The Rock Cafe

08/11/2025

Attention everyone: The Mongo Grill is currently closed for the foreseeable future due to mechanical issues. We apologize for this inconvenience and will get it back up and running as soon as we can!

04/20/2025

Attention: Yes we are open on Easter from 7am-8pm. Our menu is available at

We have many options for food on campus at Ferris State University, including The Rock and Quad Cafés, Founders Grille, Starbucks, and more.

08/05/2024

🎉 Bulldogs, get ready! 🎉

The Rock Café is resuming continuous hours on August 4th! 🕖 From 7am to 8pm, you can enjoy your favorite meals and hang out with friends. See you there! 🐾🍽️ FYI Fall hours begin August 22 where The Rock will be open an hour later until 9pm.

05/13/2024

Bulldogs, get ready to fuel your summer at Ferris State! Whether it's an early morning study session or a late dinner with friends, our Ferris dining has you covered with convenient dining hours all summer.

04/17/2024

Rock your taste buds with Hormel's flavor-packed takeover at the Rock Cafe! Join us Thursday, April 18th, from 11:00am to 1:30pm for a culinary adventure featuring delicious delights not typically on the menu. Indulge in savory surprises, then share your feedback in a survey for a chance to win a gift card and swag!

03/05/2024

Here are spring break hours this week at The Rock Cafe.

Spring Break is right around the corner, so here are the dining hours for that week so you can plan ahead! We hope you have an amazing break, Bulldogs!

01/12/2024

Please note our hours change due to the weather …stay safe, Bulldogs!

01/11/2024

ATTENTION! Ferris State's Big Rapids Campus is closing Friday and Saturday due to the severe inclement weather, The Rock Cafe will STILL be open even though the rest of campus will be closed. ALL other dining services will be closed on Friday and Saturday!
ALL dining services are still operating within the normal scheduled hours for the rest of today.

12/19/2023

Heads up, Bulldogs! ALL of Dining Services will be closed starting December 17th through January 3rd. If you need food assistance over break, check out the food pantry at West Campus Community Center or one of the other pantries in Big Rapids. We hope you have an amazing break, Bulldogs!

06/27/2023

Skip all the long lines and avoid tedious wait times and enjoy a perfect all-you-care-to-eat breakfast at the Quad Cafe! Open 7 days a week to the public and at an affordable price, no need to worry about tipping! Did we mention unlimited drink refills?

06/14/2023

🔥 Wing lovers, listen up! 🔥
🍗 Join us at the Quad Cafe for an epic WING NIGHT extravaganza! 🍗
📅 June 15th from 4 PM to 8 PM, we're dishing out wings that will make your taste buds soar to new heights. Get ready for a flavor explosion like never before!