During COVID, this is only open for Willamette University students and staff. Otherwise, many folks from the Capitol and Salem Health come by for lunch. They always have multiple options for various dietary needs and are willing to work with accommodations you need. Management staff are very friendly and hospitable!! This is by far the best selection of college dining hall food I've ever seen in 8 years of higher ed work.
Tony Quintero
great service and yummy snacks..
Eva Aguero
They really love it when people who don't go to school at Willamette come and actually encourage it! They have amazing food with so many different options (including vegetarian, gluten free, ect) and it's just a great place to go eat. It's never too crowded as it has such a big eating area. I would recommend. I'm decently sure young children get discounts.
Tom Andersen
Good food good service
Glenn C.
Ate here tons as I attend Willamette. Someone called it a leveled-up cafeteria from an earlier review, and I agree for lunch. Breakfast and dinner aren't as great. From any given day, I'd say a meal for one cost about $7-$13. Pros: - Lunch: The Global Meals are amazing. It's really what makes Goudy. Monday's are meatless. Tuesday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's vary. Each meal has a vegan option. Thursday's are small plates which are amazing! Go to this line if you ever come. They also have a solid taqueria line, sandwich & wrap options, and baked/frozen sweets. - Breakfast: They have pretty much all the staples for breakfast: bacon, eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, cereal, toast, pastries, fresh fruit. It's pretty good, but it's similar to any other cafeteria. - Vegan & Veggie Options: Goudy really does well in having vegan and veggie alternatives for most of their meals. - Service: A lot of the servers there are complete sweethearts, others couldn't care less about being there and treating you well. Cons: - Dinner: The quality of dinner at Goudy is quite inconsistent. They have varying meals to choose from, quite a few inspired by the students who suggest which meals they want. Some of it is very good! But the rest you can experience things from way too salty, under-seasoned, over-seasoned, burnt, UNDERCOOKED (mostly chicken), FINDING BEES IN THEIR SALAD, unappetizing to look at + taste, and are just plain inedible. A majority of students would agree with me here. The Filipino food stint they had once was appreciated, but not accurate to the tastes of the culture I grew up in at all. The pizza line is fairly consistent though. Overall, I'd say come for lunch.
Wise Warrior
Ciero is my absolute favorite staff member. Super friendly and personable! As a student, goudy gets old after a while. However, they try to keep it consistently different while maintaining reliable dishes.
Conor Krystad
Good food if you're a student at Willamette but otherwise it is to expensive if you aren't a student
Andy Byerley
Great menu for a university eatery. Love the gluten- and dairy-free labeling on menus.
Tom Chereck Jr
Goudy Commons at Willamette has a nice quiet atmosphere 7-9am before most students come for breakfast. They have a wide array of options, we had 3 donuts, a chocolate muffin, a bowl of oatmeal and an orange juice glass for under $10. They cook to order meat and egg options, they have fruit, bottled drinks & pop. I enjoy using facility for our small prayer meetings 3 times a year, if you have a larger group there are 2 rooms you can reserve, Hines & ?
Katrina Miller
Love our school cafeteria! Lunch here is especially amazing during the school year
Goudy is on my college campus which is why I have to eat here often. While lunch is alright, today I had a grilled cheese and when the bread felt cold, I opened it to see that the cheese had not even melted. It was still cold. My roommate had got a sandwich during brunch, assuming it was ham and cheese or turkey and cheese. Instead it was cheese and lettuce, I kid you not. No we did not take out meat, this was how she received it straight from the kitchen. Dinner is often repetitive and unappetizing, and sometimes makes me feel sick after eating it. Breakfast is similar, unless I avoid meat products. There's also themes like barbecues and so I decide to use my meal plan for dinner, only to come to find that it's a vegan/vegetarian barbecue and I'm not a huge fan of tofu. While lunch does have the best variety, and some good choices, little things ruin my meal like my sandwiches being uncooked, the fries being burnt, or the lettuce in the Caesar salad being bitter. The reason I wouldn't give one star is because I appreciate the effort the staff puts in but the food ain't it.
Hector L. Garcia
What can I say about this place that hasn't already been said about before. Centrally located for quick service. An array of meals and a variety to choose from and if that isn't enough they have daily specials. Fast easy and courteous service. Not only available to students but the general population I strongly consider going to have a meal there during lunchtime.
Genevieve Steel
Amazing salad bar and hot food!
