Cafeterias near College Park, MD

“I can not express my love for UMD Dining enough right now! They have stepped in (and up) to cover the food and beverage experience for our patrons at the ArtHouse. Their quality, service, and food offerings are spot on!! Thanks so much!“

“I can not express my love for UMD Dining enough right now! They have stepped in (and up) to cover the food and beverage experience for our patrons at the ArtHouse. Their quality, service, and food offerings are spot on!! Thanks so much!“

“This has been my go to place for lunch when in DC. I love the sampler platter with food representing the cuisine of the different native cultures in various geographic areas of the continent. They reflect how the peoples incorporated the available fish and animals and the types of grain and vegetation into their meals. Not inexpensive but a cultural as well as a gustatory experience.“

“Some of the best soul food that you can get, I am a Native Chicagoan that relocated to D.C. from Mississippi. I wish I would have visited this place when I first relocated. I visit 3 times a week (yes 3 times a week).“

“My mother is being treated at their Cardiac Catheterization unit. I can’t say enough about the amazing care she’s being given. My mom at 93, has only been in the hospital as an adult a few times, and never for anything serious. She’s getting frail, and had to have 2 days of testing to assess her heart condition. I was so happy with how she pulled thru, and so much credit goes to her care team on unit 4D. She was treated like a queen. Dr. Ben-Dor was patient and caring, answering my mother’s questions and making her feel comfortable with her upcoming procedure. I wish I could remember the nurses’ names: Italia? Jimmy. There were others… The Nurse Practitioner who promised my mom she’d look out for her during her procedure. They were all spectacular. 11 stars!“

“Building underwent a huge renovation and is now really nice.

DFAC is basically all-you-can-eat, and they give you a to-go plate. Some items are better than others (the fries can be a little soggy), but there’s so much variety that you never struggle to find something good to eat. Espresso machines and soda fountains.

Pretty great value for just $7, especially since you can get a to-go plate after you’re done eating.“

“I admire this place! They serve sensational dishes, their menu is varied, The chef in that spot is an expert, I like very much tasting all their dishes. The food is consistently tasty, the attitude towards the customers is helpful. I often go to this place and I not even once was unhappy. I recommend it to all.“

“I love the breakfast here! They are super friendly and remembers each customer. The vibe is fantastic, I don’t see how anyone can have an issue.“

“The USDA Food Hall Court is one of those places you’d never find unless someone tipped you off. No signs, no hype, no breadcrumbs. Just suddenly… boom, a massive buffet hiding in plain sight.

This is hands-down the best buffet in the country, and it isn’t even close. It’s not just better than mall food courts—it’s in a completely different league. Think Italian, Asian, BBQ, Southern, Southwestern, and then some. The selection is enormous, and somehow the quality keeps up with the quantity.

Honestly, I have my doubts this place is even run by the Gubment. There’s just no way they could turn out this much food, this well, at this level. Hundreds of people flow through, yet the dining hall is so large you’ll still find a seat without playing musical chairs.

One of the best surprises is the wall of vintage promotional posters. They don’t hide the old ones that turned out to be nutritionally wrong—they leave them up and add the corrected versions right alongside. It’s a walk-through of food history, right there on the walls.

This place screams quality and quantity, and somehow delivers both. If you know, you know. If you don’t, now you do.“

“6th floor of the Madison building. Open to public and or visitors. Food buffet style. Government AOC employees get up to 20% discount on food

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of areas for families with children to enjoy a nice lunch or breakfast“