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06/02/2026
đ Big News! đ
Our Subway location will officially be closing as we prepare for an exciting transformation. Subwayâs last day of business will be Thursday, June 11.
Coming soon: Raineyâs Roost!
Weâre bringing you a brand-new menu featuring:
đ Pizza
đ„ Fresh Salads
đ„Ș Specialty Sandwiches
đ§ Boba Beverages
We canât wait to share this new adventure with our community. Follow along for sneak peeks, opening announcements, and more.
Thank you to all of our loyal Subway guests for your support over the years. Weâre excited to welcome both familiar faces and new customers as we begin this next chapter.
Welcome to the future home of Raineyâs Roost! â€ïžđ
06/02/2026
Check out our limited-time summer catering menu and bring the flavors of the season to your next event! âïžđđ
06/02/2026
Happy June!
Curious about all the fun events happening this month? Tap the link in our bio to check out our June calendar and start planning the fun! âïžđ
Animated promotional graphic for Harper Diningâs June calendar. The design features a muted blue background with the Harper Dining logo at the top and simple line illustrations of food and dining items (such as pasta, burgers, drinks, utensils, and a chef hat) arranged around the border. The main text âJune Calendarâ appears in large, bold lettering in the center, with âLink in bioâ underneath. The animation includes blue graphic elements and the title text jumping into frame in quick cuts.
05/29/2026
This Feature Friday, weâre excited to spotlight Mariana, our incredible District Marketing Manager here at Harper Dining!
Mariana has been part of the Sodexo family for 6 years, with the past 3 years spent in her current role. Her creativity and passion play a big part in bringing fresh ideas and experiences to our dining program!
Her go-to picks? The pop-up menus and fresh salads at Farmerâs Field, paired with a classic black coffee from Cockrellâsimple, fresh, and energizing!
Outside of work, Mariana enjoys staying active with Pilates and jogging, and loves unwinding with a good book.
Be sure to say hello to Mariana when you see her around! đ§Ą
05/28/2026
Taking summer classes and wondering what dining options are available? Check out our page for all the details!
P.S. Starbucks isnât completely gone during renovationsâweâre still serving select favorites in Cockrell Dining Hall, along with Botrista, Grilled, Neapolitan, and more! đ„Șđ„€
Video Description: A scenic walking view through Harper Collegeâs campus, with the camera slowly moving toward the quad on a bright, beautiful day. On-screen text reads: âWhat a beautiful day. What should I have for lunch?â
05/22/2026
Meet Cecilia!
This Feature Friday, weâre proud to spotlight Cecilia, one of our amazing dishwashers here at Harper Dining!
Cecilia is no stranger to the Sodexo familyâshe previously worked at another Sodexo account for 9 years and recently joined us 2 months ago. Weâre so happy to have her join us here at Harper!
Her go-to picks? A comforting bowl of tomato soup and a refreshing pink lemonade from Cockrellâa simple but perfect combo!
Outside of work, Cecilia enjoys dancing and getting lost in a good book.
Be sure to say welcome back and hello to Cecilia next time you see her! đ
05/21/2026
Need a refreshing drink to pair with your summer classes? Botrista has you covered!
Open Mon-Thur at Cockrell Dining Hall. Check our page for more hourly info. đđ§
Video Description: Hand slowly walks forward while holding a magenta boba drinkâthe Cherry Blossom Bobachiller with dried dragon fruitâoutdoors at Harper, with greenery in the background. On-screen text reads: âjust a girl and her boba (sheâs going to be ok)â.
05/17/2026
Summer hours are here! âïž
Check out whatâs open, whatâs closed, and plan your meals on campus accordingly. Quick heads upâsome locations are closed for renovations, so be sure to double-check before you go!
05/15/2026
Big congrats to our 2026 grads!!!
Weâre so proud of you and canât wait to see where life takes you next. Wishing you all the success and happiness on your new adventures â we miss you already! đđ
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Video Description: Reel featuring staff from each campus dining locations congratulating the Class of 2026. On-screen text pops up and reads âcongratulationsâ at the top in a curved downward arc and â2026 graduates!â at the bottom in a curved upward arc, forming a loose circle around the center of the video. The reel begins with Starbucks staffâDemetrius, Hima, Yash, Sakshi, Daria, and Ihsanâsmiling and saying, âCongratulations, graduates!â It then cuts to Conrado, a cook at Cockrell Dining Hall, followed by Subway staffâBrandon, Prit, Mughees, Prabhat, and Wadeâalso sharing congratulations. The final clip features Kim from Neapolitan and Botrista at Cockrell Dining Hall offering her congratulations. The video ends on a black screen with the Harper Dining logo centered, while the âcongratulations 2026 graduates!â text remains visible.
