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University of Richmond - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Campus Dining

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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 19
Average Meal Plan Cost $5540 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • The Cellar
  • Papa John’s

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There really isn’t much selection at all as far as on-campus dining is concerned. Undergrads usually eat all their meals at the main dining hall, E. Bruce Heilman Dining Center (D-Hall). The food isn’t half bad here, especially at breakfast. During the week, D-Hall offers an omelet bar, which is a favorite among students. There are also theme nights where exotic food is served. The University hires outside companies to cater these events and even brings in professional sushi chefs for the Asian-themed meal. Aside from these meals, the food is edible, but not amazing. Tyler’s Grill (the Pier) is great for a quick snack, but the selection is severely limited and you can only eat so many chicken sandwiches. The Cellar offers great food, but requires a longer time commitment and is only open for dinner.

One of the strengths of the University is that it offers many different and flexible meal plan options. Although freshmen are required to buy the full plan, less extensive plans are favored by the upperclassmen, the most popular of these being Spider Flex which gives students $1290 to spend at on-campus dining however they want. One bonus in this plan is that it can be used to buy beer at the Cellar. Students have been known to use up their entire meal plan within the first few months of the semester on beer alone.

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Campus Dining at University of Richmond

robbiek3

'13

Business Administration and Management

4.2
A-

Solid

Food services getting better. The School is working on its selection and quality of food. Definitely investing $$ into improving food services.

Jan 25, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Richmond

sdunn15

'14

Business Administration and Management

4.2
A-

D-Hall delivers

While some over-privileged students like to complain, the truth be told, the quality and food selection in D-Hall are actually decent. I’m an eyewitness to the food set-up at a lot of similar size schools that my friends attend, and some are downright scary. While there are D-Hall entrees that are definitely avoided, the variety and consistency of the food is generally good. The international & dietary challenged students, (you know who you are), sometimes groan, but they eventually find something to eat. Granted, there’s monotony and an institutional quality to D-Hall after a time, but most students seem to make due. It’s never going to be home cooking or the Sunday brunch at the Jefferson Hotel. Most students blow campus from time to time and hit a nearby restaurant when they need a change of scenery. It is fun to listen to parents and visitors in D-Hall fawn over the luxurious surroundings and food choices versus the slop they ate in their college cafeteria back in the 1970’s.

Dec 24, 2011

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Campus Dining at University of Richmond

srichey21

'11

Biology

4.6
A

Great Food but Poor Times

The dining hall at University of Richmond is awesome! I love the options that are available, especially for vegetarians and gluten-free allergies. However, the times that the dining hall is open are not convienant. They need to stay open later for college students who are busy later at night.

Jun 06, 2011

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24-Hour Dining None
Special Options Nowhere else accepts the meal plan.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

8:15 at Boatwright
Location: Boatwright Memorial Library
Food: Starbucks coffee, Tazo tea, pastries, Einstein Bros. bagels
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.–1 a.m.

The Cellar
Location: Tyler Haynes Commons
Food: American
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 p.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–1 a.m.

E. Bruce Heilman Dining Center (D-Hall)
Location: Across from the Science Building
Food: Buffet-style, salad bar
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–6:45 p.m.

Edible Bites
Location: Across from the Science Building, inside the E. Bruce Heilman Dining Center
Food: Convenience store; snacks, microwaveable meals, necessities
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., 5 p.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Freshëns
Location: Tyler Haynes Commons, lower level
Food: Smoothies
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

Tyler’s Grill (The Pier)
Location: Tyler Haynes Commons
Food: American fast food
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Whitehurst
Location: Between Freeman Hall and the Weinstein Building
Food: Snacks and microwaveable meals
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 p.m.–1 a.m.

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