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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 19
Average Meal Plan Cost $4170 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
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  • 7th Street Café
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Dorm food is notorious for being unhealthy and awful-tasting. However, Bucknell Dining Services does an excellent job of providing students with a wide range of food. Both the Caf and the Bison are crowded during mealtime, and they’re definitely the most popular places to eat on campus. Freshmen typically eat in the Caf because they are required to purchase an unlimited meal plan, meaning they can eat in the Caf as often as they want without having to pay when they swipe in; they are required to use dining dollars at Bison, which isn't convenient since the unlimited plan does not include a lot of dining dollars. Upperclassmen prefer eating at the Bison because they generally purchase dining dollars, which is a lot cheaper than the unlimited meal plan.

There’s so much different food to choose from at the Caf—there’s pasta and pizza; homestyle cooking; the Grill, which has any fried food you could possibly imagine; Smart Market, which has salads, fruit, and vegetarian dishes; the salad bar; Pacific Rim, stir-fry, egg rolls; the deli; and an egg bar, where you can have the cafeteria workers prepare your eggs any way you like. After their meal is over, many students hang around to people watch and talk with their friends. The Bison has pre-made food that you can pick up, or you can order something. Wraps, burgers, and quesadillas are all very popular. Generally, eating at the Bison goes faster than eating at the Caf. You can also get take-out if you need to get to the library, have a meeting, or just want to head back to your room. What’s nice about the Bison is it is open until 11 p.m., and when students have varying schedules from day-to-day, it’s nice to know that you can eat earlier or later than usual, and the food will still be fresh.

 

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Campus Dining at Bucknell University

anon013

'15

Economics

4.6
A

Yummmm

The food here is delicious. Have yet to get sick of it. There are like 3 main options: the caf, the bison, and 7th street, but there are also a ton of places downtown. The plans also cater perfectly to whatever you want. All three switch up menus and offer different things everyday. I'm definitely happy with the food here.

Dec 01, 2011

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Campus Dining at Bucknell University

swedishfish213

'11

Neuroscience

4.6
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Bucknell University/Parkhurst Dining

In short, slightly more expensive than average, but TOTALLY WORTH IT!

Nov 02, 2011

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Campus Dining at Bucknell University

vresh

'14

Animal Physiology and Behavior

3.8
B+

Great Compared to Most!

The food here on campus is wayyy better than most college campuses. The caf always has something you will like and if you want a treat you can head downstairs to the Bison. The Bison is the best because you can get things ordered just the way you like it, but as freshman the caf is your best bet because you have to get an unlimited meal plan.

May 11, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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24-Hour Dining 7th Street Café
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Special Options Some students choose to prepare food in their rooms. Some of the dorms have small kitchens—either one for each floor or one for the entire dorm. Upperclass students living in the Gateway Residences have their own kitchens, and so do students living in the “Mods” (small on-campus houses).
Did You Know?

Every month the Caf has a giant birthday cake to celebrate that month’s birthdays, and a couple times a year the Caf will have a theme night, which range from Carnival night to Hawaiian night. There’s also always special food to celebrate all of the different holidays throughout the year. Parents can send their child a gift basket for a variety of occasions from birthdays to sick days. All of the food in the baskets is prepared by Dining Services.

Dining dollars are held in a debit card-like account—a convenient no-cash way of buying meals and snacks. Dining dollars can be used at any campus dining location.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

7th Street Café
Location: 7th Street
Food: Coffee, bakery, on-the-go items such as deli sandwiches, salads, wraps, yogurt parfaits
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Bertrand Library Café
Location: Library
Food: Baked goods, coffee, panini, salads, sandwiches, wraps
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:45 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday 7:45 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–1 a.m.

The Bison
Location: Bison
Food: Bento Bowl, deli and wrap station, East-Street Subs, panini, Pepperazzi, sandwiches, Sequoia Grill, soup and salad station, Starbucks, sushi, Wheatcroft’s bakery
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.

Bostwick Marketplace
Location: LC
Food: Bravisimo!, the Corner Deli, grill, Mongos Bongos (Mongolian), The Parkside Diner (home-style options), soup and salad station, Wheatcroft’s bakery, Whole Body Cuisine
Hours: Daily 6 a.m.–12 a.m.

The Convenience Store (C-Store)
Location: LC
Food: Beverages, snacks
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–11 p.m.

Knickers Dining Room
Location: Bucknell Golf Club
Food: Breakfast, lunch
Hours: April–October Daily 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mini Marts Café
Location: Marts Hall
Food: Ice cream, pastries, salads, Starbucks coffee
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.

The Refectory
Location: LC
Food: Daily chef’s creation with a focus on the wellness and healthy presentation and preparation
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Terrace Room
Location: LC
Food: Deli by Design, French Stalk (ethnic and traditional soups), The Parkside Diner
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Uptown
Location: Uptown
Food: Appetizers, coffee, smoothies, snacks, wings
Hours: Friday–Saturday 9:30 p.m.–2 a.m.

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