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Campus Dining

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Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 20
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Breakfast at any of the cafeterias
  • Smokey’s in the UC for lunch

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If you live in a dorm as a freshman, which is required for non-commuters, you are more or less required to purchase a meal plan. Students’ opinions vary on the quality and selection of food, but most are satisfied with what UT has offered. When you have had your fill of cafeteria food, there are many fast food options. One thing is for certain, you will gain a whole new appreciation for your mother’s cooking that you had taken for granted so many years. You will clean your plate, and possibly the rest of the family’s plates, during each visit.

Since you will be stuck with the UT Dining Services meal plan, why not make the most of it? The key is to read and understand the meal plan rules. Keep track of your bonus bucks, and eat during allotted dining hours. If you know you are going to need something, such as snacks, and have room to pack them, stock up as much as possible! Finally, remember that bonus bucks do not roll over. If you have $200 left at the end of the semester, it will not be added to the following semester. Take my word for it, the money is not donated to charity and is not tax deductible, so if you don’t use it, you have essentially thrown it away.

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Campus Dining at University of Tennessee

tholdren

'15

Psychology

5.0
A+

Awesome Food Choices

UT has great choices for meals. If you have time the cafeteria is best if you have a meal plan. There are a couple throughout campus. There are also many fast food restaurants around campus that take meal equivalency (about $5) and also dining dollars (which come with most of the meal plans, and you may also add on to it). For when you just need a snack there are PODs (Provisions on Demand) all over campus. They have snacks like chips, drinks, fruit, microwavable items, sandwiches, etc.

Feb 13, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Tennessee

asmit204

'14

Biological Engineering

4.2
A-

Good for a While

Dining halls and other campus food is better than expected. It just gets old after eating it several times a day. But what doesn't?

Jan 20, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Tennessee

optoutkid

'15

Nuclear Engineering

3.8
B+

Decent Quality

Campus food is generally pretty good. The only problem is that there aren't many good places to eat a dining hall meal or use meal equivalency during lunch hours on the side of campus where classes are. To eat under your meal plan and not use dining dollars you have to walk all the way back to the dorms.

Jan 05, 2012

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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money Off-Campus Dining Network meal plans are available. These act as debit accounts for use at local restaurants. See www.ocdn.com for details.
Did You Know?

Pay close attention to the meal plan rules. There are only certain hours you can use your daily allowance for meals. Meals not within certain hours are deducted from “bonus bucks.” Prices of goods in the small snack shops in and around dorms are highly inflated.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

All-American Grill & Grocery
Location: Presidential Court Building
Food: Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut, Salad Garden, Smokey’s Doghouse, Grille Works, Kettle Classics, grocery/convenience
Hours: (Grill) Monday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10:30 p.m.; (Grocery) Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 2 p.m.–10 p.m.

Andy’s Pantry
Location: Andy Holt Apartments
Food: Convenience, grab-n-go items
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–12 a.m.

The Café
Location: Thompson-Boling Arena
Food: American, salad bar, Starbucks coffee
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Einstein Bros, Bagels
Location: Arts and Architecture Building
Food: Bagels, sandwiches, coffee
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Hermitage Room
Location: UC top floor
Food: Fine dining
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Hess Express Grocery
Location: Hess Hall
Food: Convenience, grab-n-go items
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–12 a.m.

KFC Express
Location: Hess Hall
Food: Fried Chicken
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m.

Mabel’s Café
Location: McCord Hall
Food: American, Starbucks
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Morrill Dining
Location: Morrill Hall
Food: Restaurant, buffet
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

P.O.D. Market at Laurel Hall
Location: Laurel Hall
Food: Convenience
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Presidential Court Café
Location: Presidential Courtyard
Food: Pan Geos (pasta, Mediterranean), buffet
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 a.m., 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Rocky Top Café
Location: University Center
Food: Sbarro's, Quiznos, Burger King, Jump Asian, Fresh on the Go, Mayfield Ice Cream
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

The Sidebar Café
Location: Taylor Law School Building
Food: Starbucks, grab-n-go items
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Smokey’s
Location: University Center
Food: Tortilla Fresca, Tennessee Subs, Woodstone’s, The Squeeze, Take One!, It’s a Toss Up!, World’s Fare, and Smokey’s Traditions
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Smoothie King
Location: Rec Sports Center
Food: Smoothies, sports drinks
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sophie’s Place
Location: Strong Hall
Food: Buffet
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Sunday 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

The Sweet Tooth
Location: Presidential Courtyard
Food: Grocery, grab-n-go items
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–1 a.m.

Varsity Inn
Location: Gibbs Hall
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–9 a.m., 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

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