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Campus Dining Grades:
Quick StatsFreshman Meal Plan Requirement
Yes
Off-Campus Places to Use Meal PlanAverage Meal Plan Cost
$1,832 per semester
Student Favorites
- Blue Wall Eatery
- People’s Market
24 hour Dining
- Coffee Café in W.E.B. Du Bois Library
Other Options
- Students can get grab ‘n go, which offers a sandwich, a snack or piece of fruit, and a drink. This is great when you are in a hurry.
College Prowler Take
UMass dining commons are nothing special. Although, considering the number of people they feed, they keep the shelves stocked and the cafeterias relatively clean. If you want a little variety, your best bet is to eat at one of the many cafeterias located all across campus. Students have the option of purchasing off-campus meal plans (OCMP), allowing them to dine at many of the restaurants located near campus. If, at the end of the semester, you haven’t fully redeemed all the meals you purchased, you don’t get back the remaining balance. Therefore, buying the most basic and inexpensive meal plan is highly advisable until you figure it out for yourself; I promise you won’t starve at UMass—if anything, you will gain weight. Saying that one dining common is better than another really depends on what type of food you like, because each one is better at making one of the regular dishes than the rest of them. Over half of the non-dormitory buildings have someplace to eat, even if it’s just a small coffee and pastry stand. And if you are a coffee drinker, almost everywhere on campus has good coffee, even the dining commons. Regardless of what you like, and no matter how picky an eater you are, somewhere on campus will have food that you are able to choke down.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
blm says: University of Massachusetts 2016 Undecided  |
I eat at the Berkshire DC every...
I eat at the Berkshire DC every day. It's right next to my dorm building and is new! People like to complain about the food, but the truth is that UMass dining has won awards. The sushi bar is amazing, and who doesn't love the late-night specials? Even my parents look forward to eating here for free every time they come to visit. There are options for everyone.
Campus Dining: February 09, 2009
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estigs says: University of Massachusetts 2012 Arts, Visual and Performing |
It's Pretty Good, I Like It!
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There are four dining commons on campus and some other fast food-esque type resturants taht you can occasionally go to. The best dining commons is Berkshire, I would have to say. The others aren't that bad but the food does not look as appetizing at the other places and in my opinion, there are not as many options. At home my mom is not a very good cook, so I really like having options and I generally like the food here.
Campus Dining: November 18, 2009
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jmuise says: University of Massachusetts 2013 Other |
Dining Halls
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They usually have good variety of food in the dining halls.
Campus Dining: November 18, 2009
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stevecocacola says: University of Massachusetts 2012 Other |
Berkshire is good
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There's pretty good food and good variety. Late night from 9:30 to midnight is a good idea, but the things they serve at those times aren't always good.
Campus Dining: November 17, 2009
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kyeisp says: University of Massachusetts 2013 Computer and Information Sciences |
The UMass food is plentiful and...
The UMass food is plentiful and varied. Since it is meant to serve tens of thousands of people a day, UMass Dining Services produces many types of food and is able to keep its main facilities stocked. They are also able to provide a great variety in tastes. However, as a byproduct of their assembly-line style, the quality is not always that great and certainly seems like cafeteria food sometimes. However, most times it is high quality and plentiful. Being able to have all-you-can-eat ribs, spicy chicken, BLTs, and cupcakes in one sitting is good by any standards. It truly is deserving of the Ivy award.
Campus Dining: February 23, 2009
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Dining Halls
Berkshire Dining Commons
10 rotating dining cuisines, buffet-style
Across from John Adams and John Q Adams Hall
Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Blue Wall Eatery
Asian, deli, grill, pizza, soup
Campus Center
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Café Pura Vida
Baked goods, coffee
Campus Center
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Coffee Café
Baked goods, coffee, sandwiches, snacks
Lobby of W.E.B. Du Bois Library
Daily 24 hours
Earthfoods Café
Vegetarian
Student Union
Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Franklin Dining Commons
American, grab 'n go, international bar, pasta, pizza, salad, vegan
Central residential area
Sunday–Thursday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Freshens
Smoothies
Campus Center
Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Greenough Sub Shop
Subs
Greenough Residence Hall
Sunday–Thursday 4 p.m.–12 a.m., Saturday 6 p.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hampshire Dining Commons
American, Asian, breakfast, deli, pizza, salad, vegetarian
Southwest residential area
Daily 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Herter Express
Grab 'n go items
Herter Hall
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hillside Room
Variety, including American, pasta, pizza, stir-fry, sushi
Worchester Dining Commons
Sunday–Thursday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Kosher Dining
Kosher
Franklin Dining Commons
Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Oak Room
Variety, including American, pasta, pizza, stir-fry, sushi
Worchester Dining Commons
Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
People’s Market
Healthy, organic
Student Union
Monday, Friday 8:45 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday 8:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
Southwest Café
Mexican, The Pita Pit, pizza, wings
Hampden
Daily 5 p.m.-1 a.m.
Sweets N’ More
Ice cream, snacks
Field Hall
Sunday–Thursday 7:30 p.m.–12 a.m.
Sylvan Snack Bar
Entrees, snacks
McNamara Residence Hall
Sunday–Thursday 7 p.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
The Hatch
Asian, chicken, Mexican, soup
Campus Center
Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Marketplace Café
Campus Center
Breakfast, Café Talesai (Thai), lunch items, Pita Pit
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Pita Pit
Pitas, salads
Worchester Dining Commons
Daily 5 p.m.–1 a.m.
Thompson Hall Café
Baked goods, deli, coffee, salad
Thompson Hall
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Whitmore Café
Breakfast, grill items, pizza, salads, sandwiches, wraps
Whitmore Administration Building
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
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