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Campus Dining

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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 19
Average Meal Plan Cost $4374 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Moe's Southwest Grill
  • Pan Geos

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Eating anywhere every day will get old, and the same is true with dining at Furman. There are really only two places to eat, the Dining Hall and the Pala Den food court, but each offers a wide variety of food. There are some healthy options in both places, but there is a time in every student’s life when nothing looks worth eating but the cereal. Freshmen rarely use all of the meals on their required plans, and they often run out of points on their cards to use in the Pala Den. Each point is equal to a dollar, and more money can be added to the card to supplement the points that come with a meal plan. Avid coffee drinkers usually run out of points quickly after too many visits to the Tower Café.

Dining Services truly tries to serve the students by giving them what they want. There are little comment cards that students can fill out, and some things really do get changed. The quality of food in the Dining Hall seems to be pretty good compared to most schools, and they try to make the dining experience the least cafeteria-ish possible. Dinner in the Dining Hall on weekend nights is, however, never a good idea. Another problem is that there are no places to get food on campus after 9 p.m., a pretty early hour in the life of a college student.

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Campus Dining at Furman University

FU2014

'14

Communications

1.2
D

HORRID!

The "P-den" food court is good, if you happen to love sushi or Chik-fil-a, but the Dining Hall is atrocious. Visiting student day meals are in no way representative of what we actually eat. I found myself eating off-campus or preferring microwaved ramen 6 days out of 7.

Jul 29, 2011

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Campus Dining at Furman University

furman123

'14

Health and Physical Fitness Education

3.8
B+

Ok

The food is good, but it does get a little old after a while. The Pden has a good variety of fast food options.

Jan 24, 2011

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Campus Dining at Furman University

sleroy88

'11

Business

5.0
A+

Awesome Dining

They have 7 different restaurants that are in the dining hall. For example: Chick-fil-a and Moes.

May 25, 2010

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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 Upperclassmen usually get smaller meal plans and cook meals and eat in their apartments. Food points can also be purchased and put on your Pala-Card. When used, the balance declines like a debit card. It is accepted at all on-campus dining facilities.
Did You Know?

Every year before Thanksgiving and winter break, the Dining Hall serves huge holiday feasts. They decorate, play music, dim the lights, and serve an amazing meal with every possible holiday dish.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Ben and Jerry’s
Location: Pala Den Food Court
Food: Ice cream
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–9 p.m.

Charles E. Daniel Dining Hall (DH)
Location: Near the UC
Food: Cafeteria food
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Sunday Saturday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–7 p.m.

Chick-fil-A
Location: Pala Den Food Court
Food: Chicken
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.-9 p.m.

The Coffee Cart
Location: John E. Johns Hall
Food: Coffee, juice, bottled water, muffins, bagels, fruit
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:45 a.m.–10 a.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Location: Furman Dining Hall
Food: Bagels, sandwiches, coffee, smoothies
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Express
Location: Sidelines
Food: To-go food like parfaits, salads, sandwiches, wraps, snacks, and fruit
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:45 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 8:45 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–9 p.m.

Freshens
Location: Sidelines
Food: Yogurt and ice cream
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:45 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 8:45 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–9 p.m.

Grille Works
Location: Pala Den Food Court
Food: American fast food
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Thursday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–9 p.m.

Montague’s Deli
Location: Pala Den Food Court
Food: Deli
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–9 p.m.

Pan Geos
Location: Pala Den Food Court
Food: Salads, pitas, wraps
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–5:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–9 p.m.

Salad Garden
Location: Pala Den Food Court
Food: Soup and made-to-order salads
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Tmmy.Ymmys.
Location: Pala Den Food Court
Food: Desserts
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–9 p.m.

The Tower Cafe
Location: In the UC, next to the bookstore
Food: Starbucks, pastries, gourmet sandwiches and salads
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–8 p.m.

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