Campus got a whole lot tastier for U students this year. A restructuring that consolidated all campus eateries under Housing and Dining has sparked a wave of new choices, expanded hours, and fresh meal plan options.
“Our vision is to deliver efficient, nutritious, and convenient dining options all over campus, no matter where a student is,” says Sean Grube, Housing and Dining associate vice president, adding that student feedback drove many of the changes.
Some new additions bring bold international flavors. Korean restaurant Cupbop, once a popular campus food truck, now has a dedicated spot in Gardner Commons. El Tonga Taco, a local favorite, opened shop inside the Union Building. Students can treat themselves to custard or bingsu (Korean shaved ice) thanks to a new machine at Peterson Heritage Center (PHC). And a new station at Urban Bytes in Kahlert Village called Global Eats offers rotating cuisine from around the world.
Two new breakfast locations have joined the roster. At Iron Waffle in Gardner Commons, diners can pick from sweet and savory options, like peaches and cream or bacon and egg. Seagull Sunrise in the C. Roland Christensen Center offers a cereal bar, French toast sticks, and cinnamon buns with a variety of frostings.
Other dietary options have also multiplied. Students requested more paleo and fresh foods, so the dining team debuted a station at PHC called FUEL with lean proteins, spaghetti squash and zoodles, build-your-own bowls, wraps, and salads inspired by Mediterranean flavors. And the Bok Choy station at Kahlert Village added more veggie alternatives.
The upgrades are part of the U’s push to create College Town Magic™ and improve the student experience. Future plans will continue to make campus dining more accessible—and more delicious.
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