Plant-Based Dining

With 30 locations on campus, JMU Dining offers a robust variety of plant-based options at all locations from our all-you-care-to-eat facilities (D-Hall & E-Hall) and grab-n-go retail locations. 

Know The Lingo

• Plant Forward: A style of cooking that emphasizes healthy plants at the center of the plate. *May contain a proportionally small quantity of animal protein. 
• Vegetarian: Contains no meat, fish, or poultry. 
• Vegan: Contains no animal products of any kind. 

Your Resources

• Dining Website
  • Menu incons, ingredients, and allergen statements are available on our website. 
• Meet With Our Registered Dietitian
  • Meet with our registered dietitian to find out more about available options and create a plan for navigating on-campus dining. 

Available Options

Here are just a few of the many available options across campus: 

• Dedicated Station
  • Plant Forward Station at D-Hall has both vegetarian and vegan options. 
• Salad Bars
  • Plant-based proteins like edamame and beans are available on all salad bars. 
• Desserts
  • Plant Forward Station (D-Hall) offers vegan soft serve and vegan desserts. 
  • Both D-Hall and E-Hall's bakeries offer vegan desserts. 

Food Traditions

Dukes love their traditions, especially when it comes to food. 

• Peanut Butter Pie Wednesday
  • Vegan version of Peanut Butter Pie is available at Plant Forward station in D-Hall. 
• Buffalo Mash Friday
  • Vegan version of Buffalo Mash is available at Plant Forward station in D-Hall.