Pros and Cons of Redifer Commons

Craving a pizza or sushi but not in the mood for the whole buffet? You might want to trek over to South Food District. Grab some pizza or lasagna at Piatto Felice. Order a custom wrap or panini at In a Pickle. Load up on General Tso’s chicken at Hot Steel. Or, just hang out and find a study spot among the large variety of tables scattered throughout the area.



At South, you’ve got options.

South Dining Hall, or Redifer, sits right between Pollock and downtown. Instead of one big buffet, picture several little restaurants and a wide-open seating area. It’s mostly a-la-carte options with one, slightly smaller buffet area.

One of my favorite aspects of South is the coffee shop that sells bagels and avocado toast in the morning 😋 All the employees are friendly and energetic as they steam your latte or toast your bagel. Also, it’s generally quieter in the morning so its nice to study by some of the large windows toward the back.

The salad area, Urban Garden, is another favorite of mine. After you customize your salad, you watch as the meat or protein of your choice is cooked and seasoned. The fresh vegetables are delicious and it’s a quick grab when you’re on the go.

On the flip side, if you are interested in a lot of food, sometimes the buffet doesn’t have the variety of Pollock or West Dining Hall. If you want to eat a ton, it could be pretty expensive. Also, it’s not that convenient to walk all the way over to South when you’re rushing between classes on the other side of campus. South can be far from the usual engineering class locations.

But when you do have the time, DO stop by Redifer Commons for some delicious a-la-carte options.

Oh and (one shameless plug) if you’re interested in a job during the semester, each of the cafeterias are always hiring, have flexible hours, and realize your education is a priority.

By: Gracelyne Allred (Envoy Team B)