Rocky Adkins Dining Commons

"Food is good, dining hall is clean, but a number of workers are incredibly rude and unprofessional. Most are great, the guys working the burgers and wraps are saints, but a lot of other people are just mean. When I ask for a plate of spaghetti please don't sigh and give me a nasty look like I'm a jerk for inconveniencing you. Recently no one was working register (shocker) so I leaned over the counter, tapped the meal plan option on the register screen, then put in my meal swipe. I could have just walked by without paying like everyone else was. The worker who was supposed to be working the register ran up to me and told me not to do that. I apologized, said I didn't know I wasn't supposed to, and said I wouldn't do it again. Anywhere else I would say have a nice day, walk away, and move on. Instead the worker started gave me a lecture like I was a stupid small child, in a rude tone of voice, borderline accusing me of trying to steal from the register. She then had me swipe again (I didn't want any more trouble so I just payed again), and I walked away when the worker yelled at my angrily that the swipe didn't go through (probably because I already swiped and payed earlier) and gave me another lecture heavily implying I was trying to steal a meal. If I wanted to steal a meal, I would have walled by without paying like the dozens of other students at this point. Finally swiped AGAIN, and went away to the food line and got my meatloaf. I then saw the cashier going from supervisor to supervisor talking to them and pointing at me until she found someone miserable enough to care. I then got the pleasure of being chewed out aggressively, as the supervisor invaded my personal space in a way I think they were trying to physically intimidate me, accused me of going behind the register to mess with it and steal (a lie, I leaned over and tapped the screen twice, I have worked in fast food and know how this crud works), and told me if she saw me again she would be calling the dean of students on me and jeopardize my standing at university. ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR. I was never rude myself and kept composure and wasn't even able to say a word other than "yes" and "no". I called the bluff and just went, sat down, and ate, but if the dean really ended up getting involved (fat chance) man I would have tried to get those nincompoops fired. Horrible, rude workers. That kind of behavior is unacceptable in any context, but especially in the service industry when I have paid for food? I don't expect you to be super nice, or anything I understand the misery of the minimum wage 9-5, but the bottom line is that the campus students shouldn't be treated in an ugly and demeaning way."

"Went here for dinner after checking the menu. The menu listed multiple food items when I arrived the entire buffet consisted of only Turkey burgers and soft tacos and they were out of all condiments."

"Great selection of vegan and vegetarian options and very friendly staff!"

"The first couple weeks were great. The desserts consistently seem to impress, even though the station closes prematurely. The rest of the food really just isn’t good. The pizzas sweet or just bad, the Greek food served next to raw chicken, the burgers are eh, and their selection genuinely sucks. The best part is the customizable sandwiches and fried chicken (when it makes its very rare appearance) Really though, genuinely depresses just to be around the food because sits so bad."

"They have many different kinds of food and it is set up as an all you can eat buffet. The food is really good I have never had a complaint when eating there. And if you are worried about covid they are super sanitary and the place is huge so many seating options available! The workers are sweet and super helpful and friendly! And it is only about $9.50 per person for all you can eat and ask for to go plates and take you something home for later!"