Would not recommend to non-UT students, as you can get a very similar meal at the same price with better taste. Depending on what you get, the food is good. Overpriced, but good. The "Country Fixin's" line is only good in the morning when they serve breakfast. The mexican food and asian food lines are good, but have odd hours. The sandwich line is average, while the grill line has very consistent tasting food. All of it is ok, probably from sysco (or similar mass produced food company), and overpriced, even...
Read moreI've been eating at JCL since I was a freshman in college back in 2006. They improved their menu around then, and the food is definitely better than your average cafeteria food. However, it is still cafeteria food, so keep that in mind. It's probably better than Luby's, and offers similar fare. I recommend the chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, fried okra, and dinner roll. That combo also comes with a drink, and comes out...
Read moreI am a UT student. The only time I eat here is when I have a time crunch. Vegetarians like me do not have a wide variety of choices, and at the same time food is quite overpriced. With an alternative of J2 dining (whole buffet) available at a lower price than a single item here, as I said, I only come during a time crunch. Cashiers are friendly but all other staff are mostly rude and expect you to know the menu when...
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