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Illinois Wesleyan University - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Campus Dining

B+
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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 19
Average Meal Plan Cost $3066 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Bertholf Commons
  • Tommy’s

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You will get sick of the food on campus, but not nearly as quickly as you’d imagine. The cafeteria is accommodating, and the selection of food varies from day to day. There are enough buffet options available at every meal that you won’t fall into the rut of eating the same thing every day. The alternatives to cafeteria dining are exceptional but are generally overpriced. Salads can run as much as $5 a piece, and organic fruits are expensive as well. The nice thing about the on-campus restaurants is the quality of food served. It may not be as affordable, but the quality is worth it.

The dining options on campus are reasonable for a school this size. The atmosphere at Tommy’s is as good as the food, but the wait can be frustrating and is sometimes as long as half an hour. The mini-arcade and air-hockey table help alleviate the wait, as do the TVs that line the walls. Occasionally, campus bands will play or a comedian will do a show downstairs, as well. The outdoor dining area is open and comfortable in the spring and is a nice alternative to the music, chatter, and sportscasters inside. Tommy’s livens up dinner and redeems the otherwise blasé dining at the cafeteria.

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Campus Dining at Illinois Wesleyan University

historymajor

'11

History

3.5
B

Not Terrible

The food is not terrible, with decent variety, but not at all healthy. A common occurance is seeing something that looks really good and then once you actually try it, it is just subpar. I was only in the dorms for one semester this year and that was plenty of time to be eating the food. I liked that there was always a salad bar and vegetarian options but other than that, it is nothing spectacular. It is decent for being cafeteria food, but if you are interested in eating healthy, good luck on finding good options.

Dec 15, 2010

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Campus Dining at Illinois Wesleyan University

DylanM

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International Studies

2.3
C

Food

the food here isn't very good, except on a few nights and a few menu options. I'm being pretty merciful with this C actually. Not a lot of healthy options at all...lots of fried food

Oct 20, 2010

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Campus Dining at Illinois Wesleyan University

Anonymous

Student

The food at Commons is not the...

The food at Commons is not the best. I wish it reminded me of home cooking, but it really doesn’t. The Dugout is pretty good but repetitive. Tommy’s is by far the way to go.

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During Finals Week, the Office of Residential Life hosts a late-night PB&J-making party from midnight to 2 a.m. Also, the cafeteria opens at midnight for breakfast once or twice during finals.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Bertholf Commons
Location: Memorial Student Center, second floor
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 a.m., 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–6 p.m.

Coffee Shoppe
Location: Memorial Student Center, lower level
Food: Starbucks coffee, bagels
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–12 a.m.

The Dugout
Location: Memorial Student Center, lower level
Food: Grill 155, Sub Connection, organic foods, Green Mountain Coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–11 p.m.

Freshens Smoothies
Location: Combined with Starbucks in Memorial Student Center
Food: Smoothies
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., 7:30 p.m.–12 a.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–12 a.m.

Hattie’s
Location: Hansen Student Center, lower level
Food: Seattle’s Best Coffee, bagels, pastries, milkshakes
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Tommy’s
Location: Hansen Student Center, lower level
Food: Casual dining restaurant
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

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