NEW! Bloomberg Student Center

Two students eating food while laughing.

Discover a New Dining Experience at the
Bloomberg Student Center

For generations, Hopkins students have voiced a desire for a dedicated student center that promotes social interaction and encourages community building beyond the classroom. More than just a building, the Bloomberg Student Center delivers on the university’s promise to establish its first-ever student center, designed to foster community connection and transform the student experience at the university.

The student center reflects years of student and campus-wide input that helped shape the vision for the building and its offerings.

Whether it’s coffee with a friend or a quick bite with colleagues, JHU affiliates can enjoy exciting, new dining options that highlight Baltimore’s vibrant food scene. The university has partnered with four local vendors to bring a coffee shop, a full-service restaurant, and four quick-service food stalls to the Hopkins community. More details about each of these vendors can be found below.

Download the Transact Mobile App!

Guests must use the Transact Mobile App to place orders at all Bloomberg Student Center dining locations.

How to Download the Transact App

  1. Download the Transact Mobile App from the Apple App Store or Google Play
  2. Select campus: “Johns Hopkins University-Homewood”
  3. Log in with your JHED account

How to Place an Order

  1. Open the Transact Mobile App
  2. Select the desired dining location
  3. Select items to order and customize from the menu; when finished, click “add to order”
  4. Once all items are added to the order, tap “Check Out”
  5. When your order is ready, head to the dining location, show the cashier your receipt, and then proceed to the mobile ordering pickup area
  6. Scan the barcode on your receipt to confirm pickup.
  7. Enjoy your meal!

Ralph’s Marketplace

The ground floor of the BSC features a lively food hall with six vendors chosen to showcase both global tastes and local favorites. Beginning in Fall 2025, students will find a mix of quick-service options and specialty kiosks where they can grab a meal between classes or sit down with friends.

Various logos of food vendors

Featured Vendors

  • Koshary – An icon of Baltimore’s popular Koshary Corner. This stall will serve Egyptian-inspired dishes, including lentil, rice, and pasta bowls, as well as shawarma, falafel, and vegetable-forward options.

  • Connie’s – Building on the success of Connie’s Chicken and Waffles, this expanded menu will feature chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders, breakfast favorites, and more.

  • Urban Kitchen – Created by the team behind Hampden’s Urban Oyster, this concept offers bold flavors in items such as bánh mì, ramen, tacos, burgers, and salads.

  • Bento Sushi – High-quality, fresh sushi, bento boxes and ready-to-eat foods.

  • Lucky Danger – Led by a Hopkins alum and award-winning chef Tim Ma, this stall will serve approachable yet modern takes on Chinese-American classics.

  • Any Day Now – Also operated by Tim Ma, this comfortable café space will offer fresh coffee and light bites, perfect for study breaks or morning starts.

Mo’s Place

At the top of the student center, Mo’s Place will serve as both a dining destination and a social space. The restaurant, named in honor of alumnus Morris Offit, will be directly connected to the Brody Learning Commons for added convenience.

Highlights include:

  • A full à la carte menu with a mix of shareables plates, sandwiches, and hearty entrées.

  • A bar, offering beer and wine—making it the only venue of its kind on the Homewood campus.

  • Extended hours to support campus life, with late-night service available on weekends.

All food hall vendors accept Dining Dollars and debit/credit cards. Click here to view location hours of operation.

Rooted in Baltimore

The dining program was developed through a collaborative process with over 100 local businesses. Finalists were invited to share their food with the Hopkins community at a campus expo, where more than 200 students, staff, and faculty provided feedback. The result is a dining lineup that reflects both the diversity of Baltimore’s food scene and the tastes of the Hopkins community.

At-a-Glance

Feature What to Expect
Ralph’s Marketplace Six locally connected vendors with quick-service meals
Mo’s Place Full-service restaurant with bar and extended hours
Payment Options Dining Dollars and credit cards accepted
Community Focus Local vendor partnerships and inclusive selection process

 

The Hopkins Student Center is set to become the newest hub of campus life—bringing together dining and the JHU community all under one roof!