Digest: Rating Mayberry vs. Dunn

With a recent burger cookoff at Mayberry and Dunn Dining halls, a conversation of which dining hall reigned supreme came into question. The Digest sent undercover staffers to discuss the quality of cleanliness, hospitality, and of course, food, to test which eatery was superior. The results are as follows.
Mayberry is closer to the main campus. Known for its famous Tony Burger, a lot of students come to Mayberry to eat, especially when it’s Red Bean Monday or Fish Friday. It has a great selection of food choices such as stir fry, fruits, veggies, ice cream, cake, and more. The cleanliness of the area is very reputable and with wonderful smells of Louisiana Cajun seasonings, who wouldn’t love eating at Mayberry? One big issue that has recently happened in Mayberry, however, is that they have been using different plates than last semester. The current plates students are using are not durable plastic ones, but rather easily breakable paper plates that one would have at a child’s birthday party. Dunn Hall doesn’t seem to have that problem.
Overall Score: 4.5 out of 5 Stars (Grade A)
Dunn Dining hall is much more spacious than Mayberry. There are a few different stations available at this location too, from a salad bar to a pizza station. Being located near the primary residence halls, Dunn is easily accessible to most students. Unlike Mayberry, Dunn is not known for a signature special day such as “Red Bean Monday.” Dunn has a delicious dessert section as well, but there’s no guarantee you’ll actually get one as they often run out quickly. Where Mayberry is more consistent in taste and quality, Dunn has its peaks and valleys throughout the week. However, the hospitality and atmosphere of Dunn are incomparable to Mayberry. The staff at Dunn Hall are very nice and great to talk to, something that Mayberry tends to lack.
Overall Score: 3.5 out of 5 Stars (Grade C+)
Overall Winner: Mayberry
When it comes down to the food, Mayberry takes the cake for this one. From their juicy hot burger and fries, or their delicious sweet selection, we would love to eat here every day. Overall, both dining halls are very attainable for students to eat at, but, from our standpoint, Mayberry is the favorable choice. Despite personal preferences, we are grateful for the tireless dedication of the staff at each dining hall.