Daily Dose officially reopened in McLeod Hall Jan. 14, replacing the former Cafe McLeod with a rebranded, grab-and-go focused dining concept intended to serve students in the School of Nursing. Many Nursing students have expressed mixed reactions to the rebrand, noting that Daily Dose now offers fewer heartier and varied meal options than former Cafe McLeod.
Daily Dose occupies the same space as Cafe McLeod, which was a previous dining option for Nursing students, faculty and staff that offered coffee, pastries and build-your-own bagels. While the location remains unchanged, the name, branding and official menu have been updated as part of the transition.
The space is operated by Aramark — the University’s contracted dining services provider — from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Andrew Smith, marketing manager for Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, wrote in an email to The Cavalier Daily that the rebrand was intended to modernize the cafe’s identity and reflect a shift in focus…