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University of Denver - Campus Dining - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Campus Dining

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Average Meal Plan Cost $3984 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Jazzman’s Café
  • Village Commons

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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.

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Campus Dining at University of Denver

yetets

Business Management '16

1.2
D

Not so great food

the food at denver it pretty terrible and it gets old after about the first month. they make you pay an absurd about for food that you often try and avoid eating

May 16, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Denver

mandadillard

Communications '13

3.1
B-

Sodexo: Better Than Most...Still Would Rather Not Allow It to Enter My Body

While we do have better dorm food than most other colleges that i've visited, the food still tastes like plastic. The worst of it is the lettuce: If you have the option, just don't touch it-It will make you vomit for days. Also steer clear of the "chinese" nights and the "fish sticks". Morning Omelets are the best! So good and personalized to what you want! Also, you'll find that you stick to our taco stand, rotisserie stand, and coffee choices more than any other option because Salsa Rica and The Rotisserie is just good food.

Mar 16, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Denver

nbrowder

Game and Interactive Media Design '11

4.2
A-

Dining

The food was very yummy and I enjoyed eating on campus even though I did not continue to live on-campus.

Mar 01, 2012

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User rating for University of Denver - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 27 user reviews.

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Facts

24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money Black Jack Pizza
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.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Centennial Halls
Food: Breakfast, coffee, sandwiches, entrees, soups
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:15 a.m.–10 a.m., 11:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m.–7:15 p.m.; Friday 7:15 a.m.–10 a.m., 11:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Centennial Halls Convenience Store
Food: Snacks, pre-packaged sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 12 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday 12 p.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–8 p.m.

Daniels Café
Location: Marcus Commons, Daniels College of Business
Food: Sandwiches, beverages
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Gilbert Cyber Café
Location: Ben Cherrington Hall
Food: Sandwiches, beverages
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Jazzman’s Café
Location: Driscoll Center
Food: Smoothies, coffee and espresso drinks, bagels, cookies, and ready-made sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

J-Mac Convenience Store
Location: Johnson-McFarlane
Food: Snacks, pre-packaged sandwiches
Hours: Sunday–Friday 2 p.m.–4 p.m., 8 p.m.–11 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m.–9 p.m.

Law School Café
Location: College of Law Building
Food: Sandwiches, beverages
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Nelson Hall
Food: Breakfast, coffee, sandwiches, entrees, soups
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:15 a.m.–10 a.m., 11:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m.–7:15 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Newman Center Cart
Location: Newman Center
Food: Sandwiches, beverages
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Olin Hall Café á la Cart
Location: Olin Hall
Food: Sandwiches, beverages
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sidelines Pub
Location: Driscoll North, lower level
Food: Burgers, hot entrees, appetizers, malts and shakes, beer and wine
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Village Commons
Location: Driscoll North, lower level
Food: Salad bar, soups, sandwiches, snacks, pizza
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

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