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Colgate University - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Campus Dining

B-
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Quick Stats

Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 19
Average Meal Plan Cost $5270 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
The Premier Unlimited meal plan, known to students as the first-year meal plan, gives students unlimited access to Frank Dining Hall, limited access to the Cutting Edge Bistro, 35 meals per semester to the Coop, and $200 flex dollars that can be used at any campus dining location.
Student Favorites: Campus Dining Hall Frank Dining Hall
Student Favorites: Campus Restaurant/Vendor The Cutting Edge Bistro
Student Favorites: Breakfast Food on Campus
  • "Early riser" breakfast sandwiches from the Coop
  • Omelets from Frank Dining Hall
Student Favorites: Lunch/Dinner Entrée on Campus
  • Chicken tenders and fries from the Coop
  • Custom salads from the Coop
Student Favorites: Late-night Snack on Campus Chicken tenders and fries from the Coop
Student Favorites
  • The Coop
  • Frank is a social mecca for first-year students

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

While the list of on-campus dining venues might not strike the casual reader as extensive, the Coop, Frank Dining Hall, the Cutting Edge Bistro, and the library café suit Colgate students just fine. Although a few months of eating from the same on-campus eateries can lead to monotony, the chefs and Dining Services staff do their best to bring a touch of whimsy to the dining halls, whether it be through farm-to-table preparations or a pig roast for a Hawaiian luau-themed night. Although it is wise not to expect first-class preparations, students need not look far to find something healthy, fresh, and tasty most meal times—and for those days when nothing seems appealing, there are always staples like the deli line, salad bar, and cereal.

In addition to the standard fare, Dining Services offers vegetarian, vegan, and kosher foods, and is equipped to meet any other dietary restrictions with notice. The one issue many students have with the on-campus dining options is the high prices—especially from the all-à-la-carte Coop—and while Dining Services is responsive to most requests and comments from students, this is one area on which they refuse to budge. Nonetheless, students are mostly pleased with the offerings the kitchens cook up each day, and they are especially pleased by the extensive hours of the Coop and library café, which are both open late to meet late-night cravings of chicken tenders and coffee, respectively.

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Campus Dining at Colgate University

colgate2013

'13

Political Science and Government

4.2
A-

Hashtag Gross

hate frank, love the coop, what is the edge, I eat at my frat.

Nov 25, 2011

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Campus Dining at Colgate University

catherinep

'15

International Studies

3.5
B

definitely doable

frank is definitely not the best dining hall in the world but it has enough options so you can always find something to eat. the coop has higher quality food but it is more expensive. the edge is fun to go to occasionally, but most people don't go there that often since frank and the coop are so much faster.

Oct 26, 2011

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Campus Dining at Colgate University

history265

'13

Religion

1.5
D+

Not That Great

With the food here you really have to drink a lot to gain weight.

Oct 06, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Special Options Frank Dining Hall features a full organic bar and at least one vegan option per day.
Did You Know? Weekends at Frank Dining Hall give students another reason to say "TGIF." Between the brunch with nearly every breakfast food imaginable (from fluffy Belgian waffles to custom omelets) and "Sundae Sundays," Frank really knows how to please.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

The Café
Location: Case Library and Geyer Center for Information Technology
Food: Baked goods, coffee, salads, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–12 a.m.

The Coop
Location: O’Connor Campus Center
Food: Grill, pizza, prepared foods, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, soups
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–1:30 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m.

The Cutting Edge Bistro
Location: Bryan Complex
Food: American
Hours: Monday–Friday 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

The Cutting Edge Market to Go
Location: The Cutting Edge Bistro
Food: Packaged, prepared foods
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Frank Dining Hall
Location: Frank Hall
Food: All-you-can-eat
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

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