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Comparable Schools'
Campus Dining Grades:
Quick StatsFreshman Meal Plan Requirement
Yes - All campus residents are required to purchase a meal plan. However, Those who pledge a fraternity or sorority can cel their plans within one week of receiving a bid letter.
Off-Campus Places to Use Meal Plan
- None, but Dining Dollars are accepted at Buffalo Phil's, Crimson Café, Domino's Pizza, and Strip Teas and Coffee. Students are automatically given 300 dining dollars per semester
Average Meal Plan Cost
$600–$1,200 per semester
Student Favorites
- Buffalo Phil's
- Crimson Café
- Fresh Food at the Ferg
- Lakeside Diner
College Prowler Take
Students enjoy the wide variety of food that UA’s campus offers. The Ferg’s Fresh Food Company seems to be the students’ favorite. If you live on campus, meal plans are the way to go. However, they are not mandatory. If students need to grab a bite on the go, the Ferg offers many fast food restaurants, including Chick-fil-A and Burger King. If you’re in a real rush, grab a snack from one of the many vending machines on campus by using your Action Card. If it is late, students can enjoy Lakeside Diner. Also, many of the dorms have all-you-can-eat buffets for a set price. With the many options students have to pick from, campus food never gets old. There are eight meal plans students can choose from to make their dining experience fit their needs. Even without a meal plan, students can enjoy the food on campus by using their Action Card or paying with cash. Students say the food on campus can be pricey, but with Bama Cash and Dining Dollars, students can enjoy campus food without using their own money. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
I personally love the food on...
I personally love the food on campus. I don’t know what I’d do without my meal plan at Burke. You always get a healthy all-you-can-eat meal there. The fellowships and friends that you make there are the best part. |
Anonymous says: |
Fresh Food Company is the place to...
Fresh Food Company is the place to go. But we have other places that are fine, as well. |
Anonymous says: |
Food is pretty decent. Over the...
Food is pretty decent. Over the span of all the campus dining establishments, there is a pretty good variety of good choices. Fresh Food Company offers a unique selection, and the Ferguson Center provides many great choices. Food at Home Zone is usually good if you need some home cooking. |
Anonymous says: |
Food on campus is good, but the...
Food on campus is good, but the prices are high. Burke cooks the ‘down-home’ food, while the Fresh Food Company has a healthier selection. |
Anonymous says: |
I’m not too fond of Burke, but I...
I’m not too fond of Burke, but I eat lunch at the Ferg most of the time. |
Dining Halls
Bidgood Bistro
coffee and specialty drinks, smoothies, and grab-and-go items
Bidgood Business Building
Monday–Friday 8 AM–3 PM
Bryant Sports Grill
Made-to-order entrees, carved meats, sides, desserts, made-to-order deli, salad bar
Bryant Hall
Buffalo Phil’s
Chicken
Burke Hall
Daily 2 PM–2 AM
Burke Dining Hall
Home-style entrees, salad bar, stir-fry, ice cream
Mary Burke Hall
Monday–Thursday 7 AM–10 PM, Friday–Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Doster Café
Meat, fresh vegetables, Southern-style entrees, and desserts
Doster Hall
Ferguson Center Food Court
Home Zone, Bene Pizza and Pasta, Blimpie, Bama BBQ, Pan Geos, Chick-fil-A, Burger King, Salad Garden, Bento Sushi, Kettle Classics, Express Grab & Go
Ferguson Center
Monday–Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Frëshens Smoothie Company
Smoothies, drinks
Ferguson Center
Monday–Thursday 11 AM–8 PM, Friday 11 AM–3 PM
Java City
Coffee, pastries
Gorgas Library
Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM–9 PM, Friday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Julia’s Market
Convenience store
Tutwiler Hall
Monday–Friday 7 AM–1 AM, Saturday 10 AM–9 PM, Sunday 2 PM–1 AM
Lakeside Diner
Burgers, patty melts, breakfast items
Between Lakeside East and Paty Hall
Open 24 hours
Lakeside Dining Hall
Asian cuisine, home-style entrees, chop house burgers, grilled items, pizzas, pastas, deli sandwiches, salad bar, desserts, and beverages
Starbucks
Coffee, drinks, pastries
Ferguson Center
Monday–Friday 7 AM–8 PM, Friday 7 AM–5 PM
The Fresh Food Company
Healthy
Ferguson Center
Monday–Friday 10:30 AM–8 PM, Sunday 11 AM–6 PM
Did You Know?
Want a quick snack before going into class? Well, over 100 vending machines on campus accept Bama Cash. The Gorgas House was the first structure built on UA’s campus. It was the dining hall until the mid-19th century. It was also one of only four buildings on campus to survive the Civil War. Need a pick-me-up before going to class? If so, take advantage of the coffee carts located around campus. Bama Dining allows parents to send birthday cakes to their sons and daughters to let them know they care. There are two different-sized cakes, and both include paper plates, napkins, and forks. Bama Dining also offers care packages. Parents can send their children a Welcome, Halloween, Sports Fever, Fuel for Finals, Welcome Back, Valentine’s Day, Spring Break, or Finals Stretch package. If students decide to pledge a fraternity or sorority, they can cancel their meal plan with Bama Dining, but it must be done within one week of receiving a bid.
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