Clark University - Campus Dining

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College Prowler Take

Everyone agrees: The campus food is bad. Worcester is filled with other schools and is close enough to Boston that most students have had the opportunity to compare Clark food to other colleges' food. The biggest gripe with the food always comes down to quality and selection. It was once rumored that the Clark University Dining Services was using meat that was of lower quality than dog food, and speaking of meat, vegetarian options are few and far between. Of course, there are a few oases in the barren wasteland of Clark food.The Bistro makes some palatable entrees, albeit for a high price, but it does offer midnight snacks for that all-nighter. Also, Jazzman’s Café is open until midnight, so drinks, brownies, and other tasty treats are available late, as well.

The food complaints at Clark are never-ending. Each year, the Clark University Dining Services attempts to do something to appease the students. Recently, the serving stations were remodeled, which looked nice but didn't change how the food tasted. Aside from the taste of the food, the Clark policy of requiring freshman and sophomores to remain on the meal plan leaves quite a bad taste in one’s mouth. The best way to go about food at Clark is to select the plan that puts the most money onto your Clark card as Dining Dollars, which can be used to buy meals at the Bistro, UC Caf, and Jazzman’s Café, as well as a few other places around campus. When students no longer need to be tied to the meal plan, they simply take their money for food and put it onto the Clark OneCard. This will enable students to spend their money just as they did when they were on the meal plan; however, they will now be refunded any money not spent by graduation, whereas before students would lose all their unused meals and Dining Dollars.

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Students Speak Out

ClaSG says: Clark University 2016 Undecided

The food is good, but it gets... The food is good, but it gets repetitive. You can use your cash card at Fantastic Pizza if you want a change of pace. 12345 Campus Dining: March 01, 2009 Report

Clals says: Clark University 2016 Undecided

The Bistro and Jazzman's have good... The Bistro and Jazzman's have good food. 12345 Campus Dining: February 23, 2009 Report

ClaCM says: Clark University 2013 Social Sciences

There is one campus dining hall... There is one campus dining hall and two other sites to get food: the Bistro and Jazzman's Cafe, which has opened in the library. The quality of food in the dining hall is middle-of-the-road—not awful but not great. The Bistro's food is generally tasty but not particularly nutritious. Overall, the food scheme works, but it can get tiring. 12345 Campus Dining: February 21, 2009 Report

ClaPG says: Clark University 2015 Philosophy and Religion

We only have one dining hall, and... We only have one dining hall, and it's pretty good compared to most schools. They try really hard to make tasty stuff for the students, while being conscientious about allergies, religious restrictions, and health. Uncle Sam's pizza is down the street from Clark, and it has good, cheap pizza. I order from Domino's and the Ming House once in a while and take the shuttle to Shrewsbury Street for really good food. 12345 Campus Dining: February 21, 2009 Report

ClaSD says: Clark University 2016 Undecided

The food on campus is not that... The food on campus is not that bad. Clark tries to be culturally aware, even in its food, and there is always somewhere to eat, whether it be the dining hall or the Bistro, which is open very late. Worcester has many diverse restaurants, and most are close enough to go to by foot or to drive to. 12345 Campus Dining: February 18, 2009 Report

Did You Know?

You can get some good food without ever having to leave your room! Call Domino’s or Fantastic Pizza and order whatever you like on your Clark OneCard. Wait 20 minutes, and voila! Flex dollars are only for use with Bon Appétit and can’t be used with off-campus restaurants. You have to put money on your Clark OneCard for ordering from these off-campus places. (Your Clark OneCard acts as a key to a number of services on campus including access to residential and academic buildings, meal plans, the CashCard Account, and the Debitek Account, which acts like a debit card. The Clark OneCard also acts as a library card and allows access to the Kneller Athletic Center and the Dolan Field House.)

Students have to use their designated meal swipes that week or they will be forever lost. Also, students are given three guest swipes each semester.

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