MyPantry: Your Safe Place for Food
MyPantry is a self-access station featuring allergy-friendly items. It's a safe place for food for students with alternate dietary needs, such as food allergies and intolerances. MyPantry locations are conveniently located on campus at Neptune Dining and Patterson Dining.
The Pre-order Menu offers custom dishes for students with food allergies and intolerances who have been granted accommodations by Campus Dining Services. You must first request accommodations and nutrition assistance before placing pre-orders.
Available Self-access Items
Our Fresh To-go items are prepared in our allergy-friendly prep kitchen by trained staff. Items from this space are made without the top eight allergens and without gluten. Several of our items are made with coconut products. Please refer to the ingredient labels on all products to determine if the item is safe to you. Several commercially produced items may contain a major allergen.
MyPantry has a number of allergy-friendly items available.
- Fresh To-go entrées
- Fresh To-go desserts
- Dairy-free yogurt
- Single serve sunbutter
- Gluten-friendly bagels
- Gluten-friendly muffins
- Gluten-friendly oatmeal
Pre-order Menu
Custom dishes are available for students with food allergies and medical diets who have been granted accommodations by Campus Dining Services. To request accommodations email mburnham2@niu.edu. Physician verification of the alternative diet will be needed.
Dishes are prepared in the back-of-house by a cook to reduce the risk of cross contact. Please specify your allergens when ordering. To avoid a wait, we encourage you to order at least 30 minutes in advance. Please visit the checker station to retrieve your order.
Order in Advance by Phone
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- Patterson: 815-753-7652
- Neptune: 815-753-0548
Menu
Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Macaroni and Cheese
Baked Chicken Tenders
Pizza 
: Gluten-free pizza crust ( ) topped with sauce ( ) and your choice of cow's milk cheese ( ) or vegan cheese ( ). Toppings added on request. ( Pizza crust made on shared equipment with and .)
Grilled Cheese: Cow's milk cheese ( ) or vegan cheddar cheese ( ) with regular bread ( ) or gluten-friendly bread ( ).
Quesadilla: Cow's milk cheese ( ) or vegan cheddar cheese ( ) with regular tortilla ( ) or gluten-friendly tortilla ( ).
Soup (Available October - March): Chicken Noodle ( ), Vegetable ( ).
Sandwiches and Salads: Sandwiches and salads can be created for you in the back-of-house to avoid cross-contact. Gluten-friendly bread ( ), gluten-friendly tortilla ( ), and vegan cheddar cheese ( ) are available.
Grill: Chicken breast, and vegan burgers are cooked in the back-of-house to avoid cross contact at the grill. Gluten-friendly buns are available ( ). Choices include Vegan Chipotle Black Bean Burgers ( ), and Vegan Crispy Chick'N Patties ( ).
Additional Sides: availability may vary based on daily menu.
- Baked French Fries (We offer a wide range of French fry products. Please specify your allergies when ordering.)
- Brown or white rice ( )
- Baked white or Sweet Potato ( )
- Barilla Gluten-Free Noodles, Plain ( )
- Fresh Steamed Vegetable ( )
MyPantry Rules
Let's work together to keep it safe.
- This space is for students with alternate dietary needs, such as food allergies and intolerances.
- Some items contain allergens. Check the ingredient list to determine if the food is safe for you.
- All food assembly and preparation must be done away from MyPantry in another space.
- Use gloves to retrieve open food items.
- Only items from MyPantry may be placed in the toaster and microwave.
- No outside food items are to be stored in MyPantry.
Food Icons
Do you have an alternate diet, allergy or intolerance? You'll see these food icons next to items in every dining center. They can help you make the right choices about what to eat.