Loyola Marymount Reopens Main Dining Venues
The university has restored operations at both the Lair Marketplace and the Crimson Lion restaurant for students and staff.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Dining Out
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Loyola Marymount University has officially reopened its primary campus dining locations following a period of service delays. The Lair Marketplace in the Malone Student Center and the Crimson Lion café in University Hall are now back in service for the community.
Why it matters
The reopenings follow student-led advocacy for financial remedies after dining disruptions prompted an online petition. In response to these concerns, the university previously issued additional meal exchange swipes and $100 in Dining Dollars to students.
The Lair Marketplace charges $14 for breakfast, $16 for lunch, and $16.50 for dinner. The Crimson Lion operates on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., while the Lair Marketplace remains open until 9 p.m. on weekdays.
The players
Loyola Marymount University
This private university located in Los Angeles provides various housing and dining services to its student population.
The details
Students can access the Lair Marketplace by using one meal swipe on their OneCard. The Crimson Lion restaurant, located in University Hall, accepts meal exchanges and supports pre-orders through the Grubhub app.
Timeline
The Lair Marketplace officially reopened on October 13, 2026.
The Crimson Lion restaurant resumed operations on October 19, 2026.
An online petition demanding remedies for dining delays reached 170 signatures by October 19, 2026.
Culture Shift
The reopenings follow a pattern set by the student petition, which successfully pressured the university to grant additional Dining Dollars and meal credits. This reflects a broader trend of student bodies utilizing digital tools to demand accountability for campus infrastructure and service reliability.
Students and staff should note that the Lair Marketplace is now open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekends. Those planning to visit the Crimson Lion must account for its limited weekday operating hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The takeaway
Students can utilize their OneCard swipes and Grubhub pre-orders to manage their daily meal schedules at these reopened locations. Keeping track of the distinct operating hours for both the Lair Marketplace and the Crimson Lion will help ensure consistent access to dining services.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Los Angeles Loyolan.
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