Eat. Study. Relax. Socialize.
Boasting one of the finest menus on the Street, the Cannon Dial Elm Club serves up outstanding dining and camaraderie in a relaxed setting.
Food for thought
Founded in 1896, the Cannon Dial Elm Club is one of the eleven eating clubs that are a unique tradition here on the Street (Prospect Avenue) in Princeton. The Club is an amalgam of three different clubs: Cannon Club, Dial Lodge, and Elm Club (hence our entertainingly long name) and opened in its current incarnation and location in 2011.
Our century-old building combines old-world grandeur and elegance with modern technology. Our stunning, two-story living room features a spectacular medieval fireplace and plenty of comfortable couches. And yes, that is in fact a Revolutionary War cannon guarding the front yard.
Thrive in ’25
After its predecessor closed in 1998, the club re-opened in 2011 bearing the new name, Cannon Dial Elm Club. In the years following, the club built a welcoming, family-oriented culture that attracted a large, diverse, accomplished membership who powered its success and strong financial health. After more than a decade, it is time to invest for the club’s next chapter. Much of our kitchen equipment is nearing end-of-life and we face a pressing need for dining space expansion to accommodate larger-scale dining events. We additionally require significant upgrades to technology and student workspaces and study areas.
To realize the next chapter in our historic club’s story, the Thrive in ’25 fundraising campaign aims to raise a total of $1.5M comprised of $750K from our Alumni members and $750K from our Elite Sponsors. The Cannon Dial Elm Club will provide a dollar-for-dollar match for all donations!
Recent announcements
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Impressive Final Results from CDE Fall Athletes
The Fall of 2025 was one for the books for the Gunners. The membership continues to dominate their athletic competitions in the Ivy League and Nationally! Here are some of the most notable performances by members from this past fall. Basketball Women’s Basketball has been on a tear this Fall! They are currently 13-1 and
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Bill Conrad Kitchen Fund
Why We’re Doing This: Bill Conrad was the heart of Cannon—feeding us through late nights, long weeks, and post-darty Sundays, always remembering our favorites and showing up when it mattered most. The Project: The Bill Conrad Kitchen + Dining Room Expansion, giving Bill the space and tools he deserves after years of working magic in
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Bob Casey Matching-Gift Challenge
The Cannon Dial Elm Club is launching the Bob Casey Challenge, a special matching-gift opportunity honoring Bob Casey’s extraordinary leadership and decades of service that made the Club’s campus home and future expansion possible. In tribute to Bob, Cannon ’67 alumnus Bob Ehret will match dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 in new gifts to the Thrive
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CDE Athletes Power Princeton’s Fall Sports Success
As the fall season heats up, Princeton athletics are in full swing — and Cannon Dial Elm members are at the heart of the action. From the gridiron to the pitch, from cross country trails to volleyball courts, Gunners are making their mark across nearly every Princeton program. Football The Princeton Football team is off
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Current newsletter
🎯 We’re in the final stretch: Thrive in ’25 is within striking distance of our $1.5M goal
💥 A game-changing match: An Elm classmate has offered up to $100,000 dollar-for-dollar
🍽️ Big upgrades ahead: Dining expansion, kitchen renovation, and club-wide improvements
🏁 The Last Mile: Every gift now counts double—help us cross the finish line by Feb 28, 2026
Thrive in ’25 is within striking distance of our $1.5M goal
Donate to Cannon Dial Elm
We are deeply grateful for the membership dues paid by our alumni. Alumni member dues are critical to the preservation and operation of the club. While student member dues help us to deliver the finest menu on The Street, competition from other eating clubs and numerous, off-campus dining establishments mean that those fees aren’t sufficient to cover all of our operating, maintenance, and staff costs. Your alumni membership dues ensure that the club experience for current and future members will be as rewarding as it was when you were a member.
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