Ohio University - Campus Dining

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College Prowler Take

Taking in a meal at the dining halls, while not the best culinary experience, is certainly tolerable. A wide variety of food appears to be what makes the dining halls popular with students, and Shively is definitely a favorite among students thanks to its selection of hand-scooped ice cream. Boyd, though, is fast on the heels of Shively as the most popular dining hall because of its addition of paninis, wraps, salads, and sushi to its menu. Hopefully, other dining halls will follow suit and ditch some of the fried foods for healthier alternatives.

A downside to dining at OU is the lack of 24-hour places to eat. The dining halls usually close at 7 p.m. So, for students with late classes, it can be tough to get dinner. However, there are markets that are open pretty late, and Grab n’ Go is very convenient for snatching a bagged lunch (too bad there’s not one uptown at Bromley). Though students may complain about the dining halls at one point or another, there’s no doubt that they’ll be missing it once they move off campus and start living on Easy Mac. Overall, the dining halls provide good deals for students—they’re convenient, the food is good, and changes are being made to accommodate vegetarians and those who want a healthier menu. If a tad too routine, as is the case with most University meal options, OU’s dining halls at least find some creative ways to keep their options fresh for students.

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Students Speak Out

OUcs says: Business

Brunch is the best meal served... Brunch is the best meal served anywhere on campus, especially if your dining hall has waffle makers. 12345 Campus Dining: April 06, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

The food on the campus is varied.... The food on the campus is varied. I never had a problem with the dining hall food. I felt there was always much to choose from, and there were many options if you did not like something. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

The dining halls didn’t seem like... The dining halls didn’t seem like they had the best food in the world when I ate there my freshman and sophomore years. It was just a great place to socialize! Although, when I moved out of the dorms, everyone I knew missed the dining hall food. I really missed the mashed potatoes! 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

The food in the dining halls is... The food in the dining halls is really not that bad. There’s a huge variety, so everyone can find something to eat. They really try to accommodate peoples dietary needs. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

The food is not bad. The dining... The food is not bad. The dining halls offer basic foods, such as pasta, salads, vegetarian dishes, snacks, and a deli. Some of the dining halls are better than others and have some specialty foods, and all of the dining halls have at least one themed night a quarter, where the food fits the theme and is not usually offered on the traditional menu. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Did You Know?

Think you’re too busy to eat? Think again. Shively, Boyd, and Nelson Dining Halls all offer Grab n’ Go, an à la carte lines that allows students to pack lunches instead of sitting down to eat. While the other two Grab n’ Gos only offer regular menu items, the newly-revamped Boyd Grab ‘n Go offers sushi (made by a local restaurant), paninis, wraps, and a large variety of salads.

Keep an eye out for dining hall theme nights, which have included Jimmy Buffett, Mardi Gras, Homecoming, and Hawaiian Luau themes in the past. Decked out in costumes, the employees serve theme-appropriate foods amid lavish decorations. It’s cheesy, yes, but definitely fun, and the themed food is a nice break from the ordinary.

Over 800 students work for Dining Services and earn an average of $7.30 an hour, making it one of the highest paying jobs on campus.

Freshmen and sophomores are required to have a meal plan.

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