Food Services

Food services are considered an integral part of life at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Nayyarson  provides food and beverage services at BNL. You may visit their website at www.brookhavenculinary.com. The Nayyarson Food Service Director can be reached at (631) 344-3541 or email to Nayyarson@bnl.gov.

It is very important to us that the level of service and our products, meet or exceed customer expectations.  For suggestions or comments, please email  seelin@bnl.gov.

• Cafeteria 
• Brookhaven Center Restaurant
• Catering Events, Cold Lunches, and Coffee Breaks
• Vending Services
• Meal Ticket Voucher
• Customer Satisfaction Survey

Cafeteria

The cafeteria is located in Berkner Hall, Bldg. 488, 11 Brookhaven Avenue. 

• Hours of Operation: 
  The Cafeteria is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Weekend and holiday brunch from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The cafeteria is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. 

Breakfast Service (served, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.):

• Grill selections prepared to order
• Fresh Baked Goods
• Fruits
• Hot and Cold Cereals.

Lunch Service (served, Monday to Friday, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

• Freshly Prepared Soups and Salads
• Deli Specials
• Grill Items
• Entrees,
• Pasta of the Day
• Freshly Baked Cookies, Pies and Cakes
• Express Lunch Order

Late Lunch and Snack Service (served, Monday to Friday, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

• Directions to the Cafeteria

Brookhaven Center

The Brookhaven Center is located, in Bldg. 30, 23 South Upton Road across from Police Headquarters.  The Center Restaurant is an informal and comfortable setting for dinner and cocktails.   The menu includes fish, steaks, burgers, chicken, salads, soups appetizers, sandwiches, and there are always vegetarian options.  There is a selection of fifteen tap or bottled beers, wine and mixed drinks.  Eat-in and take-out services are provided.  For more information call ext. 2204 during hours of operation.

• Hours of Operation:
  Monday - Thursday - 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  Fridays -  4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  Closed Saturdays, Sundays, the evening before a BNL Holiday and all BNL Holidays.
• Dinner Service:  5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  Limited Menu:  8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Friday Special - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Beverages half price and complimentary Happy Hour Buffet

Center Club Menu Selections and Take-out Orders
Directions to Brookhaven Center

Catering Events, Cold Lunches, and Coffee Breaks

Breakfasts, buffets, dinner service, hot and cold lunches, and coffee breaks are custom designed to your needs.  Catering services are provided in the conference facilities at Berkner Hall, the Brookhaven Center, the Chemistry building and the Occupational Medicine Clinic (OMC).  Services include coffee breaks and lunches, and special occasion dinners up to 400 guests.

• Service for events that include hot meals are provided by the Nayyarson food service staff.  Contact the catering office at ext. 3541 in advance regarding special dietary requirements or for more information.
• Coffee Breaks and Cold Lunches can be delivered to department and division buildings. Contact the Conference Services Office at ext. 3545 or email comas@bnl.gov.
• Nayyarsons 2007 Catering Guide and Price List
  

Conference Services provides conference and meeting support for all functions held at Berkner Hall (Bldg 488), the Brookhaven Center (Bldg 30), the Hamilton Seminar Room at Chemistry (Bldg 555), the Large Conference Room at Medical (Bldg 490) and the Research Support Building (Bldg 400)

You may view the current availability and capacity of these facilities by accessing our Meeting Room Schedule, which is also called the Scheduled Activity Viewer (SAVii). To request reserving one of these facilities with or without support services, click on our Coffee Break/Meeting Room Request Form, which is also called Express Request.

Vending Services

Food and Vending Service Machines are located in high population areas throughout the site. Available items include sandwiches, salads, beverages, coffee, ice cream, and microwaveable foods, as well as a selection of toiletries. Machines located in the Post Office, Building 179 and the Research Support Building, Building 400 are available 24-hours 7 days per week. A small eating area and microwave oven are also provided at these locations.  

• Vending Machine Locations (pdf)

Vending Services are provided to the Laboratory through the New York State Commission for the Blind.  It is very important that the level of service and the products, meet or exceed customer expectations.  For suggestions or comments, please email  comas@bnl.gov.

Last Modified: March 7, 2008
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