Best Places to Eat on Campus

By: SSG Emily Niedermeyer

Dining hall food is certainly an adjustment for all incoming first-year students at college. Whether you love the stocked salad bar, buffet style meals and the soft serve ice cream machine, or prefer home cooked food, eating every single meal in the cafeterias can get tiresome.

The good news is, Northeastern meal plans can include up to 300 dining dollars per semester, and these dollars (in addition to regular dining hall swipes) can be used at a variety of locations on campus. Here are a few of my favorites:

1. B.GOOD

B.GOOD is located right next to Marino Recreation Center, so it’s perfect for a post-workout meal or if you’re just in the area. B.GOOD’s menu features a variety of bowls, salads and burgers, so there is something for everyone. From their Vegan Taco Salad to the Buffalo Bowl, there are a number of flavors and styles to try. You can’t go wrong with their traditional Crispy Chicken Sandwich, but the Grilled Chicken Pesto and Chipotle Bacon Chicken Sandwiches are other highlights.

The location also just launched acai bowls, which is definitely a new treat to try as we start the semester!

2. Wollaston’s Market

Any Northeastern student knows soon into their first semester on campus that Wollaston’s is a reliable source of amazing food. There are two locations on campus (Marino Center and West Village B) and their sandwiches are some of the best on campus. With titles like “The Huntington,” “Phi Gamma Melta” and “The Huskie,” they are beloved by all.

My personal favorite is “The Symphony,” which has chicken tenders, honey mustard, bacon, onions, peppers and lettuce on their classic French roll. If you’re in Wollaston’s you also have to grab their fresh baked cookies, which are some of the best I’ve ever tasted.

3. Popeyes

Getting sick of Popeyes is kind of a rite of passage at Northeastern. It is open the latest at Curry Student Center and is probably one of the easiest places to grab food quickly (beware the long lines during peak hours though). You’re able to use dining hall swipes there, which is what makes it so convenient, and let’s face it, they’ve got a pretty good chicken sandwich.

4. QDOBA Mexican Eats

If you’re assigned to live in White Hall, you might just live above this classic Northeastern restaurant. There’s bowls, burritos, quesadillas and nachos, salads, tacos, and, of course, chips and dip. You can build your own food, which makes this perfect for those who like to pick outside the traditional menu options.

5. Sweet Tomatoes

Located in the Curry Student Center, you can smell the sauce and basil all throughout the building. Their pizza and pasta are delicious, but they also have a quality selection of sandwiches. Let me tell you, the pizza slices are gigantic, so you will absolutely be well fed after this meal.

My favorite is the Chicken Club, which is great for either a sit down meal or on the go. With a dining swipe, the meal comes with a drink and chips.