Wheaton College (MA) - Campus Dining

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College Prowler Take

No matter what college you are at, there are going to be students who don’t think the food is bad and others who think it is horrible. Wheaton is no different. The College has two dining halls—Chase on lower campus and Emerson on upper. Most students say they prefer to eat at Emerson because the quality of food is better, but others like Chase because there is a lot more offered. In either dining hall, there are snack foods, such as chips, popcorn, cheese puffs, and Fritos.

A meal plan is not required at Wheaton, but most students get it because the cost of food will add up otherwise. Every year, each student is given $75 to spend at the Loft, and the Café. The Loft is a late-night favorite, and students love their super nachos. But be careful because that $75 goes really fast. Overall, Wheaton seems to have better food than many campuses because of the variety offered and the unlimited amount of food you can have with the meal plan.

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Students Speak Out

WheBS says: Wheaton College (MA) 2016 Psychology

The food is above average in... The food is above average in comparison to other college campuses I've visited. We have two dining halls that offer separate menus at every meal, and a café that offers a variety of hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, and salads. The food staff is very friendly and accommodating. 12345 Campus Dining: April 07, 2009 Report

Wheec says: Wheaton College (MA) 2016 Psychology

The food on campus is mediocre.... The food on campus is mediocre. The best place is the café in Balfour-Hood. 12345 Campus Dining: March 30, 2009 Report

WheDD says: Wheaton College (MA) 2016 Math and Statistics

The food is good. There isn't much... The food is good. There isn't much variety, but it is good quality at both Emerson and Chase dining halls. The Loft and the Café are both good alternatives. I love the meal plan, which allows me to eat whenever I want. 12345 Campus Dining: March 24, 2009 Report

WheEF says: Wheaton College (MA) 2015 Other

You have to be creative, and make... You have to be creative, and make your own food when you go into Emerson or Chase. 12345 Campus Dining: March 16, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

As much as people on campus love... As much as people on campus love to complain about the food, I have yet to find another college that serves a selection of meals as large as Wheaton does. The food may not always be worthy of being someone’s last meal, of course, but as a whole, there is always a good selection: healthy options, vegetarian choices, and a friendly staff. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Did You Know?

Several times a semester, breakfast is served at midnight in one of the dining halls.

If there is something you want to eat that isn’t out, like fruit or bagels, simply ask one of the dining staff, and they are happy to get it for you.

Most Recent Contributing Author

Name: Mandi DeGroff
Hometown: Glastonbury, CT
Major: Political Science/Communications

Mandi dances and is part of Wheaton's first cheerleading team.

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