Doug
One of Salem's best kept secrets for a locally sourced nutritious and delicious meal. The weekend brunch is amazing, especially if your looking for vegetarian or vegan options.
During COVID, this is only open for Willamette University students and staff. Otherwise, many folks from the Capitol and Salem Health come by for lunch. They always have multiple options for various dietary needs and are willing to work with accommodations you need. Management staff are very friendly and hospitable!! This is by far the best selection of college dining hall food I've ever seen in 8 years of higher ed work.
great service and yummy snacks..
They really love it when people who don't go to school at Willamette come and actually encourage it! They have amazing food with so many different options (including vegetarian, gluten free, ect) and it's just a great place to go eat. It's never too crowded as it has such a big eating area. I would recommend. I'm decently sure young children get discounts.
Good food good service
Ate here tons as I attend Willamette. Someone called it a leveled-up cafeteria from an earlier review, and I agree for lunch. Breakfast and dinner aren't as great. From any given day, I'd say a meal for one cost about $7-$13. Pros: - Lunch: The Global Meals are amazing. It's really what makes Goudy. Monday's are meatless. Tuesday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's vary. Each meal has a vegan option. Thursday's are small plates which are amazing! Go to this line if you ever come. They also have a solid taqueria line, sandwich & wrap options, and baked/frozen sweets. - Breakfast: They have pretty much all the staples for breakfast: bacon, eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, cereal, toast, pastries, fresh fruit. It's pretty good, but it's similar to any other cafeteria. - Vegan & Veggie Options: Goudy really does well in having vegan and veggie alternatives for most of their meals. - Service: A lot of the servers there are complete sweethearts, others couldn't care less about being there and treating you well. Cons: - Dinner: The quality of dinner at Goudy is quite inconsistent. They have varying meals to choose from, quite a few inspired by the students who suggest which meals they want. Some of it is very good! But the rest you can experience things from way too salty, under-seasoned, over-seasoned, burnt, UNDERCOOKED (mostly chicken), FINDING BEES IN THEIR SALAD, unappetizing to look at + taste, and are just plain inedible. A majority of students would agree with me here. The Filipino food stint they had once was appreciated, but not accurate to the tastes of the culture I grew up in at all. The pizza line is fairly consistent though. Overall, I'd say come for lunch.
Ciero is my absolute favorite staff member. Super friendly and personable! As a student, goudy gets old after a while. However, they try to keep it consistently different while maintaining reliable dishes.
Good food if you're a student at Willamette but otherwise it is to expensive if you aren't a student
Great menu for a university eatery. Love the gluten- and dairy-free labeling on menus.
Goudy Commons at Willamette has a nice quiet atmosphere 7-9am before most students come for breakfast. They have a wide array of options, we had 3 donuts, a chocolate muffin, a bowl of oatmeal and an orange juice glass for under $10. They cook to order meat and egg options, they have fruit, bottled drinks & pop. I enjoy using facility for our small prayer meetings 3 times a year, if you have a larger group there are 2 rooms you can reserve, Hines & ?
Love our school cafeteria! Lunch here is especially amazing during the school year
Restaurantji Recommends
This place has really good quality foods
Goudy is on my college campus which is why I have to eat here often. While lunch is alright, today I had a grilled cheese and when the bread felt cold, I opened it to see that the cheese had not even melted. It was still cold. My roommate had got a sandwich during brunch, assuming it was ham and cheese or turkey and cheese. Instead it was cheese and lettuce, I kid you not. No we did not take out meat, this was how she received it straight from the kitchen. Dinner is often repetitive and unappetizing, and sometimes makes me feel sick after eating it. Breakfast is similar, unless I avoid meat products. There's also themes like barbecues and so I decide to use my meal plan for dinner, only to come to find that it's a vegan/vegetarian barbecue and I'm not a huge fan of tofu. While lunch does have the best variety, and some good choices, little things ruin my meal like my sandwiches being uncooked, the fries being burnt, or the lettuce in the Caesar salad being bitter. The reason I wouldn't give one star is because I appreciate the effort the staff puts in but the food ain't it.
What can I say about this place that hasn't already been said about before. Centrally located for quick service. An array of meals and a variety to choose from and if that isn't enough they have daily specials. Fast easy and courteous service. Not only available to students but the general population I strongly consider going to have a meal there during lunchtime.
Amazing salad bar and hot food!
One of Salem's best kept secrets for a locally sourced nutritious and delicious meal. The weekend brunch is amazing, especially if your looking for vegetarian or vegan options.