Whether you’re in the mood for acai, pizza or deli-style sandwiches, UF’s campus has a place for you.
Here are some of the most popular food spots on campus.
The Paper Bag
Located at Newell Hall, The Paper Bag is known for its deli-style sandwiches. It’s relatively new to campus, having opened last July, but it’s always busy at lunchtime. It sits across the street from the Hub and is just a short walk from Buckman, Murphree and Sledd halls.
For payment, it accepts Flex and Declining Balance.
Blenz
Blenz sits in Little Hall Market on the east part of campus. It’s known for its smoothie and acai bowls that come with all the toppings you could need — like Nutella, granola and lots of fruit. If you see Century Tower, you’re getting closer. It’s a short walk from Broward Hall, Rawlings Hall and Honors Village.
For payment, it accepts Flex, Retail Equivalency and Declining Balance.
Mi Apa
This Latin cafe located in the Reitz Union food court is known for its bowls, empanadas and sandwiches. It’s a centrally located student favorite, closest to Hume, Tolbert and East halls.
For payment, it accepts Flex and Declining Balance.
Baba’s Pizza
This pizza place, also located in the Reitz Union, is known for its large, delicious and hot slices. It resides on the second floor of the Reitz, and is closest to Hume, Tolbert and East halls.
For payment, it accepts Flex, Retail Equivalency and Declining Balance.
Shake Smart
Craving a smoothie or yogurt bowl? Shake Smart offers many options at two locations: one inside Southwest Recreation Center and one in the Reitz Union. The Shake Smart inside Southwest Recreation Center is closest to Lakeside Complex and Correy Village.
For payment, it accepts Flex, Retail Equivalency and Declining Balance.
Broward Dining Hall
Broward Hall’s revamped dining hall is the biggest on campus, offering plenty of options for whatever you’re in the mood for. From pasta made in front of you to warm soup, Broward Dining has it all. It’s just a short walk from Broward Hall, Jennings Hall and Beaty Towers.
A meal swipe can be used for one all-you-can-eat entry. It also accepts Flex and Declining Balance.
Gator Corner Dining Hall
UF’s other dining hall is conveniently located at the intersection of Gale Lemerand Drive and Stadium Road. Just a few steps from Tolbert, Riker and East halls, it boasts many options and yummy desserts.
A meal swipe can be used for one all-you-can-eat entry. It also accepts Flex and Declining Balance.
No matter where you go to eat, you’re getting a good meal on campus. Welcome new students, and happy eating!
Contact Tess Lippincott at tlippincott@alligator.org. Follow her on X @tesslippincott.
Tess Lippincott is a third-year journalism major, spanish minor, and meteorology and climatology certificate student. This is Tess' first semester at the Alligator and first time on the university desk. She also works as a deputy editor for WUFT-FM. In her free time, Tess loves playing pickleball, running, and reading. If she's not working you can find her with her roommates and friends.
