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Campus Dining

Quick Stats

Average Meal Plan Cost $4530 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Commons Center
  • CT West
  • The Pub
  • Quizno’s Subs

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Other than dinner at Rand, students are very positive about the quality of the food. Fortunately, there are so many other choices on most days that it is hard not to find something you like. But, on-campus weekend dining options are extremely limited.

Vanderbilt has recently overhauled its meal plan system, which gives students a great deal more flexibility in their food options. However, despite the high quality and selection of what is available, the prices are ridiculously inflated, and there isn’t a grocery store within walking distance—the cost of living is very high within the “Vanderbubble.”
 

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Campus Dining at Vanderbilt University

stsl77

Nursing '11

2.3
C

Fine, Nothing Special

There aren't that many options for dining at Vandy, although if you get creative, you can stay pretty satisfied. The best places in my opinion are the Commons Dining Hall, which has several different choices from a salad bar to Chinese food, and Chef James, which has a different hot entree each day. Although healthy eating isn't the easiest, with a little bit of effort and planning, it's definitely possible. I recommend trying to live off campus, that way you can avoid the meal plan altogether and eat what you want!

May 07, 2012

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Campus Dining at Vanderbilt University

Faffen

Drama and Theatre Production '11

3.8
B+

Belmont Kids Are Jealous

The places on-campus are decent, but you have to remember that you are in the south. There's a good chance you'll get a little tired of attempts at biscuits and gravy. The best options as far as variety and taste are the Commons (where all freshmen live), Grins (the only certified Kosher restaurant in middle Tennessee. It's also vegetarian and has fantastic pastries.), and Nectar (the only completely organic place on-campus).

The great thing about the way Vandy's meal plan is set up is that they offer something called Taste of Nashville, which gives students the option to use their meal money at off-campus restaurants, such as Chili's, Qdoba, TGIFriday's, and many more.

Apr 09, 2012

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Campus Dining at Vanderbilt University

lewells

Communications '14

3.8
B+

Good but Tiring

The Freshman area of campus is host to the better, in my opinion dining hall. The choices are rotated and there are always a lot of options except for the on the weekends. There is a lot to eat from here of the various "munchie marts" on campus. The "upperclass" dining area called Rand is a bit more traditional and the food choices are mediocre but still good. I know there will be more additions in the future. I think 14 meals a week is sufficient for upperclassmen.

Jul 31, 2011

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User rating for Vanderbilt University - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 21 user reviews.

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Facts

24-Hour Dining Branscomb Varsity Market
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Did You Know?
  • VU meal plan hours are as follows. Breakfast is Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Lunch is daily 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Dinner is daily 4:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
  • Students can only use their ID cards at certain campus restaurants during these hours. Meals during "off hours" must be purchased with campus "meal money."

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Alpine Bagel
Location: Basement of Towers
Food: Bagels, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10:30 a.m.; Sunday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m.

Branscomb Varsity Marketplace
Location: Branscomb
Food: Sandwiches, munchies, drinks, side items
Hours: Daily open 24 hours

Center Smoothie
Location: Sarratt Student Center
Food: Bagels, fruit, granola, muffins, smoothies

CT West
Location: Carmichael Towers
Food: American, BBQ
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

Grins Vegetarian Cafe
Location: Schulman Student Center
Food: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Kosher
Hours: Hours Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Mud
Location: Carmichael Towers
Food: American, BBQ
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

The Pub (Overcut Oak)
Location: Sarratt Student Center
Food: Grilled fare
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–10 p.m.

Quizno’s Sub
Location: Carmichael Towers
Food: Toasted subs, soups, deluxe salads
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Rand Hall
Location: Sarratt Student Center
Food: Greek, American, Chinese, Mexican, deli, breakfast foods
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and 4 p.m.–8 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturday 11a.m.–3 p.m.; Saturday Brunch 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Ro Tiki
Location: Branscomb Varsity Marketplace
Food: Hawaiian, wraps, pizza
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

Villa Pizza
Location: Basement of Towers
Food: Pizza, pasta, calzones
Hours: Sunday–Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–11 p.m.

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