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Comparable Schools'
Campus Dining Grades:
Quick StatsFreshman Meal Plan Requirement
Yes - Freshmen must purchase meal plans of at least 150 blocks, with 200 block and unlimited block meal plans also available.
Average Meal Plan Cost
$1,350–$2,380 per semester
College Prowler Take
AU’s cafeteria is considered much better than typical college fare, featuring unusual multiethnic cuisine and vegetarian and vegan options that are usually very tasty. Students complain more about getting bored with food from the same source throughout their semesters, rather than the quality of the food. There are other options for those seeking variety—AU has several fast food options, as well as an on-campus convenience store (Eagle’s Nest). Students who can afford to fork over a few dollars will do well to venture off campus and try some of DC’s many restaurants. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
AUKB says: American University 2014 Business  |
The Terrace Dining Room is pretty...
The Terrace Dining Room is pretty awesome, Tavern not so much. We also have McDonald's and Subways.
Campus Dining: March 14, 2009
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AUCB says: American University 2016 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies |
I like the Terrace Dining Room a...
I like the Terrace Dining Room a lot. There is a pretty good variety of stuff, and there are new things every day. There's pretty good vegetarian fare, but vegans beware.
Campus Dining: March 12, 2009
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AUSM says: American University 2015 Other |
It's survivable. The Tavern is...
It's survivable. The Tavern is mostly fried and greasy foods. TDR is the dining floor with food ranging from barely edible to delicious. It's really a hit or miss. When in doubt, there is always Subway, McDonald's, and Einsteins Bros. Bagels.
Campus Dining: March 12, 2009
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AUCM says: American University 2015 Other |
TDR is the main cafeteria, and...
TDR is the main cafeteria, and it's really hit or miss. The soups are usually good as well as the pizza. The omelets on the weekends are excellent, but not so much during the week. The fish is to be avoided. The 'firewok' section is pretty good. Hey, there's always salad and cereal!
Campus Dining: February 20, 2009
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AUJS says: American University 2016 Other |
The food on campus is decent. The...
The food on campus is decent. The Terrace Dining Room is the only dining hall, and it's good most of the time, although one does tire of eating pizza every time that something questionable is the main meal. Also, there is a Subway, a McDonald's, and an Einstein Bros. Bagels. Most of the interesting food, though, is really in the city or in nearby Tenleytown, which is a short, free shuttle ride away.
Campus Dining: February 20, 2009
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Dining Halls
Block Express
Boxed lunches to go
Mary Graydon Center
Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Chick-fil-A
Chicken, fast food
Mary Graydon Center
Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Eagle’s Nest
Convenience store food
Butler Pavilion
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 a.m.
Einstein Bros.
Bagels, muffins, coffee
Mary Graydon Center
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Field of Greens
Tossed-to-order salads
Mary Graydon Center
Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
McDonald’s
Fast food
Butler Pavilion
Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Megabytes Café
Salads, sandwiches, ice cream, curry, Starbucks coffee
Under the tunnel
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Panini Express
Grilled-to-order sandwiches
Mary Graydon Center
Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Pura Vida
Espresso, latte
Mary Graydon Center
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Subway
Subs and salads
In the Eagle's Nest
Daily 10 a.m.–2 a.m.
Tavern
Pizza, burgers, and beer
Mary Graydon Center, first floor
Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–11 p.m.
Terrace Dining Room (TDR)
All you care to eat comfort food, salads, deli, vegetarian, ice cream, international cuisines
Mary Graydon Center, bottom floor
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Wagshal’s American Café
American
Ward Circle Building
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Did You Know?The comment board in TDR offers some of the best-hidden comedy. Make sure to check out students’ complaints, and staffers’ responses, before you go back to your dorm. AU is ranked as the #1 school for vegetarians in the nation by PETA.
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