[[Category:Guides]] [[Category:Dining]] [[Category:Resources]]
''Please update frequently with the availability of various beverages at different machines, card acceptance/rejection, eating of money, and any other advice/warnings.''
* Twenty == General News and Info == In the fall 2005, twenty campus vending machines, through the efforts of [[Dining Services]], were fitted with motion sensors which turn the machine on when people walk in front of it. These devices conserve enough energy to pay back the cost of the device in as little as 4 months.
== Coke machines ==
"Soda" is actually called ''pop'' [http://www.popvssoda.com by some people]. Others try to please most demographics by refering to it as "soda pop," while still others, for some inexplicable reason, call all varieties of soda "coke." The title of this section is able to sidestep this issue, as Coca-Cola Co. has a deal with the college to provide free beverages in the dining halls in return for the exlusive exclusive right to put vending machines on campus, thus all soft drinks here may be justifiably gathered under the term "Coke." === '62 CTD Basement === Located in the depths of the lower level in the mini-kitchen, near the AMT green rooms. Is both empty and seemingly dysfunctional. The card reader does not work and if you ask for your dollar bill back it gives you quarters instead. This machine is notable for being one of the few on campus that distributes CANS of soda, rather than plastic bottles. On one hand, you get less soda per order- on the other hand, sometimes you just want to satisfy a small craving, not chug a 400+ fl. oz bottle. This machine is perfect for those times. Also, each can is only 65 cents. That's AMAZING when compared to the exorbitant pricing of some machines (I'm looking at you, dollar-twenty-five-soda-machine-just-outside-of-Schow). ===Art Studio===
=== Schow Entrance ===Albeit unreliable when it comes to using change (the coin slot has been broken for quite some while), the soda machine takes cards and dollar bills. Located on the 2nd floor of Spencer, in the nook next to the couches.
Probably the most-used on campus. Nifty dispenser. Runs out of Diet Coke frequently. Known to eat cards. The only machine with Dr.Pepper, also known to contain diet coke with lime just after being re-stocked.=== Brooks ===
Has, in It's a coke product machine underneath the past, been very convenient for [[Williams Trivia]] players seeking caffeine at 5 AMstaircase as you go down to the basement. It now accepts coins. Joy.
=== Bronfman Basement Bryant ===
A good alternative if the Schow machine Takes neither cards nor coins, so keep your dollars crisp. Make sure your item is empty. Has been known to emit two bottles of diet coke for the price of one on more than one occassionin stock too, perhaps due to the fact that the bottle sometimes gets stuck while being dispensed and some donbecause it doesn't think to reach up and pull it out. It can be frustrating, however, that there are three slots for regular coke despite the fact that diet coke is frequently sold outreturn those dollars either.
=== Dodd Kitchen ===Note: NEVER WORKS.
Frequently problems with card reader. Some occasional problems with cash as well... coins are your best bet.===Carter===
=== Jesup 2nd floor ===This one is outside the building in the overhang. Card reader is broken.
Another good alternative, though it has sometimes not worked. May eat your cash.=== Dodd Kitchen ===
Update: The coke machine currently does not workFrequently problems with card reader. Some occasional problems with cash as well... coins are your best bet.
=== Goodrich, 2nd floor Fitch Basement ===
A dark horse, reliable diet coke source which lurks next to Near the pool table; a good alternative if the copy Prospect machine on the second flooris empty or not working. However, quite frequently steals money.
=== Sawyer entrance ===Also very convenient for Odd Quad residents trying to finish problem sets at 3 AM.
Infrequently empty.===Garfield===
Except during finalsSituated in the basement, when there's no diet coke by the end of reading periodsoda machine only takes change.
=== Stetson near Office Services Goodrich, 2nd floor ===
Somewhat creepy as it's motion-activated; when you approach itA dark horse, it suddenly springs reliable diet coke source which lurks next to life. And it dispenses cans for 75 cents instead of 500 ml bottles for a dollar. Very handy, as I find I never really want the last 4 ozcopy machine on the second floor.
