By Stephanie Rizzo ’09 | Photos by Scott Cook
Endless Eats Think being a college student means a diet of bland cafeteria food? Think again. A pair of culinary enthusiasts team up to show you what’s on the menu at Rollins.
At Rollins, we live to serve. And nowhere is that more apparent than our dining facilities, where we literally serve up nourishment and comfort to students 24/7. Whether you want to indulge in fresh sushi after a long day of class or grab a sustaining smoothie bowl postworkout, we’ve got your cravings covered. And our food isn’t just delicious—it’s award-winning, with everyone from The Daily Meal to Peta 2 hailing Rollins as a college dining destination. But don’t take our word for it—just look at what a typical Rollins student eats in a day. Join Francisco Wang Yu ’22 and Pryslla Oliveira ’23 to get the inside scoop on what makes Rollins a favorite for foodies.
Meet the Foodies
Francisco Wang Yu ’22
Major: International Business Favorite Rollins dish: Crunchy crab roll from Dave’s Boathouse
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Pryslla Oliveira ’23
Majors: Psychology and Philosophy Favorite Rollins dish: Any bowl from Tarpotle
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First stop of the day is the Bush Cafe for a Tar Blue smoothie. It’s a combination of raspberries, blackberries, banana, and blueberries, which gives it this beautiful color and makes it rich in antioxidants.
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For some quick and easy fuel, I grab a chef’s salad packed with protein and veggies from the C-Store in Lakeside Neighborhood. They have a ton of options— everything from pasta to Cuban-style ropa vieja—and a massive selection of drinks.