05/14/2026
30 minutes left till closing, Iâm not ok. đ„đș
Video Description: A video filmed inside a Starbucks cafĂ©. The camera slowly pans across the front counter with the register and bakery items, then continues in the same direction where three Starbucks employees wave at the camera. The final shot focuses on a bright double berry matcha drink in the foreground, with the cafĂ© interior and customers visible in the background. On-screen text reads: âgetting your daily Starbucks fix but the horns are getting louder.â
05/14/2026
Still on campus while dining is closed? Donât panic, Just Baked is always available â whether you want a hot meal or sweet, warm treat! đ„ȘđȘ
A student walks through Harper with a thoughtful, âhmmmâ expression, tapping their pursed lip as they try to decide what to eat. On-screen text reads, âPOV: youâre on campus but dining is closedâŠâ Clips follow of a closed Starbucks and CafĂ© Down, with dramatic âscreamingâ audio playing. The next scene shows the student trying the locked doors of Cockrell Dining Hall, tugging at the handles in disbelief. Finally, they approach a closed Subway with the gate down and shake it in frustration. The audio suddenly shifts to a light âlalala,â and new text appears: âEXCEPT Just Baked!â The video then reveals the Just Baked vending machine in Building D, followed by the options that appear once the screen is tapped.
05/13/2026
Me soaking in every last second of Starbucks before it closes for the summer đ©đ
Video Description: Set to the iconic âDonât Be Suspiciousâ audio, a young woman quickly an awkwardly walks into the Starbucks cafĂ© in Building D. The camera is from the point-of-view of a barista behind the line / counter, watching the woman subtly ducking and covering her face with her hair, fully committed to the act of definitely not being here for her second drink of the day. After a brief moment of suspicious walking towards the counter, she grabs her drink and speed-walks straight out the exit like nothing happened. On-screen text reads âPOV: going to Starbucks for the second time todayâ
05/12/2026
Heads up, Hawks!
This Friday, May 15th, Starbucks will be closing for summer renovations. During this time, be sure to check our page or website for updates and more information.
Donât worryâthis summer is bringing plenty of fun food events and new additions your way, so thereâs a lot to look forward to! đ
05/11/2026
Weâve got plenty of snacks and drinks to keep you going through exams. Keep your heads and pinkies up â and donât forget to check out our Finals Week hours on our page! đâïž
Video Description: Reel set to âPINKY UPâ by KATSEYE. Text at the top reads, âletâs grab something to sip on for finals,â with âme:â in the lower left corner. Each time the lyric âpinky upâ plays, a different drink is shown being held with the pinky finger raised. Drinks appear in order: a cherry blossom boba chiller with dried dragon fruit from Botrista, a soft drink cup from Subway, a wild berry sparkling Celsius from the Cockrell Dining Hall cooler, a mango iced chai from Starbucks, a hot tea cup from the coffee and tea station in Cockrell Dining Hall, and a Naked Green Machine from a drink cooler available at Cockrell and Subway.
05/10/2026
Itâs that time again, Hawksâfinals week is here!
But donât stress, weâve got your back! Check out our updated hours of operation so youâre never left hanging. Good luckâyouâve got this đȘđ
05/08/2026
Why pay more when you can snack smarter? Join the SnackoholicsâSecond Chance Snacks every Friday until 4:30pm! Yes, that means NOW!
Video Description: A blue âSecond Chance Snacksâ poster lies flat on a table. The poster reads âSecond Chance Snacks: Your Second Chance at First Bites.â A caption on the video displays âSecond-Chance-Snacoholic.â The video announces a new setup where students can choose from three snack bins every Friday: a $1 snack bin, a $2 snack bin, and a $3 snack bin. It notes that a text via mDTXT will notify students when the bins are live and how long supplies last. Pick-up is located in W124 (Sodexo Office), with a limited one-hour pick-up window and items available on a first-come, first-served basis. At the bottom, it says âText HarperDining to 82257 to stay connected.â
The audio is âAll Talkâ by 3ohBlack. Each time the word âBOWâ is heard, the video cuts and additional snack items appear around the poster, gradually filling the frame.
05/07/2026
What kind of salad is the best kind? The one you get to make, of course! Build your own salad the way you like it at Farmerâs Field, Cockrell Dining Hall! P.S, we have plenty of add-ons to choose from! đ„
Video Description: Video set to âSmalltown Boyâ by Bronski Beat. At Cockrell Dining Hallâs Farmerâs Field/Grilled station, an employee named Bee hands a salad in a bowl container toward the camera. On-screen text reads, âHereâs your salad, donât forget you shake it,â and remains on screen the entire time. The video cuts to a young woman behind the counter receiving the salad. She looks confused at first, then begins to gently shake and dance, taking the instruction literally. Her dancing grows more energetic as she smiles and walks out of frame holding the salad.
