2023-2024
ALetterfromDiningServices TheFiveTenetsofDining Fall2023MealPlans FrequentlyAskedQuestions SocialMedia DiningMap ResidentialDiningLocations RetailDiningLocations Dining&Nutrition Allergen&LifestyleIcons SimplyMade Kosher&HalalDining Sustainability 5WaystoBeaMoreSustainableStudent BearNecessities ReusePass BearBucks GruhubMobileOrdering DiningTextAlerts Everyday:MenusandNutritionalInformation 3 4 5-6 7 8 9-10 11-12 13-14 15-16 17 18 19-20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Table of Contents
A Dining Opportunity
forEveryone
WelcometoWashingtonUniversityinSt.Louis!
OurWashUDiningServicesteamisexcitedtointroduceyoutoourdining experience.WebelieveyourdiningexperienceiscriticaltoyoursuccessatWashU, andwearededicatedtodeliveringabestinclasscampusdiningprogram.
Youwillexperienceamazingdishesfromourawardwinningchefs,expandyour horizonswithnewandexcitingflavors,andenjoythecomfortsofhomeservedup eachandeveryday.Wefocusonprovidinghighquality,localingredients,excellent service,andawidevarietyofoptionstosuiteveryneed.
OurdiningprogramiscenteredonourFiveTenetsofDining.Whetherexploringour KosherorHalaldiningoptions,ourinclusiveallergenfriendlydiningmenu,orour eventsthroughouttheyear,allstudentsatWashUhaveaplacetoenjoy,learn, grow,andfindnourishmentoncampus.
Inthisguide,learnmoreabouttheexcitingnewopportunitieswearebringingto campus.Getfamiliarwithournewlocalrestaurantpartnersoperatingatsixofour oncampuscafes.TheyarebringingnewandfunflavorsofSt.Louistocampus.Our newpartnersarethebestofthebestandweareexcitedtowelcomethemto campus.
WeareelatedthatyouhavechosentobecomeamemberofthewonderfulWashU family,andwewelcomeyoutoyournewhome!
Sincerely,theWashUDiningLeadershipTea
DirectorforDiningServices
MPH,RDN,CSSD,LD DirectorforNutrition& DietaryWellness
JasonAu ResidentDistri
RebeccaMiller
AndrewWatling
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Jones Manager
DiningServices The Five Tenets of
Freedom to Practice, Develop, and Explore One's Identity
Weencouragestudentstoexplorenewcuisines andflavors,challengeoldperceptionsofspecific foods,andrecognizewhyfoodissuchan importantpartofone'soverallhealthandwellbeing.
Dining as CommunityBuilding
Access to Quality Food
Wetakeprideincreatingawelcomingdining experience,emphasizingdietinclusivityatdining eventsandprovidingcomfortablespacesfor studentstosocializeandunwindwithgreatfood.
Providinghighqualityfoodacrosscampusis importanttous.Wetakeprideineachofour dininglocationsservingexcellentmealsand aimtoimpressourcustomers.
Availability at a Reasonable Cost
Werecognizethathighqualityfoodcancomeat ahighercost;yet,westrivetokeepcosts affordablethroughcreativesolutionsincluding partneringwithlocalprovidersandutilizing seasonalingredients.
Responsive Engagement
Wearecommittedtochangeandrecognizethe importanceoffeedback,providingstudentsand ourcampuscommunityopportunitiestovoice theirconcernsandpromotefurther improvementwithinourdiningprogram.
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Meal Plans Fall 2023
The Platinum Plan
PRICE:$3,795 POINTS:$2,960
ThePlatinumPlanoffersstudentsthegreatestmealpointvaluefortheir investment!Whileallstudents’dininghabitsareunique,ourdatashowsthat thePlatinumPlancanprovidetheequivalentofthreemealsperday The PlatinumPlanisagreatoptionforthestudentthatplanstoshopanddineon campusdaily-exploringallthatWashUDiningServiceshastooffer
ComplimentaryCoffeeClubMembershipCard Enjoycomplimentarydripcoffee&hotteaatour ResidentialDiningLocations!Studentscanalso purchasethisperkiftheychooseadifferentplan.
