Dining Services & Locations

Gardner-Webb has several great on-campus dining options to choose from.  Two of our meal plans provide unlimited daily access to The Cafe or you may use the flex points included with your meal plan at Starbucks, Chick-fil-A or the restaurants within the Tucker Food Court. 

2025-2026 Meal Plans

Meal PlanStudent PriceNumber of MealsFlex DollarsMeal Exchange
Platinum Bulldog Plan$3,06521$6007 per week
Gold Bulldog Plan$2,88021$5005 per week
Bulldog 14 Plan$2,77514 per week$5003 per week

Meal Plan Exemption

Exemptions from the meal plan requirement are granted only when it is determined that the exemption would constitute a reasonable accommodation of a student’s disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. All meal plan exemption requests must be directed to the Noel Center for Disability Resources (“Noel Center”) located in Frank Nanney Hall. The Noel Center may be contacted at (704) 406-4270 (v), (866) 298-0119 (vp), or via email at [email protected].

The student making the request must provide the information and documentation required by the Noel Center, including, but not limited to, a completed Physician’s Statement, using the form(s) provided by the Noel Center. The student may be required to meet with staff from the University’s dining services company, University Housing, and/or the Noel Center to help determine whether the meal options available can meet the student’s needs, without a meal plan exemption.

Exemptions for the following reasons will not be considered: dietary preference (e.g. vegan/vegetarian), work/class/practice schedules, or other personal preferences.

If approved for the meal exemption, the Noel Center will notify Housing and the Business Office.

Meal plan exemptions must be applied for each academic year unless otherwise noted, and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

The Noel Center for Disability Resources makes the final determination regarding eligibility for meal plan exemptions. 

On-Campus Dining

  • The Caf: An all-you-care-to-eat facility offering a variety of stations from home cooking, grill station, full salad bar, pizza and pasta, deli, desserts, and allergen-friendly food. Make the meal that suits you by mixing and matching from stations to get the best of everything.
  • Chick-fil-A®: Enjoy the taste of fresh chicken at Chick-fil-A on the main floor of Tucker Student Center! Offering your favorites, including sandwiches, salads, nuggets, waffle fries, milkshakes, and other desserts, GWU’s Chick-fil-A is sure to prove why you should “Eat Mor Chikin®!”
  • BO’s: Hub for pop-up menus, smoothie bars, and community events.
  • Starbucks: Starbucks offers a full drink menu featuring hot or cold espresso creations, delicious brewed coffee, breakfast pastries, and delicious desserts.
  • Tucker Street Market: We offer freshly made grab-and-go meals, snacks, convenience items, and beverages.
  • Burger + Fries: We believe bold beats fancy every time and that everyday favorites can still be exciting. Burgers
  • Fries makes great food with a focus on letting guests customize their meals to get exactly what they want. Whether you want it spicy, cheesy, or topped with fresh veggies, we have you covered!
  • Heirloom: Pizza lovers new favorite spot to dine on campus. Enjoy specialty made flatbread pizza, salads, wings, and chef choice specials. Also, featuring Tractor Beverage cans and delicious desserts.
  • Bulldog Kitchen: Bulldog Kitchen is a Ghost Kitchen that features a rotating menu, adding even more variety to Tucker Street Market!

Grubhub Ultimate: Mobile Ordering Made Easy

Grubhub Ultimate is now available across campus, making it easier than ever to order your favorite meals. Enjoy mobile ordering from Chick-fil-A, Burgers+ Fries, and Heirloom, and skip the wait with convenient pickup. Chick-fil-A also features new digital kiosks and mobile payment options, with special promotions and onboarding support available throughout August.

Starbucks Connect: Rewards, Perks, and Convenience

The campus Starbucks experience is getting an upgrade with Starbucks Connect. Link your Starbucks Rewards App to enjoy mobile ordering, use gift cards, and unlock personalized perks like birthday rewards—all without leaving campus.

Residential Dining: Healthy, Sustainable, and Inclusive

The Caf is introducing new programs focused on health, sustainability, and convenience. The ReUsePass program offers reusable to-go boxes to help reduce waste. True Balance, a dedicated station for students with food allergies, will now be available exclusively through Grubhub, providing safe and inclusive dining options for everyone.

Boiling Springs Favorites

  • Snack Shop: Right across the street from campus, the Snack Shop is a student hot spot for breakfast and your favorite southern home cooking!
  • Campus Pizzeria: The name sums it up! Pizza, wings, and things!
  • Italian Garden: A Boiling Springs staple – stop by for some baked spaghetti, chicken Alfredo, or hot oven subs!
  • El Acapulco: A student, staff and faculty favorite for Tex-Mex.
  • Pelicans: New Orleans-style shaved ice with over 100 different flavors from cotton candy to dill pickle!
  • La Bella Vita Italian Grill: A beautiful Italian/Greek restaurant with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Neighboring Shelby

  • Pleasant City: A local spot known for their award-winning wood-fired pizzas.
  • Uptown Sweets and Treats: Frozen yogurt, gourmet popcorn, doughnuts – what more could you want?
  • Mi Pueblito’s: “My small town” is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area!
  • Ni Fen Kitchen: One of the newest spots in town, check out their traditional American menu and Asian flair.
  • Toscanos Bistro: Pasta, salad, gyros, pizza, all with Italian and Greek flair.