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Average Meal Plan Cost $3700 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Chick-fil-A
  • The Market
  • Sam's Place

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Due to the dining arrangements in the dorms, the Freshman 15 is no myth at Texas Tech. In the bottom of several of the dorms, a small convenience store called Sam’s Place is open until late-night cravings are satisfied. With one swipe of your student ID, every chip, soda, or candy bar known to man is free to you because your parents have already paid for it as part of your mandatory meal plan. Sam’s Place does have a sandwich bar and a soup bar, but the more popular items are fried. The Market, located on the first floor of the Stangel/Murdough complex, is an on-campus eatery that is a hotspot for freshmen to hang out between classes. The Market has all different types of cuisines to choose from (not to mention amazing Rice Krispies treats) and is where most freshmen go when they are looking for an actual meal. The Student Union has a wide variety of food to choose from, but for the dieter or even the casual healthy eater, campus dining is not the place for you. Campus dining is convenient, clean, and of good quality, but for the most part, after your freshman meal plan dwindles away, so do visits to the Market and Sam’s Place.

Renovations to the Student Union Building itself also brought about renovations to the food choices. In the Student Union there is a wide selection of grab-and-go items, as well as a small food court featuring the ever-so-popular Chick-fil-A, Sbarros Pizza, and Steak Escape.

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Campus Dining at Texas Tech University

kgibbens22

'12

Forensic Science and Technology

4.6
A

Dining

Many options are available and reasonably priced even if you dont have a meal plan.

Feb 09, 2012

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Campus Dining at Texas Tech University

lety9005

'14

Nutrition Sciences

3.8
B+

So Far So Good

The campus is great. The cafes are chill with a good friendly atmosphere but nothing too diverse such as in Austin. The food overall is average and can be typically enjoyed in the Student Union.

Jan 25, 2012

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Campus Dining at Texas Tech University

lakessa

'14

Accounting

3.8
B+

Decent

Different The places around campus are good but some horrible. I guess you get kind of tired of eating at dining halls, but when you need something to eat between classes, you can’t complain. Student Union dining hall food is not all that bad, it just gets old sometimes. I suggest not buying a huge meal plan after freshman year.

Jan 15, 2012

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24-Hour Dining None, but Sam’s Place stays open until 2 a.m.
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Special Options There is a Starbucks inside of the Student Union, but it does not accept the Raider Card or meal plans.
Did You Know?

For students who want something in addition to their meal plan, or who no longer have a meal plan but want a pre-paid food budget, the Raider Card is for you. This card acts like a debit card and can be used at any of the restaurants on campus. For freshmen, it can also be used to start the laundry machines and to buy other products that can be found in the campus convenience stores (Sam’s Place) and bookstores.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Center Sweets
Location: Student Union Plaza Food Court
Food: Milkshakes, coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

Chick-fil-A
Location: Student Union Plaza Food Court
Food: Fast food, chicken
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Fresh Plate
Location: Bledsoe/Gordon Hall
Food: Variety
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 a.m., 11 a.m.–1:15 p.m., 5 p.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Horn/Knapp Dining Center
Location: Horn/Knapp Hall
Food: All-you-can-eat buffet
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–10 a.m., 11 a.m.–1:15 p.m., 5 p.m.–7 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–10 a.m., 11 a.m.–1:15 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Hulen/Clement Dining Center
Location: Hulen/Clement Hall
Food: All-you-can-eat buffet
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 a.m., 11 a.m.–1:15 p.m., 5p.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

The Market
Location: Stangel/Murdough
Food: Variety
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., 8 p.m.–12 a.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 6 p.m.–12 a.m.

Sam’s Place
Location: Chitwood/Weymouth, Murray, Sneed, Student Union Building, and Wall/Gates
Food: Mini-market
Hours: Chitwood/Weymouth and Murray: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–2 a.m. Sneed Hall: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday 7 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m.–11 p.m. Student Union Building: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Wall/Gates Hall: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–12 a.m.

Sbarro Pizza
Location: Student Union Plaza Food Court
Food: Pizza
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–3 p.m.

Smart Choices
Location: Student Union Bldg
Food: Salads, wraps, smoothies
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Union Bistro
Location: Student Union
Food: Made-to-order sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Union Grill
Location: Student Union Plaza Food Court
Food: American
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

Zi
Location: Student Union Plaza Food Court
Food: Asian
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–3 p.m.

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