisine, Deli Sandwiches, Pizza, Pasta, Garlic Knots
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 

UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital Parking Garage

Blue GillBlue Gill - Seafood and Southern Fare

Monday – Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Brunch, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
352-872-5181

Patient Meals

Each day, a Patient Nutrition Representative will come to the patient’s room and assist with meal selections. A paper menu will be provided upon request and for designated units. Contact a Patient Nutrition Representative at 4-3859 or 258-1810 with any questions or special food requests.

Special Dietary Needs:

Check with a nurse or the Patient Nutrition Representative before offering food to a patient or, if you are a patient, before consuming foods that are not on the approved menu. Many patients are on special diets ordered by the physician because of the following criteria:

  • The diet may limit food and drinks due to tests or a medical condition.
  • Some medical procedures are necessary and the patient can’t be given anything by mouth (NPO) for several hours before the procedure.
  • The physician has diagnosed an illness that could be helped by diet therapy.

Special Occasions

Shands is happy to provide a complimentary cake to celebrate a patient’s birthday. Please arrange 24 hours in advance by calling 352-265-0111, extension 4-3859.

Vending Machines

Vending machines are available 24 hours a day. They are located next to the cafeteria in the Food Court. Soft drink machines are located on most patient floors in the hospital.