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Campus Dining

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Average Meal Plan Cost $4066 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
All students living on campus (excluding university apartments) are required to purchase a meal plan
Student Favorites
  • Devil's Diner
  • Memorial Union

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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.

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Campus Dining at Arizona State University

BryceMunter

'15

Business Management

3.8
B+

It Is Just Normal

The dining halls are typical, food is not great but there are many different options for students. The Barrett Honors dining hall is much better than the others, but still not absolutely amazing. Places around campus are not healthy at all, but there are lots of options. Examples are Jimmy Johns, McDonalds, Whataburger, bars/grills on Mill Ave, Chipotle, etc.

Jan 30, 2012

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Campus Dining at Arizona State University

vcalvela

'12

Biological Sciences

3.5
B

Some Options, but Not as Diverse as They Could Be

Dining options on campus have improved over the past couple years. A sit down restaurant, Engrained, was opened upstairs at the Memorial Union. In addition to the rank and file fast food places, the dining halls offer the ordinary as well, except 1 day a week they devote to vegetarian options. There are several coffee places around campus, e squared one of the few that is local (something other than Starbucks). ASU offers M&G dollars that is applied like a debit card, they are usable anywhere on campus and even some places off campus; this is the best meal plan option as it offers the most flexibility.

Jan 27, 2012

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Campus Dining at Arizona State University

Xue

'15

Sustainability Studies

3.5
B

OK but Not Diverse

It is OK if you do not eat on campus every meal. But if you often eat on campus, you will get tired of the food due to lack of options

Jan 24, 2012

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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money
  • 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
  • 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
  • Public Market
  • 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
Special Options Many off-campus restaurants and retail shops accept ASU Sun Dollars, a balance of pre-paid spending money saved to your Sun Card.
Did You Know?

You can by more than food with your meal plan—many boutiques now accept Sun Dollars!

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Barrett Dining Center
Location: Barret Honors College (South Campus)
Food: All-you-care-to-eat
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Burger King
Location: Memorial Union, lower level (Center Campus)
Food: Fast food, burgers and fries
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Burning B
Location: Barrett Honors College (South Campus)
Food: Snacks, coffee
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-1 a.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Café Biblioteca
Location: Hayden Library
Food: Coffee, tea, sandwiches, salads, snacks

Chick-fil-A
Location: Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Food: Fast food, chicken and fries
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Cold Stone Creamery
Location: Memorial Union, main level (Center Campus)
Food: Premium ice cream
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Devil’s Bistro Italiano
Location: Palo Verde Main (North Campus)
Food: Calzones, pizza, pasta
Hours: 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 Diner
Location: Palo Verde Main (North Campus)
Food: 50s-style diner food
Hours: 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 Greens
Location: Palo Verde Main (North Campus)
Food: Soup and salad bar
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Devil's Union Market
Location: Memorial Union, main level (Center Campus)
Food: Grocery and convenience store
Hours: 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.

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Location: Memorial Union, main level (Center Campus)
Food: Bagels, sandwiches, breakfast foods
Hours: 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.

Engrained
Location: Memorial Union, second floor (Center Campus)
Food: Health fast-casual dining featuring local, organic, and fair-trade foods
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Extreme Pita
Location: Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Food: Made-to-order pitas
Hours: 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.

Hassayampa Corner Market
Location: Hassayampa Academic Village (South Campus)
Food: Convenience store
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-1 a.m., Friday 8 a.m.-1 a.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-1 a.m.

Hassayampa Dining Center
Location: Hassayampa Academic Village (South Campus)
Food: All-you-care-to-eat
Hours: 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.

Jamba Juice
Location: Memorial Union, lower level (Center Campus)
Food: Smoothies, soup
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jamba Juice North
Location: Manzanita Hall (North Campus)
Food: Smoothies
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jump! Asian
Location: Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Food: Fast food, Asian
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Manzy Square
Location: Manzanita Hall (North Campus)
Food: All-you-care-to-eat
Hours: 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.

Oasis Café
Location: Palm Walk, near Wexler Hall (Center Campus)
Food: Salads, sandwiches, snacks, coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Outta Here
Location: Memorial Union (Center Campus)
Food: Snacks, sandwiches, grab-n-go food
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Papa John's Pizza
Location: Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Food: Pizza
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

Pitchforks Residential Restaurant
Location: Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Food: Various daily entrees
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

PV Market
Location: Palo Verde Main (North Campus)
Food: Grocery and convenience store
Hours: 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.

Quizno's Subs
Location: Memorial Union, lower level (Center Campus)
Food: Made-to-order subs
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sonora Center Market
Location: Sonora Center (South Campus)
Food: Grocery and convenience store
Hours: Monday–Thursday 1 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 2 p.m.–6 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: ASU Bookstore (Center Campus)
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: 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.

Starbucks
Location: Palo Verde East (North Campus)
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: W.P. Carey College of Business (Center Campus)
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Taco Bell Express
Location: Memorial Union, main level (Center Campus)
Food: Fast food, Mexican
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Zoca! Mexican
Location: Memorial Union Plaza (Center Campus)
Food: Mexican
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Zone
Location: Student Recreation Center
Food: Sandwiches, smoothies, snacks
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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