Central Dining Hall
Food Court, Cafeteria
Hours:
480 Rivers St, Boone
(828) 262-2012
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Hours
| Monday | 4 - 10:30PM 7:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30AM - 2:30PM 4 - 10:30PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 10:30PM 7:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Thursday | 7:30AM - 2:30PM 4 - 10:30PM |
| Friday | 4 - 10:30PM 7:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 10:30PM 9:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Sunday | 9:30AM - 2:30PM 4 - 10:30PM |
Central Dining Hall offers a variety of food options, including American, Greek, Mexican, street food, and a salad bar, along with a Chic-Fil-A. The restaurant emphasizes sustainability and uses locally sourced ingredients. Vegetarian dishes like tofu and veggie options are available and well-received. The food is praised for its surprising taste and quality, often better than typical college cafeteria food. The salad bar is always fresh and good, and the pasta station is consistently pretty good. When the dining hall serves roasted chicken breast with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and Mac n cheese, it’s usually satisfying. There are also several restaurants across from the dining room that accept campus card, debit, and credit cards. The Carving Board's sandwiches and wraps are particularly good, tasting super fresh with flavorful tomatoes. The international dishes are usually good, and the chicken, pasta, and side dishes tend to be decent. The Chick-Fil-A offers standard fare, convenient for quick meals, though grilled options are often unavailable. Mountaineer Grille's burgers and sandwiches are okay, especially with toppings, but the fries are plain and not very good. The dessert section sometimes offers dollar donuts, which are surprisingly tasty. The market salad in the fridge near Chick-Fil-A is a decent choice, though the sushi is not recommended due to poor quality. Overall, Carving Board is considered the best option, while other choices are passable or below average. There is an upcharge for takeout boxes and extra sauces, but the restaurant maintains a focus on quality and variety.