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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

Skrjvr97

'12

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2.7
C+

Sick of Sodexo

Sodexo runs the dining on campus, and it's not horrible, but it's nothing to rave about. I got sick of the dining hall within the first quarter of DU, and because I had the smallest meal plan I was able to switch unused meals to meal dollars to use in Nagel Hall Market, The Pub, or any cafe in the academic buildings. Nagel hall market is my favorite because it is more customizable and it seems much healthier (I'd take a chicken breast and salad over grilled cheese and fries any day!)

Jan 30, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Denver

Denver91

'14

International Studies

1.9
C-

Kind of Gross.

Personally I can't stand my school's dining options. I love DU, but the food is definitely not the greatest! The food is definitely not prepared with health as a huge concern. There also aren't a lot of options in general, and if you're a vegetarian or vegan,you really have to get creative. The dining hall food is most definitely the worst option, and it stinks because it's very expensive.

Other options, the pub, salsa rico, nagel hall, the law school are all really good options and I really enjoy the food from there. But avoid the dining halls!

Jan 17, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Denver

cbletson

'14

Marketing

5.0
A+

Campus Dining Hall Accomodate Food Allergies

I have several food allergies, and the director of the Centennial Halls Dining Hall went above and beyond to have food ready and available for me. They would cook many meals that I requested and would have them ready at a certain time if I requested it. It was nice having salad and grilled chicken available during lunch and dinner. The employees were nice and personable to student. All of the chefs knew my name and many other student names too.

Oct 13, 2011

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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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