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Princeton Review Rankings
2024 Ranking: WashU Dining ranked #2 for Best Campus Food in the Princeton Review. In 2024, WashU also ranked #2 for Best College Dorms, #1 for Best Financial Aid, and #8 for Most Beautiful Campus in The Princeton Review. 2023 Ranking: WashU Dining ranked #5 for Best Campus Food in the Princeton Review. In 2023, […]
The Monthly Dish: Welcome Back!
Welcome back! As we kick off a new school year, the WashU Nutrition Team is excited to share fresh and flavorful changes to the dining program. Whether you’re returning or new to WashU, the team is here to help you navigate and enjoy all your dining options. About Our Nutrition Team At WashU, we’re lucky […]
The Monthly Dish: National Nutrition Month Recap
National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign celebrated each March to educate on making informed food choices, developing healthful eating patterns, and forming physical activity habits. National Nutrition Month® started in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, and it became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing interest in nutrition! The Nutrition Team put […]
Dining Updates for Ramadan 2025
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Ramadan is observed the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025 through Saturday, March 29, 2025. Dining During Ramadan: Where and When to Find Halal Meals Additional food items will be added to Millbrook Market, […]
The Monthly Dish: A Look into Some Local Food Trucks
There’s something magical about a food truck – its bright colors, roaring generators, and delicious smells . Food trucks can enhance the vibe of any social event or party. Last Fall, Dining Services brought over 18 different local food trucks to campus, including 9 minority-owned trucks and 7 women-owned trucks! This Spring, students can expect […]
Spring Food Truck Line-Up Announced!
Spring Break Dining Hours
View Spring Break Dining Hours 2024 here!
The Monthly Dish: The Lunch Club
For many, lunch is a moment to ponder daily choices and perhaps engage in a casual exchange with friends. However, for some, lunch may pose challenges for those navigating issues related to disordered eating. Enter Gretchen Wallace, a registered dietitian with WashU, who envisions lunch as more than just a meal; it’s an opportunity for […]
The Monthly Dish: December Give Back Campaign
In December 2023, WashU Dining, in collaboration with our students, embraced the spirit of giving with enthusiasm! Continuing an annual tradition, WashU Dining presented three impactful ways to contribute to both our campus and the St. Louis community. This post is a brief overview of these heartfelt initiatives. Transferring Meal Points to the Food Security […]
Feast Magazine: Winter 2023-2024 Magazine featuring WashU Dining Services
Shannon Weber, Feast Magazine- A new dining program at WashU may serve as the most accessible patht to connecting the hallowed university to St. Louis at large. Read the full article from Feast Magazine here!
Winter Break Dining Hours
View Winter Break Dining Hours 2023 here!
Welcome to Parents and Families!
Check out our Dining Events crafted for you to enjoy your time on campus this weekend. Read a special welcome from our Directors Corner too!
Be a Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholar!
Are you a creative student using your studies and organizational skills to help fight hunger in the U.S.? Consider applying to the Stephen J. Brady Scholarship foundation and be a part of the solution to fight #foodinsecurity and wine $10k for your education and $5k for the hunger charity of your choice. Apply today on […]
Feast Magazine: Head back to school with a guide to Washington University’s new campus restaurants
Shannon Weber, Feast Magazine- It’s back to school for students of all ages, and in just a few short weeks, the mood has shifted from summer fun to the anticipation of cooler weather and autumn happenings all over St. Louis. Step onto the campus of Washington University in St. Louis this fall, and you’ll likely […]
Feast Magazine: These 5 local restaurant favorites will transform WashU’s dining program in fall 2023
Shannon Weber, Feast Magazine- In a few weeks, Washington University in St. Louis is set to become a dining destination for not only students and staff, but also the community it serves. University Dining Services has invited popular local restaurants to set up shop on campus this August, just as students begin settling in for […]
Washington University in St. Louis Earns Distinguished National Nutrition Award
St. Louis, MO – The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) announced Washington University in St. Louis as the recipient of a distinguished NACUFS Nutrition Award. Washington University in St. Louis received a Silver in the category of Most Innovative Nutrition and Wellness Program. The NACUFS Nutrition Awards recognize the outstanding nutrition […]
The Source: Popular local restaurants to open campus locations
As part of Washington University in St. Louis’ broader efforts to partner with St. Louis businesses, University Dining Services has invited four local restaurants that are minority- or woman-owned to open locations at campus eateries in August. Learn more about which restaurants are coming to campus here!
Bear Bucks Card System Replacement
WashU IT has replaced the software behind Bear Bucks transactions to Atrium Connect to ensure the continued service for meal plans and Bear Bucks. As a result, how students, faculty, and staff add funds to their accounts, check account balances, and manage their Bear Bucks account has changed. Learn more about the changes here.
The Source: Changes ahead for University Dining Services
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to offering its students, faculty and staff high quality, innovative dining options. Two significant service shifts will help the university expand on that mission moving forward. Bon Appetit, WashU’s long-standing food service partner, has provided meals for the campus community for over 25 years. The university awarded the […]