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Baylor University - Campus Dining - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Campus Dining

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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 16
Average Meal Plan Cost $3837 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Bear Market Food Court
  • Chili’s Too
  • Common Grounds
  • Java City

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There has never been a Baylor student that starved to death, unless it was from deeply-seated psychological issues, because the food on campus is so readily available there really is no excuse not to eat. Many students have become very concerned with being health-conscious and pay more attention to what is in the food that they are eating. If you’re not on a meal plan, eating is dependent upon your willingness to go buy it or get up and cook it. With a meal plan, such lazy aspirations are easily avoided.

The one thing to avoid is eating at peak hours in Penland. You’ll wait in line just to get your ID swiped, and then wait for your food and be rushed to eat. Unless you have a nice two-hour break for lunch, either eat early, late, or somewhere else. Penland is, by far, the most popular place to eat for freshmen, and even some upperclassmen because of its location and selection. The other perk to having a meal plan is that you can get your meals to go. One of the complaints from upperclassmen is that after a few years, all the food starts to taste the same. For some bizarre reason, it seems there is a conspiracy in the dining halls to wean you off cafeteria food and make you an independent eater by the time you graduate. They achieve this by making all the food taste the same. The other drawback is that unused meals at the end of the semester don’t roll over, so a lot of the time you’ll catch yourself eating meals just to use up your allotment.

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Campus Dining at Baylor University

SicEmxxAMY

Mathematics Teacher Education '14

4.2
A-

Good Food, but Gets Boring

I love the dining food at Baylor. It's surprisingly delicious, but they do tend to serve the same things constantly. You'll have more of a chance at variety as long as you like everything in the dining halls. That way you can have and enjoy something different everyday. :P

May 23, 2012

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Campus Dining at Baylor University

ShannonBarbour

Political Science and Government '15

4.6
A

Tasty Eats on Campus

I have been very lucky with the dining halls at Baylor University. So many people hate their schools food selections, but Baylor provides a variety of options. There are dining halls and food options all over campus. My favorite place to eat is Collins. This dining hall has the healthiest selections and the best food. The biggest and very fun dining hall is Penland. Penland hosts food competitions which are very fun to watch. Penland also stays open until midnight making it a good choice for food when you are up late studying. Baylor dining halls provide quality food with a large variety from vegetarian meals to "Chicken Wing Wednesdays".

May 20, 2012

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Campus Dining at Baylor University

bleebloop

Finance '15

3.5
B

Food at Baylor

There are many different places to eat on campus, and they switch the menu up enough to not be too repetitive. However certain dining halls have mediocre food, but that's fixable by just going to another of the many different places to choose from. There are also actual restaurants that you can pay for on campus.

May 10, 2012

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User rating for Baylor University - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 49 user reviews.

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Facts

24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money
  • Common Grounds
  • Java City
  • Quiznos
  • Subway
Special Options You can change your meal plan during the first four weeks of school. Many students suggest buying the plan with the least meals because, as the year progresses, if you need to eat more you can always upgrade your plan but not downgrade.
Did You Know?
  • Guest passes are used in addition to your weekly meal allowance and are great for treating friends and family to a taste of Baylor dining.
  • There is no additional cost for guest passes, and they're great for when friends come in town and you're living on a budget.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Atrium Café
Location: New Science Building
Food: American
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Bear Market Food Court
Location: Bill Daniel Student Center (SUB)
Food: Quizno's Subs, Chick-fil-A, Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

C3 Convenience Store
Location: Speight Avenue Parking Garage
Food: Snacks, canned goods
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Chili’s Too
Location: Dutton Avenue Office
Food: American
Hours: Daily 10:45 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

Collins
Location: Collins Hall
Food: American
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Daily Grind Coffee
Location: Bear Market Food Court
Food: Coffee, snacks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Discovery Café
Location: Mayborn Museum
Food: Sandwiches, salads, pastries
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Java City
Location: Moody Library
Food: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, smoothies
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–10 p.m.

Memorial
Location: Memorial Hall
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 a.m., 10:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–1 a.m.

Penland
Location: Penland Hall
Food: Salad bar, grille, Italian
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 a.m., 10:45 a.m.–3 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturday 8:45 a.m.–6:45 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Seasons 3:1
Location: North Village Community Center
Food: Sushi, fresh bread, homemade soups
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: Dutton Avenue Office
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 8 a.m.–11 p.m.

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