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Iowa State University - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

Campus Dining

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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 21
Average Meal Plan Cost $3591 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
All campus residents are required to purchase a meal plan.
Student Favorites Hawthorn Market & Café

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While it is nowhere near gourmet quality, Iowa State offers pretty decent food choices. Whether or not you like cafeteria food, Iowa State has a place to eat when the need arises. While most students find the cafeteria to be at least edible, there are a few who absolutely love it. But, one thing is indisputable: choice. Different foods are served at each dining hall, and the menus are always changing. Variety keeps food from being totally unbearable for those who miss mom’s cooking.

Students need to find their niche in dining. If hot meals really don’t appeal to you, make sure you eat when the deli sandwich line is available. The salad bar is always available during dining hours and offers various vegetables, yogurt, cottage cheese, and a form of Jell-O or other fruit salad. Soft-serve ice cream is also available in most dining halls. Sack meals are available for students who have class during dining hours or would just prefer to eat in another location. Dining plans and meal times are becoming more flexible, attempting to accommodate more students. The Hawthorne Market & Café offers food that is not mass-produced, and most people find that the food is quite good and reasonably priced. It also offers Starbucks coffee, soft-serve ice cream, and daily specials.

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Campus Dining at Iowa State University

ampeirce

'14

Mathematics

4.2
A-

Tons of Options

There are several options for dining experiences on campus. There is all the dining halls that take meal plans if you are on a meal plan. There are about 3 to 4 spread through out the campus. Then there are C-stores located near the dorms to buy snacks with dining dollars, if the dining centers are closed, you can usually get a meal bundle at a C-store also. Then it seems like in almost every other building there is a cafe where you can get coffee and a sandwich.

Jan 05, 2012

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Campus Dining at Iowa State University

nthuynh

'15

Chemical Engineering

3.5
B

Ok but Repetitive

Food in campus are good but repetitive. The menu is always the same for days and weeks. You will get exactly menu for next Monday compared to this Monday.

Dec 28, 2011

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Campus Dining at Iowa State University

WegnerCyclone15

'15

Civil Engineering

4.2
A-

Dining at Its Finest

Great Food, there are multiple locations to eat at. The location I mainly use is UDCC (Union Drive Community Center) it has a great buffet style food. This allows students to mix and create combinations to their desire

Dec 22, 2011

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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Special Options Use Dining Dollars at C-Stores to buy frozen food, sodas, chips, and more. Dining systems are not open 24 hours, so C-Stores help you snack to your next meal.
Did You Know?

Iowa State holds the world record for making the world’s largest Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treat. The 2,480-pound Treat, made by students, faculty, staff and volunteers during Iowa State’s April 2001 Veishea celebration, broke the previous record of 2,260 pounds set by Michigan State University.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Business Café
Location: Gerdin Business Building
Food: Bagels, baked goods, salads, sandwiches, salads
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Clyde’s Sports Club
Location: UDA Community Center
Food: Cheeseburgers, chicken strips, salads
Hours: Monday 4 p.m.–9 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Courtyard Café
Location: Lagomarcino Hall
Food: Deli sandwiches, paninis, salads, soups
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Deli Case
Location: Memorial Union
Food: Sandwiches, soups
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Design Café
Location: College of Design
Food: Salads, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Fresh Burritos
Location: Memorial Union
Food: Mexican
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Gentle Doctor Café
Location: College of Veterinary Medicine
Food: Salad, sandwiches, soups
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Greek Odyssey Café
Location: Memorial Union
Food: Greek, gyros
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Hawthorn Market & Café
Location: Frederiksen Court Community Center
Food: Deli, hot meals, ice cream, pizza, smoothies
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Hearthstone
Location: Memorial Union
Food: Healthy, veggies
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Hub Caf
Location: The Hub
Food: Sandwiches, snacks
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Maple-Willow-Larch
Location: Maple-Willow-Larch Commons
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:45 a.m.–6:45 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.–6:45 p.m.

Oak-Elm Dining Center
Location: Below McGlade House in Elm Hall
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:45 a.m.–6:45 p.m.

Onion’s
Location: Memorial Union
Food: Snacks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Panda Express
Location: Memorial Union
Food: Chinese
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Subway
Location: Memorial Union
Food: Subs
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunset Strips
Location: Memorial Union
Food: Chicken
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Tomassito’s
Location: Memorial Union
Food: Italian
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Union Drive Marketplace
Location: UDA Community Center
Food: Hot meals, international cuisine, salad bar
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:45 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

West Side Market
Location: Union Drive Community Center
Food: Boxed lunches, snacks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

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