Meal Plans at Western
Meal Plan Options
- 19 meals per week
- $175 in Flex Dollars at Mad Jack’s
- $2,560.34 / semester
- 15 meals per week
- $175 in Flex Dollars at Mad Jack’s
- $2,337.04 / semester
- 10 meals per week
- $250 in Flex Dollars at Mad Jack’s
- Available only to second-year students and above
- $2,064.51 / semester
- 80 meals
- $100 in Flex Dollars at Mad Jack’s
- $872.90
- *Please note this plan is not refundable
Rolls over between Fall and Spring semester
- 40 meals
- $50 in Flex Dollars at Mad Jack’s
- $435.44
- *Please note this plan is not refundable
Rolls over between Fall and Spring semester
- 20 meals
- $25 in Flex Dollars at Mad Jack’s
- $218.23
- *Please note this plan is not refundable
Rolls over between Fall and Spring semester
*The Blue Mesa Plan or Mountaineer Plan is required for all first-year students.
**This plan is only available to second-year students or above.
Prices are subject to change.
Rare Air Café
The Rare Air Café embodies convenience and community. From dawn to dark, you can enjoy a well-balanced, all-you-can-eat selection of food while enjoying downtime with friends, classmates or even just a quiet meal by yourself.
In a rush or short on dining time? Simply purchase a “Choose to Reuse” container, load it up and dash off to your next class, meeting or the bus up to Crested Butte. The Rare Air has gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.
If you have a specific food allergy, please address your need by calling Dining Services at 970.943.2000.
Rare Air Hours
| Days | Hot Breakfast | Continental Breakfast | Lunch | Extended Lunch (limited menu) | Dinner |
| Monday-Friday | 7:15-10 a.m. | 10-11 a.m. | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 1:30-3:00 p.m. | 4:45-7 p.m. *Closes at 6:15 p.m. on Fridays |
| Weekends | Brunch | Dinner | |||
| 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | 4:45-6:15 p.m. | ||||
- Breakfast $8.45
- Lunch $10.25
- Dinner $10.75
- Facility meals: $69.00 per 10 meals
Mad Jack’s
Located in the heart of campus at the University Center, Mad Jack’s is the place to swing by for a quick snack, cup of coffee or late-night tub of ice cream. Outfitted with coffee tables, comfy couches and fireplaces, you will frequently see students studying and gaming as much as they are eating.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and weekends 1-8 p.m.