From fresh baguettes to elaborate dinners, Cambridge has everything. Just like at MIT, you'll have the option to cook for yourself, eat College food, or choose from various restaurants around the city.
Hall
The College dining hall (buttery, cafeteria, or canteen), or just "hall", serves breakfast, lunch and dinner most days of the week in most Colleges. If you don't wish to cook, you might end up eating here most of the time, as it tends to be much more economical than eating at restaurants. The food is the same institutional food you can get at any university and any cafeteria, there are set hours for the meals, though College hall hours might be more restrictive than you're used to (most are open for less than a two-hour window for lunch and again for dinner). Most Colleges will have a Kitchen Fixed Charge (KFC) on your College bill, probably around £200 a year. This helps the College lower the prices of its meals and you pay it regardless of whether or not you eat in hall, though it is meant to encourage you to eat. When you go to hall, you are charged for whatever you choose to eat (like at MIT). The price and quality of food vary from College to College.
Formal Hall
Colleges also hold formal halls, which are fancy (in terms of both food and attire) sit-down meals held in College. Formal hall is more expensive than normal hall meals and tickets must be purchased ahead of time. The price and frequency of formal hall vary from College to College.
Cambridge Market
At the Cambridge Market, you can buy fresh produce, meats and fish and prepared food.
Restaurants
The city of Cambridge is littered with restaurants, which cover the entire gamut of cuisines and prices.
Engineering Department
The Engineering Department Cafeteria is open . There is a selection of sandwiches. Tea is always free!