Bowling Green State University

The Oaks

The Oaks Dining Center, at the corner of Ridge and Thurstin streets is known for its environmentally friendly features, including a green roof with herbs, a live roof panel system and storm water reclamation system. Our newest, state of the art AYCE facility hosts a number of dining stations to satisfy your every craving. The Shoots station serves delicious vegan options, the Hearthstone Oven serves pizza and other Italian fare, our Market Fresh station offers fresh salad and soups, the MyChef and The Kitchen stations are always serving home-cooked meals and at the Baker’s Crust you can find freshly baked desserts.

External view of The Oaks dining hall.
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705 Ridge St, Bowling Green, OH 43403

The Oaks Dining Center, at the corner of Ridge and Thurstin streets is known for its environmentally friendly features, including a green roof with herbs, a live roof panel system and storm water reclamation system. Our newest, state of the art AYCE facility hosts a number of dining stations to satisfy your every craving. The Shoots station serves delicious vegan options, the Hearthstone Oven serves pizza and other Italian fare, our Market Fresh station offers fresh salad and soups, the MyChef and The Kitchen stations are always serving home-cooked meals and at the Baker’s Crust you can find freshly baked desserts.

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Upcoming Events (2)

Black History Month Brunch

Tue, Feb 4, 2025 11am to 1pm

The Oaks, Social House

Join BGSU Dining and the Center for Student Connections and Opportunity for the start of Black History Month! Social House will be offering a specially curated menu, crafted by a talented chef to honor and celebrate the rich history and cultural heritage of the Black community. Don't miss this great opportunity to come together for a relaxed meal, to connect, discuss ideas and build relationships in a casual setting.  This event is open to all students. Off-campus students in need of a meal swipe, please contact Adrienna Hutchins at ahutchi@bgsu.edu.

Falcons After Dark: Valentines Night at the Social House

Fri, Feb 14, 2025 5pm to 8pm

The Oaks, The Social House

Celebrate love, friendship, and good vibes this Valentine’s Night at the Social House! Enjoy a catered meal and whether you’re spending it with your besties, your crush, or just treating yourself, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a cozy evening filled with great food and even better company. ❤️✨ Come for the fun, stay for the memories—see you there! 💌 ------------------------ Falcons After Dark hosts FREE events every Friday for all students throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Events are hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and always include music, free food, engaging activities and tons of fun!
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Welcome Back BBQ

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 4pm to 8pm

The Oaks, Social House

Kick off the spring semester with a Welcome Back BBQ hosted at the Social House @ the Oaks! Enjoy a sizzling barbecue, where Falcons can come together to enjoy winter-themed treats. Be sure to stop into the Teaching Kitchen on your way in or out to decorate a snowflake-shaped sugar cookie. ------------------------ Week of Welcome Jan. 13-17 | This event is part of Week of Welcome. Explore all of the events hosted by the campus community to celebrate the start of the semester.
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Back to the Oaks

Thu, Dec 5, 2024 7:30am to 9pm

The Oaks, Social House

Remember the good ol’ days of dining hall meals? Bring that nostalgia back with a free meal swipe on Thursday, Dec. 5! Fall 2024 graduates, We’ll add one free swipe to your BGSU ID, so you can enjoy a delicious meal at the Social House—just like the old times!
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Falconsgiving @ The Social House

Thu, Nov 21, 2024 4pm to 8pm

The Oaks, Social House

One Meal Swipe or $15.50
Join BGSU Dining for a fun-packed and thankful evening! Enjoy a special Thanksgiving menu featuring President Rogers' dinner rolls and Dr. Earle's cranberry fluff, as well as cookie decorating, turkey carving demos, games, prizes, apple cider bar, and more! The special menu will be served 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. the games and special programming from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.  See you all there!  
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Haunted Hospital @ Social House

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 4pm to 8pm

The Oaks, Social House

Get ready for a spooky dining experience at our Haunted Hospital event at the Social Dining Hall! Enjoy a special themed menu that will keep you on your toes, featuring: Heart of the House / Thrive: Roasted Pork Loin with Blood Orange Mojo Fingerling Garlic Roasted Potatoes Herb Roasted Spaghetti Squash Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes Pumpkin Chicken Chili Flips – Celebrating Dia De Los Muertos: Nacho Chips with Taco Meat, Smashed Black Beans, and Cheese Sauce Black Bean Empanadas (TBD) Chicken Taquitos (TBD) Toppings: Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese, Shredded Lettuce Rooted: Roasted Seitan with Spicy Orange Sesame Sauce Tri-colored Quinoa with Peppers Deep Fried Brussel Sprouts   Join us for this frightfully fun event and feast on these hauntingly good dishes!
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Teaching Kitchen: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 2pm to 3:30pm

The Oaks, Teaching Kitchen

🎃Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: Pumpkin Roll with Chef Jill🍰 Embrace the flavors of fall with a special Pumpkin Roll class led by Chef Jill on October 28, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. In this hands-on Teaching Kitchen class, you’ll learn how to make a delicious, perfectly spiced pumpkin roll with a creamy filling—ideal for the autumn season! Class Details: 📅 October 28, 2024 ⏰ 2:00-3:30 pm 📍 Teaching Kitchen 💳 1 meal swipe/$14 Falcon Dollars What You’ll Learn: 🎃 Step-by-step instructions for creating a light, fluffy pumpkin roll. 🍰 Tips for perfecting the cream cheese filling and rolling technique. Don’t miss this opportunity to bake and enjoy a classic fall treat. Sign up today and experience the warm, cozy flavors of pumpkin spice! SIGN UP: https://bgsudining.formstack.com/forms/pumpkin_roll
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Networking Breakfast for Commuter and Transfer Students

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 9:30am to 10:30am

The Oaks, Social House

Commuter and Transfer students are invited to join the Transfer Student Association and Commuter Student Network to celebrate National Transfer Student Week with a free breakfast at the Social House at the Oaks from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Come, eat, network and celebrate!

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We loved this the kids had fun making the goodies!

We all had a great time. Allowing us to sample each beer was nice and the food was an unexpected nice touch.

What a great concept. They made great food for the beer event and the truffles were delicious. Marisa and her team are outstanding.

Loved it! The grilled cheese was also great.

It was pretty good. The screen was blown around by the wind a bit and one of the street lights shined on the screen a lot. Overall it was lots of fun and I would go again.

External view of The Oaks dining hall.

External view of The Oaks dining hall.

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