Dining Services

At Lees-McRae College, we offer customer-oriented dining options featuring a variety of menu choices in a welcoming environment that offers quality, value, convenience and excitement.

We are committed to providing quality food, service and value with innovative programs in order to meet the changing needs of our students. Customer satisfaction is our number-one priority.


Dining Locations at Lees-McRae College:

MacDonald Dining Hall

MacDonald Dining Hall at Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, NCThe Dining Hall features a variety of menu options, including home style entrees and fresh vegetables, an extensive salad bar, the grill with sandwiches and sides, a self-service deli, homemade pizza - hot from the oven, hot and hearty soups, delicious desserts, assorted beverages and more! Our menus also feature a variety of vegetarian items. We will work individually with students to assist with other special dietary needs.

Please contact Millie Heidenreich, Food Service Director
heidenreicha@lmc.edu

MacDonald Dining Hall Hours:

Monday – Thursday
Breakfast 7:00 am – 9:30 pm
Continental Breakfast 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Lunch 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday Breakfast 7:00 am – 9:30 pm
Continental Breakfast 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Lunch 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday
Continental Breakfast 9:30 am – 11:00 pm
Brunch 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Doors remain open from opening to closing Monday – Friday

Wily’s

Located in the Cannon Student Center, Wily’s is a game room and snack bar offering made to order grilled sandwiches, chicken tenders and sides. Wily’s is famous for its delicious homemade milkshakes.

Open 11am - 3pm Monday - Friday,
6:00 pm – Midnight Daily.


Meal Plan Options:

19 meals per week + $87.50 declining balance
15 meals per week + $137.50 declining balance
12 meals per week + $187.50 declining balance
100 meals per semester + $287.50 declining balance

Your student I.D. card gives you access to your meal plan. The meals per week can be used in MacDonald Dining Hall. Meals reset each week. The Declining Balance (DB) dollars can be used for purchases in Wily’s. Declining Balance works like a debit card – purchases are deducted from the balance in your account. When you run out of DB you can reload at the Dining Service Office. Any unused DB carries over from fall to spring, but expire at the end of spring semester.

All plans priced the same, so choose the plan that best fits your lifestyle and schedule.


Contact Us

Millie Heidenreich, Food Service Director
heidenreicha@lmc.edu
Dining Service Office: 828-898-8795

Michelle Crowe, District Manager
Crowe-michelle@aramark.com

Annette Waisner, District Marketing Manager
Waisner-annette@aramark.com