Patient Handbook

Food & Nutrition

The Nebraska Medical Center Food and Nutrition Services offer a variety of food and nutrition services to patients and their guests. As a patient you may select your meal choices from a daily menu according to the dietary guidelines established by your physician. If you desire, a food service representative will help you with your selections.

Meals are served at the following times

  • Breakfast, 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
  • Lunch, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Dinner, 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Your nutritional status is assessed when you are admitted and appropriate nutritional counseling is provided as necessary. Your guests may dine in any of the following areas. A restaurant menu is available at each of the locations.

Nebraska Café, University, Level 3, Daily

  • Breakfast, 6:30 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Continental Breakfast, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Lunch, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Limited Menu, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Dinner, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Clarkson Café, Clarkson Main Level, Daily

  • Breakfast, 6:30 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Continental Breakfast, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Lunch, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m

Weekends & Holidays

  • Grill, Soup and Salads, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Dinner, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Storz Pavilion Dining, Clarkson Main Level

  • Monday - Friday Coffee Bar, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Deli, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Crossroads Express

Crossroads Express, a convenience store, is located at University, Level 3. Available for take-out are sundries, hot and cold beverages, snacks and a selection of soups and sandwiches.

  • Monday - Friday, 6:00 - 2:30 a.m.
  • Weekends and Holidays, 11:00 - 2:30 a.m.

Vending machines with assorted beverages, candies and snacks are located in various locations throughout the hospital.