Food

"They say that the senses of smell and taste are the most closely tied to memory, and we hope to be responsible for some fond memories of college life long after you graduate."
—Beth Carlson, director of Dining Services

Bennington disproves the myth that college food has to be bad, bland, or boring. The dining services staff are continually creating new and delicious meals alongside an array of popular dishes that remain in demand from term to term. Meals at the Dining Hall draw on cuisines from Thai to Cajun to Italian, and you'll find a wide range of options, including vegetarian and vegan selections, at every meal. Even Gourmet Burger Night, a perennial student favorite, always includes veggie burgers.

In the Dining Hall, the hot entrées are complemented by an extensive salad bar, soups, and freshly baked bread, a wok station, pizza station, pasta station, deli bar, and many other items. The Student Center serves as a pub, café, and snack bar rolled into one, serving up sandwiches and wraps, nachos, smoothies, freshly baked desserts, espresso, chai, and more. It also includes a convenience store with a wide array of ingredients for those who want to whip up their own recipes in their house kitchens.