Welcome to Sfu Dining Commons

Buffet restaurant

About Sfu Dining Commons

Located at 8888 University Dr W, Burnaby, BC, SFU Dining Commons offers a variety of dining options for those on the SFU campus. The cafeteria boasts a spacious, clean, and inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal place for students and staff to relax or even work while enjoying a meal. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a leisurely meal, this dining spot provides a comfortable setting.

The food selection is diverse, representing multiple cultural influences. There’s something for every taste, from healthy salads and fresh-cut meats to savory Indian curry and rice, which many consider a highlight. While some may find the pizza a bit underwhelming with its minimal toppings, the ramen station tends to attract a good crowd. The sushi station, offering a limited selection of rolls, caters to those craving sushi, though it may not satisfy the most discerning sushi lovers.

One of the standout features of SFU Dining Commons is the variety of daily options. The menu regularly includes dishes from different cultures, and on special days, they serve freshly prepared meats. Some patrons have noted that the food quality is generally better than expected for university dining standards, with the flavors being a strong point, although the texture of some dishes can be a bit too tender or soft for certain tastes.

Despite a few minor hiccups-like occasional shortages of items such as granola and bananas-the staff is friendly and strives to provide a welcoming experience, though their product knowledge may not always be spot on. The relaxed ambiance, combined with a reasonably priced selection, makes SFU Dining Commons a convenient and enjoyable dining option for anyone on campus.

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Opening Times

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Open 24 hours

Wednesday

Open 24 hours

Thursday

Open 24 hours

Friday

Open 24 hours

Saturday

Open 24 hours

Sunday

Open 24 hours

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What Our Customers Say

“ A fair number of choices, none bad, but only two I would buy again if presented somewhere else. A previously unknown to me Asian noodle dish that you order the individual ingredients for. Worth the 10 minute wait for specially made entrée. They were out of granola 2 of 3 breakfasts. Ditto bananas. P Big sign at front touted blueberry season; none were available. Staff friendly but not knowledgeable. ”

Jon MontanaVega

“ Not bad for buffet / cafeteria still eating. Best options I’d say are salads / healthy food. There is an Indian curry and rice station that was delicious. The ramen station we didn’t try but seems popular. Pizza well not much topping, barely any cheese. Cheeseburger was alright. They have a sushi station. I only saw 2 types of rolls. Let’s say if you know and love sushi you’ll try this once and save your cravings for proper sushi. ”

Marc De Vinci

“ The food is much better than expected for university food standards in Canada. Many different cultures of food daily, with some special days including freshly cut meat. Atmosphere is amazing, clean, spacious. Great place to work in. The food quality is great, especially the flavor. The only downside is the texture of the food being too tender or soft. Other than that, it is the best place to be on the SFU campus. ”

Nick M

“ I’ve visited SFU Dining Commons twice in one week and returned a third time with family and friends. The food quality is what you’d expect—simple and student-friendly—but the atmosphere and service truly stand out. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy a meal with good company. While the food is not exceptional, the overall experience makes it worth a visit. If you’re on campus or nearby, it’s definitely worth trying! ”

Nima Nova

“ Came here on a Sunday for lunch. The line for teppanyaki was too long. There were 2 griddles but only 1 was open. There needs to be more than just 1 fountain drink machine. All of the soft drinks ran out. Many of the main dishes were empty. Food was alright. Great ambiance. ”

Andrew Wong

“ Not a student, but my husband and I love coming here once a month. Easily the best buffet in the city. $23 for non students ($13 for seniors and guest at the hotel) will get you consistently well made meals from all over the world, on a rotation all day, every day, there is something here for everyone - literally. Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, halal and they can cater to even the most specific dietary restrictions. Most of it is self serve, but there are parts like the pasta bar, burger and hot dog station, noodle, and rice stations where the staff will prepare your meals right in front of you. Staff are also always nearby to help. The atmosphere is very relaxed, with mostly students just chatting, studying while they eat etc. Always plenty of seating available too. ”

Darren Smith

“ This is an ayce/ all you care to eat place. Good place to lounge, study, and get stuff done. Lots of different food stations (sandwich, sushi, salads, bowls, grill, pasta, pizza, burgers) to try. Make sure you go early so you can try all the options because some items, once they're gone, they don't refill them. There's also soup, fountain drinks, coffee, hot chocolate, pastries. ”

Lisa Zhang