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Comparable Schools'
Campus Dining Grades:
Quick StatsFreshman Meal Plan Requirement
Yes - If living in University housing, freshmen are initially assigned to a 13-meal-per-week plan, but this can be changed.
Off-Campus Places to Use Meal PlanAverage Meal Plan Cost
$4,808–$5,145 per year
Student Favorites
- Lisa’s Café
- Sbarro’s in Norris
24 hour Dining
- None, but Foster-Walker Hall offers a late-night meal until 11:30 p.m.
College Prowler Take
There are no rave reviews, but not a lot of people complain about toxic food or becoming physically ill from campus dining. Each dining hall has unique characteristics, but all share a common thread. The food, though prepared by friendly chefs, gets tedious after a quarter—spaghetti and pizza day after day. Most students eventually convert to a meal plan that allows them to eat at Norris or the numerous coffee joints, which add a little more variety to the sometimes monotonous fare. In general, the consensus seems to be that food at Northwestern is passable, but not pleasurable. It is more expensive than cooking for yourself, and the quality is not top-of-the-line. However, the school’s food service does make an effort to please their patrons and will cater to your every need—if you ask for assistance. When you’re tired of cereal and bagels every night, venture into Evanston, heralded the “dining capital of the North Shore.” Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
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The food is edible, and the chefs...
The food is edible, and the chefs try hard. They will attempt any dish you want, really. They are always looking for suggestions and trying them. Service at Norris leaves a lot to be desired, but the food is decent for college food. |
Anonymous says: |
Eat at Norris, the student center....
Eat at Norris, the student center. You have to get on a special meal plan to do it often, but it’s worth it. Other than that, Sargent is the best dining hall, but it’s up North. Allison is the best on South Campus, and Hinman is the worst on South Campus. |
Anonymous says: |
Dining halls are fun because you...
Dining halls are fun because you will always have a friend you can eat with. Allison Hall has a huge salad bar, which is fantastic. Normally, I eat at Norris because the selection is huge, and their hours are more conducive to a busy schedule. Campus dining isn’t terrible, but it’s not that great. But, hey, we’re here for the education not the food. |
Anonymous says: |
Although others claim there is a...
Although others claim there is a difference, I think the food seems the same at each dining hall. The only difference is the presentation or space at particular dining halls. Some of the food is really good. Some of it is decent. And some of it is not so good. Usually, there is something that tastes pretty decent. Look out for special occasions because, sometimes, the dining halls go all out on food, usually with a theme (for example, gourmet night, Christmas). |
Anonymous says: |
Dining halls vary, but the best...
Dining halls vary, but the best place for food on campus is Norris. Also, Lisa’s Café is a good place to spend Bonus Bucks on grocery items. |
Dining Halls
1835 Hinman Dining Hall
Grill, soup, pasta, salad bar, cereal bar, ice cream bar
1835 Hinman
Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–9:45 AM, 11:15 AM–1:15 PM; Saturday 10:45 AM–1:30 PM, Sunday 11 AM–2 PM, 4:45 PM–7 PM
Allison Dining Hall
Grill, soup, pasta, salad bar, cereal bar, ice cream bar
Allison Hall
Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–9:45 AM, 11:15 AM–1:15 PM, 4:45 PM–6:45 PM
Cafe a la Cart
Features breakfast pastries, sandwiches, salads, soups, bottle beverages, coffee, and desserts
Loder Hall
Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
Crowe Café
Pre-made sandwiches, snacks, Seattle’s Best coffee
Norris
Monday–Thursday 8 AM–4:45 AM, Friday 8 AM–3 PM
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Coffee, bagels, salads, soups
Second floor of Pancoe Life Sciences Pavilion
Monday–Thursday 8 AM–4:45 AM, Friday 8 AM–3 PM
Elder Dining Hall
Grill, healthy, hot line, desserts
Elder Hall
Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–9:45 AM, 11:15 AM–1:15 PM, 4:45 PM–6:30 PM
Foster-Walker Complex Dining Hall East
buffet-style, tofu stir-fry, hot line, salad bar, soups, cereal, desserts
Foster-Walker Complex, east wing
Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–10:45 AM, 11:15 a.m–4:45 PM, 5:15 PM–7:30 PM, 8 PM–11:30 PM; Friday 7:30 AM–10:45 AM, 11:15 a.m–4:45 PM, 5:15 PM–7:30 PM Saturday 7:30 AM–9:45 AM, 10:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:45 PM–7 PM; Sunday 11 AM–2 PM, 4:45 PM–7 PM
Foster-Walker Complex Dining Hall West
Made-to-order burgers, burritos, salads, and sandwiches, cereal, desserts
Foster-Walker Complex, west wing
Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–10:45 AM, 10:45 AM–1:15 PM, 4:45 PM–7PM, 8 PM–11:30 PM; Friday 7:30 AM–10:45 AM, 10:45 AM–1:15 PM, 4:45 PM–7PM; Saturday 7:30 AM–9:45 AM, 10:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:45 PM–7 PM; Sunday 11 AM–2 PM, 4:45 PM–7 PM
Lisa’s Café
Coffee, pastries, juices, sub sandwiches
Slivka Residential College
Monday–Thursday 10 AM–2 AM, Friday 10 AM–7 PM, Saturday 11 AM–7 PM, Sunday 12 PM–2 AM
Plaza Café
Seattle’s Best coffee, sushi, sub sandwiches, smoothies
1970 Campus Drive
Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM–11 PM, Friday 8:30 AM–3 PM, Saturday 12 PM–4 PM, Sunday 5 PM–11 PM
Sargent Dining Hall
Grill, soup, pasta, salad bar, cereal bar, ice cream bar
Sargent Hall
Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–10:45 AM, 10:45 AM–4:45 PM, 4:45 PM–8 PM; Saturday 7:30 AM–9:45 AM, 10:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:45 PM–7 PM; Sunday 11 AM–2 PM, 4:45 PM–7 PM
Tech Express
Coffee, pastries, juices, sub sandwiches
Technological Institute
Monday–Thursday 8 AM–6:30 PM, Friday 8 AM–3 PM
Willard Dining Hall
Grill, soup, pasta, salad bar, cereal bar, ice cream bar
Willard Residential College
Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–9:45 AM, 11:15 AM–1:15 PM, 4:45 PM–6:30 PM
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