idealMEAL Program

The idealMEAL is a meal exchange program designed to provide students with a full and healthy diet. 

idealMEAL

As a busy student, we know that eating a balanced diet isn't always the first thing on your mind. That's why we've made it easy for you! The idealMEAL is a meal exchange program designed to provide students with a full and healthy diet. Just choose items from each designated category to build your complete, balanced and idealMEAL.

So, what does an idealMEAL look like?



The idealMEAL is offered at the following locations:

Iggy's Market for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Boulder Garden Café for breakfast and lunch

Boulder 2.0 for lunch and dinner

Green and Grey Café for breakfast and lunch

Fresh West Sunset (Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.)


Breakfast menu infographic with four colored columns: entree, side, fruit, and beverages.
IdealLunch menu graphic with four colored boxes for entree, sides, dessert, and beverage choices
Colorful dinner menu poster with five columns: choose an entree, side, salad, dessert, and beverage.

On Campus Residents Plans

  • Plan A

    21 Meal Swipes per week

    + $200 Meal Points per semester


    21 meal swipes (all-you-care-to-eat or idealMEAL) per week plus $200 meal points to use for guest meals, retail locations and our market.


    Required Plan for all residential First Years and Sophomores, also available to all Junior, Seniors and Commuters.


    $3,495 per semester

  • Plan B

    21 Meal Swipes per week

    + $200 Meal Points per semester 


    21 meal swipes (all-you-care-to-eat or idealMEAL) per week plus $200 meal points to use for guest meals, retail locations and our market. 


    Required Plan for all residential First Years and Sophomores, also available to all Junior, Seniors and Commuters.


    $3,495 per semester



    14 Meal Swipes per week

    + $200 Meal Points per semester


    14 meal swipes (all-you-care-to-eat or idealMEAL) per week plus $200 meal points to use for guest meals, retail locations and our market. 


    Available to all Juniors, Seniors & Commuters. 2025-26 Rising Sophomores may also purchase this plan this year.


    $3,095 per semester

Commuter Plans

  • Plan A

    21 Meal Swipes per week

    + $200 Meal Points per semester


    21 meal swipes (all-you-care-to-eat or idealMEAL) per week plus $200 meal points to use for guest meals, retail locations and our market.


    Required Plan for all residential First Years and Sophomores, also available to all Junior, Seniors and Commuters.


    $3,495 per semester

  • Plan B

    21 Meal Swipes per week

    + $200 Meal Points per semester 


    21 meal swipes (all-you-care-to-eat or idealMEAL) per week plus $200 meal points to use for guest meals, retail locations and our market. 


    Required Plan for all residential First Years and Sophomores, also available to all Junior, Seniors and Commuters.


    $3,495 per semester



    14 Meal Swipes per week

    + $200 Meal Points per semester


    14 meal swipes (all-you-care-to-eat or idealMEAL) per week plus $200 meal points to use for guest meals, retail locations and our market. 


    Available to all Juniors, Seniors & Commuters. 2025-26 Rising Sophomores may also purchase this plan this year.


    $3,095 per semester

Staff Dining Services

Our staff members are an essential part of the Loyola community. Enjoy a variety of dining options, from quick lunches to catered events, designed just for you.