=== Prospect Hopkins Basement===
If youLocated near the men're in s bathroom, perhaps the mood for [[Jagged Ice]], be warnedmost theiving machine on campus. To get this most awesome Also boasts the worst selection of drinks (particularly when the Coke and Sprite are sold out). However, undeniably useful if one has a morning class in Hopkins or is drooping off during [[PoweradeCollege Bowl]] varieties, you may have to push the button for the less awesome orange-colored Powerade varietypractice.
Very convenient for Odd Quad residents seeking caffeine at 3 AM.=== Jesup 2nd floor ===
Has been known to give water instead of PoweradeAnother good alternative, though it has sometimes not worked. May eat your cash.
=== Fitch Basement ===Update: The coke machine currently does not work.
Near the pool table; a good alternative if the Prospect machine is empty or not working. However, quite frequently steals money.Update 2: Appears to be fixed
Also very convenient for Odd Quad residents trying Update 3: Appears to finish problem sets at 3 AM.be broken again
=== Mission ===
Machines on both sides.
The snack machine in the lounge/pool room gives an error message and steals $.75 about every other time a card is inserted.
Located in the basement. Was the cause of much frustration for certain upperclassmen living there this past summer; never accepted either cash or cards, necessitating the meticulous collection of loose coins before making a trip downstairs.
=== Greylock Dining Hall Perry House === Coke machine located in the side entrance. Frequently empty. === Prospect Basement===
What was If you're in the point mood for [[Jagged Ice]], be warned. To get this most awesome of putting vending machines behind doors that would be locked at nightthe [[Powerade]] varieties, when students would need them most?you may have to push the button for the less awesome orange-colored Powerade variety.
=== Thompson ===Very convenient for Odd Quad residents seeking caffeine at 3 AM.
It's between the Big House and the annex. It dispenses Coke products, and it has the motion sensor thing. If you duck, stealthily, you can avoid activating the motion sensor every time you come in the door. This saves energyHas been known to give water instead of Powerade.
=== Brooks Sawyer Basement ===
It's a coke product machine underneath the staircase as you go down to the basement. Be forewarned, however, that it steals coins--don't even bother with themInfrequently empty.
=== Hopkins Basement ===Except during finals, when there's no diet coke by the end of reading period.
Located near the men's bathroom, perhaps the most theiving machine on campus. However, undeniably useful if one has a morning class in Hopkins or is drooping off during [[College Bowl]] practice.=== Schow Entrance ===
=== Bryant ===Probably the most-used on campus. Nifty dispenser. Runs out of Diet Coke frequently. Known to eat cards. The only machine with Dr.Pepper, also known to contain diet coke with lime just after being re-stocked.
Takes neither cards nor coinsHas, so keep your dollars crispin the past, been very convenient for [[Williams Trivia]] players seeking caffeine at 5 AM.
===Williams EStetson near Office Services ===
BasementSomewhat creepy as it's motion-activated; when you approach it, by the laundry machinesit suddenly springs to life. Has bottles. usually full.
===Art StudioThompson ===
Albeit unreliable when It's between the Big House and the annex. It dispenses Coke products, and it comes to using change (the coin slot has been broken for quite some while), the soda machine takes cards and dollar billsmotion sensor thing. Located on If you duck, stealthily, you can avoid activating the 2nd floor of Spencer, motion sensor every time you come in the nook next to the couchesdoor. This saves energy.
===GarfieldWilliams E===
Situated in the basementBasement, by the soda machine only takes changelaundry machines.
== Juice machines ==
For a faultless vend, 24 hours a day (you might have to come in through the security door on the East side and walk down the whole hall... occasionally well worth it though). As of Nov. 30th, refuses to take coins, although still delivers when presented a crisp Washington.
=== Lasell Gym ===
Installed next to the Powerade vending machine at the entrance during Spring Break 2006. Perhaps the most ironically placed snack machine on campus.
=== Mission Lobby ===
Tucked in the corner of the room with the pool tables.
=== Prospect Basement === Love them strawberry pop-tarts. === Bronfman Basement Williams Hall ===
If you're studying in Schow and By the machine there is out of washing machines under Willy E/F. Occasionally eats up money on your favorite treatcard, sneak over so it's better to this under-utilized gempay with cash.