05/07/2026
Chai fans and matcha lovers, enjoy your favorite with our luscious new mango-flavored cold foam at the Starbucks café!
Come by for an Iced Mango Cream Chai, where comforting spices meet a velvety layer of sweet mango-flavored cold foam for a rich and fruity twist. Or reach for an Iced Mango Cream Matcha, featuring our vibrant matcha topped with the same silky cold foam for a smooth delight in every sip.
Treat yourself to an uplifting take on your go-to chai or matcha for a limited time with a visit to the Starbucks cafĂ© today. đ„đ”
05/06/2026
Try something new, visit Cockrell Dining Hall!
Video description: Video opens with text reading, âRare aesthetic: most underrated dining spot on campus.â A wide pan shows the interior of Cockrell Dining Hall. The video then cuts to still shots of various stations, including the ice cream freezer towards the front of the cafeteriaâs entrance, the impulse rack next to the register stocked with candy and snacks, Seasonal Snacking Station, the âSimply To Goâ cooler, the Botrista (boba drinks) station and the Neapolitan pizza station, finishes with the Grilled and Farmerâs Field stations.
05/05/2026
Couldnât ask for a better crew! đȘđ€
Feel the same? Then make sure to submit a THX nomination. Link in description.
Video description: A playful, cinematic-style montage set to upbeat EDM music opens with on-screen text reading, âAnd the Harper Dining Award goes toâŠâ as three Starbucks staff members appear in slow motion, standing together with their arms crossed in a confident pose.
The video transitions into a fast-paced, fun sequence. Each staff member is spotlighted with bold title cards and their name and location:
âPicture-Accurate Sandwich Artist: BRANDON (Subway)â
âBotrista Master: KIMâ Cockrell Dining Hall
âDynamic Duo: YASH & SAKSHIâ Starbucks
âDeepest âNot A Speckâ Cleaner: ROSIEâ Subway
âOven Queen: HIMAâ Starbucks
Each segment briefly highlights the person in a stylized, celebratory shot, matching the dramatic pacing of the music while keeping a light, comedic tone throughout, like a tongue-in-cheek award show tribute for dining staff.
05/04/2026
Plenty of options here folks! But be sure to keep an eye on our constantly rotating Seasonal Snacking Station. đžđ·
Video description: The video opens with a shot of snack racks in Cockrell dining hall with text reading, âPOV: students only grabbing from these racks @ Cockrell.â It then cuts to the seasonal snacking station sign, where new text appears: âour seasonal snacking station:â
As the viral audio plays (âShe donât see us? ⊠you see me?â), the camera pans across different snack options, making it seem like the snacks are talking to each other and noticing theyâre being ignored by students.
05/01/2026
Meet Jennifer! ââš
âšThis Feature Friday, weâre spotlighting Jennifer, one of the friendly faces behind the counter at Starbucks!
Jennifer is in her second semester at Harper and has been part of the team for about three months now. Her go-to order is a refreshing Iced Mango Cream Matcha paired with a Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich â a perfect combo to start the day!
When sheâs not working, Jennifer loves chatting with friends, listening to music, and just enjoying the moment. Be sure to say hi next time you stop by!
05/01/2026
Happy Fri-May!
The semester is coming to a close - but not without one last hoorah! Join us as we celebrate the end of the term with fun events and a great selection of food to kick off your summer break. You wonât want to miss it! đâš
05/01/2026
Happy Fri-May!
The semester is coming to a close â but not without one last hoorah! Join us as we celebrate the end of the term with fun events and a great selection of food to kick off your summer break. You wonât want to miss it!
04/30/2026
Thatâs really all it takes đ„€
A short two-part reel shows a hand in the same position against the Starbucks Cafe background. In the first scene, the hand is held in a loose C shape as if holding an invisible cup. On-screen text reads, âme without happiness.â
The scene then cuts to the same framing and hand position, now holding an iced mango chai tea latte in a clear cup. The drink has a small note attached that reads, âYou got thisâ with a smiley face. The on-screen text changes to, âme with happiness.â
Address
1200 W Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL
60067
To get to W Algonquin Road in Palatine, you can take the Metra train to the Palatine stop and then walk west along W Wood St until you reach W Algonquin Road. If you prefer to drive, take I-90 West and exit at N Roselle Road. Turn right onto N Roselle Road and continue onto E Northwest Hwy. Turn left onto N Quentin Road, then turn right onto W Algonquin Road. Parking is available in a lot adjacent to the building.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8am - 2pm |
| Tuesday |
8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 5pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 5pm |
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