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Campus Dining

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Average Meal Plan Cost $3200 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Meal plans are required in certain residence halls.
Student Favorites
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels
  • Suwannee Room

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Most students will complain about on campus dining, but ironically, the restaurants and dining halls are usually busy. The loudest complaints are often from underclassmen who are still adjusting to not having a home-cooked meal every night. Upperclassmen will grumble about the food, because they eat it all the time. They’ll eat it, still, mostly out of convenience. Many of the establishments are open late, which is a plus for night owls and late-night revelers. The meal plans get mixed reviews. Students who are just looking for fuel to get through the day would probably do well with a meal plan due to a few buffet-style dining halls and all-you-can-eat options. For those who just grab a quick bite between classes or are interested in healthy dining, you would be better off venturing off campus or waiting for the next care package from home.

The food scene on campus has been steadily improving over the past several years, offering more choices and better quality than in the past. But still, it is cafeteria food and in no way can compare to the food your mom makes at home. You won’t starve, but you won’t be amazed, either. There are also several vendors who pop up on campus around lunch time who offer the obligatory hot dogs, chips, and soda, which can come in handy if you need a quick bite while hustling to your next class.

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Campus Dining at Florida State University

kle08c

Psychology '12

3.8
B+

OK but Nothing Special

The food is edible-- they make some things really well and there is rarely a shortage of anything but its nothing youd necessarily want to go back for seconds for.

May 15, 2012

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Campus Dining at Florida State University

ariellafleet

Public Policy, Administration, and Social Work '13

3.8
B+

There Are Many Options, Most of Which Are Decent.

FSU has two main dining halls with many options. One can find pizza, sandwiches, wraps, pasta, dessert, etc at these two places. At the union, one can find a Chilis, Subway, and Pollo Tropical, as well as sushi, frozen yogurt, assorted salads, and crepes. There is something for everyone.

May 14, 2012

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Campus Dining at Florida State University

jphilippe93

Psychology '15

4.2
A-

We Have a Variety of Campus Dining

The menu's get repetitive but they never taste horrible! The breakfast however is amazing! Flexbucks are used everywhere on campus, and in certain dorms, meal plans are not required. There are also kitchens in every residence hall, although I'm not sure you'd want to use them! In the food court, options are asian cuisine, Pollo Tropical, Papa Johns, and we're building a SubWay and possibly a Chick-Fil-A!

May 06, 2012

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User rating for Florida State University - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 83 user reviews.

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24-Hour Dining Park Avenue Diner
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Did You Know?
  • In addition to the main Starbucks locations, carts can be found at various locations throughout campus, although most aren't open late.
  • Many students love that the renovated Suwannee Room closely resembles the Great Hall from the Harry Potter movies and novels.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Barrister’s Bistro
Location: College of Law
Food: Sandwiches, coffee
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Chili’s
Location: Oglesby Union Food Court
Food: American
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.-12 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–11 p.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Location: Oglesby Union Food Court
Food: Bagels, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Figg Player's Dining Room
Location: Coyle Moore
Food: All-you-can-eat lunch
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

The Fresh Food Company
Location: West side of campus, next to McCollum Hall
Food: All-you-can-eat entrees, salads, soups
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Hardee’s
Location: Oglesby Union Food Court
Food: Fast food
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Miso
Location: Oglesby Union Food Court
Food: Salads, stir fry, wraps
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Park Avenue Diner
Location: Student Services Building
Food: Diner fare, like breakfast, burgers, melts, milkshakes, sandwiches
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Pollo Tropical
Location: Oglesby Union Food Court
Food: Chicken, rice, beans, hearty sides
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Quiznos Subs
Location: Oglesby Union Food Court
Food: Bagels, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: FSU bookstore
Food: Coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: Strozier Library
Food: Coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: 977 Learning Way
Food: Coffee, salads, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

The Suwannee Room
Location: William Johnston Building
Food: All-you-can-eat
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

The Trading Post
Location: Oglesby Union Food Court
Food: Convenience items, hot dogs, pizza, grab 'n go
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

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