The Gold Plan
PRICE:$3,485 POINTS:$2,650
TheGoldPlanprovidesflexibilitywhen diningoncampus,butwithfewer pointsthanthePlatinumPlan The GoldPlanstillallowsstudentstoenjoy ourdiversecampusdiningoptions includinghandmadeempanadasat CoffeestampatGroundsforChange!
ComplimentaryCelebrationDessert Celebrateyourstudent'sspecialday withacomplimentarycakeordessert inpartnershipwithBearNecessities!
The Silver Plan
PRICE:$3,002 POINTS:$2,167
PRICE:$3,649 POINTS:2,841
TheGoldPlancovers approximately 12 meals per week
TheGoldPlanallowsstudentsto
TheSilverPlanistheminimally requiredmealplanforfirst-year students TheSilverPlanmaybea goodfitforstudentswhomaynoteat threemealsperday,butstillwishto eatthemajorityoftheirmealsatour residentialdininglocations!
Meal Point Pricing and Points are Per Semester. Meal Plans can only be used at WashU Dining Locations.
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ThePlatinumPlanalsocomeswiththesetwoperks:
Fall 2023 Meal Plans
The Bronze Plan
Fall 2023 The Apartment Plan
PRICE:$2,509 POINTS:$1,674
TheBronzePlanmaybeagoodfitfor thestudentthatdinesoffcampus multiplemealsperweek.TheBronze Planstillallowsflexibilityforstudents toenjoyWashUDiningfavorites,such asStarbuckscoffeeatBytesCafe!
PRICE:$1,130 POINTS:$767
ThisApartmentPlanisintendedfor studentswhoprimarilyshopand preparemostmealsforthemselves. TheApartmentPlanistypicallyused topurchasecoffee,tea,orsnackson campus
The Off-Campus Plan
PRICE:$702
POINTS:$453
TheOff-CampusPlanisintendedforstudentswhoeatmostoftheirmealsoffcampus.Thisplanistheminimumplanforallstudentslivingoff-campus,allowing theoccasionalmealon-campuswithfriendsortopurchasecoffeeandtea!
First Year Students are not eligible to purchase The Bronze, Apartment, or Off-Campus Meal Plans.
How can I use my meal plan with a dietary restriction or food allergy? ScheduleafreeconsultationwithourNutritionTeam tolearnmoreaboutourdietaryaccommodations! Emailnutrition@wustl.edu. 6
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which meal plan I should buy?
Beforeselectingamealplan,werecommend assessinghowfrequentlyyoueatperdayandthe numberofmealsyouplantoeatoncampuseach week.ThePlatinumMealPlanisdesignedto providethebestvalueandallowsthegreatest flexibilitytopurchaseallofyourmealsoncampus.
How do meal points work?
Ourmealplansconsistentirelyofdeclining balancemealpoints.Allofourdininglocationson campusarea-la-carte,allowingyoutopurchase whatyouwant,whenyouwant.Mealpointscanbe usedatanyWashUDiningServiceslocation.There isnorestrictiononwhen,where,andhowmany pointsyoucanuseatonetime.Visitpages9-10to viewourDiningLocations!
Do meal points roll over?
UnusedmealpointswillrolloverfromFall semestertoSpringsemester;however,youare stillrequiredtopurchaseanewmealplanforthe Spring.AttheendoftheSpringsemester,any unusedmealpointsareforfeited.
Help! I ran out of meal points. What should I do?
How do I access my meal plan?
Ifyourunoutofmealpoints,youcanloadBear Bucksontoyourstudentaccountatanytime!Bear Buckscanbeusedinthedininghallsjustlikemeal points.VisittheCampusCardServiceswebsiteto learnhowtoaddBearBuckstoyouraccount.
