University of Virginia
- Campus Dining

RT
Currently attending or alumni?
Review this school!
Are you interested
in this school?
Saving your decision
Yes
Maybe
No

We will attempt to notify this
school of your interest.

This school has been saved to your schools list.

This school has been removed from your recommended schools list.

For your next recommendation, check out .

University of Virginia - Campus Dining - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Campus Dining

Quick Stats

Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 21
Average Meal Plan Cost $3920 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Greenberry’s (Alderman Café)
  • Pavillion XI

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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.

See how you stack up against students who were accepted to this school . . .And calculate your chances!Register to get started

Virginia Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Sort by:

Loading...

Campus Dining at University of Virginia

uvagohooos

Spanish Language and Literature '14

3.1
B-

Campus Dining Is Not Great

The food in the dining halls gets old fast. Also, its not the greatest value. One swipe is about 11 dollars and I rarely felt like I got 11 dollars worth of food. Living off campus and cooking your own food is definitely a healthier/cheaper option. Although, They are currently doing renovations and once Newcomb is done it could be pretty good! Incoming first years are luckier than we were.

Apr 17, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Campus Dining at University of Virginia

cflood11

Computer Science '15

2.3
C

Dining Halls

The dining halls appear to have excellent food when you come to visit on any admissions trips but once the school year starts as a first year the quality slowly declines and you get bored of the same food every week. Try to find other places than the dining halls early on and you won't get bored of them as quickly.

Apr 13, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Campus Dining at University of Virginia

uvagohoos

International Studies and Government '15

3.1
B-

Tolerable

Dining is repetitive and some foods are simple gross, but the food is tolerable and you will not starve. UVA has a good "plus dollars"system where you can go and get food not at dining halls like Chick-fil-a and pizza!

Jan 13, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate
User rating for University of Virginia - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 41 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate campus dining on the following topics

Facts

24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money Domino's
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.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Alderman Café
Location: Alderman Library, fourth floor
Food: Coffee, tea, baked goods, bagels
Hours: 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
Location: Newcomb Hall, ground floor
Food: Coffee, bagels, breads, pastries, salads, soups
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

C3 at Lambeth
Location: Lambeth Field apartment complex
Food: Snacks, chips, beverages
Hours: Monday–Friday 5 p.m.–12 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.

C3 at Newcomb
Location: Newcomb Hall
Food: Snacks, chips, beverages
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.–11 p.m.

C3 at Runk
Location: Hereford College
Food: Snacks, chips, beverages
Hours: Daily 4 p.m.–12 a.m.

The Castle
Location: Bonnycastle Dorm, ground floor
Food: 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)
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–2 a.m.

The Crossroads
Location: West Campus
Food: Pao’s Panini (specialty sandwiches), Sbarro’s (pizza, Italian), The Stoplight Grill (burgers, fries)
Hours: 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
Location: Fiske-Kimball Fine Arts Library, ground floor
Food: Breakfast biscuits, bagels, pastries, coffee, soup, deli sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Java City
Location: UVA Bookstore
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Language Houses
Location: The French House, Spanish House, Shea House
Food: Dinner variety
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Newcomb Hall
Location: Central Grounds
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: 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.

Observatory Hill
Location: Next to the first-year dorms
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: 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
Location: Newcomb Hall, Ground Floor
Food: 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)
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

Poolside Café
Location: Aquatic Fitness Center
Food: Smoothies, sandwiches, salads
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Runk Hall
Location: Hereford College
Food: Cafeteria-style
Hours: 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.

Sidley, Austin, Brown, and Wood Cafè
Location: Student Faculty Center, 1st floor
Food: Bene Pizzeria (pizza, calzones), Grille Works (burgers, fries), Kettle Classics (soups, breads) World’s Fare (international hot entrees, sides), Montague’s Deli (specialty sandwiches)
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

West Range Cafè
Location: Next to Garrett Hall
Food: Coffee, smoothies
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Become a Contributing Author Learn more »

Most Recent Student Author View all

Name
Haley Bryant
Hometown
London, UK
Major
Media Studies

College Prowler is seeking talented student authors to assist with writing and updating the College Prowler guides to their schools. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain experience and tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is really like at your college.

Buy the eBook "University of Virginia 2012: Off The Record"
Download a FREE Printable Summary (PDF)