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University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Campus Dining - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Campus Dining

B+
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Average Meal Plan Cost $3621 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Everyone living in campus housing is required to have one, unless living in the University apartments.
Student Favorites
  • East Campus Union
  • Selleck Dining Hall

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Some students at UNL are more cynical about dorm food than others. The largest complaint is not about the quality of the food, but its repetition. When students can’t stomach the idea of the nacho bar again, they venture to the Student Union food court or one of many restaurants downtown.

To put it simply, on-campus dining at UNL is not gourmet, but it is low maintenance. If you offered an off-campus student a free meal at a dining hall, he’d jump at the chance because although it’s not spectacular, at least he wouldn’t have to shop for it, cook it, or clean up afterwards. But, for students who eat dorm food more routinely, some variety sure would sure spice things up.

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Campus Dining at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

bnguyening93

Mechanical Engineering '15

2.7
C+

Decent, but Very Location Dependent

The food service provided by UNL is rather lackluster, I mean the Organic Food Cafeterias make the most delicious foods on campus. There is so many repetitive menus among all of the dining halls. They all serve similar foods on the same day. There is some option for students with certain dietary concerns, however for a lactose intolerant person such as myself, it is hard to find delicious food in the dining halls that is not laden in mounds of cheese or soaked in puddles of cream.

May 03, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

dgermer33

Economics '15

3.8
B+

Good Value

The food is not the best but it still solid. Quiet a few options and the best thing is the convince. You never have to make food, clean it up, or go to get groceries. The money you spend on meal plan easily makes up for all the time you would spend on food instead.

Feb 27, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Mel2393

Public Relations '15

4.6
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Campus Dining

There are several dining halls spread out across the campus which offers a variety and convenience no matter where you are on campus. Obviously, some dining halls are better than other and offer fresher food, but overall there is a pretty good selection at all of them. The only thing i dislike about the dining halls is the limited operating hours. Kids in night classes definitely have trouble getting dinner in time because it seems like all the dining halls close relatively early.

Feb 22, 2012

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User rating for University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 37 user reviews.

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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Special Options The Hewitt, or the Training Table, is inside Memorial Stadium and is predominantly for student athletes. However, the average Joe student can also eat breakfast and lunch there. The pluses—healthy food including the best fresh fruit and veggies on campus, skinless chicken, and lean red meat. The minuses—hats/bandannas are prohibited and you’ll sometimes feel a bit out of place.
Did You Know?
  • With UNL's meal plan there's no limit to how many times or how much you can eat in a day. There are also no limitations to which dining halls you eat in—so if you live in Abel you can still eat with your friends in Smith.
  • All of the dining halls have wireless Internet, so students can study and snack at the same time.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Abel/Sandoz Dining Center
Location: Abel/Sandoz complex
Food: American grill, entrees, sandwiches, vegetarian
Hours: Monday–Thursday 6:45 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m., Friday 6:45 a.m.–2 p.m., 3:30 p.m.–7 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Cafinna Café
Location: Nebraska City Union
Food: Baked goods, coffee, smoothies, specialty drinks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Cather/Pound/Neihardt Dining Center
Location: CPN Complex
Food: Specialty food, traditional fare
Hours: Monday–Thursday 6:45 a.m.–2 p.m., 3:30 p.m.–7 p.m., Friday 6:45 a.m.–2 p.m.

East Union Café and Grill
Location: East Campus Student Union
Food: Grill, made-to-order sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m.

Food Court
Location: Nebraska City Union
Food: The Bakery, Burger King, Imperial Palace, Sbarro’s, Subway
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

Harper/Schramm/Smith Dining Center
Location: HSS Complex
Food: Continental breakfast
Hours: Daily 6:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

The Lounge
Location: Basement of CPN
Food: Snack bar
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 7 p.m.–12 a.m.

Selleck Dining Center
Location: Selleck Quad
Food: American, deli, international cuisine, made-to-order omelets, pasta, pizza, salad bar, soup
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Selleck Express
Location: Selleck Quad
Food: Pizza, snacks
Hours: Daily 8 p.m.–1 a.m.

The Snack Shack
Location: Abel/Sandoz
Food: Hoagies, snacks
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 9 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

Village Market
Location: Husker Village
Food: Convenience store
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–1 a.m.

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