BU Dining Guide 2025
Where to eat at Boston University. Honest reviews of dining halls, meal plan advice, and the best restaurants near campus.PRO TIP: Unlimited meal plans are only worth it if you eat 3+ meals per day on campus. Most students find the 14-meal plan is the sweet spot.
Dining Halls
The official spots to swipe your meal planMarciano Commons
BU's flagship dining hall with extensive options
Warren Towers Dining
High-traffic dining hall in the heart of campus
West Campus Dining
Smaller dining hall popular with upperclassmen
Meal Plan Guides
Don't waste money on the wrong planBest Restaurants Near BU
When you need a break from dining hall foodChipotle
Raising Cane's
Shabu-Zen
Pho Viet
El Pelon Taqueria
T. Anthony's
Dietary Accommodations
Vegetarian & Vegan
All dining halls have dedicated vegetarian stations. Vegan options are labeled clearly. Marciano Commons has the best selection.
Vegan GuideAllergies & Dietary Restrictions
BU dining works with students on allergies. Gluten-free options available. Contact dining services for severe allergies.
Allergy GuideWhat Students Say About BU Dining
Real opinions from BU students, sourced from RateMyDorm, Niche, and student forums.
The Good
"This dining hall boasts one big advantage: the wok station, which often features make-your-own stir fry."
via Her Campus
"The West Campus dining hall is generally viewed as more appealing than the Warren one."
via Her Campus
"West burgers are the best, and the food is served in larger portions than other dining halls."
via Spoon University
The Not-So-Good
"The stir-fry station is notorious for its long lines."
via Her Campus
"Lunch crowds and having to go through security add more levels of annoyance than other dining halls."
via Her Campus
"Food sucks. I am vegetarian so my experience was a bit limited."
via RateMyDorm