For patients
If you are on a regular diet, you may choose food for the following day from the menu selection. When your physician prescribes a special diet, you may select meals within your dietary restrictions.For special requests, feel free to speak with one of our registered dieticians by calling 703-504-3043. We invite you to order a guest tray for visitors at a nominal cost. Just notify your nurse as early as possible.
Patient meal times
Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Lunch 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Dinner 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.
For visitors
The cafeteria is located on the ground floor of the hospital. The vending area is open 24 hours a day for sandwiches, drinks and other light fare.
Cafeteria hours
Breakfast 6:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Limited offerings* 10 – 11 a.m.
Lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Limited offerings* 2 – 5 p.m.
Dinner 5 – 7:30 p.m.
*Hot and cold beverages, fruit, snacks, grab-and-go salads and such
Perk 'n Place coffee cart (atrium coffee cart)
A coffee cart, located in the atrium, provides an assortment of bakery items as well as coffee specialty drinks. Coffee cart hours are Monday – Friday, 6:30 – 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
For additional information on any of these services, contact Food and Nutrition Services at 703-504-3036.