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University of Alabama - Campus Dining - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Campus Dining

B+
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Average Meal Plan Cost $3514 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
All campus residents are required to purchase a meal plan. However, those who pledge a fraternity or sorority can cancel their plans within one week of receiving a bid letter.
Student Favorites
  • Buffalo Phil's
  • Crimson Café
  • Fresh Food at the Ferg
  • Lakeside Diner

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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. 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.

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Campus Dining at University of Alabama

Madelva

Communications '15

4.2
A-

It's Very Fickle

The dining halls on campus all open at 7 and close at various times. There is only one dining hall open during late nights and it's on one of the edges of the campus, so if you're on the opposite side get ready to spend money. The food it's self is very hit miss other than Fresh Foods which is the best place on campus to get food. The staff is very rude at times but have kind hearts and will open up to you after awhile.

May 29, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Alabama

kmdejarnett

Management Information Systems '12

5.0
A+

Dinning University of Alabama

We have many dinning halls at the University. Each has a different menu daily and they offer a variety of choices.

Apr 23, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Alabama

Rapescod47

International Studies '13

3.8
B+

Good Quality and Variety If You Know Where to Go

There are four dining halls on campus that take meal plans, with Bryant Hall and Burke Hall being the best of the four. There are several other places to eat, such as Stewart's Corner in Lloyd Hall and the Ferguson Center food court, so variety is never a problem.

Apr 11, 2012

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User rating for University of Alabama - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 44 user reviews.

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24-Hour Dining Lakeside Diner
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money 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
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.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Bidgood Bistro
Location: Bidgood Business Building
Food: coffee and specialty drinks, smoothies, and grab-and-go items
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Bryant Sports Grill
Location: Bryant Hall
Food: Made-to-order entrees, carved meats, sides, desserts, made-to-order deli, salad bar

Buffalo Phil’s
Location: Burke Hall
Food: Chicken
Hours: Daily 2 p.m.–2 a.m.

Burke Dining Hall
Location: Mary Burke Hall
Food: Home-style entrees, salad bar, stir-fry, ice cream
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

Doster Café
Location: Doster Hall
Food: Meat, fresh vegetables, Southern-style entrees, and desserts

Ferguson Center Food Court
Location: Ferguson Center
Food: 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
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

The Fresh Food Company
Location: Ferguson Center
Food: Healthy
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Frëshens Smoothie Company
Location: Ferguson Center
Food: Smoothies, drinks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Java City
Location: Gorgas Library
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Julia’s Market
Location: Tutwiler Hall
Food: Convenience store
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–1 a.m.

Lakeside Diner
Location: Between Lakeside East and Paty Hall
Food: Burgers, patty melts, breakfast items
Hours: Open 24 hours

Lakeside Dining Hall
Food: Asian cuisine, home-style entrees, chop house burgers, grilled items, pizzas, pastas, deli sandwiches, salad bar, desserts, and beverages

Starbucks
Location: Ferguson Center
Food: Coffee, drinks, pastries
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

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