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Campus Dining

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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.

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Campus Dining at University of Virginia

uvagohoos

'15

International Studies and Government

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

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Campus Dining at University of Virginia

hzc6bd

'14

Computer Science

3.5
B

Food, Food, Food!

The cafeteria food is...just okay. Don't expect anything good, just mediocre. We do have renovations coming, so it may get better. Luckily the food spots on campus are good and accept plus dollars which is just credits that come with your meal plan. There are also many good restaurants and small eats that are 10-20 minutes walk away.

Jan 02, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Virginia

MsCavalier

'15

Engineering Science

4.6
A

Quite Good

Despite what people say, our dining halls are quite good. The food tastes good and there are always a nice variety of options to choose from. When you are bored, you can always eat out or go to a different dining hall or a language house dining hall to try something different. I recommend not getting unlimited or 15+ meal plan, though. 13+ is ideal because you will always skip meals due to your busy schedule.

Dec 28, 2011

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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.

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