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Comparable Schools'
Campus Dining Grades:
Quick StatsFreshman Meal Plan Requirement
Yes
Off-Campus Places to Use Meal PlanAverage Meal Plan Cost
$3,050
Student Favorites
- Jazzman’s Café
- Village Commons
College Prowler Take
The phrase “dorm food” is notorious at most schools, but DU’s on-campus dining isn’t that bad. Sodexho Marriott, the campus food and beverage supplier, tries to be creative and provide students with variation, but inevitably some meals in the dorms are served repeatedly. Many sophomore students complain about being required to have a meal plan, and some opt either to shop for their own food or eat off campus, regardless of the plan. The expense of eating off campus is eased by applying flex points at some off-campus vendors, although students sometimes say they wish more off-campus restaurants accepted flex points. Several cafés are located strategically throughout campus, boosting tired students with quick caffeine shots when needed. The cafés also have wired connections and plenty of outlets for computers, making them perfect study spots. Many healthy options such as fruit salads, yogurt parfaits, and light sandwiches are available. If the sugar bug bites, though, don’t miss out on the baked goodies, including giant peanut butter cookies and chocolate chip brownies. Students Speak Out
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DUSK says: University of Denver 2016 Business  |
The food is pretty good compared...
The food is pretty good compared to most universities. Compared to public universities like UW Madison and California schools, it's amazing. It's better than the private school cafs, too, like Marquette, Whitman, and Georgetown. The dining halls are pretty good. Desserts are awesome, and the staff is super friendly, too.
Campus Dining: April 06, 2009
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DUKC says: University of Denver 2015 Other |
The food is pretty good. I mean,...
The food is pretty good. I mean, it's college, so you can't expect fantastic food. The dining halls aren't too bad, but they do get boring and tasteless after a while. There is an on campus "pub" that is actually delicious. I find myself eating there for dinner a couple times a week. A new dorm building on campus also has a few food options, and they have some pretty good Mexican food.
Campus Dining: April 06, 2009
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DUKF says: University of Denver 2015 Other |
The food here sucks. It's getting...
The food here sucks. It's getting better, but there is definitely not enough variety, and places to eat close early. There is nowhere on campus that is open for some sort of sustenance 24 hours a day, which most students wish they really had and most other schools do have. They definitely need higher quality food at DU and a lot more variety in the food that they serve. Most students dread eating dorm food and can't wait until they no longer have to eat the food provided by Sodexo.
Campus Dining: March 30, 2009
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DUJR says: University of Denver 2015 Business |
Food on campus is great becasue...
Food on campus is great becasue there are so many options. The dining halls on campus use top-quality food from Sodexo and do a decent job with variety. There are a bunch of other places on campus to get food that range from quick and easy to sit-down-and-take-your-time. Even still, the food becomes mundane and old, and when that happens, there are a ton of great places to eat within walking distance off campus. From the first Chipotle ever, to subs (Subway/Quiznos), to pizza, to restaurants, there is a multitude of places and food to eat.
Campus Dining: March 27, 2009
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DUKT says: University of Denver 2015 Other |
The food is OK. There is...
The food is OK. There is definitely a variety of options in the dining halls. Nagel, which just opened, is probably the most popular because they have a pizza bar and a Mexican bar. There are little stores located around campus to use meal plan cash at if you want to buy like chips and stuff like that. There are also little stands in almost every building to buy snacks and drinks.
Campus Dining: March 25, 2009
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Dining Halls
Centennial Halls
Breakfast, coffee, sandwiches, entrees, soups
Monday–Thursday 7:15 AM–10 AM, 11:15 AM–1:15 PM, 4:45 PM–7:15 PM; Friday 7:15 AM–10 AM, 11:15 AM–1:15 PM; Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–2 PM, 4:30 PM–7 PM
Centennial Halls Convenience Store
Snacks, pre-packaged sandwiches
Monday–Thursday 12 PM–11 PM, Friday 12 PM–8 PM, Saturday 1 PM–9 PM, Sunday 2 PM–8 PM
Daniels Café
Sandwiches, beverages
Marcus Commons, Daniels College of Business
Monday–Thursday 8 AM–5 PM, Friday 8 AM–1:30 PM
Gilbert Cyber Café
Sandwiches, beverages
Ben Cherrington Hall
Monday–Thursday 8 AM–5 PM, Friday 8 AM–1:30 PM
Jazzman’s Café
Smoothies, coffee and espresso drinks, bagels, cookies, and ready-made sandwiches
Driscoll Center
Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–9 PM, Friday 7:30 AM–4 PM, Saturday 12 PM–4 PM, Sunday 12 PM–8 PM
J-Mac Convenience Store
Snacks, pre-packaged sandwiches
Johnson-McFarlane
Sunday–Friday 2 PM–4 PM, 8 PM–11 PM; Saturday 2 PM–9 PM
Law School Café
Sandwiches, beverages
College of Law Building
Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–7:30 PM, Friday 7:30 AM–1 PM
Nelson Hall
Breakfast, coffee, sandwiches, entrees, soups
Monday–Friday 7:15 AM–10 AM, 11:15 AM–1:15 PM, 4:45 PM–7:15 PM; Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–2 PM, 4:30 PM–7 PM
Newman Center Cart
Sandwiches, beverages
Newman Center
Monday–Thursday 8 AM–4 PM, Friday 8 AM–1 PM
Olin Hall Café á la Cart
Sandwiches, beverages
Olin Hall
Monday–Thursday 8 AM–5 PM, Friday 8 AM–1 PM
Sidelines Pub
Burgers, hot entrees, appetizers, malts and shakes, beer and wine
Driscoll North, lower level
Monday–Friday 10:30 AM–8 PM
Village Commons
Salad bar, soups, sandwiches, snacks, pizza
Driscoll North, lower level
Monday–Friday 10:30 AM–2 PM
Did You Know?All coffee served on DU’s campus is supplied by fair trade coffee growers. Starbucks used to be the reigning coffee supplier on campus, until a DU student persuaded administration to make the switch.
All sophomore residents or those living in Johnson-MacFarlane or Centennial Halls are required to have a meal plan. A meal plan also is available for upper-class or graduate students who commute, or live in apartments and have access to a kitchen, but still like to eat on campus.
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