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Campus Dining

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Average Meal Plan Cost $3350 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? No
However, students who live in any of the dorms are required to have a meal plan. If freshmen live in campus dorms, which most do, then they must have a meal plan. But it is not required of all freshmen, or those who do not live in campus dorms.
Student Favorites: Campus Dining Hall
  • Centennial Dining Hall
  • Middlebrook Dining Hall
  • Sanford Dining Hall
Student Favorites: Campus Restaurant/Vendor
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels
  • Jamba Juice
  • Panda Express
Student Favorites: Breakfast Food on Campus
  • Bagels
  • Cereal
  • Fruits
  • Smoothies
  • Waffles/pancakes
Student Favorites: Lunch/Dinner Entrée on Campus
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Pasta
  • Pizza
  • Salad
  • Subs and sandwiches
Student Favorites: Late-night Snack on Campus
  • Centennial late-night dinner
  • Cereal
  • Cookies
  • Pizza
Student Favorites
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels
  • Jamba Juice
  • Panda Express

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Dining hall food at the University of Minnesota is just about average. Students are usually unsatisfied with the variety of food options available. Eating dining hall food gets boring because it's usually similar types of food. Vegetarians and vegans do not get very edible options. Eating salads, cereal, or rice dishes is not substantial enough for the amount of money students spend on meal plans. All dorms offer a salad bar, but only some offer deli sandwiches. There is always an option of some sort of burger or fries or pizza. A type of dessert is always served, as well. An ice cream dispenser is also installed in all dining halls. The unfortunate part is that weekly meals do not roll over. Every meal costs to be about $9, which is a lot of money for students who do not finish all of their weekly meals. Many students rely on FlexDine money, which works in Coffman food court and some other places.

Eating the same food meal after meal, day after day, can take a toll on anyone. But props should be given to Dining Services for listening to student opinions. Dining Services has held contests for students to submit their favorite recipe, and the winning recipe is then served at the dining halls. They also have different ethnic food from across the world once a week. But even then, students should keep some groceries and snacks such as Ramen noodles or microwaveable dinners in the fridge for the times when they miss a meal or do not like the food. Hopefully, in the future, the services will be worth the money.

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Campus Dining at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

marcosemc

Political Science and Government '14

4.6
A

Great

The places available to eat around campus are great, we have an enormous variety of restaurants, food from different countries, prices. Everything that someone wants can be found on campus.

Apr 11, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

samcatbb

Journalism '15

2.3
C

Not a Good Value

When calculating the price per meal based on the number of meals per week, each meal costs around nine dollars. However, these meals are nowhere near worth that. There aren't many options and it's easy to end up eating the same thing meal after meal. Also, the quality of the food is mediocre at best, making the dining plan seem like even more of a rip-off. However, if you're living in a dorm, it's the most convenient option.

Mar 12, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

niki22

Dental Hygiene '15

2.7
C+

Average Food

The food in the dining halls is pretty much what you'd expect from any cafeteria. It's not disgusting but it gets old after a while.

There are several different restaurants that are on and around campus though and I would definitely recommend Annie's Parlor and Cane's Chicken Strips.

Feb 03, 2012

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User rating for University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 43 user reviews.

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Facts

24-Hour Dining None
Special Options The University of Minnesota Dining Services offers at least one vegan and a few vegetarian options every meal.
Did You Know? Wednesdays are the busiest days for the on-campus coffee shops.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Bailey Dining Hall in St. Paul
Location: St. Paul Campus
Food: Deli, entrees, grill, salad bar, soups, vegetarian/vegan
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Baja Sol Tortilla Grill
Location: Coffman Union, Ground Level
Food: Mexican
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Bistro West Restaurant
Location: Hubert H. Humphrey Center, Lower Level
Food: Restaurant-style American dining
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Bleecker St.
Location: Carlson Dining Food Court, Lower Level
Food: Sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Burger Studio
Location: Carlson Dining Food Court, Lower Level
Food: Burgers
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Carlson Dining Food Court
Location: Carlson School of Management, Lower Level
Food: Food-court style
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Centennial Dining Hall
Location: Centennial Hall
Food: Dining food
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m.

Chick-fil-A
Location: Coffman Union, Ground Level
Food: Fast food
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Comstock Dining Hall
Location: Comstock Hall
Food: All-you-can-eat buffet
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Cranberry Farms
Location: Coffman Union, Ground Level
Food: Coffee and desserts
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Location: Coffman Union, Ground Level
Food: American
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Erbert & Gerbert's Bistro
Location: Coffman Union, Ground Level
Food: Sandwiches, salads
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Greens To Go
Location: Coffman Union, Ground Level
Food: Healthy
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Greens To Go
Location: St. Paul Student Center, Main Level
Food: Healthy
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

GrilleWorks
Location: Coffman Union, Ground Level
Food: Burgers, fries
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Jamba Juice
Location: Coffman Union
Food: Juice and smoothies
Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Java City at Moos
Location: Moos Tower
Food: Espresso, coffee, pre-made sandwiches, fresh pastries
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Java City St. Paul
Location: St. Paul Student Center, Ground Level
Food: Coffee, espresso, and fruit smoothies
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Middlebrook Dining Hall
Location: Middlebrook Hall
Food: All-you-can-eat buffet
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Minnesota Marketplace Food Court
Location: Coffman Union, Ground Level
Food: Deli
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Nolte Restaurant
Location: Nolte Center, Lower Level
Food: Made-to-order sandwiches, soups, salads, and snacks
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Northrop Grill
Location: Northrop Mall
Food: Sandwiches and burgers
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (May–September only)

Outside In
Location: Phillips-Wangensteen Building, Second Floor
Food: Breakfast food, burgers, grill station
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Panda Express
Location: Coffman Union, Ground Level
Food: Chinese
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Papa John's
Location: Blegen Hall, Lower Level
Food: Pizza
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Papa John's
Location: St. Paul Student Center, Main Level
Food: Pizza
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pioneer Dining Hall
Location: Pioneer Hall
Food: All-you-can-eat buffet
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sanford Dining Hall
Location: Sanford Hall
Food: All-you-can-eat buffet
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Simply Soup
Location: Coffman Union, Ground Level
Food: Soups
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: Coffman Union, Ground Level
Food: Pastries and coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Subway
Location: Essential Market in Blegen Hall, Lower Level
Food: Sandwiches, salads
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Subway
Location: St. Paul Student Center, Main Level
Food: Sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sullivan Café
Location: Mondale Hall (Law School)
Food: Deli sandwiches, pasta salad, salads, grab ‘n go items, bakery, chips, soda, and coffee
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Terrace Café Food Court
Location: St. Paul Student Center, Main Level
Food: Sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Topio's
Location: Coffman Union, Ground Level
Food: Gourmet Starbucks coffee, hot entrée items, and grilled sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Wise Owl Café
Location: Walter Library, Lower Level
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Zoca
Location: Carlson Dining Food Court, Lower Level
Food: Mexican
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

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