YourmealplanisloadedontoyourstudentID.This cardwillgiveyouaccesstobuildings,yourmeal plan,andyourBearBucksaccount.Viewyourmeal pointbalanceatanytimebyloggingintoWebSTAC.
Havemorequestions?
We'vegotyoucovered.Scan theQRcodeforourfullFAQ.
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Dining & Nutrition
WashUstudentsareeligibleforfree,confidential nutritionconsultationswithourteamof RegisteredDietitians.
Sports&PerformanceFuelingNutrition
DietaryLifestyle(religiousand/orother dietarypreferencesuchasveganism)
FoodAllergyNeeds
Nutrition,Health,&Wellnessreferredby
HabifStudentHealth&Wellnessand/orSelf
PrivateDiningTours
nutrition@wustl.edu Schedule a consult with our Nutrition Team:
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Healthy
Aimtoeatregularlythroughoutthedayto maintainyourmentalandphysicalenergy.
Includeavarietyoffoodsateachmeal,suchas protein,vegetables,fiber-richcarbohydrates,and plant-basedfats!
Practiceself-compassionwithyournutritionand healthgoals.Honoryourhunger&fullness;and listentoyourbody!
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Allergen Icons
Food allergies don't have to hold you back from enjoying our full dining experience.
Findmealsthatmeetyourdietaryneedsusingour allergenicons.Menuitemsaredisplayedwiththe allergenstheycontainondigitalscreens,signage, ourdiningwebsite,andtheEverydayApp.
GLifestyle Icons
Additionally,findmealsthatmeetyourdietaryneeds usingourlifestyleicons.LifestyleIconsaredisplayed ondigitalscreens,signage,ourdiningwebsite,and theEverydayApp.
Wheat Egg Peanut Sesame Shellfish
Fish Milk/Dairy Treenuts Soy Gluten
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datthisstationarepreparedexclusivelywith chdonotcontainthefollowingfoodallergens:
oy | Shellfish | Fin Fish | Sesame | Peanuts |Treenuts | Gluten
Studentswithmoreattentive allergyneedscanorderfrom SimplyMadeByYou!This customizableallergen-friendly menuisonlyavailableon Grubhubforapproved students.
Contact our Nutrition team to learn more.
KeepBearBalanced withMindful!
LookfortheMindfuliconfor mealscreatedwithafiberrichvegetable,leanprotein, andawholegrain carbohydrate.
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StudentsthatkeepKoshercanenjoyhot,delicious mealsatL'ChaimintheBear'sDenforlunchand dinner.OurseparateKosherKitchenintheBear'sDen hasbothameatanddairykitchen,ensuringpeaceof mindandflavorfulKoshermeals.
GroceryItemsforPassoverin Paws&GoandMillbrookMarket OptionsforShabbat Meals 19
KosherGrab&GoMeals
WeareexcitedtointroducethatTheVillagenowoffers Halalmealsateverystation!Studentscanalsoenjoy HalalmealsatWUrldFusionintheBear'sDenandHalal meatateverySimplyMadestationacrosscampus. TrytheChickenTikka MasalaatWUrldFusionin BD.It'sastudentfavorite! GroceryItemsforRamadanin Paws&GoandMillbrookMarket HalalGrab&GoMeals 20
Sustainability
Emphasizing Plant-Based Meals
Plantbasedmealsaregreatforourhealthandhavea positiveimpactonourenvironment.Ourdiningprogram strivestoofferawidevarietyofplant-basedmeals acrosscampus,utilizingfruits,vegetables,grains,and legumesincreativeways.
Local Foods and Partnerships
Purchasingfromlocalfarmersreducesthenumberof milesittakestogetfromfarmtofork,reducingour carbonfootprint.We'recommittedtopurchasing moreingredientsfromlocalfarmersandmoreitems fromlocalbusinessesforourconveniencestores.
