You know that feeling when you’re completely over same old pizza and cereal at the dining hall? We getchu. Here are some epic ways to amp up your dining hall eats so you aren’t bored AF/constantly grabbing Chipotle.
1. Southwest Breakfast Burrito

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Yes, this is made in a crappy dining hall. Learn how here.
2. French Toast in a Mug

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For when you need brunch but they already started serving lunch. Make it like this.
3. Deconstructed Taco On-The-Go

Photo by Steven Shaltiel
Late night or for class, this is the hack of the century.
4. Mason Jar Pasta Salad

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A little from the pasta station, a little from the salad bar, some meat from the sandwich spot and you’re golden. Full ingredients here.
5. Waffle Sandwich

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Because waffles > white bread. Learn how to hack it here.
6. DIY Shirley Temple

Photo by Joyce Li
Wizardry. Hack right here.
7. Copycat Portillo’s Cake Shake

Photo by Emma Danbury
Make-shift at its finest. Here’s how.
8. Chipotle Burrito Bowl Jar

Photo by Grant Sarbo
For when you’re on the go. Here’s how.
9. Chocolate Overload Oatmeal

Photo by Kristina Kim
Dessert for breakfast. Here’s how.
10. Cream Cheese French Toast with “Caramelized” Bananas

Photo by Irene Kim
Sunday hangover brunch, anyone? Here’s how.
11. Veggie Delight

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This sandwich though. Learn how to hack it here.
12. Stacked Waffle Parfait

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Oh my gooey-ness. Hack it like this.
13. Taste-Just-Like Apple Pie

Photo by Josie Schwartz
This combo of flavors legit tastes like the real thing. Learn what they are here.
14. Fairy Bread

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Janky, but sweet. Deets here.
15. Avocado is BAE

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16. Healthy Banana Split

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So damn easy. Recipe here.
17. Belgian Waffle Sliders

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S’cute. Here’s how.
18. Makeshift Deviled Eggs

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Easier than you’d think. Info here.
19. Savory Oatmeal

Photo by Kristina Kim
Porridge no more. Learn how to upgrade here.
20. Pizza Panini

Photo by Tarika Narain
Hybrid like a champ. Learn how here.
21. Dessert Panini

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Enough grilled cheese. Nutella here.
22. Dining Hall Bruschetta

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Bougie. Here’s how.
23. Pico de Gallo

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Make use of that salad bar. Easy recipe here.
24. Root Beer Float

Photo by Joyce Li
Betcha never thought you could indulge in the dining hall. Learn how here.

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Waiting in line for the waffle maker is suddenly worth it. Full recipe here.
26. Tabouleh Panini

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27. Pizza Mac

Photo by Grant Sarbo
All you need is some Easy Mac and a trip to the salad bar. Full deets and 6 more Easy Mac hacks right here.
28. 3-Ingredient Baked Apple

Zoe Guttenplan
So fresh. Here’s how.
29. White Wine Sangria

Photo by Grace Goettman
All you need is to bring the wine. Recipe here.
Bonus: Students Craziest Stolen Dining Hall Goods

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