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Campus Dining

B-
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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 19
Average Meal Plan Cost $3840 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Freshmen, transfers and students returning from study abroad are required to have the 19 regular meal plan
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  • The Bistro
  • The Cave

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First off, don’t expect gourmet food at Trinity, but do expect enough to get by. The three dining centers—Mather, the Cave, and the Bistro—are all operated by Chartwell’s, which means that they aren’t in competition with one another (hence the mediocre food). Mather, the main cafeteria, has a wide variety with vegetarian selections, a grill, and specials each night. The food is cooked for the masses, though, and thus can be rather bland; however, you can always find cereal or a homemade bagel with good cream cheese. The Cave, a smaller cafeteria with booths and couches and located in the basement of Mather Hall, is fun for lunch; the food is greasy and good, with fresh pizza, delicious curly fries, and a salad bar. The Bistro, on the north side of campus, is by far the best choice for a nice meal. You can get wraps and fresh-blended smoothies and great hot soups on snowy days.

Mather Cafeteria has huge tables that can each seat about twenty and smaller tables for a more intimate group of seven or eight. It is a fun place to meet up with friends each night for dinner, and to socialize. The Cave is great for a quick meal between classes. You can also spend hours sprawled out on one of the stuffed chairs or couches in the cave, nibbling on curly fries and drinking coffee and studying. The Bistro has delicious smoothies and a nice atmosphere, with flags hanging from the ceiling and beer on senior night.

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Campus Dining at Trinity College

Sil

Psychology '14

4.2
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People Complain for the Sake of Complaining

Honestly, the chow is decent, and much better than stuff I have seen at other universities. There is variety and accessibility, though it is a bit pricey. I hear that Chartwell's is being replaced soon, however, so current reviews may very well be moot.

Mar 12, 2012

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Campus Dining at Trinity College

NYBoy1992

Law '14

4.2
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Food

The food on campus is fairly good, I've found it's better than most of the other colleges I've been to but it can get boring. However, I get a lot of food in Hartford and I go grocery shopping so I'm very happy with the food I make, and the food both on and off campus.

Feb 15, 2012

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munson1220

Law and Legal Studies '15

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Food Is WEAK!

Food is pretty bad. Mather is the main dininig hall and basically serves the same thing daily, which is awful. We have the Cave and the Bistro which are better but can get repetitive. Plan to order and eat out a lot while here.

Dec 28, 2011

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User rating for Trinity College - Campus Dining is 2.3 out of 5 based on 27 user reviews.

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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Special Options None on the meal plan
Did You Know? For Halloween, the cafeteria is decorated and students get free candy. One year, there was also a table set up to make-your-own-caramel apples (they were delicious).

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

The Bistro
Location: Koeppel Student Center
Food: Sandwiches and specialty soups
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m.–10 p.m.

The Cave
Location: Mather Hall (Lower Level)
Food: Mexican, Vegetarian
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 10:30a.m. – midnight.

The Commons
Location: Upper campus
Food: Deli, grill, hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, smoothies
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m.–10 p.m.

Java City
Location: Elizabeth Huth Coates Library
Food: Coffee, light snacks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m.–10 p.m.

Mabee Dining Hall
Location: Lower campus
Food: Deli, pasta, quesadillas, salads, sandwiches, soups, stir-fry
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Mather Dining Hall
Location: Mather Hall
Food: All-you-can-eat buffet
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m.–2:00p.m.; 5 p.m.-7:30p.m. Saturday–Sunday 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Tiger’s Den–Campus Pub
Location: One Trinity Place
Food: Pub food
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4 p.m.–12 a.m.

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