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Campus Dining

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Average Meal Plan Cost $4578 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites Reynolds Crossroads Retail Food Court

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The dining facilities at Babson are not too shabby, with the exception of negative student opinions about the Trim Dining Hall. But even with all the incessant complaints about long lines, nutrition, and food variety, everyone admits that the food options here are the best in comparison to any other college they have visited. A relevant issue that some students bring up is that all resident students are required to be on the meal plan. With the average meal plan costing more than $2,200 per semester, it is reasonable for some to be upset. Although this is true, a Gold Dining Plan also consists of $175 in Babson Bucks and 25 blocks of Reynolds Meal Exchanges. A block is a unit of credit that is good for one meal in Reynolds Hall. Generally, students use up their prepaid Babson Bucks on the smoothies, Woody’s famous coffee, or some muffins to munch on in between classes. Fortunately, students have an option of getting a Platinum Plan, which provides them with unlimited access to Trim, more Babson Bucks, and more Reynolds Meal Exchanges.

Overall, if a student is not satisfied with the meal plan options, he or she can also eat in the Olin Hall (where Babson Bucks may also be used), off campus, or order for a delivery. The food at Trim isn’t really bad—it just gets boring after a while. This phenomenon seems to happen in almost every college, but the wealthy and sometimes much too needy Babson residents love to complain about it. Trim offers options ranging from a vegan bar to a grill bar, with salads and sandwiches in between. There are many other choices at Trim—you can even make your own waffles! Although many students love to complain about the dining arrangements at Trim, many still come there to eat most mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

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Campus Dining at Babson College

StandUp

'14

Finance

3.5
B

Trim Food

Good at first, DULL after the first semester. Eat at Olin.

Dec 05, 2010

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Campus Dining at Babson College

bentley333

'11

Business

2.3
C

Dining Hall Is Terrible, Other Options Are Good

The main dining hall, Trim, has gotten progressively worse over the last three years. Gets very boring, plates and utensils are often dirty. The other options on campus are pretty good, but are more expensive. New Dunkin Donuts is a nice addition.

Mar 02, 2010

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Campus Dining at Babson College

Anonymous

Student

Trim has its days. I like Reynolds...

Trim has its days. I like Reynolds because I know what I am getting each time since the menu does not change. Also, it would be helpful to have a list of calories or some type of nutrition information by the food at Trim, because you never know what you’re going to get.

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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Special Options Many students choose to grab a bite in Wellesley or even travel to Boston on the weekends for some diversity.
Did You Know?

Babson College even offers “Gifts from Home” packages that students can order for their friends or loved ones. These may be expensive, but they have a variety of options including the “Healthy Snack Attack,” the “Pizza Party,” the “Cookie Basket,” the “Get Well Basket,” and the “Birthday Package.”

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Jazzman’s
Location: Horn Library
Food: Coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Pandini’s
Location: Olin Hall
Food: Calzones, pizza, sandwiches, stromboli
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Reynolds Crossroads Retail Food Court
Location: Reynolds
Food: Deli, grille, heat-and-eat entrees, homestyle dishes, pizza, salads, sushi, wraps
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Trim Dining Hall
Location: Trim Hall
Food: Deli, grille, homestyle dishes, pizza, salads, sandwiches, soups, vegan
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:15 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7:15 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Woody’s Coffee Bar
Location: Reynolds
Food: Bagels, baked goods, gourmet coffee, smoothies
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Thursday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 8 p.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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