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Comparable Schools'
Campus Dining Grades:
Quick StatsFreshman Meal Plan Requirement
Yes - All students living on campus (excluding university apartments) are required to purchase a meal plan
Off-Campus Places to Use Meal Plan
- 7-Eleven
- Apricot Lane
- Argyle Sax Cafe
- Barney's Boathouse
- Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar
- Campus Corner
- Chili's
- Chipotle
- Chompie's Restaurant
- Cold Stone Creamery
- The College Store
- Crave Sandwich Cafe
- Crazy Fish Sushi
- Cupz Coffee
- Cyprus Pita Grill
- Denny's
- Dilly's Deli
- Domino's Pizza
- Public Market
- Dutch Bros. Coffee
- Eddie's NY Pizza
- El Portal Restaurant
- Extreme Pita
- Fatburger
- Great Steak & Potato Co.
- Gus's New York Pizza
- Hungry Howie's
- Jersey Mike's Subs
- Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
- Macayo Depot Cantina
- McDonald's
- Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pasta
- One Stop Nutrition
- The Pita Pit
- Pizza Hut
- Port of Subs
- Red Brick Pizza
- Ruby Tuesday
- Sam's Cafe
- Silver Mine Subs
- The Silver Spoon Cafe
- Sonic
- Sonoma
- Spicy Pickle
- Sushi 101
- Thirsty Dog 2 Go
- Wendy's
- Whataburger
- Yogurtini Self Serve
Average Meal Plan Cost
$1,100–$3,990 per year
Student Favorites
- Devil's Diner
- Memorial Union
Other Options
- Many off-campus restaurants and retail shops accept ASU Sun Dollars, a balance of pre-paid spending money saved to your Sun Card.
College Prowler Take
The on-campus dining has gotten some type of complaint from pretty much everyone. I think it’s safe to say that everyone has a problem with the prices, definitely the biggest issue. The food is just as expensive as going to a restaurant off campus, so it’s hardly worth eating on campus at all. Most of the places will cost an average of seven or eight dollars, if you want a drink with your meal, and many places off-campus take sun dollars anyway. Most students will agree that the campus at least has a wide variety of eating options, and that the food tastes good. Although, at one time, before the MU’s facelift, that was also a problem with on-campus dining. ASU has taken measures to increase the variety of food in the MU and the feedback has been wonderful. While living on campus freshman year is not required by ASU, if you do choose ASU housing, a meal plan is required for freshman. Many students complain because there is a minimum amount of money you must spend on the meal plan, but the money won’t carry over to the next semester if you don’t spend it all, and pretty much no one does. The Memorial Union, though, is a lifesaver when you need a bite to eat between classes. While ASU scores points for having a good variety, and good-tasting food, it definitely loses points in all aspects of pricing. From the small amount of food you get for a lot of money, to the meal plans that rip you off, it’s apparent that eating at ASU is a good way to go broke. The one good thing is at least there are a million places to eat that are very close to campus, and many of them will accept Sun Dollars. If you’re going to spend the money, you might as well wander to Mill Avenue and get something top-notch. Dining on campus is an accommodating and convenient experience, but it’s an experience you’ll pay a large price for. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
ASU has two cafeterias and lots of...
ASU has two cafeterias and lots of fast food. The M&G meal plan can also be used off campus at Chili’s, Blimpie’s, Island’s, Ruby Tuesdays, and at a few other popular restaurants. |
Anonymous says: |
I love that we have fresh sushi in...
I love that we have fresh sushi in the MU. I live on it. |
Anonymous says: |
Food on-campus is pretty good. I...
Food on-campus is pretty good. I feel like there is enough variety so that I don’t really get sick of anything and I eat on campus pretty much every day. I love the food in the new section of the MU, but it’s also nice to have the common places like Taco Bell and Burger King. I think off-campus dining is even better, though. |
Anonymous says: |
The dining halls are good, but...
The dining halls are good, but they can get old after a while. A ton of places take Sun Dollars which is awesome! It’s a big joke with us here because you can seriously buy anything with sun dollars (food, clothes, haircuts etc.); it’s the best. The Starbucks on campus is my personal favorite. |
Anonymous says: |
Campus food is in three words:...
Campus food is in three words: expensive, not cheap, and costly (okay four words). That is my only gripe. However, there are some nice places to eat on and around campus where the food is good enough that you will look past the price. |
Dining Halls
Pitchforks Residential Restaurant
Various daily entrees
Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Papa John's Pizza
Pizza
Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Quizno's Subs
Made-to-order subs
Memorial Union, lower level (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
PV Market
Grocery and convenience store
Palo Verde Main (North Campus)
Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Manzy Square
All-you-care-to-eat
Manzanita Hall (North Campus)
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Jump! Asian
Fast food, Asian
Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Outta Here
Snacks, sandwiches, grab-n-go food
Memorial Union (Center Campus)
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oasis Café
Salads, sandwiches, snacks, coffee
Palm Walk, near Wexler Hall (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Taco Bell Express
Fast food, Mexican
Memorial Union, main level (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Starbucks
Coffee, pastries
W.P. Carey College of Business (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Zone
Sandwiches, smoothies, snacks
Student Recreation Center
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Zoca! Mexican
Mexican
Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Starbucks
Coffee, pastries
ASU Bookstore (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sonora Center Market
Grocery and convenience store
Sonora Center (South Campus)
Monday–Thursday 1 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 2 p.m.–6 p.m.
Starbucks
Coffee, pastries
Palo Verde East (North Campus)
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Starbucks
Coffee, pastries
Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Jamba Juice North
Smoothies
Manzanita Hall (North Campus)
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cold Stone Creamery
Premium ice cream
Memorial Union, main level (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Chick-fil-A
Fast food, chicken and fries
Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Devil’s Diner
50s-style diner food
Palo Verde Main (North Campus)
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–12 a.m.
Devil’s Bistro Italiano
Calzones, pizza, pasta
Palo Verde Main (North Campus)
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–12 a.m.
Burger King
Fast food, burgers and fries
Memorial Union, lower level (Center Campus)
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Barrett Dining Center
All-you-care-to-eat
Barret Honors College (South Campus)
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Café Biblioteca
Coffee, tea, sandwiches, salads, snacks
Hayden Library
Burning B
Snacks, coffee
Barrett Honors College (South Campus)
Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-1 a.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hassayampa Dining Center
All-you-care-to-eat
Hassayampa Academic Village (South Campus)
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Extreme Pita
Made-to-order pitas
Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Jamba Juice
Smoothies, soup
Memorial Union, lower level (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Hassayampa Corner Market
Convenience store
Hassayampa Academic Village (South Campus)
Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-1 a.m., Friday 8 a.m.-1 a.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-1 a.m.
Devil's Union Market
Grocery and convenience store
Memorial Union, main level (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Devil’s Greens
Soup and salad bar
Palo Verde Main (North Campus)
Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Engrained
Health fast-casual dining featuring local, organic, and fair-trade foods
Memorial Union, second floor (Center Campus)
Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Bagels, sandwiches, breakfast foods
Memorial Union, main level (Center Campus)
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
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