Vanderbilt Campus Dining is committed to serving up delicious and nutritious meal plan options across our network of dining halls, cafes, and Munchie Marts. Since the start of the fall semester, Vanderbilt Campus Dining has continued its collaboration with campus groups to upgrade the dining experience. Feedback from the Dining Advisory Board, Vanderbilt Student Government (VSG) and other direct student communications guided a new round of dining upgrades designed to reflect evolving needs and preferences. Students can expect to see these new offerings and menu upgrades implemented soon after Fall Break.
Key changes across campus
Café Carmichael
- Introducing pumpkin sage scone and homemade marshmallows for hot chocolate
- Adding new hummus options
Commissary / Munchie Marts
- Adding the signature Commodore Tso Tofu Bowl to its offerings
Commons Dining Center
- Introducing plated grab-and-go sandwiches during lunch
- Adding a new deli signature sandwich, The Commons Club
- Converting Chef’s Table to a made-without-gluten station
- Adding grilled protein options to the bowls station at lunch
E. Bronson Ingram Dining Hall
- Increasing smoothie size
- Introducing homemade sunflower butter
The Kitchen at Kissam
- Adding potato bar every other Sunday dinner
Local Java
- Implementing mobile ordering via the Transact Mobile Ordering app
- Adding a chicken salad wrap to the menu
The Pub
- Adding a giant Bavarian pretzel to the menu
- Converting to a pager system to alert diners when their order is ready at the pickup window to improve service speed
Rand Dining Center
- Implementing a banquet-style menu on Saturday nights, highlighting salmon and trout
- Adding cold brew coffee on Saturdays
Rothschild Dining Hall
- Adding a PB&J station
VandyCart
- Adding salmon, chia seeds, oatmeal and baking items immediately after Fall Break, with more items coming soon
Zeppos Dining Hall
- Introducing smoked turkey pastrami and tofu pastrami to the deli at lunch
Campus Dining welcomes feedback
As always, health, wellness and the student experience remain at the heart of every decision made by Vanderbilt Campus Dining. Students are encouraged to share in-the-moment feedback through Text and Tell or get involved with the Dining Advisory Board.
What’s next
Campus Dining leadership is already planning new items and menu rollouts based on student feedback, so keep an eye out for more announcements later this year. In the meantime, Campus Dining has several special meals and events planned.
Follow @VandyCampusDining on Instagram and visit the Campus Dining event calendar to stay up to date.