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University of Massachusetts - Campus DiningCollege Prowler3.85
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Campus Dining Grades:
Quick StatsFreshman Meal Plan Requirement
Yes
Average Meal Plan Cost
$1,832 per semester
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money24-Hour Dining
- Coffee Café in W.E.B. Du Bois Library
Special 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 pretty good. Considering the number of people they feed, they keep the shelves stocked and the cafeterias clean. If you want a little variety, your best bet is to eat at one of the many cafeterias across campus. Students have the option of purchasing off-campus meal plans (OCMP), allowing them to dine at many of the restaurants 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. 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. More than half of the non-dormitory buildings have some place to eat, even if it’s just a small coffee and pastry stand. 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 will like. 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:
a9000 says: University of Massachusetts 2013 Undecided  |
Great Food
A+
Each of the dining commons are great in their own way. There is always something for everyone and the food is great. All the dining commons have wi-fi so that you can do homework. They are even open late at night. I have never had a better dining experience at any other college. The meal plans are reasonable and you can eat as much as you want.
Campus Dining: February 03, 2010
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cheergrl91 says: University of Massachusetts 2013 Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
Oh Umasssssss
B-
UMass dining has great food ...at first. The food is great the first couple weeks until you eat the same good food for the next three months. The only way to escape the repetitive nature of the DC is with your YCMP swipes or debit for eating at different places on campus such as blue wall and the hatch. UMass is improving with different stations of food such as the sushi and stir fry. Its getting better!
Campus Dining: December 13, 2009
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whythepie says: University of Massachusetts 2013 Social Sciences |
Good Until Thanksgiving
A-
The food was good, and visiting friends said it was better than their school's food. But, once I went home for Thanksgiving and came back, I couldn't stand the smell of the Dining Hall.
Campus Dining: December 13, 2009
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markmark says: University of Massachusetts 2009 Business |
Food Is Amazing
A+
The food is way better than my mother's. Name one other university dining system that has steak, lobster and sushi on a regular basis.
Campus Dining: November 30, 2009
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stevecocacola says: University of Massachusetts 2012 Other |
Berkshire is good
A-
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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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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