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Campus Dining

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Average Meal Plan Cost $5000 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Bartley-The Exchange
  • Connelly
  • Dougherty
  • The Italian Kitchen
  • The Pit
  • Second Storey
  • The Spit

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

College food, no matter where you go, is never close to a home-cooked meal. That’s always one of the reasons going home on breaks is that much better. That aside, Villanova has a decent selection of pretty edible food. All types of eating preferences are looked after, so whether you are vegetarian, vegan, or have religious eating restrictions, dining services offers options for you. Not to mention that if you are hungry, the three cafeterias have decent food—and as much as you can eat. Breakfast is always good, with a variety of eggs, sandwiches, omelets, pancakes, and fruit.

It also helps that there are plenty of food specialty places around campus. The only problem with these, though, is that they tend to close early for a college campus and leave students in a position to get takeout or snack on something in their room. Overall, Villanova has a good taste in what is served. While students like to complain, it’s not all that bad.

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Campus Dining at Villanova University

hibaabou

Psychology '13

4.2
A-

Lots of Variety!

Villanova Dining Services (VDS) is highly concerned with meeting student needs. VDS really encourages students to provide feedback about the quality and variety of food offered on campus and is very quick to improve their selection. I have had a very positive experience with VDS; they react very well each time I make a request or suggestion. Overall, there is plenty of variety, and the variety has increased significantly in the past couple of years. My only issue with Dining Services is how expensive meal plans are. It discourages many students from purchasing meal plans, and most students opt to purchase food as they go instead of using a meal plan.

Apr 11, 2012

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Campus Dining at Villanova University

novagreek

Communications '13

3.1
B-

Plain and Simple but Good Enough

The two main dining halls are not very good, but there are many a la carte options on campus that make up for this. The main dining halls have very limited hours and are usually closed by 7:30pm. Each area of campus has one location for food open until 1:00 or 2:00am, however these have a very limited menu and not many healthy options.

Apr 05, 2012

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Campus Dining at Villanova University

aburgo01

Sociology '14

3.5
B

Food Isn't Bad, but Can Get Old Quick

If you want a late night snack, Second Storey on West campus is usually open til 2:00am. Other places for quick food is bell air terrace in connelly center and the Sparket on South campus, which i think is open until midnight. Otherwise, there is a dining hall on main, west, and south campus. They close pretty early though(before8pm).

Mar 08, 2012

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User rating for Villanova University - Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 22 user reviews.

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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money Wildcard is accepted at a variety of places, including restaurants, just off campus and down the Main Line
Special Options While no dining hall on campus is open 24 hours, some of the campus markets like Second Storey in St. Mary’s and the Sparket on South Campus operate on extended hours (most days until 12 a.m.). Students are able to use their meal plans to purchase certain items or can use their WildCards to buy other, non-meal plan essentials.
Did You Know? Villanova's Dining Services won the 2004 Restaurants and Institutions Ivy Award, one of the highest awards for the food service industry.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Belle Air Terrace
Location: Connelly Center
Food: Asian, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.

The Corner Grill
Location: Dougherty Hall
Food: American
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:45 a.m.–6:15 p.m., Friday 10:45 a.m.–2 p.m.

Donahue Court (the Spit)
Location: Donahue Hall
Food: Buffet
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m.–7:45 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., 4:15 p.m.–7:45 p.m.

Donohue Market
Location: Donohue Court
Food: Convenience store
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 1 p.m.–1 a.m.

Dougherty Hall
Location: Basement of Dougherty Hall
Food: Buffet with salad bar
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., 4:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m.

The Exchange
Location: Bartley Hall
Food: Deli, hot entrees
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–8:15 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Holy Grounds
Location: Connelly Center
Food: Baked goods, coffee, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Holy Grounds
Location: The Exchange
Food: Baked goods, coffee, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

Holy Grounds
Location: Falvey Library
Food: Baked goods, coffee, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Holy Grounds
Location: CEER
Food: Baked goods, coffee, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Ice Cream Shoppe
Location: Connolly Center
Food: Frozen yogurt, ice cream, milkshakes
Hours: Monday–Friday 12 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 1 p.m.–10 p.m.

The Italian Kitchen
Location: Dougherty Hall
Food: Italian
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:45 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Friday 10:45 a.m.–7 p.m.

The Law School Café
Location: Garey Hall
Food: Bakery items, grab ‘n go sandwiches, salads
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Second Storey
Location: St. Mary’s Hall
Food: Convenience store
Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 12 p.m.–2 a.m.

St. Augustine Café
Location: Liberal Arts Center
Food: Hot entrees, salads, sandwiches, soups
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

St. Mary’s Hall
Location: St. Mary’s Hall
Food: Buffet with salad bar
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., 4:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m.

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