Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Campus Dining

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One of the best things about MIT dining is that there are no required “meals” that you have to buy. Instead, you decide how much money to credit to your student ID, then spend the money however you like on campus. In addition to the typical dining halls, MIT also has Dunkin Donuts and Subway. You can also use your card at LaVerde's Market in the student center. Although prices tend to be expensive, students should always be able to find something to eat. Most freshmen don’t catch on to one of the best lunch deals—the food trucks. There are two food trucks at 77 Mass. Ave. and a large group of them next to the bio building. Not only do the food trucks serve yummy hot food—things like pizza, Chinese, and Mexican—the prices are also unbelievably cheap.

The most common complaint that students have is the lack of food selection at the regular dining halls. Since various dining halls are only open for dinner, your options at any given time can vary. Food ranges from hot entrées to cold à la carte items, and vegetarian options are always available. Learn the operating hours of the dining halls—there’s nothing more disappointing than walking to the Student Center for a crepe only to find that the restaurant is closed. LaVerde’s is open late most days of the week, so satiating late-night munchies won’t be a problem. MIT campus dining isn’t perfect, but it’s improving, and one of the main reasons is the friendly and helpful staff. If you have any comments or suggestions, let them know because they actually care what you think. Students can suggest meals or even comment on prices, and usually the staff will do what they can to help.

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Students Speak Out

MITCW says: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2013 Engineering

Don't eat the food on campus if... Don't eat the food on campus if you can avoid it. The dining halls are generally horrible. 12345 Campus Dining: March 01, 2009 Report

MITCL says: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2011 Engineering

Food is, generally speaking, of... Food is, generally speaking, of decent quality. Your availability of food, though, really depends on where you live. Some dorms have dining halls and some dorms have kitchens. The dining halls only serve dinner, so breakfast and lunch are best eaten on your own. The student center has quite a few options for food. 12345 Campus Dining: February 23, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

It’s horrible. But the dorms all... It’s horrible. But the dorms all have kitchens, and the off-campus and delivery food is decent—some of it is even pretty cheap. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

The campus food isn’t great, but... The campus food isn’t great, but it’s improved greatly throughout the years. The subs at Laverde’s are good, and you can always go to the food trucks for late-night snacks. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

In terms of food, our Student... In terms of food, our Student Center has a bagel shop (which also has a grill), a crepe store, and one of the main dining places on campus. In that cafeteria, students can get pizza, Mexican food, sandwiches, stir-fry, and all types of beverages. They also have good options for vegetarians if that interests you. 12345 Campus Dining Report

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