Grab some grub
Your guide to eating on campus
By: Katy Pepper
Issue date: 8/14/08 Section: News
Students eating on campus have lots of options, not just with what to eat, but with how to pay for it as well.
The Blue Zone, located on the first floor of Richardson Towers, offers the only all-you-can-eat dining option on campus. The eatery, formerly known at the Richardson Towers Café, adjusts its selection based on the time of day - breakfast yields hash browns, eggs and a cereal dispenser, along with other breakfast fare. Breakfast costs $5.25 and is served from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lunch starts at 10:30 a.m. and costs $6.50, while dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and costs $6.75. The Blue Zone also offers nightly specials with different 99 cent offers Monday through Thursday. On Monday, hot wings are two for 99 cents. On Tuesday, it's tacos and on Wednesday it's hamburgers. On Thursdays, slices of pizza are 99 cents. The Blue Zone's all-you-care-to-eat options change daily, and Quizno's and Bene Pizzeria are also offered. The Blue Zone opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, but closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 3 p.m. on Friday. It's closed on Saturday and Sunday.
The Tiger Den, found in Jones Hall, gives hungry students plenty of options to choose from with several different vendors. Students can customize their submarine sandwiches from Subway or their burritos from Zoca. The Tiger Den also houses Chick Fil A for students wanting waffle fries and chicken biscuits, as well as a Bene Pizzeria, Grille Works and a Home Zone with homestyle meats and vegetables. While the Tiger Den has the most seating, students might find it's not the best place to study during busy hours. The Tiger Den opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, closing at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and at 3 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, the Tiger Den opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m.
Students studying at the Ned R. McWherter Library are only a few steps from Einstein Bros Bagels, which serves breakfast all day with omelets, bagels and shmear and a variety of coffee, espresso drinks and blended beverages. Students can also get cold or hot sandwiches, as well as a variety of muffins, coffee cakes and pastries, along with soup and salads. Einstein Bros opens at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, closing at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Einstein Bros is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
The Blue Zone, located on the first floor of Richardson Towers, offers the only all-you-can-eat dining option on campus. The eatery, formerly known at the Richardson Towers Café, adjusts its selection based on the time of day - breakfast yields hash browns, eggs and a cereal dispenser, along with other breakfast fare. Breakfast costs $5.25 and is served from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lunch starts at 10:30 a.m. and costs $6.50, while dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and costs $6.75. The Blue Zone also offers nightly specials with different 99 cent offers Monday through Thursday. On Monday, hot wings are two for 99 cents. On Tuesday, it's tacos and on Wednesday it's hamburgers. On Thursdays, slices of pizza are 99 cents. The Blue Zone's all-you-care-to-eat options change daily, and Quizno's and Bene Pizzeria are also offered. The Blue Zone opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, but closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 3 p.m. on Friday. It's closed on Saturday and Sunday.
The Tiger Den, found in Jones Hall, gives hungry students plenty of options to choose from with several different vendors. Students can customize their submarine sandwiches from Subway or their burritos from Zoca. The Tiger Den also houses Chick Fil A for students wanting waffle fries and chicken biscuits, as well as a Bene Pizzeria, Grille Works and a Home Zone with homestyle meats and vegetables. While the Tiger Den has the most seating, students might find it's not the best place to study during busy hours. The Tiger Den opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, closing at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and at 3 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, the Tiger Den opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m.
Students studying at the Ned R. McWherter Library are only a few steps from Einstein Bros Bagels, which serves breakfast all day with omelets, bagels and shmear and a variety of coffee, espresso drinks and blended beverages. Students can also get cold or hot sandwiches, as well as a variety of muffins, coffee cakes and pastries, along with soup and salads. Einstein Bros opens at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, closing at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Einstein Bros is closed on Saturday and Sunday.