Bert's

Bert's was a beloved dining spot located in Talbert Hall on North campus. It was known for its great options and having "the best cookies." Having opened in the early 1990s, Bert's closed temporarily in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and permanently shortly after with the construction and opening of One World Cafe.

Overview

Bert's was located in the back of Talbert Hall, across from the diner seating and down from the NY Deli. Bert's included a wide variety of food stations including a breakfast/grill area, daily pizza selections, Mexican food, and a vegetarian station known as "Edgy Veggie."

Closure

Along with the rest of campus, Bert's closed temporarily when the university closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the university re-opened that fall, Bert's remained closed. It soon became known that Bert's would not re-open due to the opening of the One World Cafe. Bert's remains empty with a gate across its entrance, with only a rare glimpse inside when they empty it out.

Legacy

Students still love and miss Bert's, wishing it would open back up. It provided another food alternative on campus to what was available on that side of the Spine and the Student Union/The Commons on the other end. Reddit is full of posts reminiscing on Bert's. Students who have long since graduated still talk about it. It is unlikely to ever re-open. However, students still hope that the space will get used again. As of May 2025, there are no known plans for the space to be used.