High Point University Dining Ranked #1 for Best College Food in North Carolina

Each year, Niche.com—the leading platform connecting students and families with educational institutions—releases comprehensive rankings across a wide spectrum of categories, from campus housing to academic excellence. Among these distinctions, one stands out for its impact on daily student life: the quality of campus dining.

HPU Dining has been named the #1 Best College Food in North Carolina for 2026. This recognition reflects Harvest Table Culinary Group’s unwavering commitment to culinary excellence and the guest experience. Through innovative dining experiences such as chef-led pop-ups, elevated dinners, and immersive culinary takeovers, HPU Dining consistently delivers variety, customization, and transparency all across campus.

This ranking is based on a combination of student reviews and their meal plan value, highlighting institutions that provide accessible, nutritious, and diverse dining options tailored to a wide range of dietary needs and preferences. At HPU, students enjoy more than just food—they experience great hospitality, creativity, community and a meal that tells a story every time they come to the table.

Niche’s data-driven approach includes over 140 million reviews and ratings, in-depth profiles of every college in America, and powerful tools that help families make informed decisions. Their recognition of HPU Dining underscores Harvest Table Culinary Group’s dedication to creating a vibrant and enriching community on campus.

On top of this recognition, HPU Dining was also ranked #16 best Campus Food by The Princeton Review. In addition to its #1 state ranking, HPU Dining has also earned this national recognition in The Princeton Review’s 2026 list of Best Campus Food. This ranking is derived from surveys of over 170,000 students across 391 colleges, focusing on their lived experiences and satisfaction with campus dining.