CHLOE KOWALYK
Editor in Chief
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It’s been a long day of classes and activities, and your stomach starts rumbling; it’s time for a snack.
But where can you eat on campus? What kinds of food can you get?
All dining halls and other eating facilities on campus are run by the Faculty Student Association, or “FSA” for short.
There are currently two major dining halls open, along with two cafes and a campus Starbucks location.
These eateries are available to all students, and have their own menu selections and open hours.
Additionally, they all accept student meal plans.
Here’s a guide to what you can eat at SUNY Fredonia and where:
Cranston Marché
One of the larger dining halls on Fredonia’s campus is Cranston Marché.
This eatery is an all-you-can-eat dining hall that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Students have several options to choose from for all their breakfast cravings, including made-to-order omelets, waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage and fruit.
For later in the day, students can find fresh salad, sandwich and pasta bars, as well as fresh meals from the grill, including chicken, veggies and fish as lunch and dinner options.
Cranston is famously known across Fredonia for “Burger Wednesdays” and “Cheesy Fridays,” as well as having holiday celebrations with meals fitting the theme of the specific holiday.
In the past, Cranston has offered heart-shaped pizza on Valentine’s Day, Mexican cheeseburgers, burritos, tacos and churros for Cinco de Mayo and succotash, cornbread and apple walnut bundt cake for Native American Heritage Month.
The dining hall has indoor seating and is located upstairs in the University Commons, making it a central location to many students.
Willy C’s
Willy C’s, located in its namesake building “Williams Center,” is a grab-and-go service that offers several selections.
Students use kiosks to customize and purchase their food, and then pick it up once their number, assigned with their order, is called.
Willy C’s serves many food items such as burgers, fries, pizza, chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, pizza logs and soup.
The dining hall also has a deli option, where students can order completely customizable subs, sandwiches and wraps.
For a more unique option, Willy C’s also serves sushi, fresh salads and all kinds of snacks, including chips, cookies, fruit, veggies, yogurt and muffins.
Willy C’s also has a large seating area available to students, with televisions that can be controlled by the students located towards the back of the seating area.
Starbucks
Did you know that SUNY Fredonia has its own Starbucks?
Just like Cranston Marche, Starbucks is located in University Commons, at the heart of campus.
The little coffee shop serves the same customer-favorite food and customizable drinks as other community Starbucks locations, such as strawberry acai refreshers, caramel macchiatos, Impossible breakfast sandwiches and all of your other favorites.
Fredonia is fortunate to hold the only Starbucks location in the area, making it a hot commodity among students and community members alike.
Those looking for a caffeine boost or a vivacious study space can find what they’re looking for at the campus Starbucks.
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 points or grab a quick snack on your way back from class.
Some options available at the C-Store include instant ramen, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, pre-made meals such as sandwiches and other snacks.
Cafés Mason and McEwen
Besides Starbucks, SUNY Fredonia has two other cafés on campus.
One such eatery is Café Mason, located in Mason Hall, an academic building on campus. The other, Café McEwen, is located in McEwen Hall, another campus academic building.
These cafés offer brewed coffee, bubble tea, 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. The café also offers a nice space for music students to study, converse and enjoy their snacks with one another.
Students can order similar café items at Café McEwen.
These cafés allow students to purchase food items without leaving the building they have classes in, making study sessions much easier.
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 allergen advice and safe food options.