Leaving the Hospital Wholesome, nourishing and well-balanced meals are important to your child’s treatment and recovery. His or her doctor has prescribed a diet suitable for their medical needs, and the hospital offers a variety of food choices within that framework. If you and your family practice dietary restrictions for religious or personal reasons, please tell your child’s nurse.
If at any time you have questions about your child’s diet, meals or nutrition, your child’s nurse will arrange for you to meet with one of our registered dietitians.
Room Services
The Room Service Call Center is open from 7 am to 7 pm and can be reached at 631-444-2900 or 631-638-3463.
Meals for patients are generally served as follows:
Breakfast: 7 to 10 am
Lunch/Dinner: Noon to 7 pm
Dining Facilities
The Market Place Café is located just off the main lobby on Level 5, and offers a variety of food and beverages.
Monday through Friday: Midnight to 10:30 am and 11 am to 8 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Midnight to 8 pm
Starbucks Café is located in the main lobby on Level 5, and offers specialty coffees and teas, pastries, baked goods, hot breakfast items, and hot and cold sandwiches.
Daily: 6 am to midnight
Food for Patients from External Sources
Stony Brook discourages visitors from bringing in food from any external source. The hospital is responsible for providing our patients with food that is safe, sanitary and clinically appropriate.
If you feel it necessary to bring in food, please discuss it with your child’s nurse or doctor to make sure it conforms to his or her diet. The hospital does not take responsibility for the wholesomeness, safety or nutritional content of foods supplied by visitors. The hospital will not accept foods to store or reheat.