Student Union Market | Photo by Monica Brutto | The Wright State Guardian
As students are either returning to campus or moving in for the first time, it is important to know what dining options are offered on campus and what you can get to eat.
Cafeterias
The main cafeteria on Wright State University’s main campus is the Union Market, which is located on the second floor of the Student Union. They have an “all you can eat” policy; just one $10 swipe of a Wright1 card will give you access to a buffet of different food options. The Wright State dining services’ website has more details about the exact dining options.
“Enjoy unlimited quantities of grill favorites, wood-fired pizzas, made-to-order pastas, and international cuisine, including a taco bar and an extensive salad bar,” the website reads.
Union Market is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most of the food will transition through the day, but some of the food options are available all day.
Another WSU cafeteria is the Hangar. The Hangar is located in Allyn Hall. This cafeteria is more like a food court, having multiple different restaurants to choose from. This includes Burger Barn, Asada and drink places.
At the Hangar, you can also get a la carte options such as soup, salads and a variety of different drinks. There is a large seating area outside the food court where students can dine, or they have to-go bags so students can take their food with them.
There are also a few restaurants around campus, such as Sushi Boss and Rowdy’s Subs. These are both located in the Student Union, near Union Market. As with all other on-campus restaurants, you can pay at both locations with the Wright1 card and have your pick of sushi rolls and bowls, and build your own sandwich.
Drink stands
In addition to getting food around campus, Wright State also has several coffee shops. The most popular one is ReyRey Cafe, which is completely student-run.
The cafe is a great way for students to gain real-world job experience without having to leave campus. They serve Boston Stoker Coffee and pastries, and it is located in Rike Hall.
The other main coffee shop on campus is called Pour Cafe, and it is located upstairs in the Student Union, right next to the Union Market. Although it is a WSU store, they serve Starbucks coffee, so you can get Starbucks without having to leave campus. In addition to coffee, they also serve tea, milkshakes, energy drinks, and more.
If you are in a hurry and do not have time to stop at any of the shops or restaurants, there are also vending machines located all around campus. The vending machines offer a variety of things, including drinks, snacks and food. You can find these in any of the main buildings.
Student convenience
One of the easiest places to grab something on the go on campus is Raider Mart. Although it is not located in one of the main buildings, it is still on campus. It is located in the lobby of the Honors Community Building.
Raider Mart is a convenience store where you can find anything you would need, from frozen meals to tissues. They are open every day and have a variety of food options, including microwavable meals, snacks, candy, ice cream, salads and more. There is also a Rowdy’s Subs located inside where you can get sandwiches made.
The great thing about WSU dining is how many different options you have. Be sure to go to the WSU dining services’ website to get details on what time these different locations are open.
Students like Paige Downing enjoy the variety on campus.
“The thing I like about [WSU] dining is the options. Depending on if I want to eat in my dorm or go and eat in the dining hall, I have the choice to do that. I like seeing other people and spending time with friends while getting food on campus,” Downing said.
