We hear you! Thanks for taking our fall survey.

We read every single piece of feedback and talk as a team about what’s going well – thanks! – and where we can improve. While we work on a few things behind the scenes, here's what you can expect to see in the dining halls.

November 17, 2025

John Jay

  • You love the Bao Buns, but want this to be more of a meal – got it! We’ve added rice to the station to make it a more complete meal.
  • You want more variety at the fusion station, so we're mixing it up. We're adding taos into the rotation and plan to feature some of your favorite recipes from the Fusion Latin Week!
  • You can also opt to get the the proteins as a “bowl” or to make a salad (aka ask to “hold” the tortilla/ bao).   
  • Look for vegan ice cream in the servery. There’s oatmilk soft serve and fruit dole whip every day by the vegan station. In order to avoid cross contamination, we need to keep the placement away from the dessert bar in the Kings Table.  

Johnny’s

  • Mix it up. We're adding different cookies and hand fruit options to the meal. *Plus* we also have GF/ dairy-free dessert option – just ask.
  • Easy on the rice! We're adjusting the amounts of rice in the burritos and carefully layering ingredients to better balance. We’ll also add additional sauce on the burritos.
  • What combos do you like? Send us your feedback on your most favorite combos so we can feature them more often.
  • Hold the tortilla! It’s ok to ask for your burrito as a bowl.
  • Brunch, but make it Johnny's. We’ve launched a new Friday brunch bowl – like Chicken and Waffles. Try it and let us know what you think! 

JJ’s Place

  • Crinkle cut fries > tri-color sweet potato fries. Effective immediately, every Wednesday.
  • Love the Chicken Dumplings! Look for them once a month on Sundays. 

Ferris Booth

  • Check the menu for your faves! In the rotation we've got Frantz’s Fried Chicken Sandwich, Buffalo Wraps, Waffles and more.
  • We’re bringing back other crowd favorites from our events like Chopped Cheese and Cheesesteak sandwiches. 
     

Your experience with Columbia Dining is important to us. Have feedback to share? Tell a manager in any one of our locations, send us a text, submit a comment online, or send a good old fashioned email