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Campus Dining

Quick Stats

Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Fresh Express
  • Marketplace
  • Mirror Lake Café

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Opinions vary regarding the food in the commons, but most are negative. Many students feel they are being ripped off when it comes to how much money they spend for their food. Mirror Lake is undoubtedly the most sought-after place to use your meal plan. Buckeye Express is also a student favorite, but fast food wears on you after a few months. 

Compared to what some universities offer their students, you may get disappointed in Ohio's options, though the school has been adding new options and additional locations to some of its top choices. Mirror Lake is good, but you simply can’t eat subs every day for every meal. The lines stretch outside the door at the beginning of the year, too, though they do eventually get shorter. You and your friends will also find yourselves coming up with totally unoriginal nicknames for Buckeye Express, as well. The one redeeming part of OSU’s dining halls is that the staff is very nice.

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Campus Dining at Ohio State University

laurenki

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition '04

3.8
B+

Typical, Lots of Options

The places around campus are good always a dining facility close to classes no matter where you are on campus. After freshman year most people don't buy the dining plan so one is not bad.

May 22, 2012

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Campus Dining at Ohio State University

hfrew09

Digital and Print Journalism '13

3.8
B+

Lots of Options!

There is everything from burgers to hummus and pita. Sometimes it is hard to find veggie options, but there are a lot available. The fast food place I work at serves Veggie burgers and subs.

Off campus is where the real selection is. High street is full of mediterranean, istanbul, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, subs, mexican, italian, breakfast, indian, cajun, donuts, you name it!

The meal plan will get slightly more expensive with the semester 'Block' plan conversion. So it'll be about $7-10 for one block/swipe.

Food prices overall are $5.50 or more for a meal, sides aren't that expensive at all.

May 19, 2012

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Campus Dining at Ohio State University

dangermouse1115

Computer Engineering '15

3.5
B

Food Is Good

There are many places to eat at Ohio State University. Eating at the dining halls can be some of the same food, but there are so many different eateries that you can get pizza, wings, noodles and regular McDonalds all within walking distance.

May 11, 2012

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User rating for Ohio State University - Campus Dining is 4.6 out of 5 based on 48 user reviews.

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24-Hour Dining None
Special Options OSU students can use their BuckID cards at some popular local restaurants and dining options. Visit buckid.osu.edu to see a complete list of merchants.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Boss Dogs
Location: Baker Commons
Food: Grilled options
Hours: Monday–Friday 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Buckeye Express
Location: Baker Hall East
Food: Salad bar, deli, grab ‘n go
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Burrito Noches Café
Location: North Commons
Food: Mexican
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 2 p.m.–2 a.m.

The Campus Grind
Location: Vet Med
Food: Breakfast menu, salads, sandwiches, Starbucks coffee drinks, sushi
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Campus Grind
Location: Drinko Hall
Food: Breakfast menu, salads, sandwiches, Starbucks coffee drinks, sushi
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

The Campus Grind
Location: McPherson Lab
Food: Breakfast menu, salads, sandwiches, Starbucks coffee drinks, sushi
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Courtside Cafe
Location: RPAC
Food: Breakfast menu, pizza, salads
Hours: Courtside Cafe: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

The Deli
Location: The MarketPlace
Food: Panini and wraps
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

East/West
Location: The MarketPlace
Food: Pasta and stir fry,
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Grab and Go
Location: The MarketPlace
Food: Salads, sandwiches, and sushi
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Juice 2
Location: RPAC
Food: Juices, smoothies, Seattle’s Best coffee drinks, and vitamin supplements
Hours: Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–12 a.m.

Kennedy Commons
Location: 251 W. 12th Ave.
Food: All-you-can-eat buffet
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.–6:30 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Mirror Lake Café
Location: 1760 Neil Ave.
Food: Breakfast, pizza, smoothies, and subs
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 2:30 p.m.–2 a.m.

Morrill Commons - Fresh Express
Location: Morrill Tower
Food: Breakfast items, deli, entrees, salads, sandwiches, and wraps
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

North Commons - Fresh Express
Location: North Commons
Food: Breakfast items, deli, entrees, salads, sandwiches, and wraps
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Oxley’s By the Numbers
Location: 2035 Millikin Rd.
Food: Pizza, salad, and sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Oxley's Restaurant at the Fawcett Center
Location: The Fawcett Center
Food: Entrees, pastas, salads, and soups Fawcett Center
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

The PAD
Location: The Drake Union
Food: Breakfast items, pizza, sandwiches, sushi, and wings
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 4 p.m.–1 a.m.

Soup Spot and Fresh Greens
Location: The MarketPlace
Food: Sandwiches and soups
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–8 a.m.

Sprouts Café
Location: Kennedy Commons
Food: Vegan and vegetarian
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Stone Hearth
Location: The MarketPlace
Food: Baked focaccia, baked casseroles, breadsticks
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

StreetSweets
Location: The MarketPlace
Food: Coffee and espresso drinks, pastries, and smoothies
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–2 a.m.

The ViewPoint Bistro
Location: The Drake Union
Food: Appetizers, breakfast, entrees, salads, and sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

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