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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Campus Dining - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Campus Dining

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Average Meal Plan Cost $4640 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
If you live in the residence halls, you must have a meal plan.
Student Favorites: Campus Dining Hall Marketplace
Student Favorites: Campus Restaurant/Vendor
  • Noodles & Co.
  • Sadako Japanese Restaurant
Student Favorites: Breakfast Food on Campus Muffin
Student Favorites: Lunch/Dinner Entrée on Campus Chicken broccoli bake
Student Favorites: Late-night Snack on Campus Victors
Student Favorites Bursley and Markley Residence Halls

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Surprisingly, the majority of student comments about campus food at UM aren’t entirely pessimistic. Everyone admits it’s not the best food, but it seems to get fewer complaints than other schools. The student body overwhelmingly picks North Campus’s Bursley Hall as the dorm with the best food service, and East Quad gets the lowest marks, so keep that in mind if you choose Michigan.

The dorms offer several dining choices and generally seem to do the most they can with what they have, which would explain the funny-looking meatloaf at the end of the week. As compared to other schools with improved dining options, Michigan offers the typical hot and cold entrées, salad bar, and desserts. Weekend brunches are known by many students as the best cooked meals of the week, and don’t be surprised to see tired and hungover classmates wearing pajamas and slippers. For what it’s worth, you can get by just fine, but don’t expect to write home about how great the grub is.

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Campus Dining at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

chowcy

German Language and Literature '15

3.5
B

Expensive

Meals cost $10 each if you do the calculations. Food is average, but I've eaten better. Food quality depends on the dining hall you go to. North Quad is one of the better quality ones: good portions, healthy options, delicious. Mojo has the greatest variety, but they sometimes don't stock things up on time. North Campus only has one dining hall, which is kind of a problem.

Apr 30, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

misharae

Registered Nursing (RN) '15

3.1
B-

Meal Plans

There are a a lot of different places to eat with your meal plan on campus, and the food is usually okay. Theres usually a large variety of food to choose from which makes finding things you like easier. It can be difficult to use all of your meals in one semester but the added options of BlueBucks and Dinning Dollars are nice for snacks and stocking your dorm with extra food. I think overall I would just rather not have a meal plan and cook my own food or find my own places to eat, but it might be an easier option to get a meal plan if you don't like doing this.

Apr 05, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

tupaclivez

Chemistry '15

3.5
B

Food Is Fine

Everyone gets sick of the food at sometime. But that happens at any college campus. If you want to you can eat really healthy if you want.

Mar 27, 2012

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User rating for University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 48 user reviews.

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Special Options If you are unable to access a dining hall during regular hours, you can order your meal by 4 p.m. and get it to go. Also, the dining hall will be happy to provide you with a special meal if you are sick or have an injury. A friend or roommate can pick up the meal.
Did You Know? South Quad's Ciao Down Pizzeria and North Quad's Java Blue Café are open after many regular dining hours so you can use your Dining Dollars or Blue Bucks to grab a late-night snack.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Betsy Barbour House
Location: Central Campus
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

The Blue Apple
Location: Bursley Hall
Food: Groceries, pizza, salads, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–1 a.m.

Bursley Hall
Location: North Campus
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Café ConXion
Location: South Quad east wing
Food: Deli sandwiches, pastries, smoothies, Starbucks coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Ciao Down Pizzeria
Location: South Quad lower level
Food: Pizza, salads, sandwiches, sides
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 5 p.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–11 p.m.

East Quad Café
Location: East Quad first floor
Food: Sandwiches, specialty pizzas, smoothies, snack foods

East Quad Dining Hall
Location: East Quadrangle
Food: Deli sandwiches, vegetarian entrées, various grilled items
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Hideaway
Location: Mary Markley Hall, next to the Computer Learning Center
Food: Grill, salads, sandwiches, snacks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 7 p.m.–11 p.m.

Java Blue Café
Location: North Quad Dining Hall entrance
Food: Hot and cold gourmet beverages

Marketplace
Location: Hill area
Food: Breakfast, deli, international
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

Markley Dining Hall
Location: Hill area
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

North Quad Dining Hall
Location: 105 S. State St.
Food: Cafeteria-style

The North Star
Location: Baits I/Stanley House near the bus stop
Food: Bagels, hot dogs, ice cream, pastries, sandwiches, snacks, Starbucks
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

Oxford
Location: Hill area
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

Oxford Express
Location: Goddard House
Food: Beverages, snacks
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

South Quad Dining Hall
Location: Central Campus
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Victors
Location: Hill Dining Center
Food: Pizza, sandwiches, wraps
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 6 p.m.–10 p.m.

West Quad Dining Hall
Location: Central Campus
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

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