Whether you are a patient, a visitor, or our neighbor, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center offers many convenient options for your food needs.

Checkers Café
Our full service cafeteria featuring a sunlit atrium is located on the West Side of the hospital. Featuring a daily, changing menu with a variety of food options – from soups and sandwiches to entrées and desserts – the hours of service are:

Hot Breakfast – 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Snack – 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Lunch – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dinner – 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Late Night – 11:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Special events and dinner specials are posted on a regular basis in the cafeteria.

Cafeteria Menu
Visit the Cafeteria section of the hospital website each week to view our updated menu. Our cafeteria menu is posted every Sunday.

Espresso Stands
The hospital also offers a variety of espresso drinks and light fare, including soups, sandwiches, and salads, at two locations on the main hospital campus:

The Little Jumping Bean (main hospital lobby)
Monday through Friday – 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Jumping Bean (first floor – Medical Office Building)
Monday through Friday – 6:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Vending Machines
Food and beverages are always available from vending machines located near the Checkers Café.

Inpatients
During your stay, the Food and Nutrition Department will take care of all of your dietary needs. Our staff will prepare and serve you three meals every day. Additionally, a variety of snacks are available upon request. Our Clinical Dietitians are available to personalize menus to accommodate special dietary modifications. You may also purchase guest trays for family members and visitors. (Please let the nurse know no later than one hour before meal service.) Your guests are also welcome to visit Checkers Café, The Jumping Bean, and The Little Jumping Bean during normal hours of operation for their food needs.