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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October 2026 Recap! 🎃
Halloween 🎃👻 Halloween was a schmovie!!! To kickoff the day, our football guys (the avengers) had a huge comeback win over Cornell that put them at first place in the Ivy League. Later on, Men’s and Women’s Hockey and Men’s Soccer took dubs and Women’s XC took home their 3rd straight Ivy League Heptagonal championship!!…
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November 2026 Newsletter!
🏡 Homecoming Highlights: Cannon welcomed alumni back for Homecoming, celebrated Princeton football’s victory over Cornell, and showcased the newly renovated kitchen and servery! 🚧 Thrive Initiative Updates: The Club’s expanded dining area, adding 50 seats, is expected to open by Thanksgiving, while the Grad Board prepares for a strategic planning session in January! 🪖 Honoring…
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October 2026 Sports Update!
Woohoo!!! Our Gunners are making a huge impact across Princeton athletics so far this fall!!! Football Princeton football enters the heart of Ivy League play with a 3–1 overall record and a 1–0 conference record, riding a three-game winning streak. Kai Honda has been a standout for the Tigers, highlighted by a historic 219-yard, four-touchdown performance against…
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September Recap!!
Welcome Back! 🏠💚 We are back!!! September brought all of our wonderful members back to campus, and the club quickly came alive again. One of the biggest changes this fall has been our brand new servery which is incredible! It is much more bright and spacious. Additionally, anticipation is building for the opening of our…
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Current newsletter
🏡 Homecoming Highlights: Cannon welcomed alumni back for Homecoming, celebrated Princeton football’s victory over Cornell, and showcased the newly renovated kitchen and servery!
🚧 Thrive Initiative Updates: The Club’s expanded dining area, adding 50 seats, is expected to open by Thanksgiving, while the Grad Board prepares for a strategic planning session in January!
🪖 Honoring Veterans & Giving Thanks: Members continued Cannon’s tradition of writing handwritten thank-you notes to alumni veterans, while Chuck Freyer encouraged alumni support and wished the Cannon community a Happy Thanksgiving!
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.
