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Campus Dining

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Average Meal Plan Cost $3452 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites: Campus Dining Hall The Marketplace
Student Favorites: Campus Restaurant/Vendor Quiznos
Student Favorites: Breakfast Food on Campus Bacon/breakfast sandwiches
Student Favorites: Lunch/Dinner Entrée on Campus Buffalo chicken wrap
Student Favorites: Late-night Snack on Campus Wawa
Student Favorites
  • Center Court RFoC
  • The Commons Fresh Food Company
  • Lodge 1
  • The Marketplace
  • Quiznos

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Depending on the facility and time of day, a student's campus dining experience can go from stellar to lackluster. While students relish the variety and health foods offered at the Marketplace, the dining halls closer to the freshman dorms (The Commons—aka "The Caf"—and the Sadler Center) usually lack any semblance of fine dining and tend to dwindle in food supply outside of the main dining hours. All places usually close down by 7:30 (with the exception of the Sadler Center, which leaves out bagels and low-maintenance food items until about 9 p.m. on weekdays). Along with these dining options are the restaurants on campus and off campus that accept "flex points" that come with specified meal plans. These flex points are essentially currency set aside for the on-campus Students' X-Change (which has some groceries and school supplies) as well as the nearby Domino's Pizza restaurant, Chick-fil-A, and the Einstein Bros. Bagels shop located inside the Sadler Center. They're great to utilize once the allure of the crowded dining halls wears out. 

Unfortunately, a lot of students complain about the expense of the meal plan in comparison to the quality of the on-campus dining experience. While it's definitely a part of the freshman social experience to visit the Caf on a regular basis to meet up with friends, it's extremely common for them to abandon the buffet-style services for the more tasteful and comfortable atmosphere of the Marketplace and on-campus restaurants. 

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Campus Dining at College of William & Mary

Tina4869

Education '16

3.5
B

Some Pre-View About WM

Actually I haven't enrolled in WM yet. I heard from many upper-level students that WM's dining is not as perfect as people expect but it is still satisfactory. The only depressing thing there may be the meal plan....That's all I know so far.

Apr 03, 2012

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Campus Dining at College of William & Mary

adhdftl

Biological Sciences '14

0.0
F

PEANUT BUTTER MANGO PIZZA

That's not a joke, that's an ACTUAL dish offered on campus. That's how bad it is. The campus dining here is notoriously bad. At best someone will find it acceptable, on average they find it pretty disgusting. Incoming freshman now have to have a meal plan if they live on campus, which is pretty likely considering living off campus requires a parking pass and determination to walk 20 minutes to your class from the parking lot. The school barely acknowledges it has a terrible dining plan, they recently said they "could do better" and said they would "improve" without giving any details about HOW they would improve. Maybe students will no longer have to pay 10.50 for peanut butter mango pizza, but I'm skeptical.

Mar 29, 2012

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Campus Dining at College of William & Mary

dnbull88

Psychology '12

3.8
B+

Not Bad for College Food

There are three main cafeterias on campus that offer a pretty decent variety. The two larger dining halls offer home style meals that vary depending on the season, holiday, and school events. The smaller has more of a food court feel which is cool. The food is not the BEST I have ever tasted, but it's pretty good considering it's made in high volumes. I worked in one of the cafeterias and I can say without doubt cleanliness and sanitation is a number one priority.

Mar 15, 2012

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User rating for College of William & Mary - Campus Dining is 2.3 out of 5 based on 35 user reviews.

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Facts

24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money Domino's Pizza
Special Options “Flex points” (money specifically designated for food) are built into most meal plans. You can use these to get coffee or snacks at the Starbucks in the library, as well as at other locations.
Did You Know?
  • Starbucks coffee is available at several cart locations around campus, including Swem Library, the School of Law, the Commons, and the Marketplace.
  • Want something special? Suggestion cards are at the exit of every dining hall, and student recommendations often become meals.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

The Commons Fresh Food Company
Location: The Commons
Food: Entrées, pizza, sandwiches, seafood (all-you-can-eat)
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

The Commons Java City
Location: The Commons
Food: Convenience store
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 6 p.m.–12 a.m.

The Dodge Room
Location: The side of Phi Beta Kappa Hall
Food: Convenience store
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Location: Sadler Center
Food: Bagels, coffee, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Freshens
Location: Rec Center
Food: Healthy grab-'n-go
Hours: Monday–Friday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

The Law School Java City
Location: The Law School
Food: Convenience store
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Lodge 1
Location: University Center
Food: Entrées, ice cream, sushi
Hours: Thursday–Saturday 7 p.m.–12 a.m.

The Marketplace
Location: Campus Center
Food: Asian, deli, entrée, grill, Italian
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m.

Mason School of Business Boehly Café
Location: Mason School of Business
Food: Café food
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Mason School of Business Java City
Location: Mason School of Business
Food: Convenience store
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Sadler Center RFoC
Location: Sadler Center
Food: Entrées, pizza, sandwiches, wraps (all-you-can-eat)
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

School of Education Java City
Location: School of Education
Food: Convenience store
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: Swem Library
Food: Coffee, pastries, tea
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–2 a.m.

Students’ X-Change
Location: University Center
Food: Sushi, sandwiches, salads, convenience store
Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 1 p.m.–12 a.m.

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Gabriela Rivera-Morales
Hometown
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Major
English
Grad Year
2012

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