The spaces formerly occupied by Pita Pit and Zapies are now home to Routed, a new food option for students.
The change is part of a larger reshuffling of food services across campus. Zapies is still open in the ARC, but is relocating to KHAO’s space. KHAO is back in the JDUC, and the other campus Pita Pit continues to operate in Mackintosh-Corry Hall.
Routed’s menu includes a selection of salads, protein bowls, and wraps, as well as a build-your-own option. In a statement to The Journal, Queen’s Hospitality Services said Routed’s menu was inspired by regional dishes to serve fresh, convenient meals. Students can purchase food from Routed using their meal plans through Trade-A-Meals (TAMs) and Flex $.
Queen’s Hospitality Services said Routed allows the University to share local food with the community and maintain an eco-friendly campus.
“Wherever possible, ingredients are sourced from within 500 km of campus, supporting local and regional producers and advancing the University’s commitment to sustainability,” the statement said.
“I think it’s a good idea,” Shantal Sung, ConEd ’27, said in an interview with The Journal.
However, another student questioned the vagueness of the University’s statement.
Amy Chen, HealthSci ’28, pointed to phrases such as “500 km” and “wherever possible” in the statement as giving Queen’s flexibility in how closely it follows its own commitments.
Sung and Chen both expressed their excitement with The Journal about the new dining option in the ARC.
Sung, a fourth-year student, said she is open to eating at Routed and views it as an opportunity to try new things before she graduates.
However, both students believed Routed would primarily benefit first years.
“[Routed is a] good thing for first years because now they have more options, especially after TAMs [got taken] away from other food places,” Chen said, referring to the University’s decision to remove TAMs as payment options from non-Queen’s affiliated food locations such as Tim Hortons and Starbucks.
Workers at Routed declined to speak on the matter and redirected The Journal to Housing and Ancillary Services.
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