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Campus Dining

Quick Stats

Average Meal Plan Cost $3710 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Only for Corps of Cadets
Student Favorites
  • 1873
  • Market Square

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There aren’t many options for on-campus dining at TCU, though most are appetizing. The cafeteria-style Market Square, 1873 Grill and Cafe, and Sub Connections offer a bit of variety for a short time, but they tend to get boring in the long run. Some groceries are available at the Corner Store, and there is Albertson's within walking distance. The food tends to be overpriced, and it is easy to lose interest in the selection within a semester, but everyone seems to have a favorite.

Despite the limited hours of operation, most students are satisfied with the dining options here. Those who are not pleased with the food attribute their dissatisfaction to two key factors: the food is expensive, and the selection is limited.

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Campus Dining at Texas Christian University

Oakley

Business '14

3.1
B-

Boring After Two Years!

It's like anything else, it's great at first because there are lots of choices and varieties to choices. But wow it gets boring after two years!! Unfortunately, we are required to purchase a meal plan if living on campus that is expensive.

May 02, 2012

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masteen

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '14

4.6
A

Good Variety and Service

The one dining hall on campus is satisfying to a diverse group of people. The food is good and there are many options. The meal plans are expensive, but you get unlimited meal swipes with most of the meal plan packages. Unfortunately, the weekday hours are from 7am-9pm, not quite as late as many prefer would prefer. Overall, students are happy with the good quality food and friendly service.

Apr 29, 2012

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tcustudent3124

Business Management '15

3.5
B

TCU Dining

Dining plans are required for everyone living on campus and can be pretty expensive. There are not that many options other than eating at Market square which is our cafeteria or using campus cash at 1873, the library, or Frogoritto. Some meal plans come with frog bucks which can be used at certain restaurants. The Market Square sometimes is really crowded and the food choices can become limited. TCU needs another dining hall on campus.

Dec 17, 2011

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User rating for Texas Christian University - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 23 user reviews.

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Facts

24-Hour Dining Bistro Burnett
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money
  • Buffalo Bros. Pizza Wings Subs
  • Chili’s
  • Chipotle
  • Dutch’s Hamburgers
  • Frogberry Guiltless Yogurt
  • Lenny’s Sub Shop
  • Loafin' Joes Hot Subs
  • Perrotti’s Pizza
  • Potbelly Sandwich Works
  • Red Cactus Fresh Mexican Food
  • Smoothie King
  • Which Wich Superior Sandwich
Special Options There several restaurants around town that take Frog Bucks, money from a declining-balance account that makes your ID card work like a debit card.
Did You Know?
  • TCU offers Silver, Gold, and Platinum meal plans. Each plan gives you unlimited access to Market Square and a certain amount of Campus Cash and Frog Bucks depending on which plan you choose. Flex plans with limited meal swipes are also available for students who live off campus.
  • Frog Bucks can be used on and off campus, and you can add more to your account with a credit card through the TCU Web site. All forms of money left in the account from fall semester rolls over for spring semester and gets added on, but at the end of the spring semester all of the excess money becomes the property of TCU.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

1873 Grill and Café
Location: Brown-Lupton University Union, first floor
Food: Homestyle restaurant
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Bistro Burnett
Location: Mary Couts Burnett Library
Food: Assorted snacks
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 24 hours, Friday 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Corner Store
Location: Brown-Lupton University Union, first floor
Food: Snacks
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 7 a.m.-2 a.m., Thursday-Saturday 7 a.m.-3 a.m.

Market Square
Location: Brown-Lupton University Union, second floor
Food: All-you-can-eat: deli, grill, homestyle, international, pizza, salad
Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

NRG
Location: University Recreation Center
Food: Ice cream, pastries, sandwiches, coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.

Sub Connection
Location: Smith Entrepreneurs Hall, first floor
Food: Sub sandwiches
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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