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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 19
Average Meal Plan Cost $3700 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites: Campus Dining Hall Wood Dining Commons
Student Favorites: Campus Restaurant/Vendor Sandella's
Student Favorites: Breakfast Food on Campus
  • Breakfast burrito
  • Waffles
Student Favorites: Lunch/Dinner Entrée on Campus
  • Chicken quesadilla
  • Pasta
Student Favorites: Late-night Snack on Campus
  • Bagel bomb
  • Chicken finger melt
Student Favorites General's Quarters ("G.Q.")

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Since Muhlenberg expanded and revamped the Wood Dining Commons ("The Wood"), it's harder than ever to escape the Freshman 15. The restaurant functions as an all-you-can-eat cafeteria, equipped with many options that accommodate most everyone’s varying dietary needs (including an extensive kosher section!). The only complaint is that there are few options for vegetarian and gluten-free diets. Otherwise, the restaurant is still the place to go with all of your friends to enjoy a satisfying dinner or to take advantage of the school’s two staples: the eye-boggling dessert stand and the famed frozen yogurt machine. Every Muhlenberg student eventually develops an expert knowledge on good cookies, cakes, and “fro-yo.” With the excitement over the new dining hall, students sometimes forget about Muhlenberg’s other major eatery: the General’s Quarters (GQ). When you're in a rush or if The Wood is closed, the GQ is the place to go. It is a great place for good on-the-go food and is the only dining facility open when students need a late-night snack.

The meal plan uses a “block system” and “dining dollars,” and the amount you have of each depends on the specific type of meal plan you choose. Blocks are only used in The Wood; dining dollars are used in Muhlenberg’s other eateries, including the General’s Quarters (GQ). Aside from The Wood and GQ, another on-campus option includes Sandella's. Many students go to Sandella’s for freshly-made quesadillas, burritos, and flatbread pizzas. The best way to take advantage of Muhlenberg’s dining options is to try everything, and then decide which areas work best for your lifestyle.

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Campus Dining at Muhlenberg College

yaycool

'15

Neuroscience

4.6
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Amazing, delicious and diverse selection

It is so easy to gain the freshman 15 at this school. There are always so many delicious and diverse options everyday that the temptation to try everything is overwhelming. The desserts are also amazing, and the staff are always happy to answer any questions about the food.

Sep 27, 2011

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Campus Dining at Muhlenberg College

chrislitz

'14

Accounting

4.2
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Practically Brand New

There are many places where you are able to get food on campus. The main location is the brand new (opened in August 2010) Bob Wood Dining Commons which is huge. There are two levels, or floors, which you can eat at. You swipe your meal card once and then have an all you can eat buffet basically. There is a sandwich line, a pasta stations, a grill, salad bar, frozen yogurt machine, desert bar, and other things as well. The only bad thing is that sometimes the food can get a little repetitive. The quality of the food is pretty good though. They make all of the food there and most times right in front of you. You can also get dining dollars on your meal plan and go to other places for food. We have a more grill/fryer place called the GQ which is open to 1 AM on school nights and 3 AM on weekend nights. This is a very popular spot to get food. There are also other places you can get food with these dining dollars, such as a smoothie/milkshake place called Freshens. I would recommend the Silver or Gold dining plan. There is also an unlimited plan if you'd prefer that.

May 18, 2011

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Campus Dining at Muhlenberg College

foreignxflower

'12

International Studies

3.8
B+

Some Places Better Than Others

Depending on what you want in your dining experience, you're going to find that some place are simply better. GQ is great if you're in a hurry, but it gets old quickly. Especially after removing the Red Hot Chef action station, which would change every weekday, there is little to no variety in the food that is served there. Sandella's is yummy but a bit expensive. The new "Campus Restaurant" is Muhlenberg Privilege at its finest, right down to the school seal emblazoned on the back of each wooden chair. It's beautiful and the food is certainly a step up from what it used to be, but it's still very much a college dining hall.

Keep track of your dining dollars well; since they've changed the meal plan (2010-11 school year), it's difficult to judge how many you need. They now roll over from semester-to-semester, which is great, but you can always add more if you run out (which is more likely than having an excess).

Oct 05, 2010

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Campus Restaurant The Campus Restaurant opened during the 2010-2011 school year. Not only is the food delicious, but it also meets several dietary needs—whether you're vegetarian, kosher, or gluten-free. The Campus Restaurant is also becoming a new hangout on campus, what with its new fireplace and cozy seating spaces.
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Birthdays Birthdays are big on campus: Most RAs will announce when a birthday occurs on their floor. As a special bonus, parents can even send their kids a cake, like the one seen here.
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The Red Door The Red Door is "the" place to hang out during the week. Not only is it home to Sandella's–one of the eating facilities on campus–but it also provides a performance space for student performers. Most of the school improv groups perform in the space, and it is also home to the yearly Gay Straight Alliance Drag Show.
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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Special Options There are six meal plan options, each with a different combination of blocks (can only be used in the campus restaurant) and dining dollars (like cash but can only be used in on-campus dining venues and the money does not roll over each semester). Students also have the option of adding flex dollars to their card (like a pre-paid debit card plan), which can be used in both dining venues and the school bookstore. Also, credit cards are accepted in all dining locations.
Did You Know?

The Muhlenberg seal is engraved on a window in The Wood! However, you can only see it when the sun is shining through the window. So, do not be surprised if your eyes burn for a minute after staring.

Muhlenberg students write comments and questions about the dining services and post them on the Napkin Board as you exit The Wood. Every few days, the staff responds to these comments, and most of the time, they do their best to accommodate student requests.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Freshens
Location: Life Sports Center
Food: Fruit smoothies, frozen yogurt, other sweet treats
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 1 p.m.–8 p.m.

General’s Quarters (GQ)
Location: Seegers Union
Food: Deli, grille, sushi, pizza, bakery, Action Station
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–12 a.m.

Java Joe
Location: Kiosk in Seegers Union
Food: Coffee, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

The Mule Express
Location: Seegers Union
Food: "On the go" food
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sandella's
Location: Seegers Union
Food: Made-to-order kosher flatbread quesadillas, pizza, panini sandwiches, salads, and grab-and-go desserts
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Wood Dining Commons
Location: Seegers Union
Food: All-you-can-eat buffet, salad bar, kosher bar, home-style, pizza, sandwiches, desserts
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

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