If your group can never agree on where to eat, BITES Food Court + Bar in Langley Park is a food court a short drive from UMD where everyone orders what they want and sits at one table. There are four spots under one roof: vegetarian South Indian, Philly cheesesteaks and wings, bubble tea and smoothies, and a bar and grill.

That makes it an easy pick for study groups, club meetups, roommates, or a random Friday when nobody wants to decide. Here's how it works.

What can everyone eat at BITES?

  • Ananda Kitchen: vegetarian South Indian. Dosa, idli, medhu vada, chaat and thalis from a dedicated vegetarian kitchen, with vegan and Swaminarayan-friendly options. Great for vegetarian friends, and for anyone who misses home cooking.
  • Charleys Philly Steaks & Wings: steak or chicken cheesesteaks grilled to order, wings, fries and fresh lemonade.
  • SmoothieFRESH & Bubble Tea: bubble tea, milk tea, smoothies, coffee frappes, mangonadas and ice cream.
  • BITES Bar & Grill: wings, loaded fries and snacks for the table, plus beer, wine and cocktails for anyone 21+ with valid ID.

Different diets, budgets and appetites all work. One friend gets a masala dosa, another gets a cheesesteak, someone just wants a taro milk tea, and you all end up at the same table.

How far is BITES from campus?

BITES is at 8046 New Hampshire Ave in the Langley Park Shopping Center, near New Hampshire Ave and University Blvd. From UMD, head west on University Blvd. Parking in the lot is free, which helps when you're carpooling. See our Langley Park location page for a map.

What are good shareable orders for a group?

  • Pani puri: crispy shells you fill with tangy spiced water yourself. Fun for a table, and a good intro to chaat.
  • Medhu vada or samosa chaat: easy to pass around.
  • Wings and loaded fries: classic group food from Charleys or the bar and grill.
  • A round of bubble tea: everyone picks their own flavor. Our bubble tea flavors guide can help the indecisive.

Is it okay for under-21 groups?

Yes. The food hall is open to everyone and is family friendly. Only the bar area is 21+ with valid ID. Groups with a mix of ages can eat together in the food hall, and anyone who's 21+ can grab a drink at the bar.

How do we order without a long wait?

Two easy ways:

  • Order from your phone at the table. Ananda Kitchen, SmoothieFRESH and bar food share one online cart, and once you're at BITES you can order from your phone and we'll bring it out.
  • Order ahead for pickup. Pickup orders are usually ready in 10 to 30 minutes. Start an order here. Charleys takes orders at order.charleys.com.

Everyone can pay for their own order, so nobody has to split one big check. All links are on our menus page.

Can we watch a game?

Yes. The bar has big screens and lounge seating, so a group can catch a game while eating from any counter. More in our guide to watching the game in Langley Park.

Can a student org host an event or fundraiser here?

Yes. We partner with schools, teams and community groups on fundraisers, where groups can earn up to 25% of event sales. Read how restaurant fundraisers work, or email community@bitesdmv.com to plan a meetup or event. For a club meeting with food, Ananda Kitchen also makes catering trays.

Planning a birthday instead?

Our birthday and group dinner guide covers that, and BITES e-gift cards make an easy present (they work at Ananda Kitchen, SmoothieFRESH and BITES Bar, but not at Charleys).

Plan your visit

  • Address: BITES Food Court + Bar, 8046 New Hampshire Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20783. Free parking.
  • Hours: kitchens open daily 11am to 9pm, until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Charleys hours are on charleys.com.
  • Order: all ordering options.
  • Questions: see our FAQ.