Performances + Events
Dining at NEC
Green Room Café
The Green Room Café is the on-campus dining hall located on the first floor of the Student Life and Performance Center. It is catered by Rebecca’s Cafe.
The Green Room Café offers a variety of options, including a salad bar, grill, daily entrees, and Grab-N-Go items. For those with gluten, nut, shellfish or other severe food allergies, accommodations can be made. Please notify Dining Services staff of your allergies in advance.
Off-campus students, faculty, staff, and visitors can pay with cash, credit card, or Penguin Pass by loading their IDs with Café Cash.
Dining at NEC
Dining at NEC
Hours of Operation
Academic Year:
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Contact Us:
Phone: (617) 585-1288
Email: dining.services@necmusic.edu
Dining at NEC
Meal Plans
All resident students are required to participate in the meal plan.
Base Plan
The Base Plan is part of the on-campus room and board fee and includes 19 meals per week.
- Access to the Green Room Café during all meal periods for three meals per day or 19 per week
- 1 swipe per meal period includes one entrée, one side, and one beverage (some restrictions apply)
- $100 in Café Cash per semester for premium menu items and Encore Café by Rebecca’s.
Meal Plan for Non-Residents, Faculty, Staff
Meal Block Plan
Enjoy the benefits of the student meal plan.
- Deposit $80 on your Penguin Pass and receive 10 meals to use at any time. The Block Plan can be added at the Business Office.
- Look for the musical note to identify the meal plan options in the Green Room Café.
Bonus Bucks Plan
Bonus bucks can be purchased at the Business Office and loaded onto your Penguin Pass.
- Orchestra Plan: Buy $700 and receive $800.
- Symphony Plan: Buy $500 and receive $550.
- Chamber Plan: Buy $300 and receive $325.
Rebecca’s Gift Card
- More convenient than cash, Rebecca’s Cards in any amount are available at the register.
- Reload your card or check your balance at the café.
These plans can be purchased via NEC’s Transact app.
