Dining Facilities
Wartburg College offers a diverse range of dining options designed to accommodate the tastes, preferences, and dietary needs of its vibrant campus community. Whether you are looking for a quick bite between classes or a full meal with friends, the college provides convenient and flexible choices through its main dining hall, the Mensa, as well as the Den-Rittersaal restaurant, the Konditorei coffee shop, and The Zesty Orange.
With a focus on variety, quality, and nutrition, Wartburg’s dining services strive to create a welcoming and satisfying experience for everyone. Additional information about each dining venue is available below.
Mensa Dining Hall
The Mensa Dining Hall is located on the second level of the Saemann Student Center. The Mensa serves as the main dining hall for campus residents, staff, faculty, and guests. The Mensa offers 10 food courts including “classics” line, international court, taco bar, grill, pizza/pasta court, salad bar, deli line, soup station, cereal bar, and bakery bar. We even offer an abundance of vegetarian combinations—ranging from the salad bar and deli line to pasta court and bakery bars.
Students dining in the Mensa will be asked for their student ID, which is swiped at each meal period. This is a nontransferable transaction, and no credit is given for missed meals. Students with guests on campus are welcome to pay for their guests’ meals with Bonus Meals, if available, or with All Campus Spending. Faculty and staff, as well as guests, are always welcome in the Mensa.
Den-Rittersaal
Located on the first floor of the Saemann Student Center, the Den-Rittersaal provides guests with upscale fast food. Made-to-order items include quesadillas, burgers, tenderloins, fish sandwich, inferno wings, cheese bread, baked spaghetti, calzones, fresh bakery items, and more.
The Den also offers a soup of the day and chili, a complete salad and deli bar, an abundance of grab-and-go options, and a tasty selection of ice cream treats, including the popular “avalanche.” The Den is a great place to gather for lunch, or for students to work on homework in an inviting atmosphere. The Den is open for late hours, thereby enabling students to stop in and snatch a late dinner, or satisfy the munchies while studying.
Konditorei
Conveniently located on the lower level of the Vogel Library, the Konditorei offers a cozy atmosphere that will remind you of the charm of your local coffeehouse. Inspired by the coffeehouses of Germany, the Konditorei offers a wide variety of fresh brewed, handcrafted Starbucks drinks through the “We Proudly Serve Starbucks” program.
Along with these drinks, the Konditorei offers seasonal specials. To satisfy your sweet tooth, check out the Wartburg Bakery items—including our homemade sweet bread, giant cookies, and cinnamon rolls. If you are looking for a light lunch, the Konditorei offers deli sandwiches, wraps, salads, chili, and a soup of the day. There are also many grab-and-go items and snack options to choose from. No matter which food or drink item you choose, the Konditorei is a great place to meet with friends, check your e-mail, or just take a break.
Zesty Orange
The Zesty Orange is located on the second floor of the Ohle Wartburg-Waverly Sports & Wellness Center. Overlooking the pool and fitness center, the Zesty is open seven days a week to serve the varying needs of its customers. The menu includes, but is not limited to, Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich, Sun Butter Wrap, Konditorei Club Sandwich, Denver Sandwich, Turkey or Ham Croissant, Chicken Caesar Salad, and more.
The Zesty also has many Wartburg Bakery items—including our homemade sweet bread, giant cookies, and cinnamon rolls! To quench your thirst, they have Powerade, juice, smoothies, and more. The building is supported by the Waverly community, visitors, students, and faculty/staff. In addition to serving the general public, many sporting events are hosted in the “W,” which brings in numerous new customers. During these sporting events, the Zesty serves as a concessions area.