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Franklin & Marshall College - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Campus Dining

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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 16
Average Meal Plan Cost $3980 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Freshmen and sophomores are required to buy 225 block meals, including five guest meals and $120 in Flex dollars (used only at the Common Ground, for retail items such as bottled soda, or for extras over the meal plan allotment).
Student Favorites Pandini's

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Although most agree that the food is better and has a larger variety and a better presentation, many seem to feel that the trade-offs in terms of space just haven’t been worth it. The changes at the dining hall are heralded with more optimism. Now there is a make-your-own waffle station and made-to-order omelets with a staggering array of filling options. The made-to-order pasta station is amongst the most popular food choices.

The addition of KIVO is a student favorite, and the chicken salad is a must have. Pandini’s, located in Steinman, is a vaguely Italian pizza and pasta lunch stand. Quizno’s occupies the porch of Marshall-Buchanan hall, which is a great place to eat after hitting the frats. There is also Jazzman’s on the ground floor at the Barnes and Noble bookstore. It is in a prime location for coffee or a muffin and provides room for students to socialize and work between classes. Again, the lack of space has become a common refrain, with fewer than two dozen seats in the immediate area. Hopefully, as the school gathers feedback on the changes, they will make a corresponding shift in practices. If you are a vegetarian or a health-conscious eater, good luck, because they options are fairly limited.
 

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Campus Dining at Franklin & Marshall College

kittyk

'15

Astronomy and Astrophysics

3.8
B+

Not for Every Meal

There will be days when a variety looks like only a select few. You may want to walk over to Pita Pit, Wendy's, Lombardo's, Sakura, or Rosa-Rosa.

Sometimes the Dining Hall will have specials, its worth waiting in line for.

Your meal plan is usual too much, so don't worry about running out of food. There is an opportunity to get on-campus catering for your friend's get together.

Dec 01, 2011

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Campus Dining at Franklin & Marshall College

VeronicaKresse

'13

Sociology

1.9
C-

Dining

The food choices are ok. The dining hall has gone downhill in recent years, but provide enough so you don't get too bored and the food isn't too bad. Dhall has a section called KIVO- kosher, international, vegan, organic which is good for students who desire that food (I usually eat there, they have the most options and I don't eat kosher or vegan). You get tired of the food pretty easily, but there are lots of places downtown and nearby that can satisfy you when dhall fails (which it will).

Oct 19, 2011

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Campus Dining at Franklin & Marshall College

LaLa08

'14

Anthropology and Archaeology

2.3
C

Ehh...

Ugh. The dining hall is ok. It has some good food but it also has food that is DISGUSTING. The hours of the (one) Dining Hall are not good. It closes as 7:30 and they kick you out soon after that. There also isn't really enough space in the dining hall to find a table to sit. Especially if you go at 6:30pm and the Catering Suite is closed. Pandinis is good but it is pretty standard. It is open to 1 AM and often they run out of food before their closing time...Especially at 1AM on a Saturday or Friday night.

Apr 18, 2011

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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money Visit www.mybensbucks.com for a full listing. Some favorites include Dosie Dough and Sugar Bowl
Did You Know?

Block plans are more flexible than traditional meal plans because meals don’t expire at the end of a week or month and are not as rigid about scheduled meals.

A Kosher, International, Vegan and Organic (KIVO) section has been added to the Restaurants at Ben Franklin to provide students with healthier options, as well as choices that adhere to certain dietary needs. All the food in KIVO meets kosher dietary laws.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Crepes
Location: Barshinger Life Sciences and Philosophy Building
Food: Crepes, soup
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Jazzman’s Café
Location: Distler
Food: Specialty coffees, pastries
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Pandini's
Location: Steinman College Center
Food: Pizza, pasta, salads
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–1 a.m.

Quizno’s
Location: Marshall-Buchanan patio
Food: Toasted subs
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 2 p.m.–1 a.m.

Restaurants at Ben Franklin
Location: Between North and South Ben Franklin dorms
Food: Buffet-style entrees, American deli, Italian, Mexican, soup
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–7:45 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–7:45 p.m.

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