Eating Vegan

Housmade carrot hummus with veggies

Vegan Eats at UMD: Your Guide to Plant-Based Dining

Superior Dining

Breakfast

  • Smoothies: Start your day with a refreshing, vegan smoothie! Pineapple Coconut smoothie is made without animal products. You can find this smoothie at the sauté station on rotating weeks, where omelettes are served.
  • Waffles: Our allergen-friendly section includes a gluten-free and vegan waffle batter, and the pan spray is also vegan. If you'd prefer pancakes, simply ask at the omelet station, and a team member will be happy to assist.
  • Non-Dairy Milks: We strive to keep soy, pea, and oat milk stocked for cereal and other uses. Due to occasional supply shortages, there may be times when these options are unavailable, but we are diligent in re-ordering.
  • Non-Dairy Yogurt: Non-dairy yogurt is another breakfast option we're working hard to keep stocked. We appreciate your patience during any temporary shortages.
  • Bagels: The plain bagels are vegan-friendly
  • Tofu Scramble: Start your morning with our vegan tofu scramble, available every day at the Homestyle Favorites station.
  • Chia Seed Pudding: Find vegan chia seed pudding every day on the salad bar, with regular and chocolate varieties rotating weekly.

Lunch & Dinner

  • Accurate Meal Labels: We pride ourselves on clearly labeling vegan items at all stations, so you can make informed choices with ease.
  • Rotating Vegan Options: At Superior Dining, you'll find a wide variety of vegan dishes at lunch and dinner, with new selections rotating daily. Beyond the dedicated vegan section, many other stations also feature vegan or plant-based options, so be sure to check the labels and explore all the stations. For extra peace of mind, our vegan section is always available, ensuring there's something for everyone.
  • Global Kitchen & Rotating Entrées: Keep an eye out for plant-based dishes throughout Superior Dining, including rotating favorites like Vegan Panang Curry, Vegan Ma Po Tofu, Vegan Banh Mi, and other globally inspired options.
  • Salad & Sandwich Bar: Our salad and sandwich bar is stocked with a wealth of fresh produce and plant-based proteins, including edamame, chickpeas, quinoa, and tofu. This bar is a great place to build a satisfying and nutritious meal.
  • Soups: Warm up with one of our rotating vegan soups! Look for options like Roasted Tomato & Barley, Roasted Garden Vegetable, Pepper Pot, Chipotle Black Bean, and more.
  • Vegan Desserts: Look for rotating vegan desserts like Strawberry Matcha Cake, Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, Cinnamon Roll Pizza, Oreo Fluff, Carrot Cake, Lemon Bars, Banana Cake, and Chocolate Cherry Cake. Bonus: Our ice cream machine serves plant-based soft serve!
  • Pro Tip: Use Nutrislice and filter by “Vegan” to uncover even more Vegan options throughout Superior Dining.

Food Court

  • Pizza: Our pizza dough is naturally vegan, and you can substitute vegan cheese on any pizza. Try our delicious Vegan Tikka Masala 14" pizza, available by the slice on Mondays!
  • Noodles: Try the Vegetable Ramen, made with veggie broth for a satisfying vegan option. Gluten-free rice noodles are also available.
  • Burgers: Find a plant-based burger patty, vegan cheese, and crispy French fries at our Burgers station.
  • Burritos & Bowls: Customize your meal with plant-based steak or a veggie option for burritos, bowls, or quesadillas. Plus, enjoy classic Chips and Guac and Salsa.
  • Subs & Wraps: Build a veggie sandwich or wrap with plant-based options like Roasted Pepper Hummus and Plant-Based American cheese. Or try the #6 Red on Veg, made with red pepper hummus, curry cucumbers, spinach, red peppers, pickled onions, and tomatoes.
  • Grab & Go: Look for convenient plant-based options including Overnight Oats, Harvest Salad, Carrots & Hummus, and a Rice Noodle Salad.

Northern Shores Coffee Shop

  • Ready-to-Go Options: Find convenient vegan options including Overnight Oats, Carrots & Hummus, Rice Noodle Salad, Harvest Salad, Fresca White Bean Wrap, and a Veggie & Hummus Snack Box,
  • Strawberry Banana or Pineapple Mango Smoothies: Two refreshing and vegan-friendly smoothie options.
  • Strawberry Balsamic Wrap: A delicious and nutritious vegan-friendly wrap perfect for lunch.
  • Plain Bagels: Enjoy our vegan-friendly plain bagels.
  • Fresh Fruit: Choose from fresh-cut fruit or whole fruits like bananas and apples for a healthy snack.
  • Milk Substitutes: Customize your coffee or tea with almond or oat milk.

The Grind

  • Vegan-Friendly Beverages: Choose from a variety of bottled beverages that are vegan-friendly.
  • Fresh-Cut Fruit: Grab a healthy snack with our fresh-cut fruit options.
  • Ready-To-Go Options: Overnight Oats, Carrots & Hummus, Rice Noodle Salad
marinated tofu salad
Marinated Tofu Salad

We're Here to Help!

If you're ever in need of assistance finding vegan options or have any specific requests, our team is happy to help. Feel free to ask a staff member, or visit our on-site manager in Superior Dining, whose office is located right in the dining area. You can also contact us directly with any feedback or suggestions for improvement.

Together, we're working to enhance the vegan dining experience at UMD—because everyone deserves a great meal!