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University of Virginia - Campus DiningCollege Prowler3.46
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Campus Dining Grades:
Quick StatsFreshman Meal Plan Requirement
Yes
Average Meal Plan Cost
$1,890 per semester
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex MoneyStudent Favorites
- Greenberry’s (Alderman Café)
College Prowler Take
Most students find the on-campus dining to be pretty standard, as far as cafeteria food goes. Some say that they love the dining halls, but these students are few and far between. The salad, wrap, cereal, and ethnic/alternative food stations are normally pretty reliable in that everyone can probably find something to eat there. The biggest complaint seems to be that the food is always the same, and it is sometimes difficult for vegetarians and vegans to find something that suits their needs. New initiatives on campus have been launched to help students both broaden their nutritional horizons and balance their meals. The dining halls try to give appropriate serving sizes and variety and offer the services of nutritionists to all students who have a meal plan. After you tire of the dining hall, you can use Plus Dollars, CAV advantage, or cash in the PAV, bakery, the Castle, or any other on-campus food facility. Though the food in these places is much better than the dining hall routine and predictability, it is not always the healthiest. You won’t go hungry at UVA, even if you won’t be eating as well as you did at home. Many students enjoy Sunday brunches, with a make-your-own omelet station and all sorts of other fatty foods to soak up the alcohol from the night before. The PAV and the bakery, located on the ground floor of Newcomb Hall, are always pleasant breaks from the cafeteria, offering Pizza Hut, Chik-Fil-A, sushi, a smoothie station, and a delicatessan. Despite the standard repetition, the dining hall does offer a good number of options, as well as the opportunity to chat with friends and have lively group meals. Students Speak Out
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csb7cb says: University of Virginia 2013 Biological and Biomedical Sciences  |
The Food Can DEFINITELY Be Better
C+
The food is not the best part of U.Va. The dining halls are a hit or miss. One day the food could be the bomb-dot-com, and the rest of the week will be a bust. Th variety isn't that high, but a lot of vegetarian options. Plus Dollars go by quickly; save them or get a meal plan that suits you. The Castle is always delicious for late night or anytime meals. West Range Cafe is great for lunch and delicious smoothies.
Campus Dining: March 17, 2010
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newsjunkie says: University of Virginia 2013 Social Sciences |
Repetitive Options
B+
The dining hall options can get repetitive after awhile, but other than it's okay. Sometimes it does feel like there are more vegetarian/vegan options than options for non-vegetarians/vegans.
Campus Dining: January 03, 2010
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vabaker2011 says: University of Virginia 2011 Education |
It's decent enough. Usually...
It's decent enough. Usually there's enough variety that you can find something. If not, there's always salad and cereal. They try really hard, though, to have random things going on in the dining halls. They'll have root beer floats or ice cream over warm doughnuts occasionally.
Campus Dining: June 14, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
As a first-year student, you will...
As a first-year student, you will be required to buy a meal plan. The dining halls serve really good food—at least, Runk and Newcomb do; O-hill is not so good. There are a ton of snack places on campus. |
Anonymous says: |
It depends on where you live....
It depends on where you live. Newcomb Hall is pretty good, and Runk is the worst. |
Dining Halls
Observatory Hill
Cafeteria-style
Next to the first-year dorms
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.–4 p.m., 5 p.m.–8 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Pavilion XI
Chick-fil-A (chicken sandwiches, waffle fries), Cranberry Farms (turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes), Freshens (smoothies, ice cream, yogurt), Montague’s Deli (made-to-order deli)
Newcomb Hall, Ground Floor
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–8 p.m.
Language Houses
Dinner variety
The French House, Spanish House, Shea House
Monday–Thursday 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Newcomb Hall
Cafeteria-style
Central Grounds
Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.–4 p.m., 5 p.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Sidley, Austin, Brown, and Wood Cafè
Bene Pizzeria (pizza, calzones), Grille Works (burgers, fries), Kettle Classics (soups, breads) World’s Fare (international hot entrees, sides), Montague’s Deli (specialty sandwiches)
Student Faculty Center, 1st floor
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
West Range Cafè
Coffee, smoothies
Next to Garrett Hall
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Poolside Café
Smoothies, sandwiches, salads
Aquatic Fitness Center
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Runk Hall
Cafeteria-style
Hereford College
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10:40 a.m., 10:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m., 5 p.m.–8 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Java City
Coffee, pastries
UVA Bookstore
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
C3 at Lambeth
Snacks, chips, beverages
Lambeth Field apartment complex
Monday–Friday 5 p.m.–12 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.
C3 at Newcomb
Snacks, chips, beverages
Newcomb Hall
Monday–Friday 8 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–11 p.m.
Alderman Café
Coffee, tea, baked goods, bagels
Alderman Library, fourth floor
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.–11 p.m.
The Bakery
Coffee, bagels, breads, pastries, salads, soups
Newcomb Hall, ground floor
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Crossroads
Pao’s Panini (specialty sandwiches), Sbarro’s (pizza, Italian), The Stoplight Grill (burgers, fries)
West Campus
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday 3 p.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–12 a.m.
Fine Arts Lounge
Breakfast biscuits, bagels, pastries, coffee, soup, deli sandwiches
Fiske-Kimball Fine Arts Library, ground floor
Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
C3 at Runk
Snacks, chips, beverages
Hereford College
Daily 4 p.m.–12 a.m.
The Castle
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream (ice cream), Grille Works (grilled hamburgers, chicken, fries, Philly sandwiches and breakfast items), Kettle Classics Soup Station (soups, beverages, breads), Montague’s Deli (sandwiches)
Bonnycastle Dorm, ground floor
Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–2 a.m.
Did You Know?With your meal plan, you get a certain amount of Plus Dollars, which allow you to purchase food at all the on-campus eateries (the regular meal plan only allows you to go to one of the three dining halls on grounds), and at both Domino's Pizza locations in Charlottesville. Be sure to use all of your Plus Dollars by the end of the academic year, as you will not get them back.
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