Dining options at Loyola Medicine


Restaurant worker handing off a plate of food

To help keep visitors, patients and colleagues energized and focused throughout the day, Loyola Medicine offers many food and beverage options at multiple locations. No matter where you find yourself, a variety of cafeterias and cafés are available for coffee, quick bites or full meals.

First Avenue Food Court

First Avenue Food Court features a wide selection of freshly prepared favorites. Start your morning with handcrafted breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, French toast, or eggs cooked any style. Later in the day, enjoy classic burgers, grilled chicken, hand-breaded chicken tenders, hot dogs and grilled cheese. The café also showcases three rotating guest kitchens each day, plus convenient grab-and-go deluxe sandwiches and salads.

For something lighter, there is also a 30-foot salad bar, along with a daily rotating hot entrée and soup selection. Fresh-brewed coffee is also available all day.

Hours:

Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. 
Saturday – Sunday: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

Location:

First floor, North of Starbucks®

Retail Dining Options:

We offer freshly brewed, specialty coffees and drinks, pastries and grab-and-go sandwiches.

Dining Hours: Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: First floor of main hospital, near the Heart & Vascular Center 
 

Location 1: First floor, in main hospital cafeteria

Dining Hours:  24 hours per day, seven days a week (excludes certain holidays)

Location 2: Loyola Outpatient Center

Dining Hours: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Food for Thought Café

Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a more satisfying meal, the Food for Thought Cafe offers a simple, yet delicious experience that serves:

  • Fresh-brewed coffee  
  • Grains and greens bowls  
  • Handcrafted sandwiches  
  • Pasta  
  • Smoothies  
  • Soup and salad

Dining Hours: 

Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: 

Lower level. Take elevators near the Oak Park Avenue entrance.  

701 North Bistro

Offering comfort favorites in a welcoming environment, 701 North Bistro is made for those who need a quick bite without sacrificing quality. This location serves: 

  • Central Market Deli  
  • Central Market Soup  
  • Grains and Greens
  • Smoothies  
  • Whirlwind Coffee

Dining Hours:  

Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: 

First Floor, between the Outpatient Pharmacy and Gift Shop