Taste the Difference at McDaniel!

McDaniel College prides itself on providing a great student dining experience built around fresh food and a sense of community. Featuring meals prepared daily by our chefs, our dining plans are satisfying and nutritious. There are a variety of student dining options on campus, which provide vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free selections, all labelled accordingly. With 85% of our students living on campus, sharing a meal is a central part of the McDaniel experience.

Learn about McDaniel Culinary & Dining Services

A female student in a McDaniel College sweatshirt stands in the dining hall holding a plate with a burger on it.

Photo of the Hilltop Pub ordering counter.

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Order takeout from Caseys' Corner and Hilltop Pub.

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Your Dining Options

Here at McDaniel, our four dining facilities offer delicious and convenient dining options. A variety of menus accommodate every student's palate, from classic comfort food to more adventurous dishes. Varying food selections give you a wide variety to choose from on a daily basis, whether you're in the mood for a custom salad bar or sushi to-go.

The Mainstay Englar Dining Hall Satisfy Your Craving

Known affectionately as "Glar" by students, Englar Dining Hall is the primary dining option on campus. Breakfast options include eggs, pancakes/waffles, vegetarian options, toast, cereal, and omelet service. Lunch and dinner options include salads, hot entrees, pizza, an allergen-free entrée station, burgers, soup, and desserts.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hilltop Pub

Mobile ordering, limited seating, and take-out operation.
Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night.
Freshen’s concept includes fresh flatbreads, salads, wraps, rice bowls, and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Self-serve kiosks to allow diners to order menu items with limited contact with team members.

Our On-Campus Coffee Shop Caseys' Corner Get Caffeinated

Proudly serving Starbucks coffee and fresh pastries made in-house, Caseys' Corner is our local coffee shop open for dine-in services. If you are looking to grab a bagel on the run or an iced mocha on a hot day, Caseys' Corner is your spot.

Meal Plans/Transaction Options

ENGLAR DINING HALL:: Meal Swipes, Guest Passes, Credit Card, Cash
CASEYS’ CORNER:: McDaniel Bucks, Credit Card, Cash, Mobile Ordering
HILLTOP PUB:: Meal Exchanges, McDaniel Bucks, Credit Card, Cash, Mobile Ordering

Prices stated are for the 2024-25 school year.

Our most flexible plan, this plan offers:

Unlimited meals at Englar Dining Hall
100 swipes at Hilltop Pub
$150 in McDaniel Bucks

The cost of this plan is $3,703 per semester.

Our most popular plan, the Gold Plan includes:

19 meals per week at Englar Dining Hall
75 swipes in Hilltop Pub
$100 in McDaniel Bucks

The cost of this plan is $3,444 per semester.

The Silver Plan includes:

12 meals per week at Englar Dining Hall
45 swipes at Hilltop Pub
$125 in McDaniel Bucks

The cost of this plan is $2,997 per semester. The Silver Plan is not available to first-year residential students.

The best plan for commuter students, the Bronze Plan includes:

5 meals per week at Englar Dining Hall
20 swipes at Hilltop Pub
$100 in McDaniel Bucks

The cost of this plan is $1,302 per semester. The Bronze Plan is not available to first-year residential students.

Students in conversation at table in Englar Dining Hall.

AVI, The Family Difference In Hospitality Services Our Philosophy: It's All About Fresh Food and Hospitality

The culinary program plays an integral role in attracting students and contributing to student and parent satisfaction. To mirror a commitment to the highest quality education, the AVI vision is one centered on our Fresh Food Forward model. Skilled culinarians prepare nutritious meals from scratch with the freshest ingredients. We artfully prepare foods in full view of our customers, displaying showmanship and precision in all that we do. Fresh is more than a model, it's a way of life for our team.

Every day, we engage and interact with our customers to create an experience. AVI team members are hospitality-minded and focused on creating a warm environment where smiles and food are top priorities.