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

Pryslla Oliveira ’23

Majors: Psychology and Philosophy Favorite Rollins dish: Any bowl from Tarpotle

“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.

“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.

“Lunch is at the main dining hall, which has everything from wood-fired pizza to international food like mongolian beef. They even have allergen-free and vegan options. My go-to is the kitchen station, which serves up the legendary buffalo chicken salad.

“Heading to my internship with Rollins’ Office of Marketing, I hit up the Cornell Cafe, which we call Tarpotle for its

Tex-Mex-style food. I get a taco salad with pulled pork and guac (which they make fresh every day!) and then head to our on-campus pub Dave’s

Boathouse to pick up fresh sushi for one of my colleagues.

“Dinner is a bento box from the Fox Lodge Grill on the first floor of Lakeside Neighborhood, our brandnew living learning community. Eating on the pool deck while watching the sunset over the lake is one of my favorite things about Rollins.

“I end my day with a Brazilian Student Association meeting and pick up an acai bowl from Bush Cafe. The acai berry is found in the Amazon in Brazil, and as a Brazilian American, I love seeing the fruit on the menu.

Around Town

Our hometown of Winter Park is home to some of the area’s hottest restaurants, many of which accept Rollins dining dollars. Get ready to swipe at these local favorites.

Burger-Fi

Burger-Fi elevates the burger concept with chef-crafted creations, hand-cut fries, and decadent shakes. They even have veggie and vegan options.

Umi

Just steps from campus, Japanese fusion at Umi is a must for date night. Think handmade sushi and noodle bowls for days.

Manzano’s Deli

Featuring bread flown in from New York, each sandwich is stacked high with the freshest fixings—we’re talking 15-inch creations customized just for you.

Hungry for more?

Join your future classmates on a culinary tour of campus dining and local eateries.