There’s nothing like a snack bar, and the Brass Eagle has been a favorite destination of students for generations—not only for the items on the menu but also as a place for socializing. Originally located in Lamborn Hall, it was supported by the proceeds of the Christmas Bazaar. It earned its official moniker in a 1968 naming contest, over other suggestions such as “Peytron’s Place,” “The Tale of the Foxleigh,” and “Bob’s Beanery and Bakeshop.” Over the years, the Brass Eagle kept up with evolving teenage tastes. In the 1970s, hamburgers, french fries, soda, chips, and candy including Now & Laters were the most popular items, with pizza, frozen yogurt, and a soda machine added in the late 1980s.
Today, the Brass Eagle is conveniently located in the Edward St. John Student Center, and like its predecessor, it is a popular place to hang out. Students, faculty, staff, and families are drawn into the space by the smell of fresh coffee and bagels, a variety of comfortable seating options, a showcase filled with McDonogh memorabilia, and background music, all of which create a coffee shop atmosphere. Among the popular food offerings are smoothies, milkshakes, and quesadillas.
