# Where to eat after 8 p.m. at UT Austin

Start at Jester for food after 10 p.m. UT lists Jesta’ Pizza and Jester City Market until midnight Monday through Friday in its regular Fall 2026 schedule. J2 and Kins are dinner options until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

## Seven places still open after 8

Hours below are from the regular Fall 2026 table. Thanksgiving and finals have their own schedules. Check the venue type before leaving for a full meal.

- [Jesta’ Pizza · midnight](https://housing.utexas.edu/dining/dining-locations/restaurants/jesta-pizza) Jester Center. Order pizza from 4 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday. The university lists card and Dine In Dollars as payment options.
- [Jester City Market · midnight](https://housing.utexas.edu/dining/hours-of-operation) Jester Center. Shop from 9 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday. Useful when you need a market item or a snack after the dining halls close.
- [J2 Dining · 10 p.m.](https://housing.utexas.edu/dining/dining-locations/dining-halls) Jester Center. Eat until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday under regular fall hours.
- [Jester City Limits · 10 p.m.](https://housing.utexas.edu/dining/dining-locations/dining-halls) Jester Center. UT lists service until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, but only until 3 p.m. Friday.
- [Kins Dining · 10 p.m.](https://housing.utexas.edu/dining/dining-locations/dining-halls) North campus. The dining hall closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 9 p.m. Friday.
- [Kin’s Market · 10 p.m.](https://housing.utexas.edu/dining/hours-of-operation) North campus. The market lists hours until 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Check the market separately from Kins Dining on Friday.
- [Varsity Grounds · 10 p.m.](https://housing.utexas.edu/dining/dining-locations/coffee-shops/varsity-grounds) At East Campus Graduate Apartments. UT lists coffee, pastries and grab-and-go food until 10 p.m. Monday through Friday.

## Check the date before you go

Open the university’s current hours and select the week you’re going. During the posted Thanksgiving week, Jesta’ Pizza closes Monday through Saturday and reopens Sunday evening.

**Sources**

- [UT dining hours](https://housing.utexas.edu/dining/hours-of-operation)
- [UT campus dining halls](https://housing.utexas.edu/dining/dining-locations/dining-halls)
- [Jesta’ Pizza location and payment](https://housing.utexas.edu/dining/dining-locations/restaurants/jesta-pizza)
- [Varsity Grounds location and menu](https://housing.utexas.edu/dining/dining-locations/coffee-shops/varsity-grounds)

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Source: https://utaustin.guide/best/ut-austin-late-night-campus-food · Checked 2026-11-10 · Field Guide: UT Austin