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University of Oklahoma - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.62

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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 12
Average Meal Plan Cost $3542 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Couch Restaurants
  • The Laughing Tomato
  • Quiznos

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OU definitely gives new meaning to the Freshman 15 because there is no lack whatsoever of fine cuisine on this campus. If you took the saying “you are what you eat” literally, then on any given day, you could walk into a class at OU and see a chicken fried steak conversing with an Indian curry taco. Food at the University is as diverse as its student population. For the student with a basic taste, the student union offers many of the popular fast food chains, such as Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A, and a nice 24-hour fast food restaurant that serves burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast. Different international student associations also host events throughout the week which includes a typical meal from their country. In the grand tradition of cafeterias, OU does nothing to interrupt the status quo of meals prepared for mass consumption.

Although the cafeteria does not provide many exquisite meals, it does serve home favorites like grilled chicken, coleslaw, and spaghetti and also offers a large salad bar. For those who like to spice it up, they also have an area where you can make your own stir-fry. It should be noted that the cafeteria is a great place to catch up and hang out with your friends before heading back to the dorm to uh, study.

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Campus Dining at University of Oklahoma

Spirograph

'14

International Business

3.1
B-

A Wide Variety That Often Lacks Quality

Simply put, the University's meal system is a scam. It's only a way to guarantee you spend your money on campus; it saves you nothing. Your only options are a proportional split between meals, and meal points (i.e., 300 points, 10 meals a week, or 600 points, 6 meals a week, etc.). The problem is that only the Couch Restaurants, at the far south end of campus away from academic buildings, takes meals before 2:30 PM. At the Union, all of the restaurants are points-only until 2:30, and even then, while it costs $10 cash to get into the Couch Restaurants, a meal exchange only gives $7. While the Restaurants themselves have plenty of variety, the quality is mediocre, and you'll quickly notice that most, if not all, of the food is frozen shortly before it is served. Expect large quantities of food, but don't expect it to be good. At the Union, Chik-Fil-A and Quiznos give a nice break from the rest of the mediocre on-campus dining, but your best bet is to head to Campus Corner, and hit Pita-Pit.

Feb 03, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Oklahoma

andieamis

'15

Nursing

3.5
B

Dining Experience

There are a lot of options on campus but not very many healthy ones. I feel like there is a lot of fast food options which I understand are popular but I wish there was something healthier like a good salad place especially closer to the dorms.

Jan 29, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Oklahoma

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'15

Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law

4.2
A-

Buffet Style

So many options. The main food area is a circular building where it's pay to get in, then all you can eat buffet. Things from Greek to Italian, to Chick-Fil-A, to Chinese, to a vegatarian station, to American, build your own Mexican plate, sweet shop, etc. All in one place. 18 total inside this building. Other places are pretty generic. You have Burger King close by, a convenience store in the dorms, a 24 hour restaurant, Starbucks and a few others. Food does get a bit tiring after a while but there's usually plenty of variety.

Dec 09, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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24-Hour Dining Crossroads in the Union
Special Options Enjoy the beautiful campus and eat your own lunch outside—either on a bench, or sprawled out on the lawn in the middle of the south oval.
Did You Know?

“Kitchen Comments” is a popular weekly publication that includes students’ feedback of the dining options on campus, complete with a staff member’s response to them. It can be picked up at many dining areas on campus, and it is very common for students to submit their comments or ideas.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Amicus Café
Location: OU College of Law
Food: Breakfast, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Bedrock Café
Location: Sarkey Energy Center, basement
Food: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, snacks
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Bookmark Café
Location: Bizzell Memorial Library, basement
Food: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.-1 a.m., Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–1 a.m.

Burger King
Location: Adams Center, Muldrow Tower, first floor
Food: Fast food
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–2 a.m.

Chick-fil-A
Location: Oklahoma Memorial Union
Food: Fast food
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–5 a.m.

Cinnabon
Location: Cate Food Court
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Couch Express
Location: Couch Center, first floor
Food: Breakfast, drinks, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–12 a.m.

Couch Restaurants
Location: Next to Couch Towers
Food: Desserts, grill, sandwiches, vegetarian, yogurt
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m.

Crossroads
Location: Oklahoma Memorial Union
Food: Breakfast, sandwiches, snacks
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Flying Cow Café
Location: National Weather Center
Food: Chick-fil-A, ice cream, pizza, sandwiches, smoothies, snacks
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Freshëns
Location: Huston Huffman
Food: Smoothies
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

HSC Food Court
Location: David L. Boren Student Union, Health Sciences Center campus
Food: Chick-fil-A, ice cream, salads, sandwiches, soup, Starbucks, sushi, vegetarian
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Laughing Tomato
Location: Oklahoma Memorial Union
Food: Eco-friendly salads, soups, wraps
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

O'Henry's
Location: Cate Food Court
Food: Sandwiches, snacks
Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m.

Oliver's
Location: Cate Food Court
Food: Breakfast, hot bar
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 8 a.m.–12 a.m.

Quiznos
Location: Oklahoma Memorial Union, food court
Food: Sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Redbud Café
Location: Sam Noble Museum of Natural History
Food: Sandwiches, soup
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Roscoe's
Location: Cate Center
Food: Coffee, pastries, snacks
Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: Oklahoma Memorial Union
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

Taco Mayo
Location: Cate Center
Food: Mexican
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Wendy’s
Location: Oklahoma Memorial Union
Food: Fast food
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Xcetera
Location: Walker Center
Food: Drinks, produce, snacks
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.–12 a.m.

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