The Marketplace, Rollins’ main dining hall popularly referred to as the CC, has transformed into an all-swipe location on both levels. Now students swipe upon entering the building and access unlimited selections from more than a dozen stations. The lower level now features an additional deli station, a soup and salad station, a dessert station, and an all-new Simple Servings station that now has its own kitchen dedicated to foods made without the top nine allergens. Students can move interchangeably between the two floors throughout their meal, enjoying a wide variety of all-you-can-eat fare with just one swipe.

We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of The Grind, our brand-new coffee shop in the heart of Olin Library! Here’s why everyone will love The Grind:

Custom-Made Drinks:
Goodbye to ordinary coffee routines! From creamy lattes to refreshing cold brews, our baristas will make caffeine dreams come true. 

Delicious Sandwiches & Bakery Items:
Our wide selection of gourmet sandwiches and delectable bakery items. We’ve got everything from savory subs to mouthwatering pastries that are perfect for a quick snack or a hearty meal. 

Cozy & Convenient:
Open 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with comfortable seating, plenty of power outlets, and a cozy atmosphere, The Grind Cafe is the perfect spot to refuel and relax between classes. 

Fox Lodge Wins a 2023 NACUFS Award 

We are excited to share that Rollins College is the recipient of another NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award, the premier awards competition for collegiate food services. This year the school received the Bronze award for the Lakeside Fox Lodge in the category of Retail Sales—Single Concept/Multiple Concepts/Marketplace. Rollins was recognized alongside a selection of elite schools including Cornell, Yale, Duke, and Penn State. 

2023 marks Rollins’ third NACUFS award in a row. Prior accolades were given for its Online Catering Menu (2022, Gold) and Residential Dining Facility for Small Institutions (2021, Silver). We are extremely proud to be honored for the world-class food service Rollins provides its students and faculty/staff. 

Allergens Eliminated at Simple Servings

The Simple Servings station in The Marketplace was awarded with gold-level status, the highest possible rating for food allergen solutions. Simple Servings serves hot meals prepared without eight of the nine most common allergens, which account for 90% of all food allergic reactions. Recipes exclude milk, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame, and also omit gluten. A dedicated kitchen space with its own ingredients, equipment, and smallwares reduces the risk of contamination while allowing students to enjoy allergen-free meals in the Marketplace alongside their peers. In addition, a registered dietician is on-call to answer any questions. The comprehensive audit gave Rollins a score of 141 out of a possible 142 criteria points. 

Dining Services #1 in Service Excellence 

In the latest Rollins College Service Excellence Survey, Tars ranked Dining Services and Catering the top performers in service excellence across campus. Survey recipients were asked to score campus organizations in the areas of responsiveness, respectfulness, collaboration, competence, and inclusivity, where Dining Services scored a cumulative 5.4 out of 6. When asked if Dining Services delivers service excellence, 83% agreed or strongly agreed.