DINING SERVICES
dining services locations Baldy’s Food Court Located in the PUB where students, faculty, staff and visitors congregate to study, shop, visit and eat. Serving an average of 2,200 guests a day means there is a broad choice of ala carte and entree meal options during breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Main Street Dining Tawanka Hall is home to this buffet-style, all-you-care-to-eat location that operates with a full-service bakery that is open during lunch and dinner.
The Roost Housed in the University Recreation Center, this state-of-the-art eatery cooks in an open air kitchen while looking over the ice rink making a fun atmosphere. It features a constantly changing menu built around bistro classics.
Swoop’s
Located on the first level in the PUB, this is a made-to-order sub sandwhich shop. Fresh baked bread from our bakery is the foundation for sandwhiches made the way the customer wants. They also serve custom burritos, grilled sandwhiches, soups and salads.
Eagle Express Market
An on-campus convenience store, located in the PUB, has a variety of food and beverages where value meal counts are accepted.
Morrison Street Market Although smaller but similar to the Eagle Express Market, this store is located between Morrison and Streeter residence halls.
Eagle Espresso & Smoothie Bar Starbucks espresso and Freshens fruit smoothie beverages are made to order on the main floor in the PUB.
Tawanka Bistro
Located on the corner of the central mall attached to Tawanka, this bistro offers Seattle’s Best espresso beverages and fresh bakery products.
Thirsty Minds Cafe
Located in JFK Library and open September through June, this location serves Craven’s Coffee while you study.
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DINING SERVICES INFO Eagle Flex What is a Flex account?
A Flex account is a prepaid, debit-like feature on your EagleCard. It is great for off-campus students who want the advantage of a meal plan without having to carry cash. It is quicker than using a credit/debit card and can be opened with an amount of $5 or more by anyone with a current EagleCard. EagleFlex can be used at all EWU dining areas, EWU espresso stands, EWU bookstores and at participating Cheney merchants. Money in the Flex account carries over from quarter to quarter, year to year. Money can be added to a Flex account by calling the Tawanka business office at 509.359.540 and using a Visa or MasterCard.
Off-campus Flex locations: • A Creative Touch
• Jazz Salon
• Aztec Tan
• Loco Dogs
• Cheney Chevron
• Mitchell’s Harvest Foods
• Corona Village
• Owl Pharmacy
• Dominos Pizza
• Rosa’s Pizza
• El Rodeo
• Subway
• Great Clips
• Zips Drive-In
• Imperial Styling
thinking of you (t.o.y) Gift program
Want to do something special for someone on campus? The T.O.Y. gift service program is an easy to use and cost effective way to send someone a thoughtful gift. We have gifts for all occasions, to celebrate various holidays, movie nights and even a finals survival kit. For a complete listing of gift choices please visit www.ewu.edu/toy.
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Eagle card What can your card do for you?
Everything. Your EagleCard is your multipurpose on-campus ID card, take it with you when you go to: • EWU Dining Services • Computer Labs • STA Bus Stops • The Library • Athletic Events • Off-Campus Merchants
Replacement Cards
Treat your EagleCard as you would a credit card. Cards that are lost, stolen or user damaged, may be replaced at the Tawanka Business Office, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. -5 p.m. for a $25 fee. Once a replacement card is made, you cannot go back to a previous issue number for security purposes. Protect your EagleCard!
DINING SERVICES FAQs frequently asked questions How do I get money on my dining plan?
Your dining points are automatically loaded into your account, usually the weekend before the quarter starts.
What if I run out of dining points?
You may add more money to your dining account at the Tawanka Business Office with cash, checks, Visa or Mastercard, or parents can call the business office at 509.359.2540 with card information. There is no system to add money online at this time.
What if I live off campus?
If you live off campus we offer a ‘250+’ off-campus meal plan, which provides convenience and flexibility similar to an on-campus meal plan.
Employment opportunities
What if I am planning a special dining event?
Are there student jobs available?
Relax. Let EWU’s professional event planning team assist you in planning for, and implementing, an event for that special occasion. Our top-notch team will handle all the details for scheduling, set up, tear down and equipment rentals. For more information regarding event planning, please visit www.ewu.edu/eventplanning.
Dining services is the largest employer of students on campus. We offer a variety of student positions throughout our eight dining locations, diverse hours and the flexibility to accommodate your class schedules as it changes from quarter to quarter. For more information, visit the student employment office located in 103 Sutton Hall, or go online and search EagleAXIS for job information at https://ewu-csm.symplicity.com/ students.
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What Are Meal Plans? What is included in a meal plan? Meal Counts: Meal counts are the value-booster to meal plans. Meal counts are used for “All You Care to Eat” at Main Street Dining at Tawanka, or Baldy’s during specified hours, or at the Eagle Express and Morris Street Market for a $5 value. À la Carte: À la carte points can be used at any dining location. Students pay for each item individually using points. Eagle Flex: Eagle Flex is a prepaid, declining balance account similar to a debit card. Eagle Flex is used to purchase goods on and off campus from merchants who participate in the program. Choices: Dining plans are prepaid at the beginning of each quarter, with a preset number of points to spend on food during that quarter. Campus cash registers scan student IDs (EagleCards) and subtract the point value of each meal. Points are safer than carrying cash and it’s easier to stay on budget using them. A printout of where and when points are spent is available anytime. Call 509.359.2540 or stop by the business office in Tawanka for more information.
