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Campus Dining

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Average Meal Plan Cost $2900 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
All campus residents are required to purchase a meal plan.
Student Favorites
  • Commons Cafe at the Wells Library
  • Dining Room at Read
  • McNutt C-Store
  • The Underground & Hoosier Den at Gresham Food Court
  • Wright Place Food Court

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Although there are a lot of different food courts, cafés, and convenience stores available to IU students, as well as some big chain restaurants and a few attempts at home-cooking, the general consensus seems to be negative when it comes to dorm food. There would probably be less to complain about, but IU requires freshmen to buy an expensive meal plan which is only good at on-campus eateries. Be sure to use every last point before the end of the year, because IU takes back whatever you have left over. Some common effects of the IU meal plan are regular trips to the cafeterias, the painful realization that none of the Italian restaurants on campus make anything that compares to your mom’s lasagna, and if you’re an aspiring cook, you’ll have to battle the frustration of fast food consumption and insufficient practice facilities.

RPS theoretically offers a number of healthy or vegetarian options for the conscientious eater, but fails to give students a substantive weapon against the dreaded Freshman 15. Salad bars and fruits may have been sitting out for hours. There are as many greasy, fried, fat-soaked choices as there are appealing and healthy foods. The only thing campus dining really has going for it, like most college eating environments, is its convenience. Few of the dorms are left without any type of vendor, which makes the convenience of never having to shop for groceries a plus. As far as taste or nutrition goes, students are left with two options: either search campus far and wide for a balanced meal (you will find it), or settle for fast food day-in and day-out, and make the dreaded Freshman 15 a reality.

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Campus Dining at Indiana University

littlerat

Registered Nursing (RN) '15

5.0
A+

CAMPUS ACCESS

The Campus Access Card system is great! I can use it on and off campus. Makes it easier for students who don't have a debit card to use. It is an excellent alternative to my meal plan when I want something different.

Apr 15, 2012

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Campus Dining at Indiana University

jparker0133

Education '14

4.2
A-

Campus Dining

There are several places around campus to eat. It is very reasonably priced and easily accessible.

Apr 14, 2012

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Campus Dining at Indiana University

cerdelyi

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management '13

4.2
A-

Very Diverse

Many different options ranging from ethnic to amazing pizza

Apr 03, 2012

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User rating for Indiana University - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 43 user reviews.

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24-Hour Dining None
Special Options Dining on campus can be fairly one-dimensional to the average student. However, you can easily find different foods with a little exploration. For example, the Food Court at Collins offers organic and vegetarian options in addition to standard foods.
Did You Know? Meal plan users are given the chance to have chefs prepare a mouth-watering meal in front of their eyes—to their exact specifications! Options include the Border Grill Quesadilla Tour, It's a Wrap Tour, My Big Fat Greek Gyro Tour, and Oodles of Noodles Tour, Pastabilities Tour, among others. It's a great break from regular cafeteria food.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Convenience Store at McNutt
Location: McNutt
Food: Carry-out, grocery items
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.

Convenience Store at Wilkie
Location: Wilkie
Food: Bakery items, deli, grocery items, pizza, subs
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.

Convenience Store at Wright
Location: Wright
Food: Grocery items
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.

Cool Beans
Location: Eigenmann
Food: Bakery items, smoothies, Starbucks coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–7 p.m.

Dining Room
Location: Read
Food: All-you-can-eat entrées, grill items, sandwiches.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–7 p.m.

Edmondson Dining Room
Location: Collins
Food: All-you-can-eat entrées, desserts, salad bar, vegetarian/vegan specialties
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.– 2 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Eigenmann Eatery & Convenience Store
Location: Eigenmann
Food: Grab n’ Go, Flamingo’s Grille, Soup, Salad & Spuds, Stacks Deli, Starbucks coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

El Bistro
Location: Read
Food: Breakfast, Mexican, salads, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–12 a.m.

Gresham Food Court
Location: Foster
Food: Antonini’s Italian Eatery, Cream & Crimson Creations (bakery), Flamingo’s Grille, Grab n’ Go, Iron Kettle (American),Pacific Rim (Chinese), Soup, Salad & Spuds, Stacks Deli, Taco John’s (Mexican)
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–10 p.m.

Hoosier Café
Location: Read
Food: Bakery items, barbecue, entrées, salads, soups, Starbucks coffee, subs
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Hoosier Den
Location: Foster
Food: Bagels, pastries, pizza, snacks
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 10 p.m.–2 a.m., Thursday–Sunday 10 p.m.–3 a.m.

McNutt Hoosier Café
Location: Mcnutt
Food: Bakery items, panini, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, soup
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Stacks
Location: Collins
Food: Bakery items, deli, grill items, salads, soup
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Underground
Location: Foster
Food: Breakfast, grill items, pizza, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 p.m.–12 a.m.

Wright Place Food Court
Location: Wright Place
Food: Charley Bigg's Chicken and Sauce, Cream & Crimson Bakery, Eat Wright Healthy Meals, Flamingo’s Grille, Iron Kettle (American), Pacific Rim (Chinese), Sbarro, Soup, Salad & Spuds, Stacks Deli
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–10 p.m.

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