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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Campus Dining

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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 21
Average Meal Plan Cost $4915 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes

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The variety in the dining halls and in the Union is good, but the food is passable and no better. Special-need diets, such as vegetarians and vegans, can find it difficult to find an appropriate meal. The smaller food carts scattered throughout campus also provide students a quick bite between classes if they can’t make it to a dining hall when they are in a rush. The dining halls themselves offer many different all-you-can-eat options, and though the food is rather expensive, it is at least filling.

As far as college food goes, Rensselaer’s dining services are middle of the road. Students appreciate the variety and try to mix it up so they are not always eating the same thing everyday, but eventually, even that gets old. The food is tolerable, and the seemingly limitless choices help keep things fresh for the students.

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Campus Dining at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

mvkumarprowler

'14

Biology and Biological Sciences

4.6
A

Dining Halls

Dining halls offer large variety of choices for the value.

Jan 10, 2012

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Campus Dining at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

nicoleeg

'13

Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering

2.3
C

Food Is Just Okay

The food is not great in the dining halls and there is not too much variety. When there is it is usually some weird dish that not many people eat. Best place to eat is the mcneil room but it is only open a few hours for lunch. Meals plan is kind of expensive for the food you get. Fathers market has your basics like milk and eggs. They just started to stock some vegetables. I wish they stocked more fruit rather than just whole pineapples and fruit cups.

Oct 11, 2011

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Campus Dining at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

dz7

'12

Industrial and Product Design

0.8
D-

Bad on-campus dining

The food is extremely overpriced and low-quality. There are few healthy food options. On-campus dining has limited hours. Having to eat in the dining halls 10-15 times per week is a depressing experience.

Aug 31, 2011

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Dining Services offers catering for small events like luncheons, get togethers, or coffeebreaks. Hospitality Express is fast and inexpensive.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

BARH Dining Hall
Location: BARH
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m., 3:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m., 3:30 p.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–7 p.m.

The BARH Marketplace
Location: BARH
Food: Late-night snacks
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 p.m.–11 p.m.

The Beanery
Location: Sage Labs
Food: Green Mountain coffee
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Commons Dining Hall
Location: Freshman Hill
Food: Cafeteria
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Father's Marketplace
Location: The Union
Food: Coffee, reheatable entrees, snacks
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–12 a.m.

Java ++ Coffeehouse
Location: Corner of 15th Street and College Avenue
Food: Peet’s coffee and tea
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jazzman’s Cafe
Location: Darrin Hall
Food: Bagels, pastries, salads, sandwiches, soup
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

The Lalley Galley
Location: Lally School of Management
Food: Baked goods, beverages, chili, soup
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:45 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Lalley Galley
Location: Lally School of Management
Food: Baked goods, beverages, chili, soup
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:45 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Library Cafe
Location: Library
Food: Bagels, pastries, salads, sandwiches, soup
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

The McNeil Room
Location: Union
Food: Coffee, desserts, gourmet sandwiches, hot entrees, Mexican, salads, Sandella’s
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh Xpress
Location: Pittsburgh Building
Food: Cookies, salads, sandwiches, soups
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:45 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Rathskeller
Location: Union
Food: Deli sandwiches, brick-oven pizza, Cyberwraps, desserts, grill, milk shakes, salads, Sunset Strips
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Russell Sage Dining Hall
Location: Quad
Food: Cafeteria
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., 10:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

Starbucks & Freshëns Cafe
Location: The Union
Food: Bagels breakfast sandwiches, muffins, smoothies, Starbucks, Tazo Tea
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–2 a.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–2 a.m.

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