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American University - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Campus Dining

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Average Meal Plan Cost $4450 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Freshmen and sophomores are required to be on a meal plan.
Student Favorites: Campus Dining Hall Terrace Dining Hall (TDR)
Student Favorites: Campus Restaurant/Vendor Subway
Student Favorites: Breakfast Food on Campus Bagels
Student Favorites: Lunch/Dinner Entrée on Campus
  • Black bean quesadilla from Tavern
  • Mac and cheese from TDR
Student Favorites: Late-night Snack on Campus Anything from the Eagle's Nest

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There are several places to eat at on the American University campus. The most popular is TDR (Terrace Dining Room), which is a large cafeteria on AU's main campus. AU's satellite campus also has a smaller cafeteria commonly known as TC (Tenley Café). Both feature vegetarian options, ethnic cuisine, salad and sandwich bars, pizza, pasta, burgers, hot dogs, and featured hot lunches and dinners of the day. And don't forget dessert—there are always unlimited amounts of cookies, cake, ice cream, and frozen yogurt. Most students say that the food is of average quality, with the biggest complaint being that the food is always the same. 

There are other options for those seeking variety; AU has a Subway and McDonald's as well as an on-campus convenience store (Eagle’s Nest). The Tavern has several concession stands that offer a wide range of choices including sushi, quesadillas, sandwiches, fries, chicken fingers, etc. For students who do not desire to eat on campus, there are many restaurants in nearby Tenleytown. 

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Campus Dining at American University

erdeanduncan

'15

Latin American Studies

3.8
B+

Basically Average

The Terrace Dining Hall (AU's main dining hall) can definitely become repetitive after a while. However, there's always at least some sort of fruit, sandwich food, cereal, and bread available. The vegetarian cuisine is actually quite tasty! The only things to worry about are weird times of availability on weekends and the distinct possibility of running out of utensils. There are also three other places on campus where meal swipes can be used -- Tavern, Salsa, and Boxed Lunch. Tavern has really good (but fattening) American-style food, Salsa is essentially a poor man's Chipotle, and Boxed Lunch speaks for itself. No matter who you are, buy the 150 block plan. It's the smallest, and you'll still have swipes left over!

Jan 09, 2012

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Campus Dining at American University

pe2959a

'13

Finance

3.5
B

You'll Definitely Get Bored

There are several different places on campus to eat: Tav, TDR, Wagshal deli etc, but after a few months you will get bored and tired of options. The people are nice if you are nice to them. If you are rude, they will be rude back to you which I think is just because why are YOU rude to them?

Jan 03, 2012

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Campus Dining at American University

alinalstone

'15

Acting

4.6
A

Tons of Variety

There is a lot to eat at AU. TDR has so many different options: the Fire Wok (which has make your own stir fry, an omelet bar, and sometimes a sundae bar), they have cereal served all day, bagels and cream cheese, gluten free products, farm fresh products, fresh fruit, comfort food, an endless salad bar--the list goes on and on. There are many small cafes around campus with your late night coffee and tea essentials. For fast food options, there is both a McDonalds and a Subway on campus. You will never run out of things to eat!

Sep 03, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Did You Know?
  • In 2008, American University was voted the most vegetarian-friendly campus in the United States by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
  • The comment board in TDR (Terrace Dining Room) offers some of the best-hidden comedy. Make sure to check out students’ complaints and staffers’ responses before you go back to your dorm.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

American Café
Location: Ward Circle Building
Food: Deli sandwiches, salads, snacks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Asian Flavors
Location: Butler Pavilion Shops
Food: Asian, Thai
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Block Express
Location: Mary Graydon Center
Food: Boxed lunches to go
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Eagle Express
Location: Mary Graydon Center
Food: Grab-n'-go sandwiches, salads, veggie options
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Eagle’s Nest
Location: Butler Pavilion Shops
Food: Convenience store food
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 a.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Location: Mary Graydon Center
Food: Bagels, coffee, muffins
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Katzen Café
Location: Katzen Arts Center
Food: Coffee, light fare
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

McDonald’s
Location: Butler Pavilion Shops
Food: Fast food
Hours: Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–11 p.m.

Megabytes Café
Location: Butler Pavilion Shops
Food: Bistro fare, coffee, ice cream
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mudbox
Location: Bender Library
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–2 a.m., Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Outtakes in the Eagle's Nest
Location: Butler Pavilion Shops
Food: Convenience store
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m–2 a.m.

Pronto
Location: Mary Graydon Center
Food: Grilled flatbread sandwiches stuffed with turkey, roast beef, and vegetables
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Salsa
Location: Mary Graydon Center
Food: Tex-Mex
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–11 p.m.

Subway
Location: In the Eagle's Nest
Food: Subs and salads
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 a.m.

Sushi
Location: Mary Graydon Center
Food: Sushi
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Tavern
Location: Mary Graydon Center, first floor
Food: Beer, burgers, pizza
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–11 p.m.

Tenley Café
Location: Federal Hall (Tenley Campus)
Food: Variety
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Terrace Dining Room (TDR)
Location: Mary Graydon Center, bottom floor
Food: All-you-care-to-eat
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

University Club
Location: Mary Graydon Center
Food: Variety
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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