Using Your Meal Plan Using your meal plan: Meals at Eastern can be prepaid with cash, credit/debit or check, giving you a preset number of points and meal counts to be spent on food during the quarter. Your student ID (EagleCard) includes a debit card feature, which deducts dining dollars (points) and meal counts as you use them and automatically keeps a running balance. To use your meal plan, give the cashier your EagleCard and state, “I would like to use (à la carte/meal counts/Flex) to pay for this.” Dining (À la Carte) Points: Can be used at any dining location on campus, as well as the Thinking of You (TOY) gift program. Meal Counts: Meal counts are the value boosters in your meal plan. They are accepted at the following locations: Main Street Dining at Tawanka, Baldy’s, Eagle Express and Morris Street Market, and at EWU Dining Services special events. Flex Account: Flex can be used at most places on campus, as well as at participating off-campus vendors. Cash/Check/Credit/Debit (No meal plan necessary): Can be used at all dining locations on campus. How do I sign up for a meal plan? EWU Dining Services meal plans offer the flexibility every college student needs, with the variety and tasty choices you want. Our combination of residential and retail services supply a well-rounded selection, whether students are on the move or gathering with friends around a dining table.
Off-Campus Meal Plan 250 Plus Off-Campus Meal Plan: Designed for commuter and off-campus students, this plan comes with 25,000 à la carte points, $20 in Flex points, and five meal counts. À la carte points are good at nine on-campus locations. Meal counts are accepted at Main Street Dining at Tawanka, Baldy’s, Eagle Express and Morris Street Market. The 250 Plus plan is good for the school year, from late September to mid-June. Convenience and Value: Enjoy the convenience of carrying one card on campus, giving you added options for purchases on and off campus with your EagleCard student ID. Flexible: The 250 Plus Off-Campus Meal Plan may be purchased an unlimited Number of times. Meal plans have three types of dining accounts: Flex dollars, à la carte points and meal counts, which can be utilized for food and nonfood purchases. Meal Plan Accounts, Locations and Services: Flex dollars are accepted on and off campus for food and nonfood items. Flex vendors are listed on our website at www.ewu.edu/eaglecard. À la carte points are accepted at nine on-campus dining locations, which are listed on our website at www.ewu.edu/dining. Meals counts are accepted at Main Street Dining at Tawanka (“All You Care to Eat” meal service), Eagle Express and Morris Street Market ($5 everyday meal counts value). Saving Incentive: Save 8.7% sales tax on all à la carte and meal counts purchases on campus. Meal counts will expire at the end of each quarter. À la carte points will carry forward from fall to winter quarters, and from winter to spring quarters.
Meal Plan Options Platinum Plans: 30, 50, 100 Platinum Plans will satisfy 2-3 meals per day for the active-lifestyle student involved with campus activities, who has a healthy appetite. Gold Plans: 30 or 50 Gold Plans offer 2-3 meals per day for the student with an average appetite. Silver Plan: 15 Silver is the smallest plan, and offers 1-2 small “grazing” meals for the student with a lighter appetite. Platinum Plans: $1,614 per quarter (see back of card for estimated usage charts) Plans shown reflect quarterly amounts.
Platinum 30
Platinum 50
Platinum 100
À la Carte Points
93,050
78,150
54,400
Flex Dollars
$200
$200
$75
Meal Counts
30
50
100
Overhead
245
245
245
Gold Plans: $1,304 per quarter (see back of card for estimated usage charts) Plans shown reflect quarterly amounts.
Gold 30
Gold 50
À la Carte Points
77,050
62,150
Flex Dollars
$50
$50
Meal Counts
30
50
Overhead
245
245
Silver Plan: $880 per quarter (see back of card for estimated usage chart) Plan shown reflects quarterly amounts.
Silver 15
À la Carte Points
49,675
Flex Dollars
$20
Meal Counts
15
Overhead
245
Note: Meal counts expire at the end of each quarter. À la carte points will carry forward from fall to winter quarter, and from winter to spring quarter. Quarterly contract points will carry forward only if the plan is renewed for the next quarter.
Platinum 30 Meal Plan Usage*
Gold 30 Meal Plan Usage*
Week
À la Carte
Meal Counts
Week
À la Carte
Meal Counts
3
74,440
24
3
61,640
24
4
65,135
21
4
53,935
21
5
55,830
19
5
46,230
19
6
46,525
16
6
38,525
16
7
37,220
14
7
30,820
14
8
27,915
11
8
23,115
11
9
18,610
8
9
15,410
8
10
9,305
5
10
7,705
5
11
0
0
11
0
0
Platinum 50 Meal Plan Usage*
Gold 50 Meal Plan Usage*
Week
À la Carte
Meal Counts
Week
À la Carte
Meal Counts
3
62,520
38
3
49,720
38
4
54,705
33
4
43,505
33
5
46,890
29
5
37,290
29
6
39,075
25
6
31,075
25
7
31,260
20
7
24,860
20
8
23,445
16
8
18,645
16
9
15,630
12
9
12,430
12
10
7,815
7
10
6,215
7
11
0
0
11
0
0
Platinum 100 Meal Plan Usage*
Silver 10 Meal Plan Usage*
Week
À la Carte
Meal Counts
Week
À la Carte
Meal Counts
3
43,520
73
3
39,740
12
4
38,080
64
4
34,773
11
5
32,640
55
5
29,805
9
6
27,200
46
6
24,838
8
7
21,760
37
7
19,870
6
8
16,320
28
8
14,903
5
9
10,880
19
9
9,935
3
10
5,440
10
10
4,968
1
0
0
11
0
0
11
*Plan usage charts reflect estimated point usages.