Middlebury College - Campus Dining

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Students say that the food here undoubtedly surpasses the standard. How many other college students can choose between fried calamari, fresh stir-fry, grilled chicken, and three varieties of pizza for lunch; and between flank steak, pork tenderloin and mashed potatoes, and a decent vegetarian lasagna and spinach strudel for dinner? The options will only get better with the opening of renovated Proctor, and Ross will undergo a facelift to accommodate the closing of Middlebury’s third dining hall, Atwater, in 2010. With only two main dining halls, expect crowding around the busiest meal times, but most students will agree that any wait is well worthwhile. While Proctor is traditionally known as the “crunchier” dining hall, serving up an array of vegetarian dishes and offering an incredible salad bar, Ross caters more to the “jocks,” with its multiple varieties of pizza and choice meat cuts at both lunch and dinner. For something different, the Cook Language Tables offer students a finer dining experience, as well as the chance to practice your language of choice in a relaxed, informal atmosphere—that is, unless you inadvertently slip into English and offend all of all the linguistic hardliners.

The best part about dining at Middlebury is that the meal plan is included for all students in the comprehensive tuition fee, meaning that everyone can eat as much as they please in whichever dining hall they choose. That being said, the food is phenomenal for a college and truly unlimited—you can take as much out of the dining halls as you would like, so long as you return your dishes! No one is ever confronted about taking food, even if they’re filling entire Nalgene bottles with juice or soda or taking Tupperware to grab extra munchies for the long night ahead.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Everyone complains about the... Everyone complains about the college food, but once you spend a weekend at another college, you’ll know just how great the Midd food is. Proctor offers the opportunity to create. The microwaves, panini grill, and fantastic salad bar enable you to eat something different every night. They also have great homemade muffins almost every morning. You’ll never go wrong with the soup, and everyone loves crispy cubes on the weekends! Also, check out the Grille late at night for a ‘Love-Me-Tender’ or ‘Dr. Feelgood.’ 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

The food is really good, and... The food is really good, and often, they try to have interesting, creative dishes. Personally, I like plain food, so that is not necessarily good for me, but I can always find something that I like to eat between all the dining halls. They usually give you a variety to choose from, so you don’t have to worry. The dining halls get really crowded sometimes, but that is not a shock. The Grille is wonderful, as it has a lot of good food, but you have to pay there. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

Outstanding food—in fact... Outstanding food—in fact Middlebury won the prestigious Ivy Award for food. Sorry if I sound like a public relations agent, but the food is incredible. One will not go hungry. Ross has great pizza, and Proctor has the best salad bar. Be sure to go either before 6 p.m., or after 6:30 p.m. for supper, to avoid the crowds. The special events are outstanding and fun, too. My advice to future students: leave the cups in the dining halls! 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

The food is definitely above... The food is definitely above average, especially with the opening of several new dining halls around campus. There are plenty of options for any type of diet. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

Ross dining rules! The food is... Ross dining rules! The food is above average in all Middlebury dining halls, but Ross always has great selections. Visitors are consistently in awe of the quality of food that we get there. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Did You Know?

Middlebury won the Ivy Award a couple years ago for serving up some of the best college food in the country.

A few times per year, the dining halls sponsor themed dining events, which usually acknowledge a holiday or time of year, such as an Irish dinner on St. Patrick’s day or outdoor barbecues on Battell Beach complete with student performances, games, and delicious treats.

In maintaining its environmentally conscious image, Middlebury dining services supports local farmers and industry by buying locally produced and manufactured products—including Ben & Jerry’s ice cream!
 

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