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Grand Valley State University - Campus Dining - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Campus Dining

B+
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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 14
Average Meal Plan Cost $2280 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
All students living on campus are required to have a meal plan.
Student Favorites: Campus Dining Hall Fresh Food Company
Student Favorites: Campus Restaurant/Vendor Papa John's
Student Favorites: Breakfast Food on Campus Einstein bagels
Student Favorites: Lunch/Dinner Entrée on Campus
  • Fresh Food Company
  • Papa John's
Student Favorites: Late-night Snack on Campus Kleiner late-night food

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There are currently four main on-campus dining areas: The Connection, The Commons, Kirkhof Center, and Kleiner Commons. Each of the facilities has a deli, healthy option, pizza, and a few unique stations. The Commons has the most dining options, including an all-you-can-eat-buffet and a bagel shop. There are also four convenience stores ("C-Stores") around campus; two are in classroom buildings, which are much appreciated by students with three-hour classes. Meal plans range from 19 meals per week to 40 per semester, and each meal includes an entrée, side, and pop or milk. The C-Stores offer breakfast options that include juice, but juice is not included with a meal at any other dining areas.

The food on campus is fresh and generally considered good by students, although some options can become boring and repetitive if a student eats in the same area for nearly every meal. There are vegetarian options at each dining area, and many offer vegan selections, as well. Grand Valley's golf course has a public restaurant that is expensive but accepts Debit Dollars and is occasionally worth the money. While the food is good, eating off campus a few times a month is fun and gives students a break from campus food.

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Campus Dining at Grand Valley State University

graycar

Health Care '13

3.8
B+

Many Thing to Choose from

there are options that are there everyday but also so many other options that on campus food never gets boring

May 13, 2012

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Campus Dining at Grand Valley State University

jgrover01

Finance '15

1.9
C-

GVSU Campus Dining

Campus Dining at GVSU is relatively poor. Most options are greasy and are not appealing. Without a meal plan it is very expensive to eat here.

Mar 12, 2012

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Campus Dining at Grand Valley State University

chun2282

Anthropology and Archaeology '13

2.3
C

Tasty, but Could Use Some Variety

I've never eaten in campus dining, but the restaurants on campus are pretty good. Einstein's bagels is pretty good. It's great for between classes, but if you want real food, head downtown Grand Rapids!

Jan 13, 2012

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User rating for Grand Valley State University - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 22 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

24-Hour Dining Java City/C-Store
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Special Options
  • The restaurant at the on-campus golf course accepts Debit Dollars.
  • There are vegetarian options at every C-Store and dining area, and there are usually vegan options at many places, as well.
Did You Know? At the end of the fall semester, any leftover meals or Debit Dollars roll over; however, they do not roll over at the end of the winter semester (end of the year).

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

C3 Express
Location: Mackinac Hall/AuSable Hall/Zumberg
Food: Grab-and-go items
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Location: The Commons, upper level
Food: Bagels, coffee, salads, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Engrained
Location: The Connection
Food: Deli
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Fresh Food Company
Location: The Commons, upper level
Food: Grill items, homestyle entrées, Mediterranean, salad, soup
Hours: Daily 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Fuel
Location: The Commons, lower level
Food: Asian, paninis, pizza, salads, sandwiches, smoothies
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Gazebo
Location: DeVos Center, Grand Rapids Pew Campus
Food: Grab-and-go
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–11 a.m.

Java City/C-Store
Location: Kleiner Commons
Food: Coffee, convenience store, snacks
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Lobby Shop
Location: Kirkhof Center
Food: Coffee, convenience store, smoothies
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.

Marketplace
Location: Kleiner Commons
Food: Asian, deli, grab-and-go items, grill items, pizza
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

P.O.D. Market
Location: The Connection
Food: Convenience store, grab-and-go items
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–12 a.m.

Papa John's
Location: The Connection
Food: Pizza
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.

Plaza Café
Location: DeVos Center, Grand Rapids Pew Campus
Food: Grill items, homestyle entrees, Mexican, pizza, salad, soup, sushi
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

River Landing
Location: Kirkhof Center, lower level
Food: Grill items, pasta, pizza, salad, soup, Subway, sushi
Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: DeVos Center, Grand Rapids Pew Campus
Food: Baked goods, coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

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