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Diverse Dining Options Await Students at Arkansas State University

Twelve locations and ten stations in the Acansa Dining Hall offering everything from international flavors to late-night snacks

Arkansas State University students have a wealth of dining options, with 12 locations and 10 stations in the Acansa Dining Hall offering everything from international flavors to late-night snacks. Whether craving a fresh smoothie, a homestyle meal, or a quick grab-and-go snack, students can find diverse choices to satisfy their tastes.

Acansa Dining Hall serves as the campus’s central dining hub, featuring brick oven pizza, home-style favorites, international cuisine, fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts. Other well-known campus eateries include Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and Einstein Bros. Bagels, offering familiar favorites to students on the go.

Local favorites include Howl’s Grill, known for its breakfast biscuits, burgers, and grill classics, and Scarlett’s Grill, which keeps students coming back with its ever-changing menu, including themed food bars like nachos, mac and cheese, and baked potatoes. Freshens provides a fresh-casual alternative with smoothies, flatbreads, and salads, while Godfather’s Pizza, a brand with a 50-year history, serves up classic pies.

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For those with a sweet tooth, the Sweet Shoppe offers ice cream, pastries, and candy. Meanwhile, Aspretto Coffee Cart in the library keeps students fueled with coffee and convenient snacks.

Convenience is key for students balancing busy schedules, and Arkansas State University provides several grab-and-go options. Simply-to-Go offers prepackaged salads, sandwiches, and beverages, while the Northpark Quad Market and campus store stock essential snacks, drinks, and personal care items. The university even features Just Baked, a vending machine that dispenses fresh meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sushi lovers can visit Sushi with Gusto, which serves fresh, made-to-order rolls in the campus store.

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The variety of dining choices show the university’s commitment to accommodating different dietary preferences, schedules, and lifestyles. Students and parents exploring meal plan options at Arkansas State University can rest assured that dining on campus is convenient, flexible, and full of flavor.

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