CHLOE KOWALYK
News Editor
The cafes — with the exception of Café Mason — were closed in February last semester in hopes of keeping positive COVID-19 case numbers down.
FSA will be making a decision in August as to whether or not they can open at least some of the cafes again in accordance with CDC and SUNY guidelines.
Darin Schulz, the executive director of FSA, said “we hope to be opening at least [either McEwen Café or Tea Rex] as we plan on being a lot closer to normal than last year.”
Although final decisions are still being made, here are the dining halls and cafes we know will be open for certain next fall.
Cranston Marche
Cranston Marche is an all-you-care to eat dining hall that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
The dining hall is located upstairs in the University Commons, making it a central location to almost all students.
Cranston serves both hot and cold meals, and will be a dine-in only buffet style service next semester.
Inside the dining hall is a large seating area with tables and chairs to accommodate many hungry students.
Willy C’s
Willy C’s, located in its namesake building “William’s Center,” is a grab-and-go service that offers several fast food selections.
Willy C’s serves burgers, fries, pizza, chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, pizza logs and soup.
The dining hall also has a deli option, where students can order toasted subs, sandwiches and wraps.
To many student’s delight, Willy C’s also serves sushi, fresh salads and all kinds of snacks, including chips, cookies, fruit, veggies, yogurt and muffins.
Blue Devil Grill
Right next to Willy C’s in the William’s Center is Blue Devil Grill.
Blue Devil Grill serves made-to-order dinner and lunch, and rotates between Mexican, Mediterranean and Italian palates each week.
Students can order tacos, burritos, grain bowls, pitas, lasagna, fresh salads and much more.
Blue Devil Grill shares its seating area with Willy C’s, but is used by most students as a grab-and-go option for a quick bite.
Starbucks
Along with Cranston Marche in the University Commons, Starbucks is also a central location for many students.
The coffee shop serves the same customer favorite food and customizable drinks as other community Starbucks locations.
Those looking for a caffeine boost or a vivacious study space can find what they’re looking for at the campus Starbucks.
Tim Hortons
Similar to Starbucks, SUNY Fredonia also has a Tim Hortons right on campus.
Tim Hortons is located on the main floor of the Williams Centers, and is a great place to grab a quick breakfast before heading to class.
This quick and easy café has an express counter for students on the go and a normal ordering counter for those hoping to take advantage of the indoor or patio seating.
Tim Hortons is a great place to study and enjoy with friends alike.
Convenience Store
Right next to the campus Starbucks is a convenience store, stocked full of snacks, frozen dinners and necessary groceries.
The convenience store, also known as the C-Store, is a great place to spend your extra points or grab a quick snack on your way back from class.
FREDExpress Café
One of the cafés on campus, the FREDExpress café located in Thompson Hall will be open next semester.
Here, students can grab a quick coffee, tea or breakfast item of their choice right inside an academic building.
Café Mason
Similar to the FREDExpress Café in Thompson Hall, Café Mason also continues to stay open next semester.
This café offers brewed coffee, pastries, soups, sandwiches, salads and cookies.
Café Mason is located right in Mason Hall, an academic building on campus that holds mostly music-related classes.
Many of the above options offer vegan and vegetarian options.
Students can pick up a “Dining Vegan/Vegetarian at Fredonia” pamphlet in any of the dining halls to further understand how to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Students can also contact FSA or ask the employees for advice and safe food options.
We will likely know the status of other cafés on campus prior to moving in around late August.