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Kansas State University - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Campus Dining

B+
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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 20
Freshman Meal Plan Required? No
Not required
Student Favorites T•H•E Bakery, Quick Cats

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

For the first couple months, the quantity of doughnuts, ice cream, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch at your fingertips in the campus dining centers is dizzying. You could make a meal of desserts alone. Not that you’d need to—the fruit table and salad bar are just as extensive as the dessert menu. After the initial delirium, however, the selection turns monotonous. The Friday-night sundaes and Sunday-morning pancakes go from being phenomena to fixtures, and even the charm of fresh-baked pizza begins to fade when you’re eating it three nights a week.

In other respects, the dining scene is a curious conjunction of accommodation and aggravation. Dashers—a take-out option for students on the go—is an enormous convenience, but the early closure of most dining centers at 6:30 p.m. is an equally enormous hassle, particularly for students with night classes. The “Change-Ups!” program, a service which offers students an unconventional dinner choice each week, means well, but the lines it draws are so long that the novelty is hardly worth the wait. And while certain menu items are nothing short of transcendent, some of the vegetarian options are unappealing enough to spur the most orthodox vegan to sacrilege.

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Campus Dining at Kansas State University

aaronrob

'15

Mechanical Engineering

4.2
A-

Availability and Quality.

The availability of food across campus is exceptional. I have never been disappointed by a meal at any location on campus as of yet. While it may not be restaurant quality all the time, it definitely is great for college students on a budget!

Jan 11, 2012

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Campus Dining at Kansas State University

kaburton

'14

Architectural Engineering

4.6
A

Chains and Local

There are a lot of places around campus. Tons of fast food chains mixed in with local favorites. The dining halls are incredible and so worth the price that you pay.

Jan 02, 2012

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Campus Dining at Kansas State University

HeBreene

'14

Agricultural Business

5.0
A+

Perfect

There are plenty of options available at various locations and the prices are extremely reasonable

Dec 28, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Special Options
  • Quick Cats Food: Pizza, snacks, subs Locations: Kramer, Moore, and Van Zile halls Hours: KRAMER: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–1 a.m. MOORE: Daily 24 hours. VAN ZILE: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–1 a.m.
  • Resident Reward Bucks – a means of purchasing food on a per-item or per-meal basis. May be redeemed at any campus dining center, T•H•E Bakery, or Quik Cats.
  • T•H•E Bakery Food: Baked goods Locations: Derby Dining Center lobby Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m., 7 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Did You Know?

KSU has made an attempt to diversify its food in recent years. Israeli couscous fruited salad, apricot-coconut dipping sauce, and catfish nuggets are among its most memorable efforts.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

“The Derb” Deli-n-Grill
Location: Derby Dining Center
Food: Sandwiches, grilled items
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:15 p.m., Friday 10:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Border's
Location: Derby, Kramer, and Van Zile dining centers
Food: Southwest
Hours: DERBY: Monday–Friday 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m. KRa.m.ER: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m. VAN ZILE: Monday–Friday 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m., Wednesday 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Casa D'Pasta
Location: Kramer Dining Center
Food: Italian
Hours: Monday 4:50 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Change-Ups
Location: Derby, Kramer, and Van Zile dining centers
Food: New every week
Hours: DERBY: Thursday 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. KRa.m.ER: Thursday 4:50 p.m.–6:30 p.m. VAN ZILE: Thursday 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Chef's Table
Location: Derby Dining Center
Food: American
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 5 p.m.–6:15 p.m.

Classics
Location: Derby, Kramer, and Van Zile dining centers
Food: Homemade Cooking
Hours: DERBY: Monday–Thursday 6:45 a.m.–9 a.m., 10:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday 6:45 a.m.–9 a.m., 10:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m.–9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. KRa.m.ER: Monday–Friday 6:45 a.m.–9:40 a.m., 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m., 4:50 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., 4:50 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. VAN ZILE: Monday–Friday 6:45 a.m.–8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Dashers
Location: Derby, Kramer, and Van Zile dining centers
Food: American
Hours: DERBY: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. KRa.m.ER: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m., 4:50 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., 4:50 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. VAN ZILE: Monday–Friday 6:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Delicatessen
Location: Kramer and Van Zile dining centers
Food: Sandwiches
Hours: KRa.m.ER: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m., Tuesday 4:50–6:30 p.m. VAN ZILE: Monday–Thursday 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Grilled Hot
Location: Kramer Dining Cente
Food: Burgers, fries
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m.

Pizzeria
Location: Kramer Dining Cente
Food: Pizza, pasta
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m., 4:50 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Poco Italia
Location: Derby and Van Zile dining centers
Food: Italian
Hours: DERBY: Monday–Friday 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:15 p.m. VAN ZILE: Monday–Friday 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Willie Wok
Location: Derby, Kramer, and Van Zile dining centers
Food: Stir-Fry
Hours: DERBY: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1 p.m. KRa.m.ER: Wednesday 4:50–6:30 p.m. VAN ZILE: Monday 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

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