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North Carolina State University - Campus Dining - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Campus Dining

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Average Meal Plan Cost $3178 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
If living on campus
Student Favorites
  • Atrium Food Court
  • Case Dining Hall
  • Clark Dining Hall
  • Commons Food Court at Talley Student Center
  • The Wolves' Den

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Cafeteria food? Gross. This is the normal reaction to most dining halls. NC State does a fair job of keeping up the freshness of foods served and keeps things interesting with events like Sweet Potato Day and Quesadilla Night. Dining hall foods are not the best, but students here have heard worse things about dining halls from other universities, like UNC or Appalachian University. The one thing NCSU must be praised for is the variety of non-dining-hall foods, like those at the Atrium or in Talley Student Center. The only drawback to this is that many students are into the habit of eating late, and the Atrium and Talley both close relatively early.

This is why the University has C-Stores, which are open as late as 1 a.m., that allow students to use cash or swipe their ID card which contains University Board Bucks to buy late-night snacks or dinner. The dining hall isn’t bad the first year, or maybe even two, but afterwards, you will learn it is a little cheaper to invest in groceries you want and make your own food, having the occasional bite to eat on campus or out at some of the student-favorite restaurants on Hillsborough Street.

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Campus Dining at North Carolina State University

driggin

Microbiology '14

3.5
B

Just Alright

The dining hall food is probably just like any other college campus. The prices are not bad and the vendors on campus are really good.

May 17, 2012

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Campus Dining at North Carolina State University

mjlewis2ncsu

Graphic Design '15

4.2
A-

Pretty Good

I just got finished with my freshmen year at NC State, and I liked all variety of food places and the menu each one had. The dining halls are always a hit and miss for me, but there is always something you can eat there. I love Chick-fil-a, yet the I thought it was a full and not an express. The food there is not bad, but it doesn't taste like a regular Chick-fil-a. Though, Zen Blossom at the Atrium improved second semester and has really good sesame chicken. For those coffee and tea lovers, there is always an open Port City Java close.

One thing for sure, students should definitely stop by the Creamery in D.H. Hill.

May 08, 2012

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Campus Dining at North Carolina State University

njruocco

Sport and Fitness Management '14

3.1
B-

Dining Is Average

Dining hall food isn't the best. Major chain places like chick fil a and Taco Bell are a good way to get some variety but they get old after a while as well.

Mar 23, 2012

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User rating for North Carolina State University - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 38 user reviews.

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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money A great deal of restaurants accept the All-Campus Card, which ties your student ID with your bank account.
Did You Know? You can find the daily menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the University dining Web site? You can also look up the nutritional value of all the foods offered on campus. Go to www.ncsudining.com.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Atrium Food Court
Location: D.H. Hill Library, Erdahl-Cloyd wing
Food: Chick-fil-A, Lil Dino Subs, Paisano's Pizza, Freshens Smoothie Company, Toppers
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Bragaw C-Store
Location: Bragaw Residence Hall
Food: Grab 'n go items, groceries, snacks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.-1 a.m., Friday 7 a.m.-12 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-12 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-1 a.m.

Case Dining Hall
Location: Case Athletics Center, Central Campus
Food: All-you-can-eat: grill, pizza, sandwiches
Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Clark Dining Hall
Location: Clark Hall, East Campus
Food: All-you-can-eat: deli bar, grill, homestyle entrees, pizza
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Commons Food Court
Location: Talley Student Center
Food: Lil Dino Subs, Taco Bell, The Wolves' Den
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

Corner Café
Location: McKimmon Center
Food: Light snacks, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Creamery
Location: D.H. Hill Library, Erdahl-Cloyd wing
Food: Ice cream, milkshakes
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 4 a.m.–1 a.m.

Emporium C-Store
Location: Talley Student Center
Food: Grab 'n go items, groceries, snacks
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fountain Dining Hall
Location: West Campus
Food: All-you-can-eat: deli bar, grill, healthy options, home-style entrees, pizza station, rotating specialty bar
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Hill of Beans
Location: D.H. Hill Library
Food: Coffee, cookies, muffins
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.–1 a.m.

Honors Village C-Store
Location: Honors Commons
Food: Grab 'n go items, groceries, snacks
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 12 p.m.-11 p.m.

The Periodic Table
Location: Engineering I Building, Centennial Campus
Food: Coffee, pizza, sandwiches, wraps
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Port City Java
Location: Nelson Hall
Food: Coffee, salads, wraps
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Port City Java
Location: Carmichael Gym
Food: Coffee, salads, wraps
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Port City Java
Location: Engineering II Building
Food: Coffee, salads, wraps
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Port City Java
Location: College of Textiles
Food: Coffee, salads, wraps
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Shuttle Inn Café
Location: Textile Building, Centennial Campus
Food: Sandwiches, hot dogs, salads
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Tunnel Inn C-Store
Location: NCSU Bookstore Complex
Food: Grab 'n go items, groceries, snacks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.-12 a.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.-12 a.m.

Vet School Café
Location: College of Veterinary Medicine
Food: Hot entrees, salads, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Wolf Village C-Store
Location: Wolf Village Apartments
Food: Grab 'n go items, groceries, snacks
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

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