The new food truck location in the Dulles Hall parking lot has quickly become a popular spot, according to sophomores living in the adjacent Sophomore Village. Steady lines forming as students take advantage of a new late-night option closer to home are becoming more frequent.

Instead of walking to the Barone Campus Center or the gravel lot by the Kelly Center, students living in the sophomore village have convenient access to a rotating selection of food trucks and a tent right in their neighborhood.

The move coincides with recent additions to on-campus housing by the Barlow Rd. gate, including Dulles Hall opening in 202 and the upcoming opening of Corrigan Hall.  

“I like the new food trucks by Dulles because they are convenient for all of us who live over here. When I’m trying to study, I don’t want to have to waste time walking to grab the Stag or any of the next closest options,” said sophomore, Dulles Hall resident, Tessa Smith.

On Mondays and Wednesdays, Walter’s Hot Dog Stand serves students, while Tuesdays and Thursdays feature For the Love of Cheese Us. Both vendors offer meal swipe deals, making them an especially attractive option. 

 “My favorite is Walter’s Hot Dogs,” said sophomore Olivia Newbury. “The hot dogs are alright, but the fries save it. I heard they have good chicken fingers. I’ll have to try. I haven’t tried the mac and cheese, it’s not great.”

At Walters, for example, students can redeem a meal swipe for a root beer float and fries, which has become a popular option for many sophomore students, like Tessa. According to sophomores, wait time can reach up to 15 minutes due to the high demand.

“It is also particularly nice to have them there when it is cold out or rainy, [and] the tent they have set up has a good heating system,” Smith said. “The food trucks are also an amazing option since they are open later than the Stag and the Tully. Not to mention, the food itself is great and unique from the other dining options on campus.”