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Living on lower campus, Chase is generally my go-to for meals. It's closest, on the meal plan, and usually has enough of a variety. But between classes and work, I'm often in the science center, and so maybe once or twice a week I'll treat myself to lunch at Davis Spencer Cafe.
There's a number of reasons why Davis Spencer is a treat in my mind. Firstly is that it is far less crowed than any other dinning location on campus. This makes for a much quieter and calmer eating environment. Also, because it's in the science center, it's safe to expect that most of the people there are in sciences, which for me means that I can usually count on finding a classmate to sit and eat with. These factors also mean that Davis Spencer is an ideal location to sit and do some homework as I eat, a nice change from working at home.
Davis Spencer is also a treat because of the food. There is a meal swipe option that gets you half of a sandwich/flatbread and a small soup. For me, this is the perfect sized lunch to munch on as I work. Alternatively you can use Lyons Bucks to pay for larger portions, salads, drinks, chips, and cookies.
Since I've started my weekly trips to Davis Spencer last year, it's become something that I look forward to each week. A nice meal, a quiet environment, and a chance to get some work done and maybe see some friends. Just a tip though: if possible, avoid going during the 10 minute period between classes. It's a bit of a rush hour.
I definitely agree with this! It's interesting how each of the different dining locations on campus can cater to very different atmospheres and therefore very different experiences. It seems Chase is perfect for larger groups of people to eat together, while Emerson is more suitable for doing homework with friends. Balfour could have a similar environment to Davis Spencer, but it often becomes loud as many people tend to meet up or walk through it.
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