Food and Dining at Russell Sage

Innovative menus, flexible meal plans, special dietary need requests and friendly service at our Troy and Albany campuses.

Troy Campus

Sage Commons (McKinstry Hall, 1st Floor)

Sage Commons offers two different dining experiences throughout the day. During breakfast and lunch, Sage Commons operates in a retail-style format, where you can purchase meals using your Meal Exchange or Flex Dollars and enjoy them on the go or in the dining area. During dinner, the space transforms into an All You Care To Eat dining hall, where you can enjoy unlimited dining with a Meal Swipe.

Gator Kitchen & Buchman Cafe (Buchman Pavilion, 1st Floor)

Craving a late-night bite? Gator Kitchen has you covered! This ghost kitchen concept is open from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, serving fresh, made-to-order meals. Whether you’re studying late or wrapping up evening activities, Gator Kitchen makes it easy to satisfy your cravings.

Just next door, Buchman Café offers freshly brewed coffee and grab-and-go snacks—perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon break.

Albany Campus

Gozzo Food Court (Gozzo Student Center)

The Gozzo Food Court is the heart of dining on the Albany campus. Enjoy a wide variety of fresh meals—from comfort classics and international favorites to made-to-order options, fresh salads, pizza and warm soups! With flexible payment options, including Meal Exchange, Flex Dollars, and Off-Campus Flex Dollars, it’s the perfect place to fuel your day, meet friends, and enjoy campus dining.

  • True Burger
  • Build Pizza & Pasta
  • Performance Kitchen
  • Between the Bread
  • The Daily Bagel
  • We Proudly Served Starbucks
  • Innovation Kitchen
  • Fresh Market

Flavor Lab and Market (Kahl Campus Center, 1st Floor)

Flavor Lab is a new retail dining destination offering fresh, made-to-order favorites. Choose from handcrafted sushi, grilled specialties, and fresh salads. Whether you’re grabbing lunch between classes or picking up dinner on the go, Flavor Lab makes campus dining fast, fresh, and convenient.

Just steps away from Flavor Lab, you’ll also find the campus’s only market, stocked with snacks, beverages, grab-and-go items, and everyday essentials.

Commuters: Add a Meal Plan

Find the Commuter Meal Plan options and form to add a meal plan here! You must complete the form for the meal plan to be activated and added to your bill. Reach out to residencelife@sage.edu if you have questions.

Grubhub Locations

  • Gozzo Food Court
  • Flavor Lab
  • Gator Kitchen
  • Sage Commons for Breakfast & Lunch