The Cave's opening in Mather, 1961.

The Cave, a dining location on campus, is located in the basement of Mather Hall. Food is available to order and eat there, as well as a convenience store-esque space where students may buy snacks, fresh produce, and beverages. Payments for meals and snacks are made through credit cards, Bantam Bucks, or meal swipes. Originally located in the basement of the Hamlin Hall dining hall (this underground location is a potential reason for the name), the Cave has existed in some form on campus since the late 1940s.

The Cave remained in the Hamlin Dining Hall until the opening of Mather in the 1960s. The 1959 Trinity College Handbook describes Mather as having a “small cafeteria and soda fountain.” A 1957 Tripod edition, while complaining about the food variety and quality, states that though the Cave had originally been a snack bar, it had expanded to more resemble a small dining hall.

A lounge attached to the Cave was added when it was moved to Mather Hall. This attached space serves as a place for students to eat and relax, as well as a community space for events and lecturers.

The Trinity College Handbook, 1988-1989.

The Trinity College Handbook, 1969-1960.

The Trinity Tripod, 05/01/1957.