Campus Dining
Find out why Rollins is ranked in the top 15 nationally for best campus food.
At Rollins, we offer a range of dining options to fit your life and your cravings. Grab a bite between classes. Dine alfresco with friends thanks to our many to-go options. Celebrate a big win over brunch with your besties. Food allergies or dietary restrictions? No problem. We’ve got options that go way beyond a salad bar (although our salad bar is fire).
Student-Approved Food Options
Our global emphasis extends to our dining choices. A slew of international dishes like Thai green curry, arroz con gandules, and chicken tikka masala are regular rotations on the menus across campus. And don’t forget dessert. All baked goods are made in-house and from scratch by a professional pastry chef.
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Active Academics
Have a lot on your plate? Keep things moving with a variety of made-to-order and grab-and-go meals available 7 days a week on campus. Plus, our on-campus market provides quick and easy access to fresh produce, pantry items, and a variety of snacks and drinks.
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Caffeine Connoisseurs
Refuel between classes at one of the cafes on campus, each serving up coffee-house staples like lattes and baked goods. Plus, more robust offerings like fresh-made smoothies, filling sandwiches, and made-to-order Tex-Mex style burritos and bowls.
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Fresh Finders
If eating the same meal every day isn’t your thing, on campus dining at Rollins is for you. You can find food options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even weekend brunch. Our main campus dining hall– located at the center of campus and overlooking the picturesque Lake Virginia—features rotating food stations for pizza and pasta, international cuisine, desserts, and more.
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Plant-Based Palates
We don’t relegate fruit-and-veggie lovers to the salad bar. Every campus dining venue offers innovative vegetarian and vegan creations. We’re talking vegan shepherd’s pie, veggie-based banh mi bowls, and buffalo cauliflower. Fresh and in-season produce is always on the menu and in stock at the on-campus market and student-run garden.
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Sensitive Stomachs
If you’ve got food allergies, we’ve got you covered. Skillman Dining Hall has an entire Simple Servings station dedicated to food free from common allergens like wheat, soy, milk, eggs, and nuts. All entrees are served on color-coded plates so you never have to worry about a mix-up. Plus, all of our cafes are stocked with alternative milks so you can stay caffeinated.
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World Travelers
Our global emphasis extends to our dining choices. A slew of international dishes like Thai green curry, arroz con gandules, and chicken tikka masala are regular rotations on the menus across campus. And don’t forget dessert. All baked goods are made in-house and from scratch by a professional pastry chef.
What’s on the Menu? America’s Best Campus Food
From fresh sushi to wood-fired pizza to our famous buffalo chicken, you’ll find plenty of reasons to chow down. Get recommendations from your future classmates for the best meals on campus.
Our Students' Top Picks
Want to know what you can eat on campus? Check out this sampling of our students’ favorite meals to grab on campus.
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Buffalo Chicken (or Tofu) Salad
Our Buffalo sauce has been loved by generations of Rollins students! It’s a bit spicy, tangy, and buttery with a hint of garlic.
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Dave’s Burger
This pool-side favorite is made with fresh, never-frozen beef patties and grilled to perfection.
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Mediterranean Falafel Bowl or Wrap
This vegetarian dish is beloved by students of all diets and is one of many plant-based options available daily on campus.
Explore the Best Campus Dining
Located just minutes away from Orlando, one of the top foodie cities in the US, and just steps away from the food mecca of downtown Winter Park– it’s no wonder Rollins is dishing up some of the best college food in the country. Take a culinary tour of campus to explore our top-rated dining halls, discover your future classmate’s favorite meals, and see what’s on the menu.
Watch NowFeel Good Food
Our food isn’t just good—it’s something you can feel good about thanks to sustainability programs that support local farmers and focus on seasonal ingredients. And did we mention it’s delicious? Take a closer look at why Rollins consistently ranks among the best campus dining in the country, according to College Consensus, The Daily Meal, and even Peta2.
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