Students can pick from many eateries on campus
The Idaho Commons food court is easy to swing by on the way to class, and Bob’s is a quick jaunt away from every dorm room on campus, but Vandal Dining options only taste good for so many consecutive meals.
For the hungry and the savvy, there’s a wealth of options on campus to satisfy cravings for all things sweet, savory and everything in between.
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Brian Kelly works the cashier stand at Sister’sBrew in the Janssen Engineering Building. Sister’s Brew is just one of several eatery options besides Bob’s Pla
The 6th Street Marketplace located in the LLCs is home to Denny’s All-Nighter and the recently remodeled convenience store, The Grid. Denny’s All-Nighter is not open all hours of the night, but will happily serve breakfast and burgers to students for most of each day.
The Grid, while pricier than farther-away options such as Winco and Walmart, offer snacks and groceries conveniently to students on campus who might not have a car, or who might not want to brave the Moscow weather. The Grid offers fresh produce, pre-packaged snacks, simple meal options, an assortment of toiletries and more — it’s not the place to exhaust your shopping list, but it’s a great place to go for the basics.
Tucked in the back of the J. A. Albertson Building, Stover’s often goes underutilized as a niche on campus, serving pitas 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. It’s an easy stop, with all the fresh breads, veggies, meats and cheeses students sometimes forget they’re craving. Stover’s also brews fresh Starbucks coffee, an integral part of every college student’s diet.
For those eager to map out their coffee runs, places on campus to get caffeinated besides Stover’s include the Starbucks located inside the VandalStore, Einstein Bro’s Bagels located in the Commons, the VandalExpress in the Commons, and Sister’s Brew Coffee House. The VandalExpress also offers quick snacks and office supplies for the rushed student.
Sister’s Brew offers the widest assortment of coffee beverages on campus. While their location in the Campus Christian Center is no longer open, students can still find them in the Janssen Engineering Building and on the first floor of the Administration Building.
Sister’s offers a different special every day, such as a free shot of flavor or 25 percent off pastries and students who visit them around holidays can try their hand at competing for prizes when they order a themed drink. College is stressful. Winning free chocolate with a morning coffee will help.
Finally, for students who miss the quality of a home-cooked meal, the kitchen in the Wallace basement is open for all students to use — because sometimes there’s nothing like fending off starvation just the way you like it.
There are several ways to sate a student’s appetite on campus without trudging to Bob’s or the Commons food court. All it takes is a little digging.
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