The UGA dining halls are extremely social, and it is very easy to meet new people there, as most will invite you to their table if you are alone. If you are a freshman, get the meal plan. While it may seem expensive at first, if you eat three meals a day, you end up paying roughly $3 a meal. Everything is buffet-style, so the food is all-you-can-eat, and you can visit the dining hall as frequently as you want. The only downside is that you are pretty much forced to eat out on Sundays, as the only dining halls open on that day close before lunchtime. There are generally plenty of healthy and vegetarian options at every dining hall, too, if you are a non-traditional eater. Once you’re on the meal plan for the second semester, though, the food gets a little same-y. And everyone gets tired of the dining hall if they choose to pay for a second year as sophomores. It is nearly impossible to sneak into the dining halls because there is an attendant and a biometric hand-scanner system at every entrance.
Every dining hall has the same entrée menu, but each dining hall has its own thematic stations. Bolton is always filled with freshmen since it’s next to the freshman high-rises. Bolton has the least amount of variety, and it generally is worth walking the extra few blocks to go to O-House instead. On the other hand, Snelling is very popular, especially at night since it began offering 24-hour service. Around noon, it is usually packed with a line out the door. While The Village Summit, on East Campus, is the most remote dining hall, it is easily the best. With its fresh fruit smoothies, made-to-order personal pan pizzas, and generally fresher and more carefully prepared entrées, The Village Summit is worth the long(ish) bus ride out. It is important to note, though, that parking can get a little annoying if you drive to any of the dining halls.
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Campus Dining at University of Georgia
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We are known for the best food services. The dining halls are buffet style and always have a huge variety to choose from for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Unlike other schools, we don't have much to complain when it comes to food. Next to football, good food is our priority. Our dining halls always make an effort for special occasions and changes up dining time with something new or entertaining.
May 27, 2012
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Great at First but Got Old
All of the dining halls were great to eat at and I enjoyed meeting with friends to go on a late night run to our 24 hour dining hall, called Snelling. However, as the year progressed, I found myself eating the same things everyday and it just got tiring. Also I was disappointed in the limited options there are in dining halls during the weekend.
May 24, 2012
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UGA Dining
There are four dining halls on the campus. All are in relatively nice locations and are aesthetically pleasing. The dining halls all have their own "special thing", but the choices are just about the same everyday. The only time the food is spectacular is when the meals are themed. Construction is being done on one of the dining halls for expansion. There is also one dining hall that is open 24 hours Monday through Thursday. The food is good (sometimes), but there are very few choices.
Apr 12, 2012
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