Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieColumbia University venue serving prepared meals & American staples plus brunch in a mahogany room.
515 West 114 Street, Manhattan 10027From Google Maps reviews.
Probably the best Columbia dining hall. So many options but so sad they got rid of the fusion bowl station 💔 also a MESS on Friendsgiving and surf and turf…
TDLR: Common Ferris is better Wide variety of AYCE food for in and out of campus consumers. They have a diverse menu that rotates on a daily basis with a stupendous drink selection! They boast a vegan section, salad/fruit bar, desert section, pasta, and proteins. However, the food can get boring. The only protein they really serve is chicken and they reuse/reheat baked goods from days ago. The dining hall fashions a quaint design and many dubbed it the Harry Potter hall. Yet, the hall is just
I did not have a pleasant dining experience at John Jay Dining Hall. At the Mexican station, one of the staff members showed clear impatience toward students, with constant frowning and an unfriendly attitude. Then at the ice cream station, the server did not say a single word, scooped two flavors I didn’t ask for, and looked at me with a strange expression that made the interaction quite uncomfortable. I’m genuinely wondering why the university hires so many staff members who seem dissatisfied
From the Sep 17, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