Ethically Sourced Foods
Withinourresidentialdininglocations,you'llfindeggs onlyfromcage-freechickensandsustainably purchasedseafoodandfishcertifiedbytheMarine StewardshipCouncilortheBestAquaculturePractices.
Zero Plastic Bottled Water
WashingtonUniversitybecamethefirstNorth Americanuniversitytobanthesaleofplasticbottled wateronitsWest,North,andDanforthcampusesin 2009.InpartnershipwithWashUSustainability,our diningprogramdoesnotserveplasticbottledwaterin anyofourdininglocationsoratdiningevents.
Sustainable Packaging
Weunderstandthatcollegestudentsmayneedto taketheirfoodto-gofromtimetotime.Thisiswhy we'vepartneredwithTopangaiotoofferReusepass, asustainableoptionforto-gocontainers.Learnmore aboutReusepassonpage24.
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Try Reusepass on Grubhub! Support local! UseReusePasstoselectareusablecontainer whenorderingonGrubhuborin-personatthe DUC,BD,andtheVillage! Ways to Be a More Sustainable Student Ask for a plate! Use a reusable water bottle! Eat more plants! Grabafriendandeatinthedininghalls usingrealplatesandsilverware! Usingareusablewaterbottlecouldsavean averageof156plasticbottlesannually! Eatingjustoneplant-basedmealperweek cangreatlyreduceone'scarbonemissions! Finddeliciouslocalproductsinourc-storeslike Paws&GoorMillbrookMarkettosupportlocal businessandhelptheenvironment! Findtheseat BearNecessities! 5 5 22
(314) 935-5071 Umrath House bearnecessities wustl edu WashUApparel&Merchandise Hygiene&RoomEssentials LaundryDetergent&Supplies SchoolSupplies&Planners CarePackages,Cards,&CelebrationCakes! BearNecessitiesisanon-profitgeneral merchandisestoreaffiliatedwiththeWomen’s SocietyofWashingtonUniversity.Allproceeds gotowardsWashUScholarships&Programs! Visitusorshoponline Aboutourstore Youronestopshop! 23
OrderreusablecontainerswithyourGrubhubapp! Keeptrackofwhatcontainers youhaveandwhentheyaredue. Opt-intoReusePasswhenorderingonGrubhub. 1. 4.Returnyourreusablecontainertoadishbeltor ReusePassreceptaclewithin3daysofcheckingout. 3.Ordermealsinreusablecontainersusingyour GrubhubapporshowyourQRcodeinpersonto orderareusablecontainerinthedininghalls. 2.GetauniqueQRcodeconnectedtoyouraccount. Visitreusepass.com 1. 2.Signinusingthephonenumbertiedtoyour Grubhubaccount. 3.Viewyourstatsoncontainersdueandhow muchwasteyou'vesavedfromthelandfill! 24
Bear Bucks is a cashless payment system located on your Student ID!
Use your Bear Bucks:
To order on from any participating restaurant, at anytime!
To order at any WashU Dining Location, including Costa Coffee & Farmers Fridge Machines
To purchase at The Campus Bookstore
To purchase at Bear Necessities
Scan the QR code to learn how to add funds to your Bear Bucks account and check your balances!
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MEALPOINTS&BEARBUCKSARE ACCEPTEDONTHEMOBILEAPP! Download the Grubhub App and create a new account. If you already have an account, sign in. Go to Account and Click Campus Dining. Select your campus and choose your affiliation Add your campus card and then explore on-campus restaurants! ALSO,USEYOURBEARBUCKSTOORDEROFF-CAMPUSONGRUBHUB! 26
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When you're When you're awake, awake, I'm awake. I'm awake. Barista Quality Drinks. Open 24/7. Find Costa Coffee at: Olin Library behind Whispers Etta's Micromart The Bear's Den 29
Available in: Paws & Go, Millbrook Market, Etta's Micromart, Sumers Rec Center, and The Bear's Den 30
Fresh Food, Fast!
