Eating Vegetarian On Dining Dollars

For those of you who are vegetarians, this is the post for you!

As a vegetarian, I went into college expecting to survive on salads. But after spending way too many dining dollars, I realized there are way more vegetarian options than you’d expect.

TOWN CENTER COLD PRESSED:

Located right below Sadler in Lodge 1, Town Center Cold Pressed has a variety of foods that are vegetarian friendly!

Bagels:

These options are great for breakfast and elevate the usual bagel and cream cheese combo. And the best part – you can totally customize the bagel flavor, spreads, and even the toppings! You can also decide if you want only one side or both.

1. Strawberries & Cream: Blueberry bagel with strawberry cream cheese, fresh sliced strawberries, and banana 
2. Maple Cinnamon Espresso: French toast bagel, banana maple nut spread, espresso dust, cinnamon, and honey powder
3. Berries & Matcha: Blueberry bagel, matcha cream cheese, sliced strawberries, fresh blueberries, and toasted sesame seeds
4. S’mores: French toast bagel, toasted marshmallow cream cheese, mini chocolate morsels, and graham cracker crumbs
5. Southwest: Everything bagel, whipped avocado cream cheese, taco dust, tortilla chip crunches, salsa puree, scallions

As someone who loves everything bagels and avocados, I customize every single option – and it’s super easy!

Smoothie Bowls: 

Smoothie bowls are basically extra-thick smoothies served in a bowl with fun toppings. Think ice cream but meal approved! Luckily, they’re all vegetarian and very customizable!

1. Strawberry Chia: strawberry, chia seeds, mango, greek yogurt, almond milk, agave, topped with granola, strawberry, and banana
2. Acai: acai, strawberry, banana, pineapple juice, almond milk, agave, topped with granola, coconut, and banana
3. Green Goodness: avocado, banana, spinach juice, almond milk, mango, agave, topped with kiwi, coconut, and granola
4. Dragonfruit: dragonfruit, apple, mango, agave, topped with granola, banana, and almond slices

Oatmeal Bowls: 

Oatmeal bowls are basically a cozy bowl of oats that you can load up with whatever you’re craving, which can include fruit, granola, chocolate chips, and honestly anything. Thankfully they’re all customizable!

1. Matcha Morning: oats infused with matcha, spinach, almond milk, apple juice, topped with banana slices, strawberries, blueberries, granola, a fresh squeeze of lime juice, and a drizzle of maple
2. Orchard Harvest: oats infused with almond milk, apple juice, cinnamon, topped with diced apples, dried cranberries, pecans, granola, and a drizzle of maple
3. Don’t Worry Be Happy: oats infused with apple juice, orange juice, almond milk, topped with pineapple, toasted coconut, granola, mango, strawberries, a fresh squeeze of lime juice, and a drizzle of agave
4. Turkish Delight: oats infused with cardamom, apple juice, and almond milk, topped with dates, walnuts, dried apricots, granola,and a drizzle of honey

Sandwiches/Combos:

These bagel sandwiches are quick, filling, and easy to grab in between classes, making them a fan favorite. Unfortunately, there’s only one option that’s vegetarian friendly, but don’t worry – it’s delicious and customizable!

1. Fresh Veggies: toasted everything bagel with over hard egg, pepperjack cheese, avocado, sabrosa salsa, TCCP pico and TCCP greens

Smuices: 

I know smoothies aren’t technically a meal, but they’re great to start off your day or have in between classes. Luckily, all of them are vegetarian friendly!

1. Energy Rejuvenator: spinach, mango, pineapple juice, banana, agave
2. Morning Glory: mango, kiwi, pineapple juice, strawberry, agave
3. Bohemian Colada: pineapple juice, almond milk, mango, coconut, banana, agave
4. Mellow Mango: mango, strawberry, banana, pineapple juice, orange juice, agave
5. Berry Blast: strawberry, blueberry, apple juice, orange juice, agave
6. Exotic Apple Pie: apple juice, mango, spinach, strawberry, cinnamon, agave
7. Perfect Kiss: strawberry, blueberry, mango, pineapple juice, orange juice, agave

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BENTO:

Located in the Student Exchange Store, Bento is a great place to stop by for some Asian cuisine! You can also customize your meal a little bit by removing some unwanted ingredients!

1. Tofu Poke Bowl: sunomono salad, sushi rice, avocado, edamame, seaweed salad, spicy mayo, teriyaki glaze, crispy onions, and sesame seeds
2. Inari Tofu Donburi Bowl: steamed rice, napa cabbage, carrots, teriyaki glaze, green onions, and sesame seeds
3. Veggie Gyoza
4. Inari Tofu Bento Box: california rolls, gyoza, sunomono salad, steamed rice, green onions, and sesame seeds

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COLUMN 15:

Located in SWEM, Column 15 has a few foods that are vegetarian friendly! They’re prepacked, making it especially easy to carry. 

Breakfast:

If you need to grab some food right before class, these are a great option!

1. Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese
2. Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
3. Blueberry Yogurt with Granola
4. Strawberry Yogurt with Granola
5. Mixed Fruit Cup: honeydew, cantaloupe, and grapes

Lunch:

If you have a little bit of time between your classes and don’t want to walk all the way to the dining halls, these are some good options!

1. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich: Peanut Butter with Jelly on White Bread
2. Curried Cauliflower Grain Bowl: Black lentils, curried cauliflower, roasted carrots, braised kale, chickpeas, craisins, and lemon tahini dressing
3. Vegan Falafel Wrap: Falafel bites, hummus, cabbage slaw, cucumbers, and lavash

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THE BAKE SHOP:

Located next to the William & Mary Spirit Shop and Bookstore, Bake Shop has a few meals that are vegetarian friendly!

Bake Shop is known for their heavy helping of schmear with each bagel! It’s a good thing you can choose both the bagel and the schmear flavor!

Bagels: Plain, Blueberry, Honey Whole Wheat, Sesame, French Toast, Everything, Black Garlic and Sea Salt, and Asiago

Schmear: Plain (Lightly Salted), Jalapeno Cheddar, Mixed Berry, Veggie, Honey Walnut, Honey Butter, Butter, and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Sandwiches: 

Similar to the sandwiches at Town Center Cold Pressed, The Bake Shop makes their sandwiches with bagels as the bread! 

1. Egg & Cheese Bagel
2. Nana’s Favorite: Plain Schmear with Mixed Berry Jam
3. Avocado “Toast”: Mashed avocado spread, pickled red onions, and spring mix
4. Veggin’ Out: Veggie Schmear, Red Pepper Hummus, Spring Mix

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DOMIMO’S PIZZA:

With delivery provided with dining dollars, Domino’s is an easy pick for a night in! You can customize your pizzas to be fully vegetarian (my personal favorite is black olives and cheese!)

1. 5 Cheese Mac and Cheese
2. Spicy 5 Cheese Mac and Cheese: Jalapenos
3. Pacific Veggie Pizza: roasted red peppers, fresh baby spinach, fresh onions, fresh mushrooms, , tomatoes, black olives, feta, provolone, and garlic herb seasoning
4. Wisconsin 6 Cheese Pizza: feta, provolone, cheddar, parmesan-asiago, mozzarella, and sprinkled with oregano
5. Spinach & Feta Pizza: creamy alfredo sauce, fresh spinach, fresh onions, feta, parmesan-asiago, provoke, and mozzarella 
6. Melty 3 Cheese Tots
7. Classic Garden Salad
8. Parmesan Bread Bites: Garlic or Parmesan
9. Spinach & Feta Bread
10. Stuffed Cheesy Bread