University of North Texas 
Dining Services at the University of North Texas continues to receive national recognition, earning the No. 1 ranking for Best College Food in Texas in the latest Niche college rankings.
According to Niche's rankings, UNT placed first among Texas colleges and universities for campus food, outperforming institutions like Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University, The University of Texas, Rice University and Texas State University. The recognition extends beyond the state level. Niche's current university rankings place UNT at No. 15 in the nation, ahead of the Culinary Institute of America.
How Niche Determines Best College Food Rankings
Niche bases its Best College Food rankings on a combination of student reviews and meal plan costs. The methodology emphasizes dining quality, variety, affordability, and the availability of options that accommodate different dietary needs and preferences.
How Dining Supports Student Success
For UNT Dining, the recognition reinforces a commitment to enhancing the student experience inside and outside the classroom. Every dining experience is an opportunity to support student well-being, build community and help students thrive. At its core, our mission has always been simple: it's about the food, and the positive impact it has on students every day.
About UNT Dining Services
Dining Services is dedicated to enhancing the student experience through quality, variety and innovation. With five all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, more than 20 retail dining locations and meal plans designed for every lifestyle, UNT Dining provides convenient access to fresh, nutritious and flavorful food across campus.
From a hydroponic garden to a full-scale bakery, we seek innovative methods to make sure our food is as fresh, local, delicious and healthy as possible without compromising our environmentally sustainable practices.
Each dining hall offers a unique experience.
- Champs is a favorite among student-athletes for its emphasis on optimal sports nutrition and performance-focused meals.
- Bruce Hall's Bruceteria serves some of UNT's most beloved campus classics, including homemade macaroni and cheese, fresh rotisserie chicken and scratch-made pizza.
- Kitchen West is the state's first university dining hall certified Free From™ the Big 9 food allergens and gluten.
- Mean Greens Café, UNT's nationally acclaimed Vegan Verified dining hall is the nation's first and only 100% plant-based collegiate dining hall, offering a wide variety of healthy, chef-crafted meals.
- Eagle Landing features seven distinct restaurant concepts in a modern food hall-style setting, giving students an extensive range of dining